HOW TO GET INTO BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC

[@jackquinby6810]

AAAAAAH I just got accepted into berklee last night! I'm soooo excited!

[@Ppstate32]

Jack Quinby nice! What do you play?

[@cloroxbleach1999]

zan colja mayonnaise

[@batmanandrobin250]

Jack Quinby congrats! What song did you play along with?

[@jackquinby6810]

Finn Gallagher I sang Grace Vanderwal's Clay in a lower key and vocal riffed and just had a blast! Everyone was super nervous but I just had fun and it totally payed off☺️

[@erichargis7466]

Jack Quinby congrats dude how much does it cost?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You have been working very hard!! I am so proud of YOU!!

[@jai_nasu]

Wait he is the real Tomo sensei tho いつもビデオ感謝してます！

[@zach181]

@Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 2 of them now

[@Bryan-kl5rr]

i have dreamed of going to berklee for years. i just cant afford it. i told myself if i ever win the lottery or something, im gonna help the family with the finances then go to straight to berklee. wish me luck lol

[@bren-2914]

Don't give up, on your dream

[@kevinjohnanand]

Try to get financial aid. Or try to get scholarships.

[@julianiguaran8822]

;-;

[@ronnieburton9593]

Bryan Fabian omg damm I say the same thing that's don funny . win I when the lottery I tell my wife that I'm leaving too go to the school of Berkley . Hope you win .

[@girlmusician24]

Bryan Fabian there’s always a full scholarship to Berklee.

[@TreyMeares]

Damn. I was looking into Berklee for the sex. This really opened my eyes. Thank you Tyler, from the bottom of my heart

[@lessons_in_tanya]

Seriously, thank you for that laugh

[@ninadefilippo8130]

Hahahaha

[@Ely-qh8iv]

I think the reasons many people drop out of berklee is the opportunities that come by, you said it yourself, you dont NEED a degree to get in the music industry. I went to one of berklee's summer programs and my teacher there dropped out of berklee after about 3 and a half years, since he had the opportunity to tour and another semester cost a lot of money. I'm pretty sure John Mayer dropped out too, for a similar reason.

[@MusicisWin]

Totally true! However, the word "opportunity" is very subjective, so bear that in mind ;)

[@motorcitysmitty]

Petrucci dropped out also.

[@oholm09]

That's my passion to music as a composer I'm a entrepreneur

[@motorcitysmitty]

I saw Scott Henderson at a clinic and he said something really profound that sticks with me to this day: "Graduating from schools like M.I. and Berklee only make you a literate musician, not a great one. Only YOU can make yourself a great musician."

[@hasanime1628]

I love this

[@barbdrake5999]

Attention all guitarists Choose Smoke on the Water for your audition piece

[@sirobin9675]

no shit bro thanks

[@shelovesweetcron]

Great advice, I'll definitely get accepted as a janitor

[@josuerios9415]

a random pedestrian with a 2013 phone LMFAOOOOOO

[@bjornreeve2091]

Perfect

[@WillyTate2004]

Nah, any dream theater song

[@SatyamNeelkamal]

Your love for John Mayer shows in a very subtle way and I love that!

[@michelle-yt2uo]

I'm fourteen so i know i shouldn't be too worked up about college, but my mom recently told me that my dad would eventually ask me what i wanted to do in life and what college i would love to go to. my mom told me to do my research and my dad would understand. I've been looking at berklee's courses and classes, even events that they have. I know many might say that I am too young to know what college I want to go to, but I Truly believe that if I want to pursue music, Berklee is the best school. The only thought that has worried me the most was what you talked about in your video. Music is a very fragile subject, it's more free and you can't just find the job that easily, it's kind of like a very thin rope. I'm afraid that even if I do get in, I wont find anything out there that will help me do what I want to, and the last thing I want is an"I warned you about this happening" speech. the one thing I know for sure is that I want to be able to help people the same way music helped me, using music. But not necessarily music therapy. I really liked this video, thank you for making it.

