Should I Go To Graduate School and Get a Master's in Music?

Whether or not to go to graduate school for music is a tough decision. There's so much to think about! When's the right time? Where should I go? Is it worth it? If you're thinking about a master's in music I just want to offer my thought process for why I haven't gotten one yet, and what I would do if I ever decided to go.

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[thealchemyofsong]

The piece around doing grad school where you plan on being for a while hit home. Really appreciate that piece of advice.

[stephenprice]

I went to Grad School, and it was helpful to receive an assistantship. Many schools understand that is a draw. It makes sense to establish connections in the professional world while you're in school. Your colleagues and networks are how you get gigs and other opportunities once school is over.

[mariagabrielacottertaylor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I really loved your honesty and charisma! Deeply appreciate it!

[lina_gaylord]

best video I've seen on this topicccc. Thank you so much, as a senior making the big grad school decision rn I really needed to hear this

[tobybrownmusic]

Great Video! I'm starting a Jazz degree this September in Birmingham, UK, looking forward to exploring the music scene there and getting better at my craft. Post-grad is a long way away for me but this is still interesting - really enjoying your channel!

[harrylongofficial]

Great vid Paul. I’m in a similar situation where I graduated with my BA degree in ‘professional musicianship’ 2 years ago (I studied guitar). I spent these past 2 years doing guitar lessons around my local and neighbouring villages. The problem is, I don’t want to be a teacher... Never wanted to. I want nothing more than to compose/record and produce music for film/tv/games. Problem is, a degree is no entry card in to this field from my observations and constant attempts to secure one of these roles have been met with no success. They only want people with years worth of experience working in the industry (which is understandable). So, if I don’t want to teach, was my music degree useless? And an MA won’t improve my chances I’m guessing so I’ll probably find a new line of work, keep music as a hobby on the side. This vid was interesting and helpful, all the best, Harry.

[Lookdownhereiam]

Hi! Thanks for this video. I needed it.

[rsa]

Hello, . i'm still studies music degree in sri lanka university.i want to msc or phd for the music.please tell me more details

[Rushil]

Do 12 stream matter for masters like i did com in +2 the I did ba in music can I chosse ma of music or not can 12 stream create effect on refusal. Plz bro reply

[captainkiwi]

It’s funny, if I go to grad school I’ll never be able to fulfill the “go somewhere you could live a while”
I live in Canada, if I go to grad school it’ll be state side. I can never stay after I finish though cause that’s when the visa ends