everytime someone tries to tell me i have a very low chance of getting into juilliard, i remind them that the chanches will be even lower if i don't try
This is awesome! Even though I'm not auditioning for Juilliard I'm still auditioning for schools that have competitive graduate programs and I needed this so for that, I thank you 😃
ThatViolaKid Hey , thank you so much for the tips , they really helped me , I'm a young musician from the UK and it's been my dream for the last couple of years to attend Juilliard when I turn 18 , I've watched quite a few of your videos to help but I have loads of questions still , is there any way we can talk , twitter ? Instagram etc?
Not planning to go to music school, but love playing cello. It's been so much easier to practice after watching your videos. I just hear the sound of your voice and find the will to practice.
I'm a junior in high school and considering auditioning for Juilliard and will be auditioning for other conservatories. I don't come from a wealthy family, but I do attend a performing arts high school. My question is what can I do to increase my chance for scholarship at these big schools? Loved the vid btw.
Apply for many different scholarships and grants. There are merit and need-based scholarships! Also look for third-party scholarships to help you close the gap!
Knowing that Juilliard is an Arts school, do they care about grades? GPA? Test scores? Or do they care only about what you can do as a musician/dancer/acting?
Frank Vidales No. Just have decent grades, especially in reading and writing though, because they do look at that a bit, although there are no specific grades or anything you have to have. But yes, they really only care about your performance.
Love it! The advice you covered here are applicable to things beyond Julliard auditions .... e.g., falling in love with the process of practicing.. Love it!
“It’s not what the school can do for you, it’s what you can do with that knowledge” - That John F Viola Kid Kennedy It’s actually a very helpful information. Nice! Keep it up, man!
The chances of me getting into Juilliard are looking like 0%... but that's because I want to go to film school. ;-P Nevertheless, I find your blogs helpful and inspiring. Maybe one day I'll put you in a movie. XD
I’m a violinist and I’m years away from even college, but I still find this motivational and I feel like these tips would help me get into a good music school one day!
I'm thirteen and currently homeschooled, I did two musicals in public school prior to homeschooling. I primarily do theater, so singing and acting (I'm not much use at dancing). I am also a beginner pianist, but that's not my main focus. This school was suggested to me when I was eleven by my math teacher, and I've been working towards it since. I'm able to accept criticism, I learned to take that during a point in my drawing journey. I can also function in a competitive environment because I have had to literally audition against a close friend for the same role, and I've auditioned countless times for solos, character roles, that sort of thing. I know lots of music related terms (mainly in singing) and also in acting and even a bit of dance. I'm not exactly worried about my skill in my passions, it's me as a student in everything that isn't related to theater. I have always struggled heavily in math and I'm not that good at science. My literature, however, is a million times better and I've always exceeded my grade level in it. It's math that I'm basically incapable of, and I'm assuming you'd need SATS and/or ACTS. My other issue is me being homeschooled. There aren't any teachers who could recommend me, and I live in a really small town that has basically nothing to offer in terms of arts. All we have is a YMCA. You also need a distinct high level of pre-college training, a high GPA, and basically perfect test scores. I'm incredibly limited in my chances of this school even glancing at me, and it's kinda disheartening. I know there's always other schools, it's just that once you've got a goal, you don't wanna let go of it. You wanna do everything in your power to achieve it, especially if you're determined and ambitious (like me, usually). I know this is a four year old video, but I honestly don't know what I should do. Do I continue practicing and working towards it? Do I give up and look at something else? Do I give up entirely? I had a friend who said I need a backup or I should just forget it because of the low acceptance rate, but she's also the same person who wanted to go to Columbia University, which has practically the same standards. She hasn't given up on it, so why should I? Though, she's looking into science whereas I'm attempting musical theater, so I do suppose it's different. I honestly just don't know at this point.
Hey, my name is Tia McMillan and I am a younger viewer of your channel and I was just hoping that u could make a video to the younger people out there about what u could do and like music contests and stuff that would just make you look like a better musician.
I'm actually looking into Juilliard as one of my grad school choices and I stumbled upon your videos and this eased my mind a bit about auditioning. Now to go practice!
maybe whenever I’m 13 too, but I live in Maryland. You’re in California, there are a WHOLE BUNCH of preforming arts colleges there. Why would you want to go here?😂
This is a great video! Realistic, honest and encouraging! I think this video is incredibly valuable to people applying to any college as well as to music conservatories. :3
Dear god if you can hear me or can read this comment pls help me get a scholarship to Julliard, and TVK can you give me an advice to how to get that scholarship
I studied the bassoon for 4 years before I auditioned there. I thought I had an okay chance as I was first chair at all-state two years and had been taking lessons. However, I went to audition about 3 months ago and heard people playing music I can't even think of playing right now. I got rejected, but I was really only seeing how I would do. It was a fun time. I auditioned at several other schools as well and got accepted to half of them.
I think something that really helps me overcome audition anxiety is lulling yourself into such a high state of confidence that you think there's no way you won't make it in. To do this, I memorize the piece and just play it over and over again where I think, "There's no way my playing will get rejected", and I'm pretty sure psychologically, it makes you do better. This way you show your passionate ability while playing and you're not nervous prior to the audition. I felt like your answer was a little clichè hahah.
