How 'good' do you have to be to apply for music schools?

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<p>smilemask, welcome.</p>

<p>Vocal performance is training of the voice. My guess is you are contemplating a potential instrumental performance track in piano performance.</p>

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<p>The short answer to this question is probably “NO”. I may be wrong.</p>

<p>By the way, while Juilliard might be held a notch or two above the others, realize that Peabody for all purposes can be considered on a par with Eastman. UMaryland is a different level, but still is a solid program. There standards for admissions into a performance program may be a less stringent, but “cuz I suck” won’t cut it there either.</p>

<p>I can’t speak specifically to the piano literature, as I’m not familiar with the repertoire. Others here may be better at putting it in perspective for you.</p>

<p>Let me speak to generalities. Most contemplating a performance path have had years of training, private instruction, immersion participation in summer programs, perhaps a performing arts high school or a pre-college program background. But not all do. It’s impossible to begin to assess your skill level and your chance of admission into an audition based performance program.</p>

<p>The fact that you have had some private instruction is a plus. Whether that level of training is enough to allow you to be competitive in audition based admit programs like Peabody or UMaryland is doubtful. </p>

<p>I’m of the mind you don’t know a lot about music centered admissions at the college level. I’d strongly urge you to read the following and do follow any of the imbedded links contained within.</p>

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<p>I’m not trying to burst any bubbles or dash your hopes. I’m just laying out some information and realities. Do come back and post any questions about specific aspects you encounter in your reading. Plenty of folks here happy to help, advise and point you in a few directions.</p>