Empowering Musicians For College Admissions

Matt Howard is the Principal Percussionist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Matt attended the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music earning a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance. For his Master in Percussion Performance, he studied at the New England Conservatory in Boston. Matt also runs the Matt Howard Percussion Academy (@matthoward_percacademy ), where he maintains a teaching studio of professional percussion students. Additionally, he regularly teaches private lessons and master classes at top music colleges and conservatories around the world. #classicalmusic #college #auditions #highschoolmusic #percussion #collegeapplications #scholarships #collegecounseling #performingarts

With nearly 15 years of experience working in selective college admission and as a college counselor at private, college prep schools, Kelly brings extensive knowledge of the college admission landscape and application process to work with students and families. With degrees from the University of Michigan in Vocal Performance and a Masters of Education from Harvard University, she has helped hundreds of students successfully navigate the college application and audition process, and find success in reaching their goals! #classicalmusic #college #auditions #highschoolmusic #percussion #collegeapplications #scholarships #collegecounseling #performingarts #vocalperformance

Are you a student or a parent/guardian of a student who has a desire to apply for audition-based college programs in the performing arts? Have you identified a talent that you want to take to the next level academically in college but are not sure how that will impact your college application process? Are you curious about how to set yourself apart in the college admission process as a performing artist? And wondering how to research and pick a program that is a good fit for you? Are you looking to gain an understanding of what the college application and audition process looks like? If you answer yes to one or more of these questions, please join us for our bi-annual webinar series on Navigating the College Application Process for Performing Artists! Co-lead by experts in the college admission world and in the performing arts industry, Kelly Hedgspeth Howard and Matt Howard, they will utilize their extensive knowledge to help you lay the foundation for preparing and applying for a performance based college program. Topics that will be covered include: Understanding the College Admission Landscape, College vs. Conservatory, the Nuts and Bolts of the College Process, Audition Strategy and Mindset, Research Your Best Fit Program, Application Components and Timeline, and Merit Scholarships. Click the link in our bio to visit our website and to sign up for an intro call!

Our mission is to guide aspiring performing arts students and their families through the selective college application and audition process. We equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the college application and audition process, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the unique challenges of dual application and audition requirements for music and conservatory programs and to identify the right school and program for their individual goals. Click the link in our bio to visit our website and schedule a time for an introductory call!

Are you ready to start your college process? Join our experts in College Admission and the Performing Arts Industry to make your future academic and artistic goals a reality!