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I hope to one day get into this school. I am currently looking at colleges and this is my first choice. I just dont know if i can afford it.

     - Ethan Trammell (submitted Wednesday May 7, 2008, 1:52 p.m.)

hi i currently go to ehs... i love to sing but everyone says i cant.... so i'm coming to berklee next year to get YOUR opinion....... i hope its a good one or ill cry =[

     - Deangela Perry (submitted Wednesday May 7, 2008, 12:30 p.m.)

I am very proud to have grown up in the state that this wonderful instiution was established. I can't wait to hopefully attend Berklee in 2 years.

     - John Anthony Del Ponte (submitted Monday May 5, 2008, 9:36 p.m.)

The best college in the world berklee colledge of music. My dream is to enroll on day don't know how i'm going to do it financially but one day i'll be there.

     - Oral Rodriguez (submitted Monday May 5, 2008, 6:41 p.m.)

AWESOME SCHOOL and in a GREAT city! I'd So love to go to berklee in 2013, when I'm 18! I LOVE music and want to persue a career in music so yeah!

     - Jules (submitted Monday May 5, 2008, 4:38 p.m.)

Well, we recently had two student interns from Berklee cme to our school, AHS, and we really appreciate everything that they did for us. so we wnat to sa thanks to Mr. Patrick Pate and Mr. Derek Atkinson for all the greatm emories and hope that they will come to visit us many times in the future and stay in touch before the school year ends.

     - AHS (submitted Monday May 5, 2008, 4:27 p.m.)

I really would like to come here. It seems like it has everything I'm looking for. I will hopefully enroll by 2014. Great school, apparently; not a doubt in my mind about that. I'd like to go for music production and engineering.

     - Ryan Myers (submitted Thursday May 1, 2008, 8:08 a.m.)

Excellent Mentoring Program recital on April 26, 2008 at David Friend Recital Hall. Mentors, keep up the good job. Our children need your suppout. Special thanks to Berklee staff and Maria Hentzel for working with my daughter.

     - Yvonne Johnson (submitted Monday April 28, 2008, 8:49 a.m.)

I attended Berklee from '76 to '78. By the looks now, I am truely inpressed at the school and how it has grown. Thumbs up. saxmanattheranch@gmail.com

     - Ted Ribeiro (submitted Sunday April 27, 2008, 12:33 a.m.)

i would really like to attend berklee. it's a college that really is EVERYTHING i am looking for. :) i hope that i can enroll for the 2012 year. wow. i wouldn't want to go anywhere else if i had a choice. it's the college for me:):):):):):):) (//.^) much emo love (//.^)

     - Becca Burkett (submitted Friday April 25, 2008, 2:08 p.m.)

I was accepted to Berklee for Spring 2008 and unfortunately made the mistake of not attending due to financial aid. I will be reapplying and hopefully I can attend Berklee in the future!!

     - Eliz (submitted Thursday April 24, 2008, 12:41 p.m.)

As Joel's father, I feel very proud and grateful having him studying at Berklee. Today I am prouder knowing he is performing his own composition at the BPC in the Spring Song festival. Living in Colombia as I am, just give me the opportunity to send him the best energy, wishes, and all my heart. Thank you all, and have fun for me.

     - Sammy Waldman (submitted Wednesday April 23, 2008, 7:09 p.m.)

Again Robin Trower blesses the grounds of Berklee Performance Center. Awesome show and great job to the staff!

     - Steve Brown (submitted Wednesday April 23, 2008, 