[@celestenottingham3776]

I'm the same age and I've been thinking about this since I was 12 so I understand. I would love to go to Berklees for Vocal and also an instrument (most likely piano or guitar). I'm actually working up on going for their Five week summer programmed when I'm 16 instead of getting a Sweet 16 party. I would really love to get to know you as you seem to be really interested in it and it would be great to be able to peruse such a dream and know someone cause two heads are better than one 👍🏾👍🏾

[@michelle-yt2uo]

+sarah nottingham that would be amazing! I want to go to their five week program as well, but I live a bit far from Boston, and I'm not sure my parents would allow me to. I want to go mostly for vocals, but possibly more in songwriting/composing, and maybe guitar. I've been thinking about this mostly this year, but ive been constantly wondering and searching how to get in, and the different courses offered. I would love to get to know you as well. not a lot of people in my area talk about colleges or share the same interests.

[@celestenottingham3776]

+mdgem I was so happy when you replied to my message 😁😁 if only there was a way we could communicate that wasn't so public 😓😓

[@michelle-yt2uo]

+sarah nottingham I'm glad you answered me too. I didn't think anyone would respond to my response. do you have an instagram? we can communicate through there maybe

[@MusicisWin]

The main takeaway is that if you're serious about music and work hard, you will find a career in music in one way or another! I'd recommend the 5-week program... Show this message to your parents and tell them it will be the best decision they ever made to send you to Berklee for the 5-week experience. Good luck! :)

[@paulovaldivieso7718]

I'm 23 and I started playing guitar 5 years ago. I think I'm a intermediate level player but feels like i'm stuck right know. For me it have been very difficult to practice guitar since I started playing at the same time I started college so I didn't had a lot of time to practice as much as I wanted. I'm a self taught guitarist and I learned a lot all this time but know I feel like I need a teacher to get to the next level. I always going to regret the fact that I didn't start playing guitar earlier, now i'm getting my degree on engineering but my passion is music. At least I can have the guitar as a hobby. Thanks for the video man, now i'm motivated to get a teacher and improve my skills, and who knows, maybe in the future I can live from music.

[@serqiyyemamedova2673]

I also started guitar when i was 18 . I am playing and simultaneously studying the law. I understand ur dilemma about time. Yeah it s a little bit hard but not impossible. U just need a schedule:)

[@tomgoodwin534]

how is the guitar playing going

[@kylehill9653]

Well, guess my entire high school career is about to be about music, because that is the only thing that really makes me happy. I just got to figure out what I’m going to do with the knowledge I learn.

[@spongboobman5860]

Just go for it man

[@SepiaSepiaKR]

This is very enlightening actually. I must confess I cried while watching. A dream of mine is to go to Berklee, but It's not that easy considering I'm all the way down in South America... The description you gave about the admission process(auditioning, the parts to it, the interview process and all) gave me the hope that I might someday be able to get in, even though I'm more of a composer than a performance musician.

[@danielrivera4651]

Argentina o Chile? Yo creo que deberías tratar de entrar. Me pasó lo mismo cuando vi el video, siento que podría ser aceptado también y voy a hablar con mi familia sobre esto porque es lo que quiero hacer. No dejes que la distancia te desanime! Saludos desde Honduras

[@hanzsantos]

Dude, you're so fucking inspirational. This was exactly the vid I needed this week (my music school exam/audition is next saturday). You don't know how nervous I am, and I just wanted to say thank you for this wonderful vid. Please pray for me, I know that I want to music for the rest of my life.

[@Shredsgg]

how’d it go man?

[@Proximo1776]

If that’s what you want to do then nothing can stop that runaway train!

[@hanzsantos]

​@@Shredsgg Wow, can't even remember typing this 4 yrs ago! I do remember being inspired by this vid at the time though, so my many thanks to Tyler. Here I am 4 yrs later, about to graduate from music school :) Anything really is achievable with hard work and the proper mindset! Go achieve your dreams, people! :D

[@hanzsantos]

​@@Proximo1776 No truer words than that :)

[@emmaengle5709]

@@hanzsantos what school?! did you go to berklee?

[@Dedonarivl96]

Some times I feel really good when people listen and I do well and they see me in a better light, and sometimes i feel terrible when I fail in front of people or I get talked down to as a musician in general. But sometimes Im so excited to learn a riff or a technique or learn to play faster... I don't know what I truly want!!!!

[@LegitHunter12]

Nice profile pic!

[@ItsMaaymz]

dude i'm in the exact same boat, i'm so confused after watching this video i'm not sure where i stand as a guitar player? do i truly love it or am i only playing to impress others? how do i know???

[@jayjackson9014]

Kyle Brady you should be playing for the love of guitar.

