Audition Accelerator
The fastest, most efficient route to audition mastery.
Self-paced or 16-week VIP coaching. Built for musicians who are done guessing — and ready to win.
No guesswork. No generic advice. Just a system that works.
Audition Accelerator
The fastest, most efficient route to audition mastery.
Self-paced or 16-week VIP coaching. Built for musicians who are done guessing — and ready to win.
No guesswork. No generic advice. Just a system that works.
Sound Familiar?
You're doing everything right. And it's still not working.
You nail it at home. You fall apart in the room.
The pressure hits differently when it counts. That's not a talent problem.
You practice for months and still don't advance.
More hours in the practice room isn't the answer. It never was.
You do everything "right" and watch someone else get the job.
The musicians who win aren't just talented. They're strategic.
Nobody taught you the 90% that actually decides outcomes.
Conservatory covered the notes. It skipped the part about winning.
"Audition Accelerator is everything I learned the hard way, distilled into one program."— Christopher Still, Second Trumpet · LA Phil
Sound Familiar?
You're doing everything right. And it's still not working.
You nail it at home. You fall apart in the room.
The pressure hits differently when it counts. That's not a talent problem.
You practice for months and still don't advance.
More hours in the practice room isn't the answer. It never was.
You do everything "right" and watch someone else get the job.
The musicians who win aren't just talented. They're strategic.
Nobody taught you the 90% that actually decides outcomes.
Conservatory covered the notes. It skipped the part about winning.
"Audition Accelerator is everything I learned the hard way, distilled into one program."— Christopher Still, Second Trumpet · LA Phil
Hear It From Me
Why I Built This — And What It Actually Does
40+ auditions. A lot of hard lessons. This is the conversation I wish someone had with me.
Video Coming Soon
Christopher Still on 30 years of auditions, what actually works, and why he built this program.
Hear It From Me
Why I Built This — And What It Actually Does
40+ auditions. A lot of hard lessons. This is the conversation I wish someone had with me.
Video Coming Soon
Christopher Still on what actually wins auditions — and why he built this program.
The Program
Two Paths. One Goal.
This isn't a feel-good seminar or a pep talk with a metronome. It's a system — built from three decades of taking auditions, losing auditions, and eventually learning how to win.
Self-Paced
Audition Accelerator
$997
- ◆ Full course access — 50 lessons across 7 modules
- ◆ Game of Threes (GOT) accountability framework
- ◆ Audition debrief template
- ◆ 1-year HPAC membership — freeCommunity, accountability, and live Q&A with Chris. A $468 value, included.
- ◆ Monthly Group Hot SeatThe only place in the self-directed path where Chris's actual ears are on your playing — live, every month.
- ◆ Downloadable PDF workbook
- ◆ Branded app access
- ✕ No weekly live office hours
- ✕ No Voxer access
- ✕ No instrument-specific coaching sessions
- ✕ No post-audition debriefs
One-time payment · No application required
See Full Details16-Week Intensive
Audition Accelerator VIP
★ Most Popular$3,700
- ◆ Everything in Audition Accelerator Self-Paced
- ◆ 16 weeks of high-impact supportWeekly office hours, mock auditions, debriefs, and direct access to Chris — all of it, for the full 16 weeks.
- ◆ Weekly live office hours with Chris
- ◆ Live mock auditions with personalized feedback
- ◆ The Post-Audition Debrief — 1:1 with Chris after every audition you take
- ◆ Voxer access + async video feedback between sessions
- ◆ 2 specialist video critiques from a major orchestra musician on your instrumentYou choose the excerpt. You upload your playing. Your coach sends back a full recorded breakdown — real ears, real standards, zero scheduling.
- ◆ Green Room eligibility after graduationVIP graduates get access to the alumni continuation program.
Question: what is the actual cost of doing nothing different at your next audition?
By application only · Payment plans available
See Full DetailsThe Program
Two Paths. One Goal.
This isn't a feel-good seminar or a pep talk with a metronome. It's a system — built from three decades of taking auditions, losing auditions, and eventually learning how to win.
Self-Paced
Audition Accelerator
$995
- ◆ Full course access — 50 lessons across 7 modules
- ◆ Game of Threes (GOT) accountability framework
- ◆ Audition debrief template
- ◆ 1-year HPAC membership — freeCommunity, accountability, and live Q&A with Chris. A $468 value, included.
