See if you can locate a music school online that can assist you in your class work that involves simple research or theory without any practical demonstrations required. This could be a discounted way to get some of those types of classes taken and done.

See if there is a local music school that you can attend prior to going away to college to live. Here you may be able to knock off some of your lower level courses before you get to the school. This could save you money and allow you to graduate earlier.

When considering music school you should look into all of the different forms of student aid that are available to you. You need to consider government grants as well as government backed loans in order to attend the school. Try to find the best possible combination for you.