Berklee 5 Week Summer Program.

[Brandon_S]

Who's Been,Who's going?


http://www.berklee.edu/summer/5week.html

Keep in mind,Im applying for next year,the deadline has already started.

Not Basslines,I've heard its a waste of money,and I doubt alot can be done in 3 days,compared to 5 weeks and the vast majority of things that goes on in those 5 weeks.

My question is,What have you heard about it?,Have you gone?,Are you going?

Im contemplateing going,and maybe doing either the Jazz or Funk program,not sure which one either.

[Akira]

I have been trying to ask Phil about it because he went, but he hasn't been exactly talkative. I really want to go, but damn it's a lot of money.

[Brandon_S]

I know,I know my parents keep saying "are you sure,thats alot of money you could be saving for college"

But it will only increase your chances of getting into a college/uni for music,or band etc.

Man,I keep stareing at the site and almost drooling.

Im going to ask phil about it too,if you go we can meet up/jam that'd be sick...and of course,you'll let me play your conklin :)

[GorgeousGabe]

I'm there right now
Some of it's really good, some of it's like... eh, you know? A lot of the teachers treat the classes like, you know, 'why did I agree to do this ****..' and they are trying to teach you pretty quick, and they have a whole bunch of students, so you sometimes don't learn a lot

The best part is just being able to play with people all the time. You learn more from the other people around you than you do from most of your lessons. I mean, some of the classes are great, and the private lessons are really good usually.

If you're gonna go, you should probably do Funk. A lot of the Jazz people are just really uptight. Instructors and students alike. And if you're gonna be with that crowd, it's gonna be harder for you to stay open to other things. Funk, you will learn a lot. They have the best instructors for funk, as far as I've seen, though I'm in the rock program

it's a good deal, a good deal

[Brandon_S]

I'm there right now
Some of it's really good, some of it's like... eh, you know? A lot of the teachers treat the classes like, you know, 'why did I agree to do this ****..' and they are trying to teach you pretty quick, and they have a whole bunch of students, so you sometimes don't learn a lot

The best part is just being able to play with people all the time. You learn more from the other people around you than you do from most of your lessons. I mean, some of the classes are great, and the private lessons are really good usually.

If you're gonna go, you should probably do Funk. A lot of the Jazz people are just really uptight. Instructors and students alike. And if you're gonna be with that crowd, it's gonna be harder for you to stay open to other things. Funk, you will learn a lot. They have the best instructors for funk, as far as I've seen, though I'm in the rock program

it's a good deal, a good deal

Thanks Gabe!,never seen you around here before.

Yeah,I was leading more towards funk too,I need to get better at playing jazz,but keep in mind im also going to a camp specifically for jazz. So I will get the best of both worlds.

I can imagien the personal lessons would be awesome too,did you go to the open jam?

Whats it like too,is every day music? do you get days off? etc

[Akira]

I don't know what I would do. I love rock, but I don't know how much I could really learn. Jazz would probably be the most educational, but I dunno. Jazz or funk.

[ROM]

Anything you choose from berklee will help you ALOT. I mean if you listen to anyone who went to berkley they will be able to tell you. It work wonders

[Brandon_S]

Like Gabe said,there will be alot of elitists.

[LightRaven]

If you're gonna go, you should probably do Funk. A lot of the Jazz people are just really uptight. Instructors and students alike. And if you're gonna be with that crowd, it's gonna be harder for you to stay open to other things.

It's interesting you said that. Most people would view a jazz crowd to be less uptight then say, a classical crowd. But in a sense, you are absolutely correct. In my experience, I have found that unless you get accepted into the crowd, you are shut out. But I also know that if the situation is not educational/competative, then the tension releases and it's very relaxed... like open mic nights at jazz clubs. Very laid back.

Every musical "clique" is going to have uptight feel to it, if you are on the outside of it. If you wouldn't classify yourself as a jazz bassist.. then you'll have more resistance from that crowd. Same with classical, rock, etc.

