If you’re looking for a college experience where you’ll focus on music skills and the entrepreneurship skills you’ll need to build a career in today’s music industry, Berklee College of Music is a strong choice. While the school has a 47.6% acceptance rate, making it much easier to get into than conservatory programs like Curtis or Juilliard, the education you’ll receive will be top-notch and well-rounded.
Students can expect to learn from professionals working in the field and benefit from the many real-world music industry organizations on campus, including a radio station, record label, and recording studio. They also benefit from long-standing internship connections and from regular industry networking opportunities — after all, everyone on campus has or will become a music world connection of some sort. For practical experience in the music business, Berklee is one of the strongest college options available.