+Kliment Milanov I tried to keep that specific answer short--and I actually went really in-depth when I was taping it. I decided to cut that part out because the video would have been 4 minutes longer, and I already have a video up explaining it much better. Sorry that it came off a bit cliché and boring 😔
I'm only on 7th grade,I studied flute since 5th grade(I go to the highschool of art), and my teacher says the pieces I play are normally played ONLY in 10th grade, so I'm basically three years ahead.Sometimes, when my teacher is not around, he tells me to teach his other students and he calls me mrs teacher :)))) Every day I realize more and more that my goal is to go to a music academy, and my dream school is Juilliard.I study 2-3 hours a day, since there are a lot of technical difficulties in the pieces I play,and I study everyday.I am very determined to get there and I consider music to be my salvation through hard times (family problems).I live in Romania,therefore it would be quite hard to travel to America, let alone enter Juilliard!But I won't ever give up my dream. Sorry if my english sucks, I'm not a native english speaker.Hope you understand though :))
I'm a freshman at a small college getting my associates degree in fine arts(performance- instrumental) and want to transfer to Juilliard to finish and maybe study further, but in composition. I am very dedicated. I was doubting myself this first semester because I thought I wasn't good enough for Juilliard, but now I'm more confident and motivated than ever. My 6 week holiday break just started and as of today I'm going to start practicing and studying way more, at least 4 hours per day(compared to just 1 hour). And when I'm not practicing I'll be studying things like music theory. I want to get 2 degrees, one for performance and one for composition. I want to be like John Mackey, who got his master's degree in composition at Juilliard. He is my favorite composer.
My questions are: 1) is there an expressed age limit for being taken? What if I'm 30 and want to increase my skills? 2) how much does it cost for somebody who doesn't have a scholarship? Do they provide home and food for those who earned scholarships and live abroad? Hope to recieve an answer bro, you rock!
Julliard has night classes for all levels that are apparently excellent. You also might be able to study with one of the faculty members privately although it will likely be very expensive.
Thia was very very very very very very very very helpful! thank u so much! this was very truthful and inspiring because everybody goes the audition thinking they'll get in but not everybody is good enough. there r other schools but everybody wants to go to Julliard. but if everybody doesn't get into Julliard what other schools r there to go to?
Just to name a few, there's Yale, New England Conservatory, Peabody, Eastman, Michigan, Indiana, Curtis, Colburn, Oberlin, Cleveland Institute of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes, USC, UCLA, etc. There are a LOT of wonderful conservatories and music schools around the country.
ThatViolaKid that's cool! thanks! BTW I have an Eastman cello and the case with it has wheels!!!! that's like considered the most magical thing a cellist could ever ask for!😜😁
I can't be ever compared to someone who's played since they've been a child because I started in my last year of middle school. I wonder if I can ever have a chance at a prestigious school like Juilliard.
I haven't even started yet on the violin and I'm saving up to buy my own. I'm in my first year of high school and I already know that me vs a kid whose entire life has been the violin since the age of 4, me chances are pretty non-existent. But someday, my goal is to audition.
Sight reading is my weakness :( It sucks, but I'm hoping to get better as I have only been playing for around 6 months on keyboards (marimba/vibe/xylo)
I recently did an audition for the Queensland Conservatorium of Music for jazz kit. Though i didn't make it in for the 2017 intake, i'm going to work my absolute ass of for 2017 and show the school that i really have what it takes.
Hey TVK! I love your videos, I was just wondering if you could focus a video (or just some info) on what kind of financial plans there are for Juilliard like scholarships cause it's obviously not cheap, and as a student from London, it's my main concern at the moment :)
Thanks! Juilliard is my dream school, though I know it's not the easiest to get into I'll be about 1 hours from my home which would be nice! I dream one day to be apart of the New York philharmonic!
yesyesyesyesYES very good vid :D One question though, what would you say the pros and cons are of going to Juilliard or any other conservatory as a graduate vs undergraduate?
That's a very vague question! I would have to say that each school has it's pros and cons. You should do some research and figure out which schools have the pros that line up with you priorities!
i really want to go to juilliard but i have horrid anxiety when playing. any confidence i had was crushed when i didn't get into la guardia high school. my sister goes there so there was a lot of pressure and because i failed at that im really scared that i'll mess up juilliard too
Hey TVK. I'm an 18 year old violist (7 years). I plan to double major in performance and education. Right now I am looking into UNC School of the Arts, and the Hartt School of Music. I really appreciate the videos that you've done on auditions and FAQs because they have been a huge help in getting me prepped for college. Anyways, do you have any more suggestions for me? Thanks. Andy
ThatViolaKid I asked her who the principal violist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and she was like "I studied with him in college and he's a jerk
Hey I️ know your in Juilliard which is super awesome! Do you think you could make a video about how to get over your nerves during a performance. I️ love music and playing but performance nerves is a big issue for me. Thank you so much. Your awesome!!!!
