Music is a mainstream major for art students. After art study abroad and the art exam, there is an option for art students to further their studies. Regarding the application for art study abroad and music majors, I have some application experience to share with you. Everyone.

Application Experience 1: Professional Basics

There is no problem in your major first. From basic skills, music control, music reading ability, work grasp ability, sound requirements, etc. If you feel that your abilities are insufficient, you can find an excellent teacher in China to study for one or two years.

Application experience 2: Work display

Whether you are sending a work or interviewing, it is best not to choose music that is beyond your ability to perform for the exam. Because foreigner judges are very strict, especially in the handling of subtle music, contrast, change, and the integrity of musical expression. Performances that are beyond your ability will fully expose your weaknesses. On the contrary, your outstanding musical performance will greatly enhance your chances of admission and even scholarships.

Application experience 3: Score and recommendation letter requirements

Whether you are a high school student or an undergraduate or graduate student, you are required to have a graduation certificate and transcript, and a degree certificate is also a must.

Be fully prepared and don’t fail the exam. If you have a good relationship with your teacher, even if you don’t do well in the exam, you can still be accommodating (but this is not recommended). The most important thing is the letter of recommendation. The United States Colleges and universities are required to provide recommendation letters that include the recommender’s name, professional title, unit, and contact information. A reputable recommender will be very effective. Because the music circle is very small, people who are well-known in the same major will definitely attract attention. As the old saying goes: How can you not look at the Buddha's face without looking at the monk's face? Even more than two letters are required.

A good recommendation letter does not require more than one A4, but the key is to explain your professional characteristics, potential, and whether you will help American teachers complete related projects, concerts, music festivals, etc. Performances, academic exchanges, etc. Because there is also a shortage of good students abroad? Students who can bring honor to their teachers.

Application experience 4: The role of awards

Music students should have many professional awards, but large-scale international competitions are the most convincing, and can even make the school particularly open. of admission for you, but it's difficult.

In addition to the grand prize, other awards can prove that you are good enough, and there may be objective scholarships. However, it is unrealistic to rely too much on certificates to gain admission scores.

Application experience 5: Principles of school selection

Professional level can be improved, and there are skills in choosing schools. First, choose 1-2 favorite schools based on your own experience and hobbies. School. Then choose 1 higher-level school and 1 guaranteed school. This is the safest method.

The key points are: don’t be too ambitious, choose a professor or a school, choose a scholar’s ??geographical location or a music atmosphere, choose this major or a popular major that is likely to be employed, choose a high-ranking school or choose a school that may give you a return. A school with high scholarships.

Application experience 6: Language requirements

Students majoring in music in China generally do not speak English very well, but not all of them. I know a classmate who is very good in his major and also very good in English. After only one month of studying, he scored more than 60 points, which is very good in the music major. Later, he was admitted to Manhattan, Chicago, USC, and Eastman respectively. And basically all are full prizes. This is not accidental but he never gave up learning English when he was a child.

There are two paths suitable for students majoring in music. One is to learn English well and take the TOEFL in China. The TOEFL score for the performance category of a master's degree in music is only over 60. You only need to study hard for a year. .

Application experience 7: Financial preparation

If your family’s financial situation is not very good, then you must choose a school with relatively low fees and living expenses. Don’t choose a big city or center. City. At the same time, I also hope to be able to study several different majors, such as Chinese folk music instruments erhu, flute, etc., which will make it easier to work part-time. It is now common practice to apply for a financial guarantee when applying to schools, so I hope you can make preparations in advance.

The application time must be controlled well. Prepare your language and works in advance so that you are not passive. If you have achieved language scores in advance, you will be proactive in applying for scholarships.