Your Audition Advantage©
Questions and Answers
Q: This is only for college audition preparation, right?
A: Your Audition Advantage can work well for anyone preparing for any playing event - whether recorded or not. Concert, live audition, jury, etc. In fact, if you're preparing for a performance, the process of making a recording is an extra benefit to your preparation. See my December 15 blog for ideas!
Q: How long will it take to receive feedback?
A: You'll receive written comments within 5 days of your submission, and video comments within 7 days. However, I'll do my best to expedite my review according to your deadlines!
Q: How do we submit our recordings?
A: I create an online folder for you and I to share. You upload your materials there, I access them, and then upload my materials for you in the same protected folder. All items will be kept completely confidential!
Q: How long do my materials remain available to me in my folder?
A: I recommend you download materials directly to your computer upon accessing them, but I will keep all materials active for one month after our project concludes.
Q: What kind of materials will you accept for review?
A: Video and audio for your performance reviews.
Q: What if I have really unusual repertoire to play?
A: Please upload a PDF of the work's score to your folder so I can provide effective feedback. I will destroy/delete this once our work ends.
Q: How do you accept payment?
A: For YAA we use Venmo—I will send you an invoice. With Venmo you may pay by credit or debit card or other bank account. Payment is required before I am able to review any materials.
Q: How do we meet online for our 15-minute final session?
A: We can use Skype, FaceTime (not as optimal since the screen is very narrow), or Zoom.
Q: How do we arrange this final session?
A: We will be in touch through email or messenger to find a mutually agreeable time!
Q: This is just for flutists, right?
A: Although Your Audition Advantage has been primarily focused on flutists to date, I have coached many other instrumentalists over the years. As long as I have scores to refer to (and include PDFs in the materials you upload), I am happy to help you!
Q: This sounds great! How do I sign up?
A: Terrific! Just complete the application at the bottom of this page.
A: Your Audition Advantage can work well for anyone preparing for any playing event - whether recorded or not. Concert, live audition, jury, etc. In fact, if you're preparing for a performance, the process of making a recording is an extra benefit to your preparation. See my December 15 blog for ideas!
Q: How long will it take to receive feedback?
A: You'll receive written comments within 5 days of your submission, and video comments within 7 days. However, I'll do my best to expedite my review according to your deadlines!
Q: How do we submit our recordings?
A: I create an online folder for you and I to share. You upload your materials there, I access them, and then upload my materials for you in the same protected folder. All items will be kept completely confidential!
Q: How long do my materials remain available to me in my folder?
A: I recommend you download materials directly to your computer upon accessing them, but I will keep all materials active for one month after our project concludes.
Q: What kind of materials will you accept for review?
A: Video and audio for your performance reviews.
Q: What if I have really unusual repertoire to play?
A: Please upload a PDF of the work's score to your folder so I can provide effective feedback. I will destroy/delete this once our work ends.
Q: How do you accept payment?
A: For YAA we use Venmo—I will send you an invoice. With Venmo you may pay by credit or debit card or other bank account. Payment is required before I am able to review any materials.
Q: How do we meet online for our 15-minute final session?
A: We can use Skype, FaceTime (not as optimal since the screen is very narrow), or Zoom.
Q: How do we arrange this final session?
A: We will be in touch through email or messenger to find a mutually agreeable time!
Q: This is just for flutists, right?
A: Although Your Audition Advantage has been primarily focused on flutists to date, I have coached many other instrumentalists over the years. As long as I have scores to refer to (and include PDFs in the materials you upload), I am happy to help you!
Q: This sounds great! How do I sign up?
A: Terrific! Just complete the application at the bottom of this page.