I love your videos, they've shown me that it is possible to actually be a violist in the world. I can actually allow myself to consider music as a major. Thanks. I do have a question though. How would you recommend training your ears to hear scales? My teacher wants me to learn my scales (and more importantly the space between notes), but I can't hear the note before I play it like she wants. I've tried several things, but if you have any suggestions please let me know.
+Lizzy Wagstaff Do you have a piano?? I would practice scales on the piano too! Ear training takes three things: time, careful listening, and patience! You just have to train yourself to hear the difference between a half step and a whole step! Once you've got that, it all becomes easier!
Great video. Great explanations and realistic advice. The background noise/music made it a little hard to focus on your words though. You said audition week is like a second spring break. Does that mean auditions are in the spring? Thanks for all your vids and positive messages.
I'm sorry about that Genevieve. Unfortunately, that sound in the background is that of my refrigerator, and my roommates wouldn't appreciate it if I unplugged it to record videos--especially with Thanksgiving turkey in there. I hope you understand! And yes, auditions are typically in March
Thanks. But there's def some music playing too. Some kind of rhythm. I thought I had another tab open with music playing last night while I was watching your video. But when I paused your video it would stop. Anyway, I've told my friend who is planning on applying to definitely watch this. He's a junior in high school but he visited Juilliard and sat in on a class.He said "When do I have time to watch videos?" because he practices for hours every evening in addition to doing homework. I said "That's part of what this video talks about, you have to watch it!"
You are a great speaker. I am scared to death of the cost of Julliard...but I do want to encourage my daughter to "go for it" if her heart is really in it. Thank you! She is a Junior in High School. When would she audition? Sometime as a senior?
I have all district auditions coming up in January, I'm scared to death they'll think I'm not good enough since I just turned 14 and everyone else is already adults, I've played flute for years and that's what I'm auditions with. Does anybody have any tips? Thanks!
Your videos are so helpful! I am a junior in high school and I play classical piano and Juilliard is my dream school but I am still going to apply for other music schools. I am just concerned about paying for music school because I do not come from a rich family. I was wondering how hard it is to get a scholarship to conservatories like Juilliard.
Hey TVK, i always find your videos inspirstional and helpful. I want to pursue going to a music school but that goal looks less realistic everyday. Im a late starter of piano and have made good progress in my music learning. However as its only my 4th year playing (and my final year of high school) I feel that I have not developed enough on my instrument to make me a competitive candidate by the next round of auditions. Every day of practice seems to put me further behind as I'm always falling short of the goals i set out to achieve causing me to lose modivation. What do you recommend i do to accelerate my learning and improve my chances at being accepted? -AG
I'm 15 and I'm from Portugal. I really want to go to Julliard, I play the cello and I want to be an actress, but I'm not in a music or arts school.. Thanks for the video!
Hey TVK, I got an #AskTVK : When choosing colleges, how should the location it's in affect your choice? I feel like the city of a school can provide a lot of out-of-school opportunities to perform, teach, network, learn new skills, meet new people, and in general, help build a foothold for having a successful career as a musician. Which cities could provide this, and how do you choose?
my director was talking about rejection and he said "are you a better musician than you were when you started practicing for the audition... that's all that matters"
This video is really great, as is the rest of your content! Could you possibly answer this quick question: are there any other things that could affect whether or not you are accepted by a teacher besides the actual audition and other theory/ear tests? And is the audition the most important part? Thanks!
Hi, i know that you posted that film one year ago but I have a question.🥰 so, I’m from Poland and i will try to get into Juilliard but I don’t have a lot of money. so maybe ( if you know something about it ) you could create a video about scholarship in Juilliard or just replied my comment.
TVK I LOVE YOU MORE EVERY VIDEO YOU CARE SO MUCH ABOUT PEOPLE AND YOU SEEM SO PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT YOU SAY! YOU MAKE ME SO MOTIVATED AND I LOVE WATCHING YOU! Anyway, I have a question for you. :) Once you graduate from Juilliard, a top name school, there's a couple hundred (or something) students that graduate- how hard is it to land a career? When judges see that many of their possible musicians went to Juilliard, how can they pick one over the other? It sounds simple, like sound quality and everything like that, but is it really that easy? I know someone who is a doctor and went to Columbia- out of the many students who graduated, only a select few of them could actually get into medical school. The competition is so cutthroat, people are paying tons of money for undergrad, and then later they can't even get into a medical school. Thanks Drew! #AskTVK ~ThatChoirKid 😊
#AskTVK What are some aspects to look upon when choosing a music school? I've been looking at some schools but I either didn't seem to like the professors or the schools were too far from where I currently live. Any tips on what your priorities should be in that manner?
Are some instruments easier than other to get into schools? I've been told certain instruments (viola, bassoon, oboe) are less competitive because of lack of people playing them.
Jacob Gresk yeah that tends to happen with different music schools and that depends on the applicants to places ratio. For example in the Royal Conservatoir of Scotland there is only 1 piano place but they get over 50 pianist applying (1/50) , but they have 2 percussion places but only 6 percussionist applied (1/3). And don't get me started on musical theatre!!
