Some good reasons I chose MP&E are that
1) I really love kind of using ‘both sides of my brain’. I crave creativity. But, I think I’m a liiiiittle too logical-distracted, and I like technical things so much. In a perfect world, I do something creative and also technical – where I get to use both things.
MP&E is that 100%. You have to be so creative. So technical. It’s hard, and it’s worthwhile.
2) I love making music. MP&E is potentially(?) the best major [or at least one of the best] for people who really want to make music. You’re taking an idea all the way to its completion.
It’s not just doing the sheet music. Not just imagining possible songs. It’s taking those ideas and making the tangible thing for people to listen to. So, I think it helps propel you a little more, getting your music out in the world in a way people can really hear it. And just kind of forcing you to complete things.
3) I LOVE the people. Really, I love them. You can take “Intro to MP&E” before you get in. And I did, hoping it would help my application stand out. But not only did it help it stand out, it was a great class I LOVED.
I loved the professors. The students were cool. The chair is awesome. So who wouldn’t want to be a part of this?
4) I also loved the facilities – both the physical ones, and sort of the ones they ‘made us’ get [the bundle with ProTools and everything]. They keep their recording studios up to date. And it always felt good to be in one.
I really love MP&E at Berklee. I think it was a great choice.
And this is where I’ll pick up tomorrow!