[@mononoaware1960]

I plan on attending next fall semester, thank you so much for this video. Been watching your videos for awhile as well, fantastic teacher. This really put things in perspective for me and gave me a major confidence boost, thank you again sir.

[@jamescoplen9309]

Me as well, my decision should be posted tonight at midnight and I’m so nervous

[@jamesdragonforce]

Thanks for believing in me. Even though you don't know me, that's powerful and beautiful. Music is for anyone daring to try it.

[@danielrivera4651]

AMEN!

[@moisesventura9489]

I graduated nursing school a year ago. In high school I felt such a tug gravitating towards music, but due to many reasons, I chose nursing. After years of trying to fit elsewhere, being afraid, I have come to the conclusion that above all else, taking care of myself needs to be priority. While I am still on that journey, I have fallen in love once again with music, and I have felt the same tug towards going to Berklee. I think it may take a couple years, but I want to try. Discouraged but never dictated.

[@headunits]

You should make a video about your playing experience, song writing, playing in bands, live work, studio work and stuff like that.

[@MusicisWin]

+headunits Thanks for the suggestion, I'll do that!

[@spoof7079]

Only a sophomore in high school. But I’ve been falling in love with music by the day. I’m hoping that I can start preparing early and get a strong grasp on everything music related. Currently practicing bass right now and hoping to have an intermediate to advanced understanding of it. I plan on filling all my electives next year with music related classes. This video was amazing and the information was super helpful

[@thetraveller3520]

Bro you just motivated the hell out of me... Thanks for the great video man...

[@metauser4244]

If Eric Andre went to Berklee so can you

[@ss_avsmt]

"An artist is judged by his art, not by a piece of paper" - Tyler, 3 seconds after showing his degree.

[@timwhite5562]

I never went to Berkeley, but I've live about 20 minutes from the school my entire life. My favorite gear-buying seasons have always been December before Christmas break and late spring when people are graduating. Every year I'd buy an amp and to a lesser degree guitars and countless pedals and various equipment. Unlike the typical State schools like University of Massachusetts-Boston, a large chunk of students are from other states. There's always people graduating then moving back to their home or some other state. The need for money, space and to lighten their travel has always worked in my favor. I can always find things that I can pick up for a few hundred$ less than you can buy them used anywhere else.

[@shermanngjazz]

I got into Berklee in 2018, I was very excited but then I realized my parents and I could not afford it and I did not receive any scholarships which was disheartening. So I decided to attend UW Madison to major in data science while still taking a piano class. I just graduated in May 2022 and now I'm an intern for the Minnesota Twins baseball team!

[@jayblack5231]

Tyler, thank you so much for this video. I put off watching since you released because I was afraid of music school and my own failure at finding my voice on guitar (which is one of the main reasons I want to go to Berklee) but this video has been so inspirational. It has helped me realize my dreams are possible and as cheesy as this sounds, sometimes learning what feels impossible is not so far off is more hope-inducing than you can imagine.

[@zombeats2160]

This was very helpful and encouraging, thank you. I'm auditioning this Saturday on Alto Saxophone as my main instrument and Piano as secondary. It's exciting but also nerve wracking. Wish me luck!

[@trevorkuhner3546]

It's not just Berklee. I study Music Ed. at Western Illinois University, and the music department's drop rate of freshmen alone is over 50% in the first semester. Many people do not realize the hard work that goes into studying music. It's admirable that so many people want to pursue music, but I feel many underestimate the hours that are really required. I don't know how rough it was for you at Berklee, but I know many kids at Western who only study music who end up very sleep deprived throughout the semesters.

[@22CranialRadio]

Thank you so much for making this video!!! I just got into Berklee today!!! Happy 4th of July!!! Awesome!!! I start this month!! I’m on cloud nine! This is a dream come true. Thank you so much for being a role model, Music is Win! Keep it up!

[@Ciaccona255]

How is it going

[@dckog8282]

I got accepted and I must thank you or helping me through my though process of auditioning. I decided to audition only 2 months before the audition date and before that I had mostly given up music for 2 year because of personal life stuff, but I decided to give it a go. My principal instrument is voice, but I'm not sure if I want to change it to guitar. Thank you again Tyler. Keep it up.

[@No-fx3et]

I acknowledge that this video is about 8 or 9 months, but I have been thinking about majoring in music/guitar and this just motivated/sealed the deal. Been watching your videos alot thank you !