Do music schools like Juilliard look at everything music related you've ever done. Like if you've been in choir or music theory or All state? (if I'm auditioning on something like flute). Or do they not care so much?
I'm from Brazil and I am intending to try to get in Juilliard for Drama School. How can I get more informations about this classes before the auditions?? :)
Is there an age limit for the Bachelors in Music (violin)? By the time I audition, I'll be 28 nearly 29. I'll have already completed a Bachelor of Music in piano, Masters of Music Therapy and a PhD in Music Therapy. Even with all that experience, is 28 too old to be considered?
So I have a question,to get into chamber orchestra we have to have a 2 minute memorized as part of the requirements.So how do you really memorize a piece?
I've read somewhere that all first year students have to live on campus. Is it true? What about those students who have a boyfriend, girlfriend/wife, husband??? They have to live separated for a year?? (Sorry for my English..)
Hi TVK! I am a longtime follower of you and I have just applied to the Juilliard Masters program. I was wondering if you could tell me what version of the Bach Suites you recommend?
ThatViolaKid thank you so much for responding! I was wondering if you memorized all of your pieces? I want to memorize all of mine and I'm almost there except for the piece after 1945. Do people typically memorize that one as well?
@@undefinedd1147 I think I used music for the piece written after 1945. But you'll never regret memorizing music--it helps you concentrate more on the sound and what you're actually saying!
Hi, I'm from England, I'm 16 and play the trumpet at a grade 8 standard and classical recorders at diploma level, I've been dreaming of Juilliard for years now, what standards do you think put you in a better position to get in?
everytime someone tries to tell me i have a very low chance of getting into juilliard, i remind them that the chanches will be even lower if i don't try
Atlas so did you get in??? I need to knowwww
well?
Stop listening to negative people and never allow anyone to belittle your dreams. I believe you
This is awesome! Even though I'm not auditioning for Juilliard I'm still auditioning for schools that have competitive graduate programs and I needed this so for that, I thank you 😃
You're welcome!!! =) I try to make my content applicable to other fields and schools as well!
I finally got around to it guys! I hope this answered YOUR questions and more!
ThatViolaKid Hey , thank you so much for the tips , they really helped me , I'm a young musician from the UK and it's been my dream for the last couple of years to attend Juilliard when I turn 18 , I've watched quite a few of your videos to help but I have loads of questions still , is there any way we can talk , twitter ? Instagram etc?
ok thanks! I currently have a private electric and double bass lessons
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Hi Are there high school in Juilliard
our sooo good, I hope I will go
Not planning to go to music school, but love playing cello. It's been so much easier to practice after watching your videos. I just hear the sound of your voice and find the will to practice.
Wow, that means a lot man! Thank you!!! =)
I love to see how friendly and encouraging you are, especially in the comments! Thanks for all the advice you give us! :)
Aww thanks! I'm just hear to help y'all out!
I'm a junior in high school and considering auditioning for Juilliard and will be auditioning for other conservatories. I don't come from a wealthy family, but I do attend a performing arts high school. My question is what can I do to increase my chance for scholarship at these big schools? Loved the vid btw.
Apply for many different scholarships and grants. There are merit and need-based scholarships! Also look for third-party scholarships to help you close the gap!
Yes there are a lot on outside scholarship that you can build up from the beginning in high school
You deserve more subs
Awww thank you, Ella! Maybe one day!!! =D
Knowing that Juilliard is an Arts school, do they care about grades? GPA? Test scores? Or do they care only about what you can do as a musician/dancer/acting?
Frank Vidales No. Just have decent grades, especially in reading and writing though, because they do look at that a bit, although there are no specific grades or anything you have to have. But yes, they really only care about your performance.
Frank Vitale my teacher got into Juliard years ago but he didn't pass any of his finals.
basically just need a diploma, pretty much it. On their site, they say you dont *need* to send SAT/ACT GPA scores but i would, personally
I'm sure they look at your arts grades, like your gpa in ap music theory
Frank VC you will have a better chance if your gpa is 3.15. Or over
Love it! The advice you covered here are applicable to things beyond Julliard auditions .... e.g., falling in love with the process of practicing.. Love it!
This is the earliest I've ever been!
#EarlySquad
That's insaneeeee! Thank you for watching so early!
ThatViolaKid Thank you for making this video! The tips really helped and it really opened my eyes. (:
Alex I'm so glad it brought you some value =)
“It’s not what the school can do for you, it’s what you can do with that knowledge”
- That John F Viola Kid Kennedy
It’s actually a very helpful information. Nice! Keep it up, man!
The chances of me getting into Juilliard are looking like 0%... but that's because I want to go to film school. ;-P Nevertheless, I find your blogs helpful and inspiring. Maybe one day I'll put you in a movie. XD
It would be an honor!!!
Great job of giving back! Kudos to you!
2:54 Yes it came back!
Anyways, great advice for those trying to get into prestigious music schools.
I'm manifesting this in to my life, I'M GETTING INTO JUILLIARD AND I'M ONLY 12!
