What you'll hear:

• Choosing a college to support YOU, who you are and putting your unique self and needs first in that choice
• How doing a different major led Ingrid back to music
• The importance of independence in creating your own career
• How she found a full-ride to music - something to consider!
• The benefits of *not* going to a big name conservatory
• How Ingrid realized she *could* make singing a part of her career
• Designing your own major - yes, this is a thing
• Why worrying on “focusing on one thing” in school may not be the best advice all the time
• The MAIN THING to look at when you’re seeking out a music school

A HUGE THANK YOU to GABY CASTRO of FOURPLAY CLARINET for composing my new theme music! Thank you! Check out Gaby and her ensemble @fourplayclarinet on IG, FB and YouTube and subscribe to their channel!!!

I want to thank Ficks Music for sponsoring Crushing Classical. When you’re looking for high quality sheet music, look no further than  https://www.ficksmusic.com/discount/CRUSH

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Mentioned in the episode:

Follow Ingrid on Instagram: @violingrid

Azusa Pacific: https://www.apu.edu/

University North Texas String Institute: https://ssi.music.unt.edu/

Axiom Camp: https://www.axiomquartet.com/camp

https://www.afatexas.org/summer/