`Melinoe Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I need some music related advice from maybe some people who have done these kinds of things. Basically, I put in an application for the Berklee Five-week summer program to see if I'd be accepted or not. I expected a rejection, but surprisingly, I got in. I've been playing my Viola for 6 years now but have done nothing outside of my school orchestra. That doesn't mean I don't love my instrument. I'm not really the best player, and for my years of playing, my level of talent may be considered low, but it's mostly been said by my teachers that it's because of practice issues. Anyway, they accept students of all levels, and if I go, I'll get in and be in classes with people on the same level as me. Basically, my question is, should I risk it and just go for the experience? Or should I skip out and not make a mockery of myself? http://www.berklee.edu/summer/5week.html And yes, I like commas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGSHITOFFUCKMOUNTAIN Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 do that shit (if you want to) you just gotta step your game up and be about it if your going to do it. start practicing more and quit knocking yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 What have you got to lose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicenemyno.3 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 its a learning experience, not a talent show. go and bet better at what you love doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HATER. Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 do it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleSuplex Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 do it and become better, then become famous, then go on tour, then come back on here, then send us all tix, and we'll all cheer you on from the seventh row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ape Shit Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 fuckin do that shit. i got a full scholarship to a real good university just from playing the piano. being able to play an instrument is a gift, not everyone can do it. use your talent to your advantage so you hopefully won't have to be working a desk job for the rest of your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGSHITOFFUCKMOUNTAIN Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 smoke weed everyday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro dePaca Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 wow this thread is really full of positivity. am i still in ch0?? anyways, i say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filtypeterpbt Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 One time at band camp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 3 words, 1 phrase: music nerd chics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorMeanBeans Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I did a photo project on jazz musicians last summer, a lot of them have been/are going to the 5 week program (i worked for Danilo Perez, the director of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute). Basically, bring your A game. Those dudes are legit, sleeplessly so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fat ralphy Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 do it, youll regret it later if you dont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnarwalker Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 your a retard if you dont do it. your at point A that program gets you to point B but your considering to stay at point A. to me it sounds like your parents got divorced when you were young and the lineup of bad relationships have led you your brain being re-wired in such a fashion that makes you pretty much a faggot. no but seriously this sounds like a personal problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
`Melinoe Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 I've never known my parents to be together lololol. I think its more of the fear of embarrassing myself by sounding bad or something. @MeyorMenino: Yeah I was watching a lot of the videos and the people who come for jazz are badass. Jazz is my favorite genre, but I don't think they let strings get involved in that program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CakedAndBaked Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 DO IT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris The Butcher Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I typed this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire15 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 MUSTAKRAKISH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMRzEw1ErT0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injury Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 naw you should, that might add some culture and sophisticated shit round here. Forreal though if/when you send ch 0 concert tickets... i have a monacle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 i say go. at least give it a try. you may regret not taking advantage of this opportunity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChupacabra Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I didn't read a single post in this thread, including yours, but, GET THE FUCK OFF 12OZ. THIS IS NO PLACE FOR 15 YEAR OLD FEMALES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemFailure Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Do it. Puff mad treez with berklee professors. Viola? Dad just told you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tails0nE Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I need some music related advice from maybe some people who have done these kinds of things. Basically, I put in an application for the Berklee Five-week summer program to see if I'd be accepted or not. I expected a rejection, but surprisingly, I got in. I've been playing my Viola for 6 years now but have done nothing outside of my school orchestra. That doesn't mean I don't love my instrument. I'm not really the best player, and for my years of playing, my level of talent may be considered low, but it's mostly been said by my teachers that it's because of practice issues. Anyway, they accept students of all levels, and if I go, I'll get in and be in classes with people on the same level as me. Basically, my question is, should I risk it and just go for the experience? Or should I skip out and not make a mockery of myself? you'll be with people in your same "caliber" i guess you can say so theres no need to worry like "oh am i gonna be good enough blahblahblah"... i say go and do it... i mean whats the worst that could happen...? plus i bet later on down the line of playing year after year you'll probably regret not going... it sounds like a dope learning experience though on the real and you'd be trippin if you're not gonna take the offer... and remember practice makes perfect.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 50million Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 do it. duh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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