Music School Matchmaker: Flute Edition is a podcast hosted by Julie McGough that helps flutists, parents, and music teachers navigate the college audition and application process with clarity and confidence.
Each episode takes listeners inside college flute studios at leading conservatories and universities around the world. Through in-depth interviews with flute faculty and their current students, Julie explores what makes each studio unique—teaching styles, studio culture, expectations, and what professors are truly looking for in auditions.
The podcast also features mini-episodes focused on every stage of the college application journey, including choosing schools that are a good match, creating realistic preparation timelines, audition strategies, scholarships, and making the final college decision.
Whether you’re preparing for auditions, supporting a student, or teaching the next generation of flutists, Music School Matchmaker: Flute Edition offers real insight, practical guidance, and an inside look at finding the college flute studio that is the perfect match.