"Is Berklee Worth It?" Your Questions Answered

Aside from answering your questions about Berklee personally, I'm now opening up your questions to the Berklee community who are more than willing to share their insights and advice.

This video features the following talented individuals:

Michael Hazani, Israel (songwriter/producer)
http://www.michaelhazani.net/Main/WELCOME.html

Ben Camp, MD (songwriter/producer)
http://www.bencamp.com/

Liz Longley, PA (singer/songwriter)
http://www.lizlongley.com/fr_home.cfm

Hughie Stonefish, NY (singer/songwriter)
http://hughiestonefish.com

Jacquelynn Ware, MD (vocalist)
http://www.youtube.com/user/jacquelynnware

Benjamin Hicks, CA (guitarist)
http://www.youtube.com/user/jdogzyo

Alicia Lemke, WI (singer/songwriter)
http://www.myspace.com/alicialemke

Rhett Price, TX (saxophonist/violinist)
http://www.double-deal.com/artists/

Jayvon Rymer, British Virgin Islands (producer/engineer)
http://www.myspace.com/djdragonproductions




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Intro/Outro - Robert Gillies & Bryan Ouellette

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Robert Gillies & Bryan Ouellette - Music and Sound Design

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[TheRealEllisGreen]

How much comes out of your pocket for it, and how do you get scholarships, and could you explain more in this field? I want to go to berklee but, the price sounds impossible under my circumstances, how far will a scholarship get me?

[sideburnsbob]

@TheRealEllisGreen It really depends on what scholarship you get - some people receive a few thousand dollars per semester, and some receive a full ride, meaning the whole thing is covered. I would recommend contacting Berklee's scholarship department at 617 747-8681

[YukoBizarra]

What are the chances of getting a full scholarship to a foreign student at Berklee?

[sideburnsbob]

@YukoBizarra Your chances are as good as your musical ability and attitude - everyone is in the same boat at Berklee when it comes to opportunities!

[EricVera539]

soooo... how can i be chosen for a scholarship? where do i have to sign? can u help me with a step-by-step guide? jejeje cool vid anyway. (:

[sideburnsbob]

@EricVera539 To be chosen for a scholarship you first need to apply and be accepted to study at Berklee. Once you are at Berklee they have an entire office dedicated to helping you apply for scholarships!

[sideburnsbob]

@kyiara17 My vocal coach at Berklee was an opera singer - the vocal professors are all from different disciplines, but there is at least a handful of teachers who are classically trained. Most of the training you receive as a starting vocalist is in the classical realm.

[Joseto238]

What are the two tunes played as a background for this video?

[joeyrockplayer]

So you have to pay first? to aply for a scolarship? or how is it?

[inigoruizdgordejuela]

@sideburnsbob It depends if the board of admissions is interested in you. It´s not only music, your physical appearance, personality... etc will be judged. For example, I know many basists who play at a much higher level than S.Spalding, but she has had more oportunities because of being a young lady

[Orangemongoose1]

their website is worded terribly, and this may be a stupid question, but do you have to audition for ALL of the majors? I'm interested in the production major, but I'm not very experienced with that kind of thing. I play bass and guitar and know a bit of music theory, but I'm not very familiar with production engineering, so my chances would be pretty slim if I have to audition for production. Do they offer any 101 or beginner classes with that major? Thanks in advance.

[TheMrundeadfilms]

how the music therpy my girlfriend wants to go into music therpy can find more info on that and she can play violen and flute

[ChrisEditz]

Sorry about all the questions but it would be really awesome to get them answered.

I'm 15 and have really been getting into reasearching colleges for music, because its what I want to do.

1.The cost of tuition?

2.Would you recommend going to a summer program before making my final decision for going here?

3.i would major in guitar but does the school allow you to have connections in the music industry when you graduate?

4.What are the odds of getting paid a fair amount of money after graduating?

[LichotaMusic]

@sideburnsbob So, as an accepted student, I can contact berklee about finding scholarships to attend? Great video by the way. Saw Alicia Lemke at the BPC at the open house I attended.

[tjbrownmusic]

@spacepatrolman dude. PUNCTUATION.

[sideburnsbob]

@NLforeva Yes, you can do a diploma at Berklee - I believe that it may only take you a couple of years to complete.

[MsCellolad]

@scrollandkey yeah, because we have that in the US. No, of course not! There's one lady who's there who is like 60.

[scrollandkey]

everyone seems really young.. are there any age limits ?

[sideburnsbob]

@MrMurens Between $40-50,000, depending on your circumstances, scholarships, etc.

[sideburnsbob]

@MetropolisFan That's fairly true - I waited 5 semesters to really get stuck into the songwriting courses, though most of that decision was due to the fact that I had specific teachers I wanted to learn from and had to wait for spaces in their classes.