SDA 2026 Fall
Overview: Customized mentorship for high school applicants targeting top music conservatories and university music programs (e.g., Berklee, USC Thornton, Juilliard, NYU Steinhardt).
15-Week Curriculum:
Weeks 1–3 (Audition Audit & Target Mapping): Repertoire/portfolio review, identifying school requirements, and mapping recording goals.
Weeks 4–7 (Portfolio Piece Tracking): Producing flagship compositions, recording live performances, or mixing original production tracks.
Weeks 8–11 (Sight-Reading, Ear Training & Theory): Intensive preparation for college placement exams, interview prep, and live audition simulations.
Weeks 12–14 (Professional Recording & Master Bounces): Studio recording, high-res audio/video capture, metadata tagging, and documentation.
Week 15 (Final Review): Mock conservatory audition panel evaluation and final upload submission check.