Kyler of All Trades You can try pre-college haha
I believe in you, I'm 14 and planning on trying to get into Julliard too
Same I’m 13 and I want to get into julliard I will see you there Kyler!!!
Hey guys same! I’m thirteen and it has been my dream to get into Juliard. I don’t know if I will be good enough but best of luck to all of us!
I’m a violinist and I’m years away from even college, but I still find this motivational and I feel like these tips would help me get into a good music school one day!
I'm thirteen and currently homeschooled, I did two musicals in public school prior to homeschooling. I primarily do theater, so singing and acting (I'm not much use at dancing). I am also a beginner pianist, but that's not my main focus. This school was suggested to me when I was eleven by my math teacher, and I've been working towards it since. I'm able to accept criticism, I learned to take that during a point in my drawing journey. I can also function in a competitive environment because I have had to literally audition against a close friend for the same role, and I've auditioned countless times for solos, character roles, that sort of thing. I know lots of music related terms (mainly in singing) and also in acting and even a bit of dance. I'm not exactly worried about my skill in my passions, it's me as a student in everything that isn't related to theater. I have always struggled heavily in math and I'm not that good at science. My literature, however, is a million times better and I've always exceeded my grade level in it. It's math that I'm basically incapable of, and I'm assuming you'd need SATS and/or ACTS. My other issue is me being homeschooled. There aren't any teachers who could recommend me, and I live in a really small town that has basically nothing to offer in terms of arts. All we have is a YMCA. You also need a distinct high level of pre-college training, a high GPA, and basically perfect test scores. I'm incredibly limited in my chances of this school even glancing at me, and it's kinda disheartening. I know there's always other schools, it's just that once you've got a goal, you don't wanna let go of it. You wanna do everything in your power to achieve it, especially if you're determined and ambitious (like me, usually). I know this is a four year old video, but I honestly don't know what I should do. Do I continue practicing and working towards it? Do I give up and look at something else? Do I give up entirely? I had a friend who said I need a backup or I should just forget it because of the low acceptance rate, but she's also the same person who wanted to go to Columbia University, which has practically the same standards. She hasn't given up on it, so why should I? Though, she's looking into science whereas I'm attempting musical theater, so I do suppose it's different. I honestly just don't know at this point.
Hey, my name is Tia McMillan and I am a younger viewer of your channel and I was just hoping that u could make a video to the younger people out there about what u could do and like music contests and stuff that would just make you look like a better musician.
And I am also a string player, violin
I'm actually looking into Juilliard as one of my grad school choices and I stumbled upon your videos and this eased my mind a bit about auditioning. Now to go practice!
I'm 13 and I seriously want to go to Julliard, but I live in California😞 I'm gonna have to work even harder to get in than New York born people.
maybe whenever I’m 13 too, but I live in Maryland. You’re in California, there are a WHOLE BUNCH of preforming arts colleges there. Why would you want to go here?😂
Same I live in Texas
This is a great video! Realistic, honest and encouraging! I think this video is incredibly valuable to people applying to any college as well as to music conservatories. :3
Ey! I saw you on the Julliard's videos! You play really really well!!! I fell in love with the School! You are so lucky!
Dear god if you can hear me or can read this comment pls help me get a scholarship to Julliard, and TVK can you give me an advice to how to get that scholarship
I studied the bassoon for 4 years before I auditioned there. I thought I had an okay chance as I was first chair at all-state two years and had been taking lessons. However, I went to audition about 3 months ago and heard people playing music I can't even think of playing right now. I got rejected, but I was really only seeing how I would do. It was a fun time. I auditioned at several other schools as well and got accepted to half of them.
I think something that really helps me overcome audition anxiety is lulling yourself into such a high state of confidence that you think there's no way you won't make it in. To do this, I memorize the piece and just play it over and over again where I think, "There's no way my playing will get rejected", and I'm pretty sure psychologically, it makes you do better. This way you show your passionate ability while playing and you're not nervous prior to the audition. I felt like your answer was a little clichè hahah.
+Kliment Milanov I tried to keep that specific answer short--and I actually went really in-depth when I was taping it. I decided to cut that part out because the video would have been 4 minutes longer, and I already have a video up explaining it much better. Sorry that it came off a bit cliché and boring 😔
oh ok, well it's alright, I'm sure not many people were affected by it. Gee, 4 minutes though, I love the effort you put into making videos!
I'm only on 7th grade,I studied flute since 5th grade(I go to the highschool of art), and my teacher says the pieces I play are normally played ONLY in 10th grade, so I'm basically three years ahead.Sometimes, when my teacher is not around, he tells me to teach his other students and he calls me mrs teacher :)))) Every day I realize more and more that my goal is to go to a music academy, and my dream school is Juilliard.I study 2-3 hours a day, since there are a lot of technical difficulties in the pieces I play,and I study everyday.I am very determined to get there and I consider music to be my salvation through hard times (family problems).I live in Romania,therefore it would be quite hard to travel to America, let alone enter Juilliard!But I won't ever give up my dream.
