Inside Music Schools 7 North Salem Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

"I was anxious and overwhelmed when my daughter decided to apply to music schools, but after working with Steve over her senior year, I cannot say enough how grateful I am to Steve! He kept us on track with a list of schools that fit my daughter and helped us to stay focused with mock auditions, interviews, essays, and other requirements that I was absolutely not familiar with. I watched as my daughter gained confidence and maturity in herself and her music! We ended up thrilled with her decision to study music and she got into her first choice college with a generous scholarship! The guidance from Insidemusicschools and Steve was what helped us to reach our goals."

"I had no idea how to support my daughter's quest for the right music school. Now I know the best way to support her. Call Steve Lipman. He guided us through a process that is quite different from academic applications. He put her in touch with faculty and staff and really helped her discover the programs that are best for her aspirations. She was focused on one particular music school and Steve opened her eyes to more possibilities so she can make the most educated choice. My only. and sole, regret is that we did not start with Steve early in her Junior year of High School. Steve makes this process one that I could support as a parent and let her show her maturity in getting her objectives done for applications. This was a great experience and really the only path I would recommend to the music school application and selection process."

"Steve was a wonderful guide through the process. Applying to music schools, especially for a non-musician parent, can be overwhelming and intimidating. The process really helped us evaluate the different programs and narrow down our choices. The connections with current/former students, musicians & faculty was a great asset when visiting and evaluating schools as well. Steve connected with my son and really helped guide & prepare him for his auditions and interviews. I would highly recommend Inside Music Schools."

"My wife and I both have post graduate degrees and our other kids went to great colleges. But our third child was a musician and we did know anything about this educational track. Steve was invaluable. He knows the colleges in the U.S. He helped our son through every aspect of the application process including school selection, prepping for the audition, applications, interviews and emotional support. He also told our son the truth and pushed him through. Once accepted to a school Steve introduced our son to teachers and students so the early days of college could be a bit easier. Our son became friends with Steve and they talk today about music and work and helping other students. We are big fans and appreciate everything Steve has done."

"We would highly recommend Steve Lipman to anyone interested in studying music in college. Steve has a lifetime of experience in music education and administration at the college level, deep knowledge of the different kinds of music programs, and a vast network of contacts at colleges, conservatories, and universities across the country. Steve has great insight in working with families. He worked with our son to help him figure out what was most important to him in a music school. He helped us structure a plan to research, visit, and apply to different schools, and he connected our son with faculty and students at prospective schools to talk about their programs and experiences. Steve’s guidance was particularly helpful during the audition process, which was new to us as non-musician parents. In the end, our son got into the school he wanted with a generous scholarship, received a great education, and is now completing his master’s in music. We are grateful for Steve’s help!"