Gabrielle HassJun 27, 20163 min readHow to Handle Failing an AuditionIf you are, were, are going to be, or even considered being a music major in college, then you know the fear of Not Getting In. (Heck, in...
Gabrielle HassJun 23, 20164 min readBest Jobs for College MusiciansIt turns out that being a music major doesn’t always result in lots of income, you know? Especially not when you’re still in school. So...
Gabrielle HassJun 16, 20163 min readHow to Practice Music Without a TeacherIf you’re similar to a lot of music students out there, then the moment summer hits, you find yourself without a teacher. This might be...
Gabrielle HassJun 14, 20162 min readHow to Find and Choose RepertoireSo you’ve finally hit the point in my musical career where you’re not just allowed or encouraged, but expected to bring your own ideas...
Gabrielle HassJun 9, 20164 min readHow and WHY to Plan Your Classes OutSo! You’re an incoming freshman, or you’ve just changed your major, or you have just decided that you want to make sure you know when...
Gabrielle HassJun 4, 20164 min readHow to Handle Impostor Syndrome“I’m not as good as my classmates.” “I have no talent.” “I don’t deserve this.” “I’m never going to succeed.” “If people knew how bad I...
Gabrielle HassJun 1, 20164 min readHow to Fight Audition NervesAuditions! They’re scary. That deserved a line break. Maybe a crash of thunder or something. Ominous music. That kind of thing. This...
Gabrielle HassMay 29, 20162 min readWhy You Should Take Lessons Over the SummerSummer is a time of laziness. Golly gee, do I know that. However, that’s no excuse to totally ignore your instrument. In fact, summer...
Gabrielle HassMay 27, 20162 min read5 Signs You Should Major in MusicIf there’s one question I have gotten more than anything else, it’s probably “Why are you so excited about a choral song?” Answer:...
Gabrielle HassMay 20, 20165 min readHow to Use Your SummerHey! Are you like me? Do you ALSO have huge plans for stuff you are going to accomplish over the summer? And yet, do you wake up in...
Gabrielle HassMay 18, 20164 min readHow to Handle Self-DoubtIf there is ONE problem out there that every musician suffers from, regardless of age, skill level, profession, or whatever, it’s...
Gabrielle HassMay 10, 20163 min readHow To Be A Better SingerWhat is your foremost priority as a singer? I’m gonna bet that, unless you are already literally the best performer in the world, your...
Gabrielle HassMay 6, 20163 min readImprove Your Music PracticePracticing is the 800 pound gorilla in the room when it comes to musicians and time management. It’s true. I know a some people who seem...
Gabrielle HassApr 28, 20163 min readHow to Practice Music Around FinalsThe problem with finals week is that everything is suddenly due at once. The project is due the same week as the big test is due the same...
Gabrielle HassApr 26, 20164 min readNine Ways to Network with ProfessorsIt turns out that music faculty, in general, can be kind of intimidating. Who knew? Certainly not the flute professor who wears all black...