Sorry if my english sucks, I'm not a native english speaker.Hope you understand though :))
You're so inspiring to me and thank you so much for making your videos!!!
Thank YOU for watching them!
I'm a freshman at a small college getting my associates degree in fine arts(performance- instrumental) and want to transfer to Juilliard to finish and maybe study further, but in composition. I am very dedicated. I was doubting myself this first semester because I thought I wasn't good enough for Juilliard, but now I'm more confident and motivated than ever. My 6 week holiday break just started and as of today I'm going to start practicing and studying way more, at least 4 hours per day(compared to just 1 hour). And when I'm not practicing I'll be studying things like music theory. I want to get 2 degrees, one for performance and one for composition.
I want to be like John Mackey, who got his master's degree in composition at Juilliard. He is my favorite composer.
Go for it dude!!!
ThatViolaKid Thanks! I will apply next fall
Wou! I'm peruvian a I'm going to have the audition at the conservatorium in January. This is so motivational!
You are awesome 🎶🔥
I love your channel! I really want to play viola and I'm planning to start taking lessons soon! Your channel has taught me a lot. 👍🏻
So happy to hear that! Thanks for being a part of the #ViolaNation!!!
hello!! I plan on going to school for music and this video was extremely helpful. thank you!!
Woah, hearted comments are a thing! Also ,great video (as always).
Thanks Abby! And I know!!! So cool!
Man I’m planning my masters schools and Juilliard is my reach and this is really helping me approach it.
My questions are:
1) is there an expressed age limit for being taken? What if I'm 30 and want to increase my skills?
2) how much does it cost for somebody who doesn't have a scholarship? Do they provide home and food for those who earned scholarships and live abroad?
Hope to recieve an answer bro, you rock!
Julliard has night classes for all levels that are apparently excellent. You also might be able to study with one of the faculty members privately although it will likely be very expensive.
Thia was very very very very very very very very helpful! thank u so much! this was very truthful and inspiring because everybody goes the audition thinking they'll get in but not everybody is good enough. there r other schools but everybody wants to go to Julliard. but if everybody doesn't get into Julliard what other schools r there to go to?
Just to name a few, there's Yale, New England Conservatory, Peabody, Eastman, Michigan, Indiana, Curtis, Colburn, Oberlin, Cleveland Institute of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes, USC, UCLA, etc. There are a LOT of wonderful conservatories and music schools around the country.
ThatViolaKid that's cool! thanks! BTW I have an Eastman cello and the case with it has wheels!!!! that's like considered the most magical thing a cellist could ever ask for!😜😁
Thank you so much for making this video. I'm hoping to get into Berklee in a couple years 😊.
I can't be ever compared to someone who's played since they've been a child because I started in my last year of middle school. I wonder if I can ever have a chance at a prestigious school like Juilliard.
First!!!
Almost ;)
Reeaalllyyy needed that advice about practising today, thank you! Time to go practice (efficiently and productively of course ;P)
Yayyyyy! I'm so glad to hear it!
I haven't even started yet on the violin and I'm saving up to buy my own. I'm in my first year of high school and I already know that me vs a kid whose entire life has been the violin since the age of 4, me chances are pretty non-existent. But someday, my goal is to audition.
Sight reading is my weakness :(
It sucks, but I'm hoping to get better as I have only been playing for around 6 months on keyboards (marimba/vibe/xylo)
Your passion and insight is very inspiring!
Thank you so much for this. I’m coming for you Julliard 😉 ☺️
Ahh this video is so helpful!!
Lol you sound like my viola teacher at times
Hahaha maybe that means I'm onto something =D
I recently did an audition for the Queensland Conservatorium of Music for jazz kit. Though i didn't make it in for the 2017 intake, i'm going to work my absolute ass of for 2017 and show the school that i really have what it takes.
ATTA BOI! That's what I'm talking about! Don't take no for an answer! Go get 'em bruhhh
Him: how blue is the sky today
Me: it's sky blue
😂😂😂😂😂
I LUV THE ADVICES SO MUCH!
Just got an email today saying I passed the prescreening for Juilliard (vocal performance) and I’m so nervous for the real thing in two months......
Did you get in?
Noah Thacker I ended up committing to Manhattan School of Music
Hey TVK! I love your videos, I was just wondering if you could focus a video (or just some info) on what kind of financial plans there are for Juilliard like scholarships cause it's obviously not cheap, and as a student from London, it's my main concern at the moment :)
I'll definitely give that some thought! I'm not the best person to give advice, but I'll do some digging and see what I can do!
I am so glad I came across your channel
Thanks! Juilliard is my dream school, though I know it's not the easiest to get into I'll be about 1 hours from my home which would be nice! I dream one day to be apart of the New York philharmonic!
4:38 ugh what a sweetie i love him
I’m auditioning at Juilliard to major in music. 😄🎻🤞🏻
yesyesyesyesYES very good vid :D One question though, what would you say the pros and cons are of going to Juilliard or any other conservatory as a graduate vs undergraduate?
