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Question: Can anyone help me!?!? im looking foward into going to a music performance college but!.!.!.!.!.!?
from what ive researched most of the colleges have Jazz or Opera and thats not something that im interested in
i live in NYC im getting my GEd this year and i know that i might have limited options in colleges maybe onlt going to community college
i know that i want to go to fine arts or music college and then or before that go to a beauty school
can anyone tell me where can i search for colleges that have offer more that Jazz or Opera
what website should i visit etc!.!.!.


i dont play any instruments i though about maybe learing to play the acoustic guitar but i dont know
and yes im more into pop,rock maybe even a little bit of country music i though about the berklee college in boston i just have to do a bit more research
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
Berklee is probably your best bet -- they teach jazz, rock, blues, etc!.:

(from the Berklee website):
"Q: Is Berklee a jazz school, a rock school, or a classical music school!?
Berklee's founding was based on the need for education in America's popular music, beginning with jazz!. Previously no schools used a structured approach to teaching jazz or other forms of popular music; in fact, all musical training had been based on the European, classical model!. Some conservatories and music schools still use this classical education model, but Berklee employs a rigorous and pragmatic educational approach to teach jazz, r&b, pop, rock, gospel, and other forms of music, including classical music!. Berklee is neither just a jazz school, nor just a rock/pop school, but a college offering all styles of contemporary music for today's music industry!."

But you really need to learn to play an instrument!. also from the Berklee website:

"Q: What background do I need to have in order to be accepted to Berklee College of Music!?
Generally, the board of admissions considers three main areas of a student's background when making an admissions decision:

1!. Background on principal instrument!.
2!. Knowledge of basic music theory!. A student may learn the theory topics through classes, private instruction, or self study!. Please read over our theory topics for study and review!.
3!. Academic ability as demonstrated from high school and post secondary school transcripts!. "

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As the other answerer pointed out, you really need to play an instrument first!.

In addition to Berklee, another great music school is Musician's Institute:
http://www!.mi!.edu/

Check out their website to learn more about the school!. They have a number of options: Bachelor's degree, associate of arts, certificate program, and a non-certificate program!.Www@QuestionHome@Com