How's this plan sound?

College Majors Music Major
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<p>So I think I've finalized my college plans. I know that I want to pursue studio music/recording/live gigs to some extent in my life. </p>

<p>I am in competition for a full ride academic scholarship at a local private school, and even if I don't get it, I think I can still work it out to be a full ride. So it's free. Can't argue with that.</p>

<p>What really drew me to this school was the 3/2 MBA program. I feel like it's a gift almost. I am given the chance to study whatever I want (in this case music) with a promise of being able to get a "real" degree right after that. I can still study with the music school when I'm at the business school too.</p>

<p>What makes this sound even better to me is that the electric bass teacher there is the best guy in the Orlando scene. He has an extensive recording history and his students get the gigs. The upright teacher there is the principle bassist for the Orlando Philharmonic, so I could get some classical experience too... I have a guy who I take jazz upright from already. </p>

<p>But I think this is the best way for me to go about getting some formal music training and having a "day-job." I mean an MBA gets some pretty decent jobs open... and I hope to get a job managing entertainment at a company like Disney. </p>

<p>Anyway, does this sound like a decent plan? I visited Miami but I don't want to close myself off that much to ONLY music... and there is no promise of a "real" degree there. And it was a little too big for my liking... </p>

<p>Thanks for your input, </p>

<p>-Ted</p>

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<p>Your plan sounds very good. BUT I will say this...a BMA IS a real degree...it is. AND it is a very highly regarded one by students pursuing graduate studies, even in fields other than music. DS will get a "real degree" from his university...he is a music performance major.</p>

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<p>Haha I believe you. It's my parents I'm worried about. My dad said I can't just get a music degree, he won't pay for it.</p>

<p>Oh well, I know I'll be supportive of my kids when that time comes around... it's not that they aren't supportive... it's just that I'm the first musical person in the family, and they don't see as much value in it. Oh well...</p>

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<p>I hope your dad will come around and see that you are both following your passion and doing it in a way that is as likely as any other to allow you to support yourself in the future. If you get the full ride (when you say full ride, I assume that you mean tuition, room, board and all fees are paid) and can get some paying gigs while you are in school, then money should not be an issue.</p>