That's a very vague question! I would have to say that each school has it's pros and cons. You should do some research and figure out which schools have the pros that line up with you priorities!
i really want to go to juilliard but i have horrid anxiety when playing. any confidence i had was crushed when i didn't get into la guardia high school. my sister goes there so there was a lot of pressure and because i failed at that im really scared that i'll mess up juilliard too
#askTVK can you make vids of like a violas point of view in a prefessional concert?
I play the oboe :) Thanks for this!
Hey TVK. I'm an 18 year old violist (7 years). I plan to double major in performance and education. Right now I am looking into UNC School of the Arts, and the Hartt School of Music. I really appreciate the videos that you've done on auditions and FAQs because they have been a huge help in getting me prepped for college. Anyways, do you have any more suggestions for me? Thanks. Andy
Nothing in particular. Just stay tuned for more content homie!
my orchestra teacher at school gave me and my friend a cookie😜
JEALOUS!
ThatViolaKid she hangs at my lunch table and. tells us stuff that she doesn't tell any of her students. we are baes
ThatViolaKid I asked her who the principal violist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and she was like "I studied with him in college and he's a jerk
Gracie Glitters Oh man that's unfortunate!!!
Hey I️ know your in Juilliard which is super awesome! Do you think you could make a video about how to get over your nerves during a performance. I️ love music and playing but performance nerves is a big issue for me. Thank you so much. Your awesome!!!!
I love your videos, they've shown me that it is possible to actually be a violist in the world. I can actually allow myself to consider music as a major. Thanks. I do have a question though. How would you recommend training your ears to hear scales? My teacher wants me to learn my scales (and more importantly the space between notes), but I can't hear the note before I play it like she wants. I've tried several things, but if you have any suggestions please let me know.
+Lizzy Wagstaff Do you have a piano?? I would practice scales on the piano too! Ear training takes three things: time, careful listening, and patience! You just have to train yourself to hear the difference between a half step and a whole step! Once you've got that, it all becomes easier!
Thanks so much I'll do that.
Great video. Great explanations and realistic advice. The background noise/music made it a little hard to focus on your words though. You said audition week is like a second spring break. Does that mean auditions are in the spring?
Thanks for all your vids and positive messages.
I'm sorry about that Genevieve. Unfortunately, that sound in the background is that of my refrigerator, and my roommates wouldn't appreciate it if I unplugged it to record videos--especially with Thanksgiving turkey in there. I hope you understand!
And yes, auditions are typically in March
Thanks. But there's def some music playing too. Some kind of rhythm. I thought I had another tab open with music playing last night while I was watching your video. But when I paused your video it would stop. Anyway, I've told my friend who is planning on applying to definitely watch this. He's a junior in high school but he visited Juilliard and sat in on a class.He said "When do I have time to watch videos?" because he practices for hours every evening in addition to doing homework. I said "That's part of what this video talks about, you have to watch it!"
You are a great speaker. I am scared to death of the cost of Julliard...but I do want to encourage my daughter to "go for it" if her heart is really in it. Thank you! She is a Junior in High School. When would she audition? Sometime as a senior?
Yes, she would audition during the fall of senior year. You should start looking online for the application requirements and start preparing now!
I GOT INTO THE ROYAL CONSERVATOIR OF SCOTLAND! found out yesterday!! 6th best music school in the world baby!!
Congratulations!
Thanks!! im in for percussion
love you TVK
Love you back!!!
PROVE YOU HELL LA WRONG (I'm still 12 so i have a long time to work)
same I'm 13
I have all district auditions coming up in January, I'm scared to death they'll think I'm not good enough since I just turned 14 and everyone else is already adults, I've played flute for years and that's what I'm auditions with. Does anybody have any tips? Thanks!
what kind of camera do you use? btw love your videos!!
Your videos are so helpful! I am a junior in high school and I play classical piano and Juilliard is my dream school but I am still going to apply for other music schools. I am just concerned about paying for music school because I do not come from a rich family. I was wondering how hard it is to get a scholarship to conservatories like Juilliard.
I've been getting this question a lot! I'll do some research and make a video soon! =)
Hey TVK, i always find your videos inspirstional and helpful. I want to pursue going to a music school but that goal looks less realistic everyday. Im a late starter of piano and have made good progress in my music learning. However as its only my 4th year playing (and my final year of high school) I feel that I have not developed enough on my instrument to make me a competitive candidate by the next round of auditions. Every day of practice seems to put me further behind as I'm always falling short of the goals i set out to achieve causing me to lose modivation. What do you recommend i do to accelerate my learning and improve my chances at being accepted?
-AG
You should audition for a local school and spend the next 4 years working your butt off! You don't have to go to Juilliard for undergraduate studies
Thanks for the advice TVK! It looks like it worked for you, hopefully it works for me :p
21st!!!!!! heck yeah
Hehehe! =)
I'm 15 and I'm from Portugal. I really want to go to Julliard, I play the cello and I want to be an actress, but I'm not in a music or arts school.. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching!!!!
Hey TVK, I got an #AskTVK : When choosing colleges, how should the location it's in affect your choice? I feel like the city of a school can provide a lot of out-of-school opportunities to perform, teach, network, learn new skills, meet new people, and in general, help build a foothold for having a successful career as a musician. Which cities could provide this, and how do you choose?
