Music Major

Choosing to be a music major is a commitment like no other. It took me all the way until the end of my junior year for me to figure out I wanted to do it. However, the hard part is deciding on whether to pursue an education or a performance track. A music education degree is essentially two degrees in one, but for what seems like the same amount of credit hours. You are still required to have a primary instrument that you focus on and have to play adequately as well, because the music school has to decide to retain you each semester based on a jury. On the other hand, a performance major just has to get the music degree and has a lot of time set aside for just practicing. They also have to perform in more recitals and ensembles than an education major and also must pass a barrier performance at the end of their sophomore year.

I eventually could not choose between either track. I love playing too much to give it up most of it later in life, but I still wanted the education degree. I use the performance side of my two degrees to have a reason to push myself in my practice. I also chose Kennesaw State University because I wanted to follow my teacher in order to get the best lessons I can, because she is one of the best teachers around.  I still will have to go to graduate school like many other music majors in order to actually get a job in my field. It is best to study with well known teachers,that have the teaching styles you like, in order to build a resume.