The Berklee Experience

When I first made the decision to apply to Berklee College of Music, I had a lot of questions running through my mind-- "What's the audition like?", "Will it teach me about the music business?", "What will I learn there?"-- just to name a few of the many. I read through student reviews, looked up videos, searched the net for hours and hours, but I couldn't find one reliable, credible source for all things Berklee. Berklee's official site has some information, but it doesn't have an insider's account. So I decided to make my own.

What makes my experience different:
Berklee is the third college I will be attending, so I will be able to make comparisons that others can't. The first school I attended was Trinity University, a private liberal arts school; the second was University of North Texas, which is known worldwide for its rigorous music program. I studied music at both of these schools, so I hope to create some perspective for any other musicians who are trying to work out the pros and cons of the decision.

The purpose of this section of Musicians-Make-It.com is to provide prospective Berklee students with the information they are looking for, whether that may mean preparing for the audition process, or just making the decision to apply for the first place. You can't ever do too much research (especially when you are going to be paying over $30,000 dollars a year to attend), and you need to make sure that Berklee is the right place for you before you spend all that time going through the long application (seriously...it's really long, and it costs $150) and the audition process.

Or, you might just be so excited about it that you want to learn more-- after I applied, I wanted to learn everything I could about this amazing school.

So here it is: The Berklee Experience.

Berklee Information:
All About Berklee.
An introduction to all things Berklee-- great for someone who is not too familiar with the school, and even if you are you might still want to check it out!

Ace Berklee's "ESPA"-- save money!
Did you know that Berklee's "Entering Student Proficiency Assessment" can help you save tons of money on tuition by letting you skip classes? Learn everything you need to get prepared for this gruesome test here.

A Berklee Student's First Day of Class.
Wondering what the classes are like at Berklee? This article will take you through the whole first day, and it provides several great tips to make that critical day a success.

Is Berklee Worth The Money?
What will you get out of your education at Berklee, and is it really worth the large sum you will have to pay for tuition?

Lessons Learned at Berklee:
Berklee Lesson #1: Get Inspired by Intimidation.
As a new Berklee music student, it's easy to get intimidated by the amazing talent. This article shares the one of the secrets to a successful life at Berklee and beyond.

Berklee Lesson #2: How to Teach Yourself Music.
Have you ever wondered how untrained musicians can get to be so great? Most people think it's just talent, but thats not true-- in fact, you can learn music yourself too!

And more...
Throughout my music school adventures I will also be keeping a personal blog. Feel free to check it out!

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