<p>In cities preferably.</p>
<p>It’s going to depend on what kind of music program you are talking about: theory, performance, jazz, classical… </p>
<p>I believe there may be a subforum devoted to the subject here, too.</p>
<p>In addition to the conservatories, such as Berklee and Julliard, there are “regular” colleges that are associated with conservatories, such as U of Rochester (Eastman), Oberlin, JHU (Peabody, I think). Schools like Harvard and Tufts have programs with the New England Conservatory.</p>
<p>Well I’m not super experienced yet so I wouldn’t be able to get into a conservatory. Is it the same sort of deal for colleges associated with conservatories (they only offer classes for people who are already at a certain level of experience)?</p>
<p>Pop and rock music (so performance and theory and if there are problems that teach popular music although I think I’ve only ever heard of one at a non-conservatory)</p>
<p>First, what can your family afford? Most music programs give few scholarships. Many LACs have music programs which are non audition. The ones listed above (I believe) all require auditions. I know students at schools like U Cincinnati can take lessons from people in CCM.</p>
<p>^ I was going to recommend University of Cincinnati. Great conservatory program but also many options for the non major. Disclaimer: I am an alumni.</p>
<p>Hi, wannabe, go to the home page for the discussion forums, then College Search and Admissions>Majors>Music. There are many knowlegeable folks there. As indicated, the more details you can offer, the better the feedback you’ll get, e.g., specific music goal and if major or non-major (if non, them what major), instrument or vocal and level of mastery, part of country, how big of a city do you want, general stats and whether you need financial aid. Good luck!</p>