Composer Blake Neely's rejection from UT's music school shaped his career

Emmy-nominated composer Blake Neely says the crushing rejection letter he received from the University of Texas at Austin motivated him to prove everyone wrong about his musical talent. Now, Neely is starting a scholarship in his name at his alma mater, but not in the Longhorns' music department.

Excerpted from Score: The Podcast - Season 3 Episode 14 - Blake Neely’s college suggested he quit music

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[JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

I am glad you didn't allow some arrogant academic dictate your future.

[ahmedlamouri]

Of course they would do something like this to him! Stupid system!