I think somewhere along the lines... everyone forgot it was about music... and not some world competition.

LR

[Brandon_S]

Anything you choose from berkley will help you ALOT. I mean if you listen to anyone who went to berkley they will be able to tell you. It work wonders

Same with spelling Berklee right.

[ROM]

It's interesting you said that. Most people would view a jazz crowd to be less uptight then say, a classical crowd. But in a sense, you are absolutely correct. In my experience, I have found that unless you get accepted into the crowd, you are shut out. But I also know that if the situation is not educational/competative, then the tension releases and it's very relaxed... like open mic nights at jazz clubs. Very laid back.

Every musical "clique" is going to have uptight feel to it, if you are on the outside of it. If you wouldn't classify yourself as a jazz bassist.. then you'll have more resistance from that crowd. Same with classical, rock, etc.

I think somewhere along the lines... everyone forgot it was about music... and not some world competition.

LR


LR is so right.
Its about music nothing more. I mean I may have this person that I would want to kill but if they are a great musician I would respect them for that.

[Brandon_S]

Yes,precisely.

[LightRaven]

LR is so right.
Its about music nothing more. I mean I may have this person that I would want to kill but if they are a great musician I would respect them for that.

Yea, there shouldn't be a problem giving props to someone who is a good musician.

Now if they are an *** because they are a good musician. That's a different story.

lol
LR

[LightRaven]

A quick word about bass camps and summer bass programs.


Now, I'm not entirely sure why I feel this way. But I sort of feel they are bogus in a way. Sounds pretty horrible for someone who used to teach bass to say that too.

I have never been to any sort of music camp. My summers were spent taking private lessons and lugging my bass around the tristate area with no air conditioning in my car. Group classes can really suck. For both the teacher and the class because of lack of time, participation, learning rates, etc. I would much rather have a one on one lesson then sit in a group lesson. I hated that when I was in high school and I had to sit in a group string lesson and listen to the violins struggle as I played my stupid 2 beat bass lines. I would have rather been back in physics!

And if playing in a group is what someone desires... any major city has open mic nights at the local jazz clubs. They are really cool.

And I got the distinct impression from my professors in college, which has lasted on me, that Berklee is one of those places that will take anyone into their school as long as they have the dough. Same thing with U of A in Philadelphia. It kinda knocks them down a notch in my book.

I dunno.

LR

[PaulSimonon]

I've been twice. Any questions, just ask here or aim me..
ImNotPaulSimonon = AIM

[Akira]

You have? I didn't know that.
How did you like it?

[PaulSimonon]

The shorter program, not the five week, but from what I remember the five week program is close, but longer and more intense. Forgot to mention that.

It's pretty cool, all the professors are cool, don't know about the ensemble classes or whatever.


*shrugs*

[Akira]

Ah. I knew you did Basslines. I thought you meant the Five Week.

[Brandon_S]

Thanks Paul,I added you to AIM

[HaVIC5]

And if playing in a group is what someone desires... any major city has open mic nights at the local jazz clubs. They are really cool.

And I got the distinct impression from my professors in college, which has lasted on me, that Berklee is one of those places that will take anyone into their school as long as they have the dough. Same thing with U of A in Philadelphia. It kinda knocks them down a notch in my book.

I dunno.

LR

Wow, LR, nice to see you around here.

You're absolutely right about what you've heard about Berklee in that it accepts (or at least, has accepted, since now it's wising up) anyone with money. Then they weed them out over the next couple semesters with the coursework needs and everything, and by the end of the 4 years, only the dedicated and talented remain. There's a really, really high dropout rate here at Berklee because of that reason. They pretty much accept you, take your money, and then dispose of you if you aren't up to snuff. It's a pretty dirty tactic, but it makes it good for the more serious musicians (yours truly).