[@mickthetic]

I appreciate you touching on the sight reading part of the audition because I want to go for music production and sight reading is a skill I have never really practiced. This really calmed my nerves.

[@sheetalgadre5770]

This is truly inspiring! Would love to know more about preparation and procedure! Lots of love 😊

[@mononoaware1960]

I had a very very different experience. There were two guys that were there. The guy that was the main judge played piano rather than the guitar which made it very different imo. They were not as warm and welcoming as other experiences I have read about including this video. They even stopped halfway through my prepared piece (Lenny by SRV) for some reason. I didn’t even get to complete it, very strange, they did compliment that it was very good and that I played it well though. The one judge even said “Oh that’s a great tune!” When they asked what piece I had prepared. I did play it perfectly mind you and they definitely gave me positive feedback with most aspects except sight reading. The sight reading I totally bombed however I was able to identify the notes as I know how to read music. Even played some of the chords that were on the paper. Was able to play all of the 7 chords just fine. They asked how I learned Lenny and told them the main motif was taught by my teacher , but leaned the rest by ear which is the truth. Very very different experience. The improv went very well and they told me I was able to adapt to the random key changes well etc. During ear training the guy played phrases on the piano and I had to play them back, couldn’t get every note 100% and was then asked if I could sing them which I was able to do perfectly. The whole audition seemed very very rushed and almost as if the musicians were bothering them being there. This might have been because I auditioned in Philly as I don’t live close to Boston. If I don’t get accepted I will try again in Boston no doubt. I in no way expected this to be easy by any means whatsoever but from what I’ve gathered from other people I had a very different experience. They complimented my influences and said it was cool to see a guitarist mention Eddie hazel as they’ve never heard a guitarist mention his name. Also said I had a very good passionate bluesy sound/style and that the whole ear training thing can definitely be developed and taught to me no problem so I don’t know what to make of the whole thing. The interview was amazing and definitely felt like more of a conversation than interrogation, very nice experience. They also had a fender frontman as an amp which was strange because I play through a SF super reverb but that was no problem to play through. Have heard of people having the option of a few different amps that are close to what they own.

[@diegoalvarez3731]

Man, did you get in?

[@martinihenry9792]

It would be good to hear the results

[@mononoaware1960]

I unfortunately got rejected, trying for Musicians Institute in CA, next fall.

[@martinihenry9792]

@@mononoaware1960 Sad to hear, wish you a best performance for next fall. I'm on the path to experiencing similar struggles as I'm in a little music school with personal aims of entering a conservatory later, even after only starting piano at 18 last year. Also correct me if I'm wrong but in my head, guitar is an instrument capable of being mastered even as a latestarter. Anyway I hope you well.

[@mononoaware1960]

Martini Henry Thank you brother much appreciated. Good luck to you and your journey as well. I actually used to play piano myself about 10 years ago but stupidly quit for the guitar. Played for years and studied classical music with a really great old Russian teacher. I still might get back into I miss it a ton. Personally for me guitar was way harder to learn because your fingers have to press down/fret the note to make the sound, it’s completely foreign at first. Piano you can simply press your finger and the key and the note desired is crystal clear, it’s much less tactile than the guitar. Both are equally as difficult to play proficiently though. Cheers!

[@blue_sweater]

I think why ppl generally go to college (especially creative field) is for networking. Its much easier then to look for job and collaborations and opportunities when u have already social bubble of needed field. When you on your own its way harder to find opportunities. Even if you make amazing music. I think Berklee is the place that gives you a lot of opportunities.

[@Titocastaneda]

Usually guys don’t have good handwriting and I’m one of those guys who don’t, but his handwriting is really nice thanks for the information by the way.

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Very cool vid Tyler! Wish they had it like they do now back when I came up thru the ranks through the 70's...I ended up going the Bass route as there were so many guitarists out there...I had a good friend tell me, "you ought to switch to bass, you'd be working ALL the time!" Man am I glad I listened!!! I loved guitar, but fell head over heels for the bass! Anyway, thanks much for your vids!

[@RobGADV]

Awesome! Thanks for posting this. After reading about you on Udemy (I'm in your Guitar Super System course) I went to the Berklee site and was reading up on it. I'd love to go, but at my age (48), it's not gonna happen, but it sure sounded awesome!

[@brianmagana4478]

just do it! :)

[@draizer2]

just do it !

[@ashimjana9140]

Rob G just do it!!

