In music – it’s about how good you are. How many degrees you have and who you studied with only help you get better (or not) but it’s you who gets the job. As an example: When you audition for the NY Symphony, they don’t care where you went to school or anything else about what you did before – you can either play, or you can’t.

That said; some of the best schools of music (my opinion only – others may not agree)

* The Juilliard School – New York

* Berklee Music – Boston (they do some classes online if you want to give them a try — outstanding!)

* Oberlin

* Peabody at Johns-Hopkins – Baltimore

* Catholic U – Washington DC

* UC Berkeley

If you’re a band person and into marching band – any of the big Div IA state schools.

If you truly love the music, it will be fun and you will enjoy it. If it’s just something you do – majoring in music will be a nightmare. Music (and any art) requires a commitment and dedication unlike any other field. And, it’s a dedication that isn’t always rewarded with money.

Your community college will offer a wide range courses in music that you can take while looking for the right university.