Open Mic nights are one thing, but really theres nothing like a music school like Berklee. Last semester I was playing with other people probably fournights a week, plus my ensembles, plus the odd gig, all in the same area, all with different people. If you go to an open jam at a jazz club, there's no guarentee how much time you'll get, how good they are and how often you'll be able to get out to the club, etc. Not to mention, its only once a week, and I got out to jam about 2 hours every other night, with a lot of different people. Berklee is amazing for that, and there are some really talented people there from a bunch of different contempory styles. Yes, a good third of the students there are worthless know-nothings that are just there because they can afford it, but there are a good couple thousand which aren't.

[Brandon_S]

That makes me wonder though if im up to snuff for berklee.

What do you feel is needed for there?

Im trying to find out as much,so I can practice it.

[Bigga]

yea man i feel you on that... i want to go there too but thats always bin a question i ask myself... i hope you get in and that you do well.

[Brandon_S]

Thanks man:)

That means alot,

Im going to ask havic,phil,quatre etc what are some good things to practice,things they are looking for in the audition,so I can practice that.

[Bigga]

Thats kool man i hope sometime in the future if we both end up there id jam with you. :thumb:

Ohh btw let me know when you find out what their really looking for it would be great so id at least know the level i need to be on b4 trying to really get in.

[Brandon_S]

Ill let you know for sure,always wanting to help out other musicians.

yeah,thatd be sooo awesome,always up for jamming with new musicians.

[Left Shoe]

the 5 week program was awesome, it really helped me out. i met some awesome musicians and ive already set up projects with them when i head back up there in september. some of the teachers are wack, either transfer out or dont go to their class. easy enof. what do you guys want to know? best 5 weeks of my life.

[Brandon_S]

I wan't to know what classes you had trouble with (if thats fine with you)

Teachers to steer clear of?

What are some things to practice going into there knowing?

Im thinking of going into the Funk Program,Opinion?

What course did you take for the optional?

[Left Shoe]

um i tested into all 3rd or 4th level classes, somehow they put me in advanced bass line composition, which you all know im not a jazz bass player (yet) so i transfered down a level in that class, but they forgot to do it on the schedule so that teacher gave me a C in the class, how lame. My music theory teacher had perfect pitch so he figured we didnt need to know anything, so he just dicked around on bass the whole class, it was at 8 am, so i just stopped going, he gave me an A in that class. i had the same teacher for funk/fusion bass lines class, his idea of teaching us how to play fusion/funk bass lines was to have us come up with ridiculously stupid chord progression without consistent time signatures and then we had to jam on them, skipped that class and my final, got an A.

know your prepared piece, know your twelve bar blues, be social.

i went for the funk opinion, it doesnt really matter though as a bass player there, you will probably have a funk class, and then when your friends tell you they need a bass player you jump in on that. like i just started with a funk band, then i picked up an r and b group (awesome), and then a rock group (pretty cool)

[Brandon_S]

Yeah,Oh shoot I didn't know you accually got gradded on this,which makes me nervous now.

What type of theory should I learn?

I know my applied harmonys,scales,modes,key sigs,most time sigs.

[Left Shoe]

its not something you should worry about, you take a theory placement test, then you learn from there

[Brandon_S]

Im paranoid as heck,so you know.

I don't know do you think theres anything wrong with getting put in the lower level classes? I mean its for you to learn right.

But why do they give you a report card at the end of it?

[Left Shoe]

they keep track of your grades as well, my audition guy brought it up at my second audition way after the 5 week

[TheClap]

FACT: If you want to be good at bass and make lots of money, do things involving berklee.


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[Radiobass81]

I've known quite a few people to graduate from Berklee, and they say that, with the way I play, I could get in and not have much trouble at all the first few years.

Which is why I'm not going and have lost a lot of respect to Berklee.

[LightRaven]

Wow, LR, nice to see you around here.

