How good do you have to be for Berklee?

Most universities require a solid jazz or classical audition. Berklee requires you be very proficient musically and at your instrument, but does not require anything extraordinary in musical prowess (if you can read, improvise ok and have a solid ear you should have no trouble getting in).

Does everyone get an audition at Berklee?

Everyone gets into Berklee, or any other music school, on their own merit. But preparing correctly and being intentional about your decisions can help you shine when your application comes up or when you walk into your audition.

How hard is Berklee to get into?

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Berklee College of Music had an acceptance rate of 51%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 51 students were admitted, making Berklee’s admissions process competitive.

Is Berklee worth the money?

Berklee College of Music is ranked #1,318 out of 1,472 for value nationwide. Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Berklee College of Music is overpriced for the quality education it provides.

Does Berklee give full rides?

A limited number of full-tuition scholarships are awarded each year to participants in the Berklee City Music® program. Students must demonstrate merit and financial need to be considered for this award.

What GPA do you need for Berklee?

Each candidate for graduation from Berklee College of Music must meet the following requirements: Attain at least a 2.70 cumulative GPA in concentrate courses. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00….Honor Graduates.

Which is better Juilliard vs Berklee?

With a more generous 35 percent acceptance rate and an average class size of 11 students, Berklee ranks closely to Juilliard in terms of prestige but embraces more mainstream popular music disciplines, jazz and music production, including student-run record labels and concert venues.

What is the number one music school in the world?

In no particular order, our picks for the best music schools in the world are:

• The Juilliard School.
• Berklee College of Music.
• Yale School of Music.
• New England Conservatory of Music.
• University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.
• Curtis Institute of Music.
• The Royal Academy of Music.
• Royal College of Music.

What are the audition guidelines for Berklee College of Music?

Berklee embraces and values all musical styles, so you should perform a piece that you are comfortable with and that displays your strengths as a musician. Select a piece that highlights what you feel represents your best abilities rather than a piece you think the audition team wants to hear.

Do you have to play guitar to sing at Berklee?

For example, if you play guitar and sing, you must choose to be assessed on either guitar or voice (not both). You will improvise over a short instrumental progression or drum beat. You should be prepared to play or sing over a standard I-IV-V blues progression.

How to choose the best music for an audition?

Select a piece that highlights what you feel represents your best abilities rather than a piece you think the audition team wants to hear. Some examples that may help with your selection include the following: