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Helping Young Musicians
Achieve College Success
Personalized consulting for high school and college students pursuing a music degree or career, offering expert guidance every step of the way.
Guidance on choosing the right music programs, understanding admissions timelines, and staying organized throughout the entire college application process.
Coaching on solo selection, performance readiness, and creating high-quality auditions that highlight your strengths and meet school requirements.
Personalized help writing impactful essays, crafting music resumes, and developing artistic statements that reflect your experience, goals, and personality.
Expert feedback on any instrument plus advice on audition repertoire, technique, instrument selection, and timeline of preparation.
With 24 years as Director of Percussion at East Texas A&M University and decades of experience successfully preparing students for collegiate auditions, I know exactly what faculty panels are looking for—and how students can stand out.
One-on-one strategy session to assess college goals, repertoire, strengths, and next steps.
Ideal for 9th–11th grade students.
Expert guidance to help students identify their best-fit colleges, adhering to university applications timelines, and developing a successful communication plan.
Ideal for 9th–11th grade students.
Available monthly, semester or year-long.
Ongoing instrument coaching on literature with recording feedback and mock auditions.
Available monthly or semester-long.
Help with essays, artistic statements, music resumes, and school-specific requirements.
Includes everything above—plus unlimited messaging, timeline tracking, and custom school guidance.
Please reach me at brian.zator@etamu.edu if you cannot find an answer to your question.
I work with students as early as 9th grade, but ideally by junior year to allow time for preparation. I also work with students interested to pursue a Masters or Doctorate degree.
While I specialize in percussion, I work with musicians of all types in my application and audition guidance packages.
Yes! I offer virtual sessions nationwide via Zoom or video exchange.