Music Major Semester Blueprint

Design Your Best Semester Yet

A semester-long coaching program that helps college musicians gain clarity, build confidence, stay accountable, and create meaningful progress in their musical and personal lives.

Fall 2026 Schedule

Program Dates: August 24 – December 8

Weekly Group Coaching Calls: 15 Meetings

No Meeting: Thanksgiving Week (November 23-29)

Weekly Meeting Format (60-90 Minutes)

1. Arrival & Breathwork (10 minutes)

Students transition from the busyness of the week into a focused and intentional state.

2. Guided Meditation (10 minutes)

Theme-based meditation aligned with the week's coaching topic.

3. Weekly Reflection & Journaling (15 minutes)

Students reflect on the previous week.

4. Coaching Topic & Group Discussion (25-40 minutes)

Each week is assigned a specific topic that will be announced at the beginning of the program.

5. Weekly Commitment & Accountability (10 minutes)

Students commit to one new goal or habit for week ahead.

Music Majors…

😩 Do you ever feel like you're working hard but not making the progress you want?

🧠 Does your inner critic constantly tell you that you're behind, not good enough, or should be doing more?

📅 Wish you had a better plan for your semester?

The

Music Major Semester Blueprint

is here to help.

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All the details…

  • Meet live each week with a community of college musicians committed to growth and accountability.

    Each call includes:

    • Guided breathwork

    • Meditation

    • Reflective journaling

    • Goal-setting

    • Coaching and discussion

    • Weekly accountability check-ins

  • You'll create:

    • A personal vision for the semester

    • Monthly goals

    • Weekly action plans

    • Daily priorities

    • A personalized affirmation based on your values

  • Learn practical tools for:

    • Managing performance anxiety

    • Reducing negative self-talk

    • Building confidence

    • Developing resilience

    • Recovering from setbacks

    • Creating sustainable motivation

  • Growth happens faster when you're not doing it alone.

    You'll be surrounded by fellow music students who understand the unique challenges of pursuing excellence in music.

⚡Ready to see if the program is right for you?

Free Download:

The Music Major Semester Assessment

Before you can create a great semester, you need to know where you stand.

This free assessment will help you evaluate:

  • Practice habits

  • Time management

  • Confidence and mindset

  • Stress and burnout

  • Physical and mental wellness

  • Academic performance

  • Career preparation

  • Relationships and support systems

By the end, you'll have a clearer picture of what's working, what's holding you back, and where to focus your energy this semester.

Dr. Rusty Holmes is a speaker, mindset coach, and professional horn player living in Austin, TX. He is dedicated to helping music students and professionals enhance their careers through mental fitness practices. He holds a certification issued by Jack Kornfield in the Fundamentals of Mindfulness Meditation, a Professional Certification in College Student Wellbeing, Trauma, & Resilience from Florida State University, and is certified by the Certified Life Coach Institute.

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Testimonials

  • “As a freshman, I felt like I was drowning in expectations. The blueprint program helped me not only stay afloat but actually enjoy my first semester. The weekly check-ins were so incredibly helpful. I seriously don’t know how I would’ve handled the semester without this group.”

    - Freshman Music Major

  • “I used to beat myself up every time I fell short of a goal. This group taught me how to celebrate wins and how to be kind to myself when things didn’t go perfectly. The mental fitness tools were a game changer for how I practice and perform.”

    - Sophomore Performance Major

  • “Before this, my mom was still helping me plan my week. This semester I learned how to structure my own time in a way that felt good and worked.”

    Freshman Music Ed Major

  • "The weekly Zooms helped me set intentions that actually made sense for me, and the accountability buddy system kept me on track without guilt. It’s like what I always wished studio class could be.”

    -Grad Performance Student

  • “I didn’t realize how isolated I’d been until I joined the blueprint program. Having a space where I could connect with other people was something I didn’t even know I needed. Also, I loved the weekly checkins. The guided meditaitons were the best!”

    -Junior Music Ed Major

  • “What made this group different was the energy of everyone wanting to grow... It felt like the kind of support I wish school actually offered.”

    -Senior Performance Major

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