Open Mic nights are one thing, but really theres nothing like a music school like Berklee. Last semester I was playing with other people probably fournights a week, plus my ensembles, plus the odd gig, all in the same area, all with different people. If you go to an open jam at a jazz club, there's no guarentee how much time you'll get, how good they are and how often you'll be able to get out to the club, etc. Not to mention, its only once a week, and I got out to jam about 2 hours every other night, with a lot of different people. Berklee is amazing for that, and there are some really talented people there from a bunch of different contempory styles. Yes, a good third of the students there are worthless know-nothings that are just there because they can afford it, but there are a good couple thousand which aren't.

Yep, decided to drop in for a minute.

Now, you have a good argument. The only thing I see "wrong" with it (and of course, it's not wrong, just a different way of thinking...) you can get that experience at any college music program (so long as it is relatively large program). I went through all the playing and the jaming and the ensembles, etc, etc.. when I was at Rowan. I'm pretty sure Rowan costed a whole lot less then Berklee. :lol:

Sometimes you end up paying for a name. And in the end, the name does you nothing but maybe perk the interest of whatever you are applying for. But the real deal doesn't come out until they see what you can do.. not where you went to school neccessarily.

(Make sure you take care of your wrists with all that playing ;) )

LR

[Akira]

I've known quite a few people to graduate from Berklee, and they say that, with the way I play, I could get in and not have much trouble at all the first few years.

Which is why I'm not going and have lost a lot of respect to Berklee.

I don't think that's the point though. Just because you could make it through doesn't make it a bad place to go. It's up to you to have the work ethic to improve, the school can't do it for you.

[Radiobass81]

I don't think that's the point though. Just because you could make it through doesn't make it a bad place to go. It's up to you to have the work ethic to improve, the school can't do it for you.

Graduating without learning is NOT the point of College. At all. I would barely call myself decent, and if I am truly able to be on par with the 'standards', it doesn't say much about the quality of musicians they have there. Not to mention, I want to go there to learn something, and if I can 'make it through' with what I know (which is not what I said at all, but let's assume), it means there isn't much more to learn.

[Akira]

No, that is bad logic. You are assuming that it is like high school where there are one or two levels of difficulty. At college if the classes are easy, get in harder ones. I really doubt that you would breeze through the harder levels classes.
At any college you get what you give. Maybe you can breeze through, but if you make a serious effort to better yourself, the resources are there to help you.

[Radiobass81]

No, that is bad logic. You are assuming that it is like high school where there are one or two levels of difficulty. At college if the classes are easy, get in harder ones. I really doubt that you would breeze through the harder levels classes.
At any college you get what you give. Maybe you can breeze through, but if you make a serious effort to better yourself, the resources are there to help you.

1) Me passing was an example of what I don't want in a college (not to learn).

2) High Schools have classes with different levels of difficulty. Atleast here they do.

3) I would NOT be getting $40,000 worth.

4) With a serious effort, you can get better by yourself. You can use the extra $40,000 on something else. I just don't think it's worth it. It's an opinion.

Now you all should just shut up and buy Roland Cubes.

[Akira]

I don't know if it is worth it either, but the point is that any college is only as hard as you make it. You can learn or not learn and still pass anywhere. It's up to you to decide if you want to take the harder classes or not.

[Left Shoe]

Graduating without learning is NOT the point of College. At all. I would barely call myself decent, and if I am truly able to be on par with the 'standards', it doesn't say much about the quality of musicians they have there. Not to mention, I want to go there to learn something, and if I can 'make it through' with what I know (which is not what I said at all, but let's assume), it means there isn't much more to learn.

a few things here, they have wised up on the auditions, the quality of musician are improving, especially considering the drop out rate, some people just cant take the work load.

im pretty sure you coudlnt test out of the entire theory department, im pretty sure you couldnt test out of ensemble playing, im pretty sure you coudlnt test out of all the ear training classes, im pretty sure you coudlnt test out of the private lessons, im pretty sure you coudlnt test out of advanced bass line composition. but i guess berklee isnt good enough for you because you could test out of a few years.

