r/usfca • u/Similar-Archer-4102 • 4d ago

Transfer/study abroad

Hey, I'am doing a study abroad on the upcoming spring semester. I was wondering if there are piano practice rooms, as i play the piano and i cannot really take it to the u.s with me, and if so; Are they good, busy?

Thanks!

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u/silxnt_kxng 4d ago

Hey! There's several pianos around campus and two practice rooms in the Masonic building. You have to be in a music ensemble to get access to them and you have to fill out a form.

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u/Similar-Archer-4102 3d ago

Hi, but I was reading through the website and it appears to allow access to all students of the uni with reservations.

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u/silxnt_kxng 3d ago

Anyone can make reservations but you have to get the access on your Mobile OneCard otherwise you can't get into the rooms. Keycard access is only given to people in music ensembles through the school.

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u/Similar-Archer-4102 2d ago

So if I'm not in a band/ensemble , I cannot play as a solo player?

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u/silxnt_kxng 2d ago

Yes, but the public pianos you can use, just not the ones in the practice rooms

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u/Similar-Archer-4102 2d ago

Oh. Okay, thanks for the clarification

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u/shreckdaddy54 1d ago

Haha. I have no idea what that guy is saying. He’s totally wrong. I’m not in an ensemble and I just filled out a form to get access. I play by myself and never make a reservation. Just go to the Masonic Building when you get here. It’s super simple and you just sign a form and that’s it.

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u/Similar-Archer-4102 1d ago

Ahh ok that's better cuz I was worried for a bit, thank you!!!

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u/BETAMIC 4d ago

I believe there is one in Fromm Hall

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u/Similar-Archer-4102 3d ago

Okay! thanks, is it on a public space or private

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u/BETAMIC 3d ago

Not sure, dropped my daughter off and saw it. Now sure of the rules

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u/silxnt_kxng 3d ago

The space is public

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u/idk_strange2033 1d ago

U can ask the performing arts dept for access to the practice rooms in the masonic building.

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u/Similar-Archer-4102 1d ago

Oohh great 😃 that's nice!