For those majoring in music, I like to sit down with them and chat about what they’re looking forward to, what they’re nervous about, and a few pieces of advice to help them make the most of their experience.  If you are heading off to music school soon (or are in it now!), here is some generally applicable advice for you to take to school with you:

You know you’re supposed to practice.  You just have so many other things to do.  Homework, soccer practice, friends, volunteering… it gets so overwhelming.  Practicing?  You just don’t seem to have the time.

I ask this question in my studio more than one might expect.