[Radiobass81]

$40,000 is too much money for Music. In the end, it's an art, and although education obviously helps, some people have it and some people don't. Some are creative, other's lack it. You can improve just as much in any other good music college. Not to mention, others MIGHT be more challenging, from what I hear (but no first-hand experience).

[Radiobass81]

a few things here, they have wised up on the auditions, the quality of musician are improving, especially considering the drop out rate, some people just cant take the work load.

im pretty sure you coudlnt test out of the entire theory department, im pretty sure you couldnt test out of ensemble playing, im pretty sure you coudlnt test out of all the ear training classes, im pretty sure you coudlnt test out of the private lessons, im pretty sure you coudlnt test out of advanced bass line composition. but i guess berklee isnt good enough for you because you could test out of a few years.

I probably couldn't, but I don't take music nearly half as serious as you guys, and if I can get by the first few years, well then, it's just dissapointing. Like I said, I don't take music serious at all, so when I heard this, it was a big blow to an institution I loved and went to summer to (along with you). Again, this is my opinion.

[Akira]

You've totally changed the argument from how good it is to how much it costs. :/

[Radiobass81]

You've totally changed the argument from how good it is to how much it costs. :/

I have, haven't I. :(.

But let's leave it at that I dislike both. Argue whichever you want, I'll continue as well.

[Foxfire]

Gotdamn, my parents would NEVER give me 4 grand to go to Berklee for 5 weeks.

I guess that's what I get for having an asian parent.

[Akira]

Well I have to go to marching band practice for way too long, so I'll talk to you later. Take it easy.

[Akira]

Gotdamn, my parents would NEVER give me 4 grand to go to Berklee for 5 weeks.

I guess that's what I get for having an asian parent.

I think it's more like six and a half. >.<

[Radiobass81]

We'll go on in the Casual, then.

[Left Shoe]

as with any course material with any class, you only get what you want out of it. its how hard you want to work with it.

[EADG]

But it will only increase your chances of getting into a college/uni for music,or band etc.




As long as you can play, know decent theory, have decent grades, and have a hell of a lot of money it's not that hard to get into most programs


I'd save it if I were you, or spend it on some lessons/books/gear

[GorgeousGabe]

It's interesting you said that. Most people would view a jazz crowd to be less uptight then say, a classical crowd. But in a sense, you are absolutely correct. In my experience, I have found that unless you get accepted into the crowd, you are shut out. But I also know that if the situation is not educational/competative, then the tension releases and it's very relaxed... like open mic nights at jazz clubs. Very laid back.

Every musical "clique" is going to have uptight feel to it, if you are on the outside of it. If you wouldn't classify yourself as a jazz bassist.. then you'll have more resistance from that crowd. Same with classical, rock, etc.

I think somewhere along the lines... everyone forgot it was about music... and not some world competition.

LR

You're absolutely right. I mean the metal guys can be really uptight too. So can any group.but like, I bring my guitar around and just play as I'm walking around and sing with my friends and most people don't mind. The jazz and classical people seem to get SO offended when we're doing this though : /

eh, it's hard to make the most of this program. I mean, I'm not getting out of it as much as I could, as far as the education goes- but it's all helping, and I'm meeting some great people, AND I'm having fun, so I think that it's worth it anyway

[Foxfire]

As long as you can play, know decent theory, have decent grades, and have a hell of a lot of money it's not that hard to get into most programs


I'd save it if I were you, or spend it on some lessons/books/gear

Now, I don't know if it's just me, but I'll look at it this way regarding the 6.5 grand (as Akira said) on the program:

I live in Chicago. The jazz scene is big and seems to be thriving.

For FREE, I can go to a music school with some of the top jazz musicians in Chicago. Their alumni often do pretty awesome things; for example, a kid from there is going to Juliard as a jazz pianist; a tenor player is going to Oberlin. etc etc. This was just a few among many that I remember from this year.

In addition, because of the jazz scene here, a good teacher is NOT hard to find.

