I’ve seen it too many times. Someone with big dreams walks into a school, full of hope, ready to learn everything they need to build a future in the arts. But what they get isn’t an education, it’s discouragement.

Poor instruction, outdated teaching methods, and a lack of real support crush their confidence. Some even walk away from their dreams entirely, convinced they’re not good enough, when the truth is, the system failed them.

Here’s the hard truth: not every school is built with your success in mind. Some schools care deeply about their students, but others? They’re more focused on getting tuition paid than on creating the kind of environment where students can truly thrive.

If you’re thinking about going to school, you need to ask yourself:

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀’ 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀?

  • Do they openly share how many graduates are working in their chosen field?
  • Do they make your career success a priority?

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁?

  • Can you reach out to instructors when you’re stuck?
  • Do they help you navigate the challenges of learning, or are you left to figure it out alone?

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱?

  • Are they teaching skills that align with industry standards, or are they just going through the motions?

The difference between a school that sets you up for success and one that leaves you feeling lost is clear if you know what to look for.

🎯 Here’s what good education looks like:

  • A school that invests in its students with mentorship, feedback, and real-world preparation.
  • A school that measures itself by your outcomes, not just by enrollment numbers.
  • A school that doesn’t just teach, it equips.

It breaks my heart to see people give up on their creative dreams because of a system that didn’t care enough to nurture their talent. The right education can change everything. But it starts with asking the hard questions.

Have you ever felt let down by a school or program? What would you change if you could?