Music Technology Major

I haven't been around here in quite some time, but I thought I should come around and tell some of the members here that they've helped shape my future a little bit.

I've decided I want to try pursuing a career working with music somehow. I'm not sure if this is where I belong, but I want to see if I'll like it. Even if I hate it as a job, at least I'll have learned how to better use the skills as a hobby. "Thank you" to the various members who helped get me started with my audio equipment in 2008, thanks to the program Sonar (And Reason 3, 4, 5), and all the critique that everyone has given me over time.

I'd like to be able to understand what you guys are talking about, though, lol... So, yeah.

Back in October, I was able to go to TN and visit Taylor Swift's producer (friend of a friend). He brought me all around the crazy high-tech studios, showed me his grammy awards, and told me how everything worked in the studios, etc. It was pretty cool. Apparently I just missed running into Randy Travis and Don Henley! Looked like a really neat work environment.

I only made this decision a few days ago, so it may change, but I think I'm set on it for a little while at least. I just need to figure out where I should go to school. I really don't feel like I'm up for the whole 4 year degree thing, but I like the sound of an "Only music" school a lot. Does anyone have any personal experience with that? Music Tech or something similar?

I'm excited, I guess. Haha.

Thanks, cakewalk forum.

Thank you. I lurk the Songs forum every now and then but I haven't had much success in creating my own songs recently. I need to learn more chords. Haha.

So it's not even worth going to a music school, then? Hmm. Thanks for the tips.

But yes, I'd like to work in a studio. But if going to a music school and getting some certificate isn't going to help all that much, maybe I need to think of something else...

Melee54

I'm excited ...

Thanks, cakewalk forum.

We we we so excited for you too.

Good luck!

Melee54


 I need to learn more chords. Haha.

You only need three at a time for a rock song (or so I'm told).

Mooch4056

bapu

Melee54


I need to learn more chords. Haha.

You only need three at a time for a rock song (or so I'm told).

then why did you only learn the Aminor note?

Cuz I'm Da Bazz player and we only go thud thud thud?

Bub

Melee54

I'm excited ...

Thanks, cakewalk forum.

We we we so excited for you too.

Good luck!

We gonna have a ball today? Haha.

lol, 57Gregy. Of course. Completely justifies the potential waste of money.

I'll do some more research I guess.

Jacob,

Don't let me discourage you from higher education. Music school and an education in recording are 2 completely different things. It all depends on what you want to do. A music education can open alot of doors, such as performing, arranging, producing, and it will certainly help in any music related career.

However, if your goal is to get a job in a recording studio as an engineer, I suggest what I previously said. It's one of the few careers I can think of, where you don't need a certificate, diploma or degree to get your foot in the door and find out if its what you really want to do.

Randy

Here are some things to think about .....

in terms of music ... you don't really need a degree to perform music - I always thought a degree in music performance was and is a joke... although I have frineds that have those degrees...

recording engineer might be ok if you don't know how to learn it on your own - Randy gave great advice about being an intern for free or cheap - and then I would suggest buying your own equipment for your DAW and start small... but there are ways to get good at it with out an education - back in the day they didnt even have classes on "how to be a recording engineer techno whiz kid"

The two types of music degrees that I think hold substance are Music Education or Music Buisness - 

Music Education lets me Teach in any school district k-12 - I can teach and I am ceretified to teach -  band - choir - general music - and  orchestra - 

This has opened doors for me in regards to getting into bands - some studio work - there was a time when private lessons fell on my lap out of no where - and people seem to "trust" me in my opinions and in projects I start because - "Paul has a masters degree in music education"

Because I have made my living in music since -- FOREVER - I believe in the music education degree and also believe it's the real only music degree with value that you NEED to get a job  - with out it - no school will hire you and you wont get a teaching certificate from the state 

perhaps maybe music Business is "OK" and can open up other doors -  in case "music" doesnt work out - so .. maybe that degree  - 

you asked about good colleges - 

Vandercook College Of music In Chicago........ is a MUSIC EDUCATION ONLY college - they do nothing else - when you graduate - you will have learned 17 instruments and you will be a band, choir, orchestra, or general music teacher - THATS IT - thats all you will study there - you will know instruments and conducting as well as rehearsal techniques  - http://www.vandercook.edu/

I have both my Bachelor and masters degree from there - and it has opened many doors 


Good luck Melee 








 

Mike's message above is the last thing I saw on the forum before it went down.

So, I've been waiting for days to say I agree...I often tell young people that it seems no matter what you know or learn, you'll be able to use it sometime in your life.  So I guess I second the motion about a well-rounded education.  :)