[@Spikey1227]

Do it, do it, do it!

[@harshsranjan8551]

I'm a guitarist & going to apply soon. Expecting scholarships as I really need it. Wish me luck guys. I'm working on it everyday.

[@rickfeith6372]

I wish I did. Guitar is my life...now. Congrats on being in the graduating few. You have some of the best lessons around. Waiting for more GSS courses...will just get the whole thing once it exists. Keep up the great work...do something JP inspired!!

[@zabelius1]

I do love your videos and appreciate every information in it. And there´s a lot of it!

[@salomelodyy]

Even tho I'm not a guitarist, I think it's very great to hear the thoughts of someone who has already been there and has like a more objective point of view about it. Thanks;)

[@kevinm5290]

thank you so much, I'm 15 rn, 16 in 3 months, I really wanted to get into Berkley but had no idea how to do it, but thank you so much, after highschool I'm definitely trying to go there

[@dans.5099]

Your words of guidance here were inspirational to say the least, and really do reflect your character. Subbed.

[@Anna-si4ck]

when he said you might like the thought of being a musician and not actually playing, I panicked for a second and thought, "oh no! What if I don't actually want to be a musician! But I love playing flute and I can't imagine my life without it!" And then I was like waiiit... 😅 Lol I'm an idiot

[@Goo_kazoo]

Very helpful video for the youth. I wish this existed in 2007 when I went to Millikin University in Decatur, IL. I got in on a trumpet scholarship for music business. I didn't think about a career until after the 1st semester and got cold feet. Dropped out in 2010 and now have oodles of student loan debt. Think before you declare kids!

[@olaedohandel]

I enjoyed watching this. Bravo

[@rafaeloliveira_9265]

I think a lot of people give up on berklee because it is very expensive and, in addition, living in the united states is also very expensive. Unfortunately, many talented people around the world do not have the money to go to the school of their dreams.

[@RigoSanzo]

I love your videos man, keep the good work. I wish I could go to Berklee

[@MusicisWin]

+RigoSanzo Thanks a lot man!

[@wilsonsguitarlounge8244]

This was the final kick I needed to decide I want to go to Berklee

[@williamcandy1734]

Yeah

[@antoniovelazquezgonzalez6831]

I fuckn love you man. I just got accepted into Berklee, thank you for the tips.

[@jaketang4740]

question, does berklee accept igsce? i’m not an american citizen and i live in malaysia, is there anything that i need academically or a diploma in music to get into berklee?

[@Nairrrrrrr]

@@jaketang4740 I mean you have to audition and interview. Just surf on the Internet regarding this. Go to their official website.

[@x7stringinJSCx]

I tried out in Boston in 2005... I had been playing guitar for 7 years at that point.. and reading music and in school bands from 4th-12th grade. Did all you said there.. Played the ear training "call and answer" back perfectly. Got on the waiting list.. and They said No in the mail.. So i said F Berklee and went to Musicians Institute in CA.

[@brandonhernandez3482]

Dude you Litteraly made me have hope when you said well if you stayed to the end of the course 😭

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

I love playing the guitar especially learning theory but I'm broke as hell. so I buy books etc and I take my time learning theory, techniques, and skills setting. I worry that I won't be able to afford going to any college or university alot and I work and come home and just play the guitar. I guess many people have been where I am or are. I honestly don't care if I make money or not and I'm not after fame, I just want to be able to go further in my musical journey. I just hope i can outdo myself in 10 years after having put in so much effort into my playing. anyways who ever is discouraged right now just keep pushing yourself in theory and techniques. always look forward for advice and just know that music is win😁

[@JonMacGregor]

This raises my confidence so much more because my teacher is making me learn to sight read and I can improvise over some jazz changes already so now I have much more confidence in my ability. I am still going to treat the audition has something that is super difficult to get accepted by though because if I do then I know for sure I'll get in.

[@lukesteenblock9126]

This video is the most helpful and useful video I have ever watched

[@jeffrey3498]

It would be interesting to see a list of famous guitarists or singer/ songwriter guitarists that graduated from Berklee. Not just attended, but graduated.

[@shermanngjazz]

I got accepted a few days ago!!! So thrilled

[@jaydenjhammer]

Didn't get accepted for the September 2018 semester (absolutely CHOKED during the live audition), trying again for January 2019 semester:) This video helps a lot, thank you.

