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From: "The Doghouse NYC" <nat@...> 
Date: Thu Oct 3, 2002 10:00am 
Subject: RE: [LUG] Re: [OT] School or what would you do?  


> area? Also I haven't heard any thoughts on any schools in the Chicago area.
> Thanks for the advice again, I don't know if I am more educated or more
> confused, still searching for ideas.


I suspect the right internship or real world experience may outweigh a
lot of the benefits of an academic environment.  That said, I get
internship requests all the time from Fullsail which suggests to me that
they push intern placing rather aggressively.  I think that may be a
good thing.

I also know a few people in the Chicago area.  One of them went to an
engineering school and though the name escapes me this instant, he seems
to have liked it.  If you like I can inquire or maybe even put you in
touch (assuming you aren't a psychopath :-) ).

best, Nathan
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Nathan Rosenberg
Music Production                    www.doghouseNYC.com 
The Doghouse NYC                    www.pianoVOX.com

From: Steve Chandler <stevec@...> 
Date: Thu Oct 3, 2002 0:46pm 
Subject: Re: [OT] School or what would you do?  


> Brent wrote:
>
> I originaly posted this message, I am looking for more in the sound design
> are then musical.  Becuase I belive you are natualy a musician no matter
> where u go to school.  So I am looking for the more technical part.  Thank
> you everyone for their advice.  Anyone thoughts on Fullsail in the Orlando
> area? Also I haven't heard any thoughts on any schools in the Chicago area.
> Thanks for the advice again, I don't know if I am more educated or more
> confused, still searching for ideas.
>

Hi Brent,

I figure it's all a matter of what do you want to do. If you want to make music, go to music school. If you want to be a recording engineer then go to a recording school. Berklee to some degree offers both. I don't know if Full Sail offers any music, I suspect not.

You mentioned being naturally a musician. I disagree. I've always had a good ear, but there's a good reason why they teach music theory and performance. I was a self taught pianist for some time. When I decided to take lessons for a time it made a major difference in my technique. I play
faster and better now (when I practice). As for learning theory, I loved it, every second of it. I finally understood enough to get adventurous.

So decide if you want to be a musician or engineer. Good luck.

Steve Chandler
http://www.mp3.com/stevechandler