You Will Love Music & Performing Arts If…
You already practice daily — the degree would deepen an existing commitment, not create a new one
You are drawn to the form itself, not just performance as a concept: you love making music, being on stage, or moving
You understand that a portfolio career is likely and you have the entrepreneurship to build one
You are resilient under critique and competitive environments — conservatoires are both
You see teaching or facilitation as a valid and meaningful part of your career, not a fallback
Be Honest With Yourself
Think twice if any of these sound like you
Your practice is inconsistent — intensive training will amplify this, not fix it
You are primarily attracted to the lifestyle image of being a musician or performer rather than the actual daily work
You need financial stability quickly after graduating and have no plan for income alongside performance
Myth vs Reality
Talent is enough to succeed in performing arts
At conservatoire level, virtually everyone has exceptional talent. What differentiates outcomes is practice discipline, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to network and create opportunities — not talent alone.
If Not Music & Performing Arts…
If you love music but want more commercial career options, consider music technology or sound design. If you love theater but prefer the analytical side, consider performance studies or dramaturgy. If you love dance but want a less physically demanding path, consider dance education or arts management.
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