Optimism It’s audition time at the conservatory. An intense period for both teachers and candidates. Due to the large number of applications, we have spread the selection process over three weeks. Three weeks in which the hallways are filled with nervous young people waiting for their chance to present themselves to us. It’s a period where we, as teachers, feel the weight of our responsibility resting on our shoulders, knowing that each candidate deserves our full attention and energy. This means constantly being sharp, observing, and forming an opinion about the aspiring producers/artists who want to take their first steps into the music world within a short amount of time. My focus is mainly on candidates applying for the electronic side of the industry, choosing the Bachelor of Music or the Associate Degree in Electronic Music. They have various dreams and ambitions. Some aspire to achieve fame as producers/artists, bringing their productions to stages ...