<p>I also emailed a professor from Lawrence. She was much nicer. I was worried I might not be ready for the auditions and asked her if the piano professors offered lessons to non-conservatory students. She said they did but it wasn’t guaranteed since they had to service the conservatory students first. She encouraged me to go ahead and audition and the worst thing that could happen is they say no and I’m out a few dollars. I can always apply again my second year of university, wherever I go. </p>