Join the 2025 Summer Audition Cohort!

🎼 AUDITION SUCCESS STARTS HERE 🎼

Ready to land your dream orchestral position? Join Music360's summer audition cohort designed by musicians, for musicians!

I'M READY TO ENROLL

What's holding you back in auditions?

After hours spent in the practice room are you still struggling with:

✖️ Same old practice strategies that don't yield improvements?

✖️ Not advancing in auditions?

✖️ Having day-of performance nerves derail your performance?

✖️ Ineffective mock auditions that don't prepare you for the real deal?

✖️ Feeling stuck where you are in your preparation and practice?

Wanna know the painful truth? Auditions are more competitive than ever. So that means needing a preparation strategy that allows you to be unshakeable in the audition and ready for anything.

Introducing the 2025 Summer Audition Cohort!

Over the course of the next two months, we will be diving into and getting into everything you need to know about effective preparation, mock auditions, practice strategies, combating performance nerves, day-of planning, and so much more.

This isn't just another audition preparation course.

This is a guided implementation program that will be walking you through the full audition process from day one to walking on stage with confidence, ready to play your very best.

So, what makes this different?

We've invited our fellow musicians who've recently won orchestra jobs to talk about their process and share their insights into what helped and what didn't
We're providing strategic information to improve your practice and preparation
We're providing direct feedback on your mock auditions to give you insights on what to improve
We're exploring and experimenting together in a supportive community
We've been there, we're in it, and we get it.

Throughout the Summer Audition Cohort we will have 3 POWERPACKED Sessions!

June 15: Master Practice Strategies

Desirable difficulties and how to apply them when learning excerpts
How to use the metronome more effectively
Making the most of your practice time
Effective short and long-term goal setting throughout the audition process
The importance of recording yourself

July 6: Nail Mock Auditions & Scheduling

Why are mock auditions important
Finding your trusted ears
How to make the most of your mock audition
When to schedule your preparation performances

August 3: Conquer Audition Day Like a Pro

What to do and what not do day of an audition
Booking travel for auditions
Mindset tips and tricks to get you in the right head space
How to warm-up for your next audition
Visualization strategies to prepare for the audition itself
Why you should reflect on your audition day performance

I'm Ready to Enroll!

What musicians are saying:

"Music360 provided the positive encouraging space I needed to grow and learn more about audition preparation. I particularly enjoyed the personal anecdotes shared by the panelists and teachers throughout the program!"

— Rachel, Violinist

"I loved having the opportunity to ask all the questions about all the things I was wondering most about taking auditions and how to improve. I felt so much more confident the next time I had an audition with the wealth of knowledge I gained from this program!"

— Brian, Trombonist

"I felt so encouraged and learned so much throughout this process. The guest artists that were included added so much to my understanding of the audition process, allowing me to feel like I was able to maximize the practice time I had before auditions and that I had a solid preparation for my whole self, not just the excerpts but also the mental side, too!"

— Anna, Harpist

What You'll Receive

✅ 3 Powerpacked live classes — Sessions designed to break down the entire audition process

✅ Content full of tips and tricks — Practice strategies for your best audition preparation, mental strategies to put you in the right mindset, the importance of rest, goal setting, and so much more

✅ Recorded Mock Auditions — Have the opportunity to record your mock audition and get feedback from other musicians, targeted to help improve your performance

✅ Live Mock Audition Class on Zoom — Limited spots available for this class, so get ready for the opportunity to play live!

✅ Private Community — Connect with fellow musicians preparing for auditions as well for feedback and support

✅ Orchestral Musicians — Have the opportunity to learn from orchestral musicians who have recently won jobs and participate in Q&A sessions with them

PLUS THESE BONUSES:
✅ Military Band Panel — hear about what life is like in a premiere military band and how to best prepare for their auditions
✅ Access to Music360's Book Club — for July and August we will be diving into Behind the Screen by Ralph Skiano (principal clarinetist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra) and Learn Faster, Perform Better by Dr. Molly Gebrian (violinist and neuroscientist)

Your guide

Ixi Chen has helped hundreds of musicians develop professional materials that open doors to new opportunities. With 25 years of experience in the music industry, Ixi combines practical industry knowledge with a deep understanding of effective portfolio development.

"My approach is simple: I believe talented musicians deserve to be seen, heard, and valued. The right portfolio materials can bridge the gap between your abilities and the opportunities you deserve."

Ixi is the founder of Music360, performs as a clarinetist in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and serves as Adjunct Associate Professor of Clarinet at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

COST

$150

Compare the value:

Other Audition Preparation Courses: $10,000
Single Audition Coaching Sessions: $200+

Limited spots available - secure yours today! Questions? Email us at [email protected]

ENROLL NOW

Who This Is For

The Summer Audition Cohort is Designed for:

Musicians in college just starting their audition process
Musicians who have been on the audition circuit for a while and are looking to level up their preparation
Musicians who are frustrated and feel stuck in their audition journey
Musicians looking to learn new strategies to prepare for auditions this summer
Musicians who are overwhelmed by the audition process and want to tackle the mental strategies for their best preparation yet
Musicians who want to build their confidence in their preparation before their next audition
Musicians who know their performance in auditions hasn't reflected their true musicality and level
Musicians looking for guidance from experts on how to prepare best for auditions
Musicians who want a supportive community as they experiment through their audition journey

This might not be right for you if:

You're just beginning your musical training
You're not willing to implement what you learn during the next two months
You're looking for private 1:1 coaching

Don't Let This Incredible Opportunity Pass You By

The musicians who succeed today aren't just the most talented—they're the ones who have a plan, are able to communicate their musicality in an audition, and are unshakeable in the face of high stress situations.

If you're ready to bridge your practice to your best audition yet, sign up for the 2025 Summer Audition Cohort today!

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Hear From More Participants

"This fulfilled my expectations completely! We received a fantastic presentation."

— Michael, Oboe

"I loved the big picture view to small details breakdown of the information. Very thoughtful course which ensured people understood the positives and negatives of possible situations."

— Kara, Viola