Put it on the list bro! =)
ThatViolaKid 😊👍👍
You are sooo awesome and a life saver
my director was talking about rejection and he said "are you a better musician than you were when you started practicing for the audition... that's all that matters"
EXACTLY! You're always moving forward!
This video is really great, as is the rest of your content! Could you possibly answer this quick question: are there any other things that could affect whether or not you are accepted by a teacher besides the actual audition and other theory/ear tests? And is the audition the most important part? Thanks!
Audition is the most important part. Theory and ear training tests don't occur until after you're accepted! Maybe I wasn't clear about that--sorry! =(
Thanks for answering!
Hi, i know that you posted that film one year ago but I have a question.🥰 so, I’m from Poland and i will try to get into Juilliard but I don’t have a lot of money. so maybe ( if you know something about it ) you could create a video about scholarship in Juilliard or just replied my comment.
They gave me a 50 pages 9 parts fugue to read and then perform from memory on the piano in the old days at Julliard entrance exam but I failed.
i don’t wanna go to Juliard for an instrument, i wanna go for singing and acting... will they still accept me even if i only play 1 instrument?
TVK I LOVE YOU MORE EVERY VIDEO YOU CARE SO MUCH ABOUT PEOPLE AND YOU SEEM SO PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT YOU SAY! YOU MAKE ME SO MOTIVATED AND I LOVE WATCHING YOU! Anyway, I have a question for you. :) Once you graduate from Juilliard, a top name school, there's a couple hundred (or something) students that graduate- how hard is it to land a career? When judges see that many of their possible musicians went to Juilliard, how can they pick one over the other? It sounds simple, like sound quality and everything like that, but is it really that easy? I know someone who is a doctor and went to Columbia- out of the many students who graduated, only a select few of them could actually get into medical school. The competition is so cutthroat, people are paying tons of money for undergrad, and then later they can't even get into a medical school. Thanks Drew! #AskTVK ~ThatChoirKid 😊
#AskTVK What are some aspects to look upon when choosing a music school? I've been looking at some schools but I either didn't seem to like the professors or the schools were too far from where I currently live. Any tips on what your priorities should be in that manner?
You are awesome
Are some instruments easier than other to get into schools? I've been told certain instruments (viola, bassoon, oboe) are less competitive because of lack of people playing them.
Jacob Gresk yeah that tends to happen with different music schools and that depends on the applicants to places ratio. For example in the Royal Conservatoir of Scotland there is only 1 piano place but they get over 50 pianist applying (1/50) , but they have 2 percussion places but only 6 percussionist applied (1/3). And don't get me started on musical theatre!!
Do music schools like Juilliard look at everything music related you've ever done. Like if you've been in choir or music theory or All state? (if I'm auditioning on something like flute). Or do they not care so much?
Did you ever try out for the Curtis Institute of Music, since you were in the TDP?
I'm from Brazil and I am intending to try to get in Juilliard for Drama School. How can I get more informations about this classes before the auditions?? :)
Is there an age limit for the Bachelors in Music (violin)? By the time I audition, I'll be 28 nearly 29. I'll have already completed a Bachelor of Music in piano, Masters of Music Therapy and a PhD in Music Therapy. Even with all that experience, is 28 too old to be considered?
I needed this
i feel like switching to viola bc the music is actually easier than violin (i mean, except in like solos)
This video is so helpful thanks
Im from México and i want to audition. Im so nervous, never been into the states.
So I have a question,to get into chamber orchestra we have to have a 2 minute memorized as part of the requirements.So how do you really memorize a piece?
I've read somewhere that all first year students have to live on campus. Is it true? What about those students who have a boyfriend, girlfriend/wife, husband??? They have to live separated for a year?? (Sorry for my English..)
Hi TVK! I am a longtime follower of you and I have just applied to the Juilliard Masters program. I was wondering if you could tell me what version of the Bach Suites you recommend?
I like playing the Peters Edition! Bach is super difficult to find, and Peters tends to be pretty clean! =)
ThatViolaKid thank you so much for responding! I was wondering if you memorized all of your pieces? I want to memorize all of mine and I'm almost there except for the piece after 1945. Do people typically memorize that one as well?
@@undefinedd1147 I think I used music for the piece written after 1945. But you'll never regret memorizing music--it helps you concentrate more on the sound and what you're actually saying!
ThatViolaKid thank you so much for your advice!
yes it is hard to get into Juilliard. there you go. no need to watch the video
Haha pretty much. But I do disagree with your opinion on the need to watch the video ;)
Hi, I'm from England, I'm 16 and play the trumpet at a grade 8 standard and classical recorders at diploma level, I've been dreaming of Juilliard for years now, what standards do you think put you in a better position to get in?
Awesome homie
Let's say I audition as a dancer, but I also want to be in the other programs. Is that possible?
this is amazing👏👏¡bravo!
Did you play any sports when you were young?
I did!!! A lot of sports!!! =)
ThatViolaKid maybe that's why you are so light headed about competitive environments...!