[@shermanngjazz]

Hey it's OK!! I got in but since it's too expensive for me I've decided not to go. Check out other schools too.

[@carloscorrea5013]

If you can fail at what you don't like, you might as well try what you do like

[@sophiafia9155]

I just came across this video and it’s so helpful! I’m still in High School but my dream college is Berklee, this really helps i think 😁

[@MrTwatwaffle007]

I was there summer guitar sessions 96. I had a blast.

[@mr-sherman-music]

Most helpful video I've found so far. Very to the point. Thank you.

[@gordiasgordian925]

I made it this far in the video and I don't want to do that with my life. I really like the thought of playing the guitar more than actually playing the guitar.

[@jameswall1413]

Thank you for this video! It was extremely informative and makes me feel a little less nervous for my audition this November

[@martinviale2410]

5:54 tyler's rap skills omg

[@pedroalceu732]

lmao

[@lespaulphoenix5179]

I work REALLY hard at Guitar (not that I'm saying I'm Sor reincarnated) my problem is money. I grew up on the street and I've been struggling for a real long time. Im guessing it's insanely expensive, huh?

[@sxnchay]

That's exactly my problem too.

[@lespaulphoenix5179]

I'm lucky. I met a great teacher at community college who gave me lessons in exchange for yard work. Classical guitar lessons.

[@ItsZurca]

Go to a normal school with a good music program major in something that you enjoy and can get a job in and get a minor in music. That's the safest way to do it and you get a great music education and have other job skills.

[@sdg7799]

Unless they have no interest in having a common job. If someone really has a passion for music and pursuing it, they will give up the safety of a backup plan.

[@leanhquoc3109]

Shania G true

[@aadityakiran_s]

Hey, I am 21 and I am studying engineering. I live the guitar but I don't necessarily want to be a rockstar. I Just absolutely love the feeling I get when I play the guitar. I can just keep learning and playing the guitar for hours on end and I am almost completely self taught till now. Every time I learn something new about the guitar, it's an out of body experience. I really wanna know if Berkley is right for me. are there any part time courses you can attend, I want to learn. I want to master the guitar. and if I end up making a living out of it, well and good but I'm not strictly aiming for that as a goal. just to be clear. Please Reply. Anyone

[@danielrivera4651]

Hey dude. Look, if you wanna master the instrument going to these kind of schools really is the best way, plus, you will never forget the experiences and you'll be around people that are as passionate about music as you are. Go for it!

[@aadityakiran_s]

Daniel Rivera what about part time courses? Are they available?

[@danielrivera4651]

Google it up dude. I just did. The Berklee website has all the info you need, trust me.

[@vicegardens5546]

it makes me so happy to hear this information i was so scared that it would be a requirement for me to actually have high grades to get in. thank god other musicians can be sympathetic for applicants

[@jonathandavid3393]

Music school is very nice if you play an orchestral instrument but you have to be mega god to make it

[@victoriagrace5134]

I'm wanting to go to music school very much. I live in the midwest. There aren't a lot of music schools around me, and the one that is close by, isn't the greatest. I looked at Berklee kinda as a joke, but then saw what the audition actually entailed, and I was like, "Holy shit, I could actually do that." So now I'm actually considering at the very least trying to get in (cause why not). Unfortunately for you, I would not be going for guitar, but for piano (cause I'm going on ten years of piano playing). I'm really sure I wouldn't get in, but it'd be cool if I did. The thought of doing anything else but music with my life is terrifying.

[@danielrivera4651]

First of all, I think you're NOT Nobody At All if you want to make a living out of music. That's a very passionate thing to think, living through music, so I recommen you definitely try that out, if you've been playing for that long you will totally get in my friend. Cheers! :)

[@dad5683]

I really want to go to Berkelee, this is because I want to meet new people learn more about music and theory and the opportunities.

[@DanDanPlaysMusic]

Super solid video, we appreciate the help

[@jxnnydxvth]

Atm i am 16 years old, sophomore in high school. There's nothing else i want to do with my life other than make music, and in a few years i hope that i am able to attend Berklee.

[@nononoyeseyeses7647]

7 Or 6 Everything you said sounds like me

[@noaholson7743]

Ha I love the I don’t trust myself with loving you by John Mayer reference at 6:56

[@iCatez]

During my audition which was actually about 1 month ago I was brought to the warm up room before the audition and my "guide" I guess you could say forgot that I was in there and came back about 40 minutes after so instead of a guitar instructor during my audition I was put in a room with a piano instructor and a gentleman taking notes. It was verrrry nerve racking being in the practice room for almost an hour. I thought I was done for ;-;

[@AnthonyCarrier]

Why go to school for every reason you can imagine it to be...

