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Whats it like in college?
Do they teach you to make music
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Steward "Tony" Pacheco
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Steward "Tony"’s Answer
They will teach you to play, compose, even create but it's up to you to develop that talent in order to make music.
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Frank’s Answer
Building upon what David shared, it's worth noting that colleges are often hubs for musicians, offering numerous opportunities to perform, especially in off-campus settings. You might stumble upon newly-formed bands or ensembles, just like I did, or find other avenues to showcase your talent beyond the school boundaries.
My college years were filled with such opportunities, keeping me engaged and active. However, it was during my sophomore to senior years that I truly started to explore the city's music scene. As I became more acquainted with the city, I found myself landing numerous paid gigs, adding to my musical journey.
My college years were filled with such opportunities, keeping me engaged and active. However, it was during my sophomore to senior years that I truly started to explore the city's music scene. As I became more acquainted with the city, I found myself landing numerous paid gigs, adding to my musical journey.
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David’s Answer
It depends greatly on the school you choose. Music conservatories such as Julliard, Eastman and Berklee will definitely teach you how to to write and/or play music and can do much to prepare you for a career in music. State universities and community colleges may or may not have the proper programs to teach you how to play and write music. I recommend checking the school's website or better yet, if you can, take a tour of the campus and talk to the music faculty. If you end up attending a school that has a good performance faculty but no composition or production faculty, you can take private lessons to learn those skills.
Please keep in mind that a career in music is not the same as a career in law, medicine, engineering, etc. In those kinds of fields, you can pretty much count on getting a job in the field once you graduate, or at lease with a modicum of effort. Music, motion pictures, performing artists, you can spend years of your life studying and preparing and yet never make a living at it.
Do your research and choose wisely before you spend $$$$ on a music degree.
Please keep in mind that a career in music is not the same as a career in law, medicine, engineering, etc. In those kinds of fields, you can pretty much count on getting a job in the field once you graduate, or at lease with a modicum of effort. Music, motion pictures, performing artists, you can spend years of your life studying and preparing and yet never make a living at it.
Do your research and choose wisely before you spend $$$$ on a music degree.
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Austin’s Answer
Hello and good morning.
Yes and no. If you already know how to make music then college will take you to the next level. College will help you to better the things that you already know and the key phrase is "already know". If you don't know how to do music it would be wise to learn how to do music in the elementary ,middle school and high school because they're not going to teach you how to do music in college That's something you should already know before you get there.God bless.
Yes and no. If you already know how to make music then college will take you to the next level. College will help you to better the things that you already know and the key phrase is "already know". If you don't know how to do music it would be wise to learn how to do music in the elementary ,middle school and high school because they're not going to teach you how to do music in college That's something you should already know before you get there.God bless.
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Isaac’s Answer
I have tried a music production course at my state university and I'll have to tell you that it was mostly a waste of time.
In that time, I could have been promoting my music on social media. Looking for sync placements, or connecting with professional musicians.
Everyone who is there is an amateur and most likely don't have the drive to be making music.
However, there is an exception. TwoSet Violin is a youtube channel that has gained massive success and have had successful touring. Even though they went to a music school.
I remember they said they went to college to hone their craft and find musicians. I also believed they stopped caring about grades and practiced extremely hard.
One other example I can think of is Michael Jackson. But he was already famous before he went to
college.
I went to community college to get my free associates. I can't afford to go yo college. That kind of student debt is owned by the government and doesn't go away easily
In that time, I could have been promoting my music on social media. Looking for sync placements, or connecting with professional musicians.
Everyone who is there is an amateur and most likely don't have the drive to be making music.
However, there is an exception. TwoSet Violin is a youtube channel that has gained massive success and have had successful touring. Even though they went to a music school.
I remember they said they went to college to hone their craft and find musicians. I also believed they stopped caring about grades and practiced extremely hard.
One other example I can think of is Michael Jackson. But he was already famous before he went to
college.
I went to community college to get my free associates. I can't afford to go yo college. That kind of student debt is owned by the government and doesn't go away easily
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Jessica’s Answer
It actually depends on what you go for. I am an aspiring music producer and I have achieved my associates degree in music production. I was taught how to create sound and use already installed sounds , as well as music components like whole, half whole, half, half steps, learning music notes and octaves. You also get taught some aspects of film and web design as well as working your way around a recording studio , learning live sound. There are a lot of aspects to learn, so you need to be dedicated. I did take campus classes but now I'm online currently, college is actually ok, you have to make it fun !! Have a good day !