
Graduate Music Educator Certified Life & Success Coach
Hello, I’m Rebecca Goff. I’m a graduate music educator dedicated to helping musicians successfully navigate the challenges of advanced music study. Whether you’re preparing graduate applications, auditioning for a Master of Music program, strengthening foundational knowledge, or preparing for entrance or comprehensive exit exams, my goal is to provide the guidance, structure, and resources I wish every graduate student had.
My Philosophy & Mission
Graduate music education should be challenging—but it shouldn’t be unnecessarily painful. I believe musicians deserve clear guidance, thoughtfully designed learning systems, and practical success tools that allow them to focus their energy on artistry, scholarship, and professional growth. My mission is to bridge the gap between university coursework and graduate student success through carefully designed educational resources and mentoring.
“We are not diluting excellence. We are removing unnecessary suffering from the path to excellence.” ~ Rebecca Goff, M.M., CLSC
Where are you on your Master of Music Journey?
Preparing for Graduate School…
Build a strong foundation before your program begins.
Succeeding in Graduate School…
Develop the knowledge, study systems, and confidence to thrive throughout your degree.
Navigating Degree Completion…
Approach comprehensive exit exams, recital / thesis requirements, and graduation with confidence.
- Graduate application guidance
- Audition preparation
- Music theory review
- Music history review
- Aural skills review
- Sight singing skills review
- Graduate school readiness resources
- Building study systems that work with your lifestyle
- Academic and program mentoring
- Learning to study again and navigating the modern higher education online platforms
- Addressing small or combined program challenges
- Working with the Office of Disabilities
- Comprehensive exit exam preparation
- Degree completion requirements
- Thesis / Recital coaching
- Preparing for graduation
- Career planning
- Exploring advanced degrees such as a PhD., DMA or Artists Diploma