- ◆ Monthly Group Hot SeatThe only place in the self-directed path where Chris's actual ears are on your playing — live, every month.
- ◆ Downloadable PDF workbook
- ◆ Branded app access
- ✕ No weekly live office hours
- ✕ No Voxer access
- ✕ No instrument-specific coaching sessions
- ✕ No post-audition debriefs
One-time payment · No application required
See Full Details16-Week Intensive
Audition Accelerator VIP
★ Most Popular$3,700
- ◆ Everything in Audition Accelerator Self-Paced
- ◆ 16 weeks of high-impact supportWeekly office hours, mock auditions, debriefs, and direct access to Chris — all of it, for the full 16 weeks.
- ◆ Weekly live office hours with Chris
- ◆ Live mock auditions with personalized feedback
- ◆ The Post-Audition Debrief — 1:1 with Chris after every audition you take
- ◆ Voxer access + async video feedback between sessions
- ◆ 2 specialist video critiques from a major orchestra musician on your instrumentYou choose the excerpt. You upload your playing. Your coach sends back a full recorded breakdown — real ears, real standards, zero scheduling.
- ◆ Green Room eligibility after graduationVIP graduates get access to the alumni continuation program.
Question: what is the actual cost of doing nothing different at your next audition?
By application only · Payment plans available
See Full DetailsBe Honest With Yourself
Is This For You?
This program works. But only for the right person. Read both — and be honest.
This IS for you if...
- ◆ You're serious about winning orchestra jobs — not just "seeing what happens"
- ◆ You're willing to hear hard truths about what's actually holding you back
- ◆ You understand that strategy matters as much as talent
- ◆ You're ready to trade your drama for your dreams — and do the actual work
- ◆ You want expert guidance — not generic advice from the internet
This is NOT for you if...
- ✕ You're looking for someone to tell you everything's fine when it isn't
- ✕ You'd rather have your drama than your dreams
- ✕ You think more practice is always the answer and you're not open to hearing otherwise
- ✕ You want a guarantee — I can promise preparation, not outcomes
- ✕ You're not willing to swallow the honesty pill — this program is named after it for a reason
Don't Take My Word For It
Real Musicians.
Real Results.
★★★★★
Terri
Frost School of Music Graduate
Festival Napa Valley
"After learning about your approach to audition prep, I'm more excited than ever to get on the circuit this season. You're a fantastic coach — I feel very privileged to have had the chance to work with you."
★★★★★
Abigail
Principal Harp
Baltimore Symphony
"For anyone on the fence, this program goes beyond college classes and private lessons. It's a deep dive into mastering auditions. The sense of community here is unparalleled."
★★★★★
Lisa
Principal Flute
Plano Symphony Orchestra
"Don't ever give up. I refused to give up — and it paid off. Houston Symphony has added me to their sub list. Thank you Chris for this amazing program. Following your recommendations has really paid off."
★★★★★
Kobi
Trumpet, Musician Third Class
U.S. Pacific Fleet Band
"Chris brings a wealth of experience from being on both sides of the audition curtain. In the time since joining Audition Accelerator I have advanced several times and been named runner up in an audition."
Don't Take My Word For It
Real Musicians.
Real Results.
★★★★★
Terri
Frost School of Music Graduate · Festival Napa Valley
"After learning about your approach to audition prep, I'm more excited than ever to get on the circuit this season. You're a fantastic coach."
★★★★★
Abigail
Principal Harp · Baltimore Symphony
"This program goes beyond college classes and private lessons. It's a deep dive into mastering auditions. The sense of community here is unparalleled."
★★★★★
Lisa
Principal Flute · Plano Symphony Orchestra
"Houston Symphony has added me to their sub list. Following your recommendations has really paid off. Thank you Chris."
★★★★★
Kobi
Trumpet · U.S. Pacific Fleet Band
"In the time since joining Audition Accelerator I have advanced several times and been named runner up in an audition."
Ready to Accelerate?
It's time to face the music.
You've seen what's possible. Pick your path and let's get to work.
No pressure. No pitch. Just a real conversation about your career.
Ready to Accelerate?
It's time to face the music.
Pick your path and let's get to work.
No pressure. No pitch. Just a real conversation about your career.