It’s audition season again…

Time to “level up” in your preparation process to feel empowered, confident, and be able to walk away from your next audition knowing you played your absolute best!  Join this community of audition-takers with the same goal: to enjoy and trust the process while learning to train for true success in audition taking.

Sharon Sparrow and The Audition Advantage present: 6 Weeks to Finals…Live! Fall Edition

featuring Rob Knopper

October 16 - November 20: Sundays from 12 - 1:30pm EST including two MockMadness Saturday Classes (November 5 and 19 from 12-2pm) and additional private coachings

Sharon is thrilled to be joined by audition guru Rob Knopper, founder of “the Auditionhacker Academy” and percussionist in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.

What is included in this 6-Week Audition Preparation Seminar:

  • Four 90-minute interactive group classes that follow the preparation weeks in the book “6 WEEKS TO FINALS” with the author, Sharon Sparrow

  • Two 90-minute interactive group classes with special guest Rob Knopper

  • One 55-minute private coaching with either Sharon or Rob designed by you to best fit your audition needs (can be offered in person or on zoom)

  • One 30-minute private mental training session with Sharon

  • Weekly assignments to stay on task with your audition preparation, including group book study of excerpts from James Clear’s compelling book, Atomic Habits.

  • A friendly, open, and non-competitive environment to foster a positive audition experience

  • FALL EDITION MOCK MADNESS CLASSES: Two “mock audition preliminary round” opportunities in front of the group, with feedback provided by Sharon plus another guest with many hours of professional audition committee experience (open to the entire group to attend, but performing is optional)

  • Weekly 5-10 minute breathing/meditation/yoga private video specially designed for audition-taking musicians in this group by flutist and yoga teacher, Kat Grant

  • Priority access to scheduling availability of extra coaching with Sharon or Rob within the 6-week period

  • 24-hour email access for questions and concerns you encounter during the 6-week audition training process

ONE ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE OF $500*

Class size will remain small and extremely limited to enhance the personal experience of each participant. A non-refundable deposit of $200 will be required to hold your spot, with the remaining $300 due one week before classes begin in October.

*If you are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to pay the full amount for this course, please email Sharon to let her know about your situation and receive consideration for a need-based scholarship.

DATES: This “Fall” session of 6 Weeks to Finals…Live! will begin on Sunday, October 16th with classes held every Sunday from 12-1:30pm EDT over Zoom for a period of six weeks. Private coaching with either Sharon or Rob will be arranged to fit the availability of your schedule within the 6-week period and can be in person in Detroit (Sharon) or NYC (Rob) if vaccinated and boosted or via Zoom. Private mental training session will be arranged with Sharon and will fall within the first three weeks of the session.

MOCK MADNESS mock audition classes will take place on Saturday, November 5th, and Saturday, November 19th beginning at 12pm EST and are included in the all-inclusive fee.

*** See below for a printable detailed schedule:

All classes will be recorded and available immediately following the class to view for ONE WEEK ONLY.

ADD-ONS:

  • Tag on an extra private coaching session to work on specific excerpts on your list. Both Ms. Sparrow and Mr. Knopper’s experience on audition committees of a variety of instruments may shed some much-needed light on what is heard out in the hall, no matter which instrument you play.  Extra coachings will be an additional $150 per hour.

To reserve your spot and register, click on the “Register Now” button below to contact Sharon immediately. Class size extremely limited, so don’t delay!

 With so many auditions on the horizon, there is no better time to treat yourself to this complete training, giving yourself a true advantage for your next audition. We look forward to seeing you there!

 Read what people are saying about recent “6 Weeks to Finals, Live!” classes:

  • “The techniques and concepts Sharon presented opened my mind up to new ways of analyzing my training sessions and mock auditions. I’m able to problem solve excerpts in a whole new way! It is time and money very well spent!” 

  • “Phenomenal reminder that we have the power to create our own experience. Positivity and happiness are choices that we make every day, including auditions.”

  • “…When I walked on stage at my audition, for the first time I felt thoroughly prepared, both musically and mentally. It was also nice to be in a group with like-minded musicians. It was a very friendly group led by an extremely effective teacher.”

  • “I have read 6 Weeks to Finals a couple of times in the past and found it immensely useful, but there is something so special about experiencing it alongside Sharon during this program. It has helped me to fill in some of the gaps in my audition process, and it has forced me to be completely honest with myself in a compassionate and healthy way. I can’t wait to put this into practice for my next audition!”