What are your musical influences?

When it comes to music, everyone has diverse influences that have helped develop their musical taste. For some, it may be the artists they grew up listening to with their parents. Others may be artists they discovered on their own and connected with on a personal level. Whatever your musical influences are, they most likely play a significant impact on the music you like listening to today.

Musical influences are the sounds that musicians use to produce their music. They can be anything from other artists' music to natural noises, and they can be blended in whatever way the creator deems fit. Artists can create something unique while still retaining a familiar vibe by pulling from several sources. This can be a terrific method to connect with fans because they may recognize their favorite music in the artist's work.

Some schools may be recognized for a specific style or age of music and will seek candidates who fit that description. For example, if a school is recognized for classical choral performance, someone with a background solely in modern music may not be considered. Don't write yourself off if you don't think you're a good fit. Be truthful about your background and how you believe it relates to the school.

Example:

The Romantic age of music has a special place in my heart, but my favorite musicians are Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner. I find that when a piece of music conjures up a broad environment of feeling, I can relate to it, and I enjoy the feeling of becoming lost while playing a big, booming piece. I've participated in and led performances of Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite. That is without a doubt my favorite piece. The way the plot develops and the overall mood of the piece are both magnificent.