Thusly, if my parents would give me 6.5 grand, I would:
-Pay for lessons
-Get a new bass, maybe a custom
-A nice car audio system and some neons

Granted, as I said, I live in a jazz city, so I got kinda lucky.

[BassVirtuoso]

Well I have to go to marching band practice for way too long, so I'll talk to you later. Take it easy.

HAHAHAHA

I just remembered how glad I was to be done with that.

[EADG]

I'm not knocking the program, I'm sure it would be a great experience and it would make a great credential for work/teaching

I just think going to it in order to get a credential for acceptance to a music program is kind of pointless. Like I said, if you have everything I listed (and you should, because if you don't there's really no point in applying at all) you should be fine.

[Left Shoe]

HAHAHAHA

I just remembered how glad I was to be done with that.

you and me both brother, first marching band free summer in 5 years.

akira talk to your band director, mine bought me out with cool equiptment, then let me miss mandatory rehearsals, you know the first 7 weeks of the season, it ruled hard.

[TheClap]

Granted, as I said, I live in a jazz city, so I got kinda lucky.
I just got back from a gig. :chug:

[Akira]

you and me both brother, first marching band free summer in 5 years.

akira talk to your band director, mine bought me out with cool equiptment, then let me miss mandatory rehearsals, you know the first 7 weeks of the season, it ruled hard.

Missing rehearsals is pretty easy. Just make up a decent-sounding excuse and you are set.

[Left Shoe]

i told him i was going to berklee, he became even more bald and excited when i said that.

[TheClap]

Yeah, I can pretty much do whatever I want as far as band goes.

[Omega Red]

I'm there right now

if you're in the dorms, tell the RA's that josh said hi. Find Tracy Spuria in the housing office. and tell here i need a fridge. thx

[Brandon_S]

Yeah,it seems preety hefty in money. But I mean,Its a great learning experience,great credental to have,and I can't think of anything better to do in the summer,then playing music tbqh.

Why does everyone hate marching band,id love to be in one,maybe thats because im a nerd...

:p

[Akira]

Have you actually played in one before?

[Jody LeCompte]

Well, I don't know about you but the fact that I can't walk across the room without losing my breath pretty much tells me I have no business trying to march miles in a parade while playing a brass/woodwind.

[Akira]

You could be one of the losers in the pit.

[TheClap]

Im in the pit now, playing bass. I still have to learn the band show for tuba though. How gay is that ****.

[Brandon_S]

What about the student activities phil,ddi you do any of them in your spare time?

[HaVIC5]

You could be one of the losers in the pit.
I stil am one of those losers in the pit...:(

At least I'm now making money at it.

[DaveSavesTheDay]

Jesus christ.. tell me I did the math wrong.

$6400+ FOR THIS THING!?

[reidster90]

Berklee is not about skills....its mostly about $$$$. My music teacher had friends who went their who he said were not very good but rich as hell.

[Akira]

I stil am one of those losers in the pit...:(

At least I'm now making money at it.

Marching pit or orchestra pit?

I meant the former.

[Left Shoe]

What about the student activities phil,ddi you do any of them in your spare time?

which ones

Berklee is not about skills....its mostly about $$$$. My music teacher had friends who went their who he said were not very good but rich as hell.

i mean if you want to have a bass off with the three of us in here who are going, havic quatre and myself, then just let me know.

[HaVIC5]

Marching pit or orchestra pit?

I meant the former.
Musical pit orchestra.

[HaVIC5]

Berklee is not about skills....its mostly about $$$$. My music teacher had friends who went their who he said were not very good but rich as hell.
If you want to compare musical skills, I'd be glad to.

(Mine is longer.)

[Left Shoe]

seriously...im pissed off he said that, he owes us an apology. Or he and two of his best bass playing friends can do a three way composition and compare it against ours.

[One Groovin Clown]

Don't worry, he thinks that only 4 strings should be used in metal because you never play around on the G string.

[Akira]

Musical pit orchestra.

I would love to be in the pit orchestra for a musical.

