College Advising | INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC & Composition

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You’ve been practicing for years and now the idea of a career in music is within reach. 

But the thought of how to turn your love of music into a career can be overwhelming. There are so many programs, but which one is right for you? Best Fit Education (BFE) can help you navigate all that and put you on the path to finding and gaining acceptance to the programs that will prepare you for your music career. 

We’re experts in performing arts admissions. Our BFE advisors know the programs that run the scope of music instruction—and the type of student they’re looking for. We can connect you with professionals in the field who are members of our  Arts Advisory Board.  These professional experts can benchmark your skills, give advice and artistic assessments, and even provide lessons and coaching.

    • An experienced expert to guide you through each step of the college admissions process.

    • A strategy to create applications and portfolios that position you to stand out.

    • A plan for choosing coursework and extracurricular activities.

    • Organizational strategies to manage important tasks and deadlines to keep you focused and on schedule.

    • A mentor to help you through the college essay writing process.

    • An experienced editor to help you polish your essays and supplemental materials.

    • Work with us to select the right college and prepare the best application.

    • Explore careers and majors.

    • Build an application list.

    • Create a distinctive audition video. 

    • Assess your high school courses and extracurriculars.

    • Discover test prep strategies.

    • Boost your essay-writing skills.

    • Understand your financial aid and scholarship options.

    • Practice your interviews. 

    • Pick a rewarding summer arts program.

    • Soloist

    • Freelance musician

    • Orchestral musician

    • Studio musician

    • Chamber musician

    • Music educator

    • Band director

    • Performer/composer

    • Instrument builder/repair/designer

    • Music producer

    • Artist manager

    • Tour manager

    • Booking agent

    • Arts administration

    • Arts business management

    • Entrepreneur