Any major in college will bring struggles. Whether it is math or clinicals, there is always something to stress about. And that is no different for music majors. And I believe that we have the most stressful major out there. From hard class that only music geeks understand, to long night in the practice room, here are the things that make our major so hard.

1. We have pressure from every professor in our department.

In most departments, you might know a couple teachers and some days can get away with out seeing them. However, when every music major and professor are in the same building, you are going to see them. These professors are some of the nicest, most interesting people you well ever meet, but they have the highest expectations, for everyone.

2. Practicing is homework.

I have some friends that don't understand why I am in a practice room so much. I guess they think that I don't do anything in there. But I accomplish so much in that small room. I sing, memorize music, take naps, and have mental breakdowns, sometimes all in the same day.

3. We sometimes go to class three days a week and only get one credit for it.

This is one of the most annoying things. I go to a class and spend so much time studying for it, and I get one credit for it. Ensembles are like this too. You put in all this work and put many hours into it, and you don't get much credit for it.

4. Our classes are hard.

I know your upper level chemistry class might be hard, but have you ever had to listen to a piece of music and then had to notate it and get it pretty perfect in a couple tries? Have you ever had to sightread for a test? It is hard and also intimidating.

5. People think that music is an "easy" major.

I am sorry that you think this. My life is very hard, thank you. I put in a lot of work and also most of the time, I am taking more credits than the limit. 20 credits is doable. And you complain about 13.

6. Juries are a musicians nightmare.

Juries are the finals that you have at the end of the year to see if you have grown as a musician. You dress up, play music in front of a panel of judges, and that determines your grade for that semester. No pressure.

7. It is the most rewarding major out there.

There is no better thrill than performing or learning something new. Also, most people can't do music, so you are pretty darn special.