<p>My son worked incredibly hard in hs (especially the last 2 years) and thought music school would be a breeze by comparison. I think the hard work only served to prepare him well for the life of a musician which involves constant hard work if you want to succeed. He says that the big difference is that now he’s working hard only on things he loves. Still juggling requirements of a demanding private teacher with theory/ear training, chamber music and a very demanding orchestra schedule. But he thinks he died and went to heaven!</p>