Mr. Dunn

Oh, I believe it will. Thanks very much for your help. You seem to be familiar with the world of conservatories. Do you think my age (24) will hinder my chances of getting into Juilliard, MSM, Eastman, et al? I am a skilled performer (no Liszt, but I have good technic courtesy of Hanon, Czerny, and Dohn

No, I do not take lessons---though I once did. I have been playing for nearly twenty years. I would like to study formally at one of the New York conservatories, but I have no idea how to begin preparing myself. Again, thank you.

Yes. Piano, mostly.

Thank you. What's the best way to do this? How long will it take me to learn everything?

Hello. I would like to study music composition. How should I begin? Thanks in advance.