[@ethangibbs3688]

Idk if I'm looking to be a musician for a career but I do LOVE music and I play bass. I guess I'm ok at what I'm but I would really want to improvise on bass a lot. And going to Burklee would be a dream of mine

[@Lionsprinter]

The John Mayer quote put this video over the top

[@rohanpukhrambam9158]

I am from india and i really really want to be a great musician.Thank you for your guidance i really need that because i was confused how to get in and it helps me now❤.Berklee college is my dream college and I am ready to face everything

[@maneeshapraveen2582]

Can u explain the process

[@kaqly3685]

@@maneeshapraveen2582 what bro ?

[@inthesonesaypanya5275]

Thank you! You just relieved me of so much anxiety.

[@sizwendlanzi8181]

Respect bro! This vid means alot to me!

[@namannath5418]

If you're the best one in your class it means that you're in the wrong class

[@JakeCalleOficial]

Great video my friend! Very inspiring!

[@WERNERURIKOB]

Hi,I really want to Learn guitar by doing online guitar lessons of Berklee,

[@darkboltz1922]

I'm hoping to audition to that school after this coming year of high school. I'm hoping to get an associate's degree in performance or anything jazz or blues related. I do understand that there are maybe hundreds and hundreds of thousands of people better than me, and it will be great to meet them. The one thing that scares me is the cost. I'll be paying off loans for the rest of my life for this school or filling out scholarships for a year. I hope I get accepted into that college or at least get the opportunity to audition and even if I don't get accepted, maybe they can lead me to a different music college

[@GORACKO]

This will be very useful in the future for me thank you

[@wzwguitar]

I start in January. I can't wait! I'm scared and excited at the same time. Did you bring anything besides your guitar? Like an amp?

[@rileygraham1506]

id love to go to berklee cuz i love guitar and music.

[@RanterInShades]

I'm in my final semester of college, so this unfortunately doesn't apply to me, but I appreciate the video. I remember in high school, I really wanted to go to Berklee (the audition would be on drums, not guitar since that was my main instrument at the time before guitar sort of took over), but after I visited there, I decided against it since a) I really didn't like the way the campus was set up, and b) I thought I would be making a generic "rocker" decision. In hindsight, based on what you're saying in here, getting in would have been pretty easy, since at the time in my senior year of high school, I was taking AP Music Theory (which is one of the best decisions I've ever made in my musical life). Would it have been worth it? It's hard to say, since that question of "Do you love [instrument] or the idea?" To be honest, I love both. But I'm feeling pretty comfortable (more or less) at the moment, and that's what matters.

[@MusicisWin]

+RanterInShades It's never too late to go to Berklee, there were people of all ages there. And you would have definitely got in!!

[@John_Kealiinohomoku]

RanterInShades this really just makes me want to stop my safe decision of going to a small college and playing football. I really think I should've applied to Berkeley

[@JensJulius]

Is it possible to get into Berklee if you are from Denmark?

[@MusicisWin]

Yes.

[@JensJulius]

+Music is Win cool! Keep up the great work with your videos. Very instructive and inspiring! One last question. Can you live/sleep at the College, or do you have to find an apartment or someone to stay with yourself? - JJ

[@MusicisWin]

You can live on campus for the first year (maybe first two years, it could have changed) but then you need to get an apartment.

[@JensJulius]

Thank you very much for your time! Watched all your videos, keep rocking!

[@AndreTheBestia]

Hi JJ, how are you? Do you live in Copenhagen? If so I'd like to ask you a couple of questions please :D

[@edikeemmanuel9933]

Hello,i'm Emmanuel from Nigeria. I've been longing to school abroad in a musical institute. I'm super obsessed with playing the guitar and I've been teaching myself for the last 5 years.I want to do this for life! How do I get in?

[@fxrsniper1]

I got accepted to the Bachelor's program last month

[@drakewalkermusic]

My audition is November 6th

[@bekacynthia]

Hey, congrats on your video! Question number one: what about the audition online for you people overseas? Question number two: what can I do to get a scholarship? Thanks!!!

