How to Apply & Audition for a Music School - Exclusive AMA w/ Berklee College of Music on Thu, Dec 7 @ 4pm ET

CC_Sorin · October 31, 2023, 6:57pm

We are super excited to announce another exclusive live forum event featuring Michael Gamble (a.k.a. @MikeBerkleeAdm), Associate Director of Admissions at Berklee College of Music. Mike has over a decade of experience working at Berklee, first in the Office of the Registrar and now in Admissions, so he has extensive knowledge of curriculum, majors, policies, and the admissions process. He is also a graduate of Berklee, so can share his experience as a student, too.

The event will take place here in the comments section below on Thursday, Dec 7 from 4-5pm ET.

Mike wants to help you identify the education program that best prepares you for your career in the music industry. Ask him all your questions below!

The AMA is FREE for all registered users. If you don’t have an account yet, REGISTER NOW!

Make sure to submit questions for the live event by commenting below. Also, fill out the poll below and let us know why you’re excited about this event.

**Please note that the event will cover only admissions questions, anything off topic will be dismissed and comments may be removed.

CC_Sorin · October 31, 2023, 7:03pm

Do you plan to apply to a music school this year?

Yes, to Berklee College of Music
Yes, to another music school
Still undecided
No

0 voters

What is your principal instrument that you will audition with?

Bass
Brass
Electronic Digital Instrument
Guitar
Percussion
Piano
Strings
Woodwinds
Voice
Not applicable / Have not decided yet

0 voters

Which of the Bachelor of Music majors from Berklee interest you?

Black Music and Culture
Composition
Contemporary Writing and Production
Electronic Production and Design
Film and Media Scoring
Game and Interactive Media Scoring
Independent Recording and Producing
Jazz Composition
Music Business / Management
Music Education
Music Production and Engineering
Music Therapy
Performance
Professional Music
Songwriting
I am not interested in a major from Berklee

0 voters

Would you rather audition in person or online?

In person
Online
Don’t have a preference

0 voters

CC_Sorin · November 28, 2023, 9:24am

In preparation for this exclusive AMA, here are some interesting stats about the Berklee College of Music:

A Berklee degree has global influence. Our innovative curriculum, exceptional faculty,
career opportunities, and accomplished alumni set us apart. Each year, we’re recognized
as one of the top music colleges worldwide by publications such as Billboard, The
> Hollywood Reporter, and Forbes.

1,000+ courses
1:6 undergraduate faculty-to-student ratio
$90M+ in scholarships awarded annually
87% of students employed in their field of study within 18 months of graduation
330+ alumni Grammy wins
350+ensemble opportunities, the most of any college in the world
100+ countries represented in student body
5,000+ undergraduate students