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Instrumental Music & Composition

You’ve dedicated years to developing your musicianship, and now you’re ready to take the next step toward a professional career in music, composition, performance, or music production. With so many conservatories, music schools, and arts programs to choose from, finding the right fit—and preparing a standout application—can feel overwhelming.

At Best Fit Education (BFE), our advisors specialize in performing arts and music school admissions, helping you clarify your artistic goals and identify programs where you can truly thrive. With deep expertise in classical, jazz, contemporary, film scoring, songwriting, music technology, and composition programs, we also connect you with professionals who offer detailed artistic assessments and feedback to strengthen your application. Our goal is to support you every step of the way as you transform your passion for music into a meaningful and sustainable career.

Learn more about the Performing and Visual Comprehensive Plan here

    • Soloist

    • Freelance musician

    • Orchestral musician

    • Studio musician

    • Chamber musician

    • Music educator

    • Band director

    • Performer/composer

    • Instrument builder/repair/designer

    • Music producer

    • Artist manager

    • Tour manager

    • Booking agent

    • Arts administration

    • Arts business management

    • Entrepreneur

    • An experienced expert to guide you through each step of the college admissions process.

    • A strategy to create applications and portfolios that position you to stand out.

    • A plan for choosing coursework and extracurricular activities.

    • Organizational strategies to manage important tasks and deadlines to keep you focused and on schedule.

    • A mentor to help you through the college essay writing process.

    • An experienced editor to help you polish your essays and supplemental materials.

Our music students have been accepted to these excellent programs.

Check out ALL the schools that our students have been accepted to.

A collection of logos from various music and arts colleges, including NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Julliard, Berklee College of Music, Oberlin College & Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, Johns Hopkins Peabody Conservatory, USC Thornton School of Music, and others.