[ROM]

Quatre, Havic and Left Shoe from last I remember were probably 3 of the most talented around. Coffeekiller and his thing going too. But these guys are the ones who should be able to make a living playing bass.

As a session or full time musician these guys are gonna be the covers of magasines in a few years.

[Left Shoe]

haha thanks man. We were joking around with the idea of doing a B3 a few years down the road.

[Brandon_S]

Jesus christ.. tell me I did the math wrong.

$6400+ FOR THIS THING!?

For this thing,that is amazing hu zah.

Berklee is not about skills....its mostly about $$$$. My music teacher had friends who went their who he said were not very good but rich as hell.

Do you even know what your talking about,Agreed with Phil you owe them a apology,but what can I expect,you listen to Kiss,and have no clue about Music,I'd challenge you to a bass comp,theory battle etc.

That sounded nerdy,but please leave your ignorance somewhere else.

I would love to be in the pit orchestra for a musical.

Me too!

[Brandon_S]

which ones.

Just the free time activitys,any of them,what did you like/dislike,Groove Esentials,Jazz Workshop etc etc.

[Left Shoe]

no did not

[Left Shoe]

upon pondering this question, my friends and i made things to do. like shop at the garment district thrift store (clothes 1.50 per pound of clothing), built a boat out of trash and set it afloat and on fire in the christian science center reflection pool, jammed on trash we stole out of a dumpster, gav and i made 40 bucks singing songs to strangers on the street. etc etc etc

[Brandon_S]

Haha,oh man I wish I saw videos of it,

what songs did you sing ?

My question is why did you choose to go to the 5 week program (out of curiosity)

[Brandon_S]

they keep track of your grades as well, my audition guy brought it up at my second audition way after the 5 week

Why did he? (sounds like a dumb question that I just asked)

[Akira]

Why wouldn't he? If you got bad grades, that means you probably just went because you had money then messed around the whole time, which is relevant when it comes to auditioning for the actual school.

[HaVIC5]

Yeah, but seriously. What musician had good grades in high school?

[Akira]

People with good grades in high school go get real jobs. :p

[ROM]

I had good grades in History. I had awesome grades in college.

[Left Shoe]

Yeah, but seriously. What musician had good grades in high school?

i had a 3.5 =P

[Left Shoe]

Haha,oh man I wish I saw videos of it,

what songs did you sing ?

My question is why did you choose to go to the 5 week program (out of curiosity)

because it sounded like a good idea, and then it was.

[TheClap]

Hey LS or Adam, does going to Berklee make you instantly famous?

[HaVIC5]

Hey LS or Adam, does going to Berklee make you instantly famous?
No, but percentage-wise of people who go to a school vs. Grammy's won by alumni of that school, Berklee is lightyears beyond anyone else. Last year alone, 37 alumni were nominated for Grammys.

[Left Shoe]

Hey LS or Adam, does going to Berklee make you instantly famous?

adam the proper answer was:


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weve discussed this before

[TheClap]

Right, I'll probably end up going to New School or something.

[Brandon_S]

I dont plan on takeing math in grade 12,i dont know if that comes into affect,i heard hte only big academic is english.

[Left Shoe]

i took a math credit, but it was sudokus and cross words

[HaVIC5]

Right, I'll probably end up going to New School or something.
Berklee is one of the few name music schools in America that you can principal in electric bass. At the New School you can't.

[EADG]

Yeah, but seriously. What musician had good grades in high school?


I did

[HaVIC5]

It was rhetorical, asshole!

Anyway, I did too, and I was International Baccalaureate. So I guess grades do matter...hmm, how bout that.

[TheClap]

Berklee is one of the few name music schools in America that you can principal in electric bass. At the New School you can't.

Im playing double bass though. :\

[Brandon_S]

It was rhetorical, asshole!

Anyway, I did too, and I was International Baccalaureate. So I guess grades do matter...hmm, how bout that.





Haha,I know lots of people who didnt have good grades but have gotten in,but anyway ill try my hardest.