When trying to enter into Berklee, what does Mike recommend that musicians do to get in?
MP: Although I could be mistaken, it seemed to me when I applied to Berklee 15 years ago, my school grades were not AS important as my musical interests and abilities. I applied for several scholarships and received the “Steve Smith” scholarship from Berklee as well as a music scholarship from my high school. I sent in a tape to Berklee which tried to show some diversity in my playing (2 tracks from Rising Power – one of my Rock bands in high school, 1 track from my high school’s Jazz stage band and 1 track from my high school’s marching band). I think they are interested in people with open minds in musical styles and a willingness to learn because you will only get out of music school what you are willing to put in.
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