[@alanhernandeztmg2413]

Hey from Mexico. Dude I wonder if you can tell me, what about if I can't afford Berklee but I really want to be there, is my biggest goal at this moment. I am preparing my self only to get in to it. My only problem is that I don't have the money. Please if you see this help me with this,I would really appreciate it. I find out your channel just today. And I have to tell you you're great.

[@shermanngjazz]

I got into Berklee a few weeks ago! But I've decided not to go because it was too EXPENSIVE!!

[@terranhill3155]

So I’m 15 and I just started playing guitar and piano and I would like to pursue music in anyway possible. I’m not the best at piano or guitar but I’m falling in love with both of them and I want to further my music education. I just need any types of tips you all can give me. Anything that you can give me tips about will help. Thanks.

[@michaelbaz3867]

Hi I'm 15 years old right now and I play guitar and drums and piano and I realllly want to go to berklee to pursue my love for music on guitar but my father is concerned I won't be able to find a job after getting the music degree. Does anyone have any tips please?

[@swaggboy142]

I'm 16 and guitar is my life I'm considering going to college for music I think you should follow your dreams but make you have a backup plan if it doesn't work out like getting a "minor degree"(not sure what the word is) in something else so you have more options

[@jamesoconnor1368]

It all depends on what you want to do after studying. Session work/ songwriting would be a good option. For example, you play more than one instrument, so composing would be something you could get into. Ads, Video game music etc. is worth decent money. There is a career in music, and don't let anyone (including your parents) tell you otherwise. Yes you may have to hold down a second job to support your career, but it'll be worth it if you work hard at it. However (shot in the dark), if you write music, have you considered taking a songwriting course? I don't know what country your from but where i live (UK) many unis offer this course, and for those who want to write music (which if your successful, can result in big royalties) can be good. so in short, tell your dad he's wrong lmao. At the end of the day, wouldn't it be worth talking to the tutors at the unis with your dad there (at their open days) about this sort of thing?

[@pathaleyguitar9763]

That's not remotely true. You can totally get a job. You now have a 4-year degree, and that just opened plenty of doors. 1. (4 year degree not required) Honestly, the most stable gig you could possibly get is to join a military band. This is what I did, and it's not at all what you would think it is. You play real book tunes, bruno mars, and freakin metallica. It's an awesome experience and you get to go to south korea, japan, and all around the US. And if you're hot shit, (which, graduating from berklee, you would be) they'll let you go to Europe. 2. Cruise line musician(4 year degree not required). This is something I really want to do. Travel the world while playing music for 3 hours a day with almost all of your costs of living paid for, with an additional 2500 a month to pocket and do whatever you want with. This one is also great for networking and getting connected with people in LA that are doing the session work. I have a few friends that got their foot in the door in LA by meeting cruise line musicians. 3. Wild card: ESL teacher(4 year degree IS required). Now hold on here...we had a degree in music but now we're doing ESL. WTF? This is actually a pretty good way to go, for 2 reasons. 1: the hours are usually only about 32 hours a week, which leaves a bunch of time for music. 2: You can go to a country and immerse yourself in their music culture. Wanna go to brazil and study with Brazilian percussionist? Teach english. Wanna go to china and learn the er hua? Teach English. Wanna go to Japan and learn that cool 3-string guitar instrument? Teach English 4. Well let's say you have your degree and realize music sucks dick and you don't want to be a musician. Well then fuck it, P.O.S.T! Police officer school! Anyone with a four year degree can go to post, and sure, it's not music, but it's a decent paying job, and beggers can't be choosers, or in this case, musicians. Note: All of the options I gave you above are only the ones that are the stable, guaranteed jobs, but they are not the only jobs you can get. Before I even had a degree, I was playing in a variety of bands and making pretty good money playing a variety of gigs. Additionally, if you're hot shit with social media, you can probably find a way to get a good amount of people wanting to take lessons with you. And finally, if you spend enough years playing on cruise lines, military bands, and gigging for people, you'll probably end up in LA or Nashville if that's really what you wanna do, which would probably be the dream job, or at least it's mine. Hope this long-winded message helped. Just don't wanna see somewhere not pursuing music because they're discouraged by people that have no idea what the opportunities in this industry are and therefore assume there are none.

[@karringtonhill730]

Man how do I pay for this.That’s the ONLY problem I have. My commitment and love for drumming is there and will never be questionable, it’s just THE PAY