BY MICHAEL RAINE
CM ’ s 2022 MUSIC EDUCATION SPECIAL WHICH IS THE RIGHT PATH FOR YOU ?
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ?
CONSERVATORY ?
UNIVERSITY ?
COLLEGE ?
LESSON STUDIOS ?
There are so many paths available in music education , and no definitively correct one . There are conservatories , universities , and colleges , as well as vocational schools , lesson studios , private teachers , and on and on the options go . For those who want to further their formal education in music , it can be very hard to choose the path that is right for them . Cost is certainly a factor , but so are style , schedule , location , workload , and a person ’ s long-term aspirations and intentions .
And so , for any Canadian Musician readers who are thinking about furthering their education in music , we reached out to a variety of artists who have studied music at a high level , as well as a couple people running post-secondary music programs , so that you can learn from their experiences , and get their advice on choosing the right path for yourself .
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