<p>Trumpet57,</p>
<p>Students will have various experiences, but if the student is sounding good in the spring of junior year, that seems to be a good time to visit for lessons (in my experience). The material doesn’t have to be the anticipated audition rep - anything that shows off the student decently will be fine. Teachers are often less busy at this time of year than in the fall of senior year. The student’s time is also often less pressured than during fall before auditions.</p>
<p>There will be some that think fall of senior year using the audition rep is the time to request lessons. I know that’s worked for many - just not my personal favorite timing of visits.</p>
<p>Often, the availability of a potential teacher’s time will be the deciding factor. It can be difficult to find a mutually convenient time (just a warning!).</p>
<p>Good luck!!</p>