I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm looking at Berklee as a potential college. I want to be a professional guitarist, and I've been playing for two years.
2007-08-24 16:02:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Berklee College of Music in Boston
2007-08-24 16:11:47 · update #1
Brian's obviously not a musician. ☺
If you want to become a professional musician in the modern music genres (vs a classically trained musician) then Berklee Music is THE place to go.
No other school/conservatory has prepared more professionals in the business than Berklee Music. Keep in mind though that they lean to the music industry as we know it now, if you want to study the masters of history then The Juilliard School would be the place to look as the best.
While they do indeed have a very high selectivity, if you have the talent you will get in -- and if you get in then you have the talent. Have a few other eggs in your basket - there are other fine schools out there that prepare musicians.
They offer some courses online (with some free sample lessons) if you'd like to check them out first. http://www.berkleemusic.com/
2007-08-24 19:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Berklee College of Music in Boston?
Yes
It is the largest college of music in the world.
Many Berklee alumini are now famous in the music industry.
It was the first college to recognize and accept the guitar as a principal instrument and currently 1000 of Berklee's students are enrolled as guitar principals.
However, Berklee is also very exclusive.
Only 32% of applicants are admitted.
Interview, essay, and SAT/ACTs are required for admission.
There are also many places out there to study music and become a professional guitar player.
*Your spelling is fine!*
*Keep on rockin'!*
2007-08-24 16:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by starprincessaries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Berklee College of Music is in fact, a GREAT college. Very talents students from all over the world get to go there, and a lot of famous musicians have attended there like Quincy Jones, Diana Krall, John Mayer, and members of Aerosmith...
It is in fact, one of the best music schools in America.
P.S- And the guy who posted an answer first is an idiot.
2007-08-24 16:22:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Berklee College of Music is not ranked if that's what you are looking for. However, it is good if you want a career as a musician. Ignore the first poster, he doesn't have a clue.
2007-08-24 16:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by Fly girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to their website and see what the requirements are for foreign students. You may also want to work on your grammar/punctuation/capitalization skills.
2016-05-17 08:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by lenore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Berkeley, in California? If so, work on your spelling first, and then get back with us.
2007-08-24 16:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 10⤋