Music Production

[RecklessXRandy]

Does anyone study music production? If so, what school do you go to and what's the program like? Would interning at a studio be a better choice than going to a music based college(Berklee, Mcnally)?

[GhostFight]

i study with myself

[KayM]

I'd suggest a studio rather than a college. there aren't solid jobs in the music industry, only work. and a degree won't really impress anyone in regards to this industry. Interning makes a lot more sense.

[Bruised26]

Does anyone study music production? If so, what school do you go to and what's the program like? Would interning at a studio be a better choice than going to a music based college(Berklee, Mcnally)?

Im planning on going to Berklee or Full Sail.. Im in 10th grade, and ive already lined up an internship at a pro recording studio, and have been recording/mastering songs just for the experience for about 3 years now. Id suggest trying to find an internship, as it'll look really good on your resume.

[Taking_Frags]

Just about every successful producer/engineer began by making their own studio in their parent's basement. A degree won't get you anywhere. I'd build a small home studio ($4,000-$6,000) and record some locals bands. I would also try to get an internship at a studio for experience. Also, I'd talk to some decently successful engineers and get their intake on the profession.

[MacyCakes]

Yeah I've majored in Music Tech/Audio Engineering at a local college...not exactly "worthless", as the classes are somewhat insightful, however there isn't anything to be learned here that you couldn't learn by interning/figuring it out for yourself and studying it on your own. As said, it's one of those fields where a degree behind your name really doesn't mean a whole lot. It's more of a "put up or shut up" industry....get your foot in the door and show people what you can do.

[davehennessy]

if you're looking for strictly studio engineering work, an internship means a whole lot more than a degree in this industry. a degree is incredibly valuable in just about any industry, but the music industry is an exception. a degree certainly wouldn't hurt, but you can get yourself out there more quickly if you intern instead

[SoHardToFathom]

Belmont has a good program for production. Belmont's definitely not cheap though. Going to a school like Belmont can open doors for you simply because it's a name that's recognized within the industry. You'd also get time in quality studios. Like someone else said, you could probably teach yourself those same things, but I think there is value in taking classes and having time with music professionals where they can show how to be a better producer.

I will say that if you do it on your own and you're good at what you do, that will ultimately speak more loudly than a piece of paper that says you studied production for 4 years. Nobody cares that you have the degree if you can't do the work that needs to get done.

I'd personally say that internships are key simply for the networking factor. If you don't know anybody, you can't get anywhere in the industry. I don't know what kind of internships you're thinking of looking into in your area, but I know a lot of companies in Nashville won't hire you if you aren't getting internship credit for college. Legally they are supposed to be paying you or helping you get school credit, and it's not likely that any company in the music industry will pay you for interning when they can find some other person to do the work for free. I'm sure there are companies out there that don't care about the legal issues though. And if you can find a paid internship, go for it.

[BryterJonah]

Belmont has a good program for production. Belmont's definitely not cheap though. Going to a school like Belmont can open doors for you simply because it's a name that's recognized within the industry. You'd also get time in quality studios. Like someone else said, you could probably teach yourself those same things, but I think there is value in taking classes and having time with music professionals where they can show how to be a better producer.

I will say that if you do it on your own and you're good at what you do, that will ultimately speak more loudly than a piece of paper that says you studied production for 4 years. Nobody cares that you have the degree if you can't do the work that needs to get done.

I'd personally say that internships are key simply for the networking factor. If you don't know anybody, you can't get anywhere in the industry. I don't know what kind of internships you're thinking of looking into in your area, but I know a lot of companies in Nashville won't hire you if you aren't getting internship credit for college. Legally they are supposed to be paying you or helping you get school credit, and it's not likely that any company in the music industry will pay you for interning when they can find some other person to do the work for free. I'm sure there are companies out there that don't care about the legal issues though. And if you can find a paid internship, go for it.

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[SoHardToFathom]

I notice you have me listed as your first interest. How peculiar.

:snoopy:

I wasn't aware that my Lord and Savior was a 17 year old with an AP.net account. Nice to meet you, Jesus.

[SHZA]

Work experience always trumps education with regard to trades such as music production, carpentry, welding and such. Anything academic and you will need a solid education. You'll be wasting your money on tuition. Take out a small loan and go the home studio idea.