CAPP

Find your creative “sweet spot” and achieve your goals.

Nailing an audition is an art unto itself. The College Audition Preparation Program (CAPP) provides an inside track on the entire process, getting you ready to give a masterful performance. Being prepared to do your best requires rigorous preparation carried out in a mindset of confidence and positivity, CAPP provides the environment, structure and emotional support to help you find your creative “sweet spot” and achieve your goals. Working one-on-one with professional musicians, students and parents learn a variety of tips and techniques to ensure an ultimate performance.

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Second semester of CAPP starts September 8, 2020!

CAPP Fall Semester (No classes Nov 24 or Dec 1)
Sept 8 - Dec 8
Spring Semester
Feb 16 - May 4
Summer Semester
(condensed course)
July - Mid Aug.
College Audition Prep
We’ll lead you step-by-step through a proven method designed to nurture individual excellence. Finding your creative voice is an essential aspect of the process, because a great audition is about more than the way you perform the material, it’s a matter of sharing yourself as an artist. One particularly valuable aspect of the program is the recording component, we take the guesswork out of creating a bulletproof recording for college, competition or festival auditions. Professional recording time is included in the fee.
College Audition Prep
We’ll lead you step-by-step through a proven method designed to nurture individual excellence. Finding your creative voice is an essential aspect of the process, because a great audition is about more than the way you perform the material, it’s a matter of sharing yourself as an artist. One particularly valuable aspect of the program is the recording component, we take the guesswork out of creating a bulletproof recording for college, competition or festival auditions. Professional recording time is included in the fee.
One-on-One Attention
Every student gets significant attention from expert teachers and coaches. The audition process is deeply personal, artists put themselves on the line. We’re there with you every step of the way, highlighting your strengths and helping you improve on your weaknesses. Our comprehensive approach also includes individualized meetings with CAPP faculty to help organize, prepare and submit the music school portion of the college application.
One-on-One Attention
Every student gets significant attention from expert teachers and coaches. The audition process is deeply personal, artists put themselves on the line. We’re there with you every step of the way, highlighting your strengths and helping you improve on your weaknesses. Our comprehensive approach also includes individualized meetings with CAPP faculty to help organize, prepare and submit the music school portion of the college application.

Contact Ben Kipp to learn more about CAPP

Ben Kipp. Director of Origins – Chamber Music, Masterclass Program

What Our Students Say About Capp

“CAPP guided and endlessly encouraged me through the college audition process. Mock auditions allowed me to recognize the way I felt under pressure, and I grew more comfortable performing in front of an audition panel before my actual audition. Through the entire process, I received valuable feedback that improved my playing tremendously. The college audition process was overwhelming, but it was extremely helpful having successful professionals that have gone through the process guide me along the way.”
Rachel M
Violin
“CAPP really helped me to prepare for my college auditions by getting helpful feedback. Also, they were willing to do mock auditions with me and this helped to get my nerves out before I went in for my real auditions.”
Alana M
Viola
“Over the course of only a few months, I was able to prepare for my college auditions and the experience of a music conservatory. Without CAPP I would not have been successfully be admitted to my school of choice. The lessons and musical development, the philosophy and mental space was the guidance I needed to be set up for success.”
Jay Z
Percussion
"Participating in CAPP and working with the team during the audition process not only helped me prepare the repertoire needed for my auditions, but also prepared me mentally for what to expect. Without Ben's help, I'm sure that I would have not had such a successful audition season. Any student looking to improve their audition success should join CAPP."
Sam R
Drum Set