It would not be specific to the instrument, but to the individual playing the instrument. Each type of scholarship has requirements particular to itself. There may be great differences between in-house scholarships, and those outside the institution. You have to research each and inquire about the requirements. Typically, the Financial Aid Office at each institution will have a list of scholarships which you can start with.
I would say yes and no. Yes because if you want to be a a band teacher you would have to. No because if you are a singing teacher you don't have to. (unless you want to play an instrument too)
Well, you don't know how to play an instrument... If you don't want to, don't bother. If you do, listen to music to see what you want to play, buy or borrow the instrument and get lessons. If you know you have drive and discipline, you can self-teach.
You mean like something with a violin or guitar? Because almost EVERYTHING has those in it . . . if you want sheet music find a website that offers free sheet music, then fill in the specifications with "stringed instrument" or whatever helps.
A music teacher can teach you whatever you choose, instruments, voice or reading music. The key is to find someone who specializes in the area you want to learn.
Absolutely. Will your degree say, "BA in Guitar", no, but you can major in music and play your instrument of choice. The problem you will run into is that a music degree will not do much for you unless you want to teach music. If you want to be a musician, you stand the same chance of playing music for a career with or without a degree. Music would make a stronger minor than a major, but you can definitely play guitar in college (be prepared to learn classical).
Easiest project would be to create a stringed instrument of some sort.
When you send in a college scholarship application, be sure to infuse emotion into your personal essay. Think about the audience considering your scholarship application. You want to convey how much receiving a scholarship from this committee would truly mean to you. If you can infuse a bit of emotion into your essay, you will likely receive a scholarship.
Well for the lyrics, lyrics.com. But if you want the notes for a instrument, go to sheetmusic.com.
I would use a thermometer.
Personally I would tell them that it is something that you really want to do. Also, you could say that you could possibly earn a college scholarship for music and arts. If that still doesn't work, come up with a set amount of time that you will stick with it, ie. two years; three years.
When you are asked this question you want to highlight your best assets as it relates to the scholarship. You want to make sure that you emphasize how you standout compared to other applicants.
If you want to sell your music then it would not be "free" would it.