Music supplement for non-classical instrument?

<p>I've been out of high school for a few years and have been working in the independent music industry, both touring with a live band (not playing in the band, but doing the other stuff that goes with touring) and have since been working on my own music as a pop/rock singer and songwriter, recording digitally and learning to produce my own stuff without going through a recording studio.</p>

<p>I know I have to talk about what I've been doing since I left high school and all that, so my initial thought was that I would do the music supplement, but it seems what they expect from the supplement is regular classical instruments that have a specific technique..</p>

<p>What do you think?</p>

<p>I think a vocal supplement would be fine. Not everyone can sing well, you know. it takes hard work and dedication just like any other instrument.</p>

<p>Hmm, though it's not just vocals, I play guitar and have drums/bass and synthesised sounds and everything on it as well. I know that takes a skill as well as a 'normal' instrument, but I guess it's a different TYPE of skill.. possibly not necessarily the type they're looking for?</p>

<p>You may or may not have seen the current thread here <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/560388-should-i-submit-music-supplment.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/560388-should-i-submit-music-supplment.html&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p>

<p>The supplement will be reviewed (or should be)
by a music professional, who has a knowledge of theory, composition, analysis and score reading, and extensive ear training. </p>

<p>They are looking for technical proficiency, innoation, and musicality, and are used to assessing music regardless of instrument or genre, although they may have more experience in specific areas.</p>

<p>Your case is a very good reason while a supplement should be submitted. Again, check, as not all schools will accept them.</p>

<p>If you are applying as a music major, the criteria change greatly. Most all programs have specific discipline criteria for admissions.</p>

<p>Thanks for that.. I'm not looking to do a music major so that won't apply to me. All of the schools I'm applying to accept the supplement so I guess I'll probably contact them and see if it'll be beneficial at all. It's not like badly produced thrash metal with just screaming in place of vocals so I figure it can't be bad to include it.</p>

<p>But if anyone else has any experience with this then please do share.</p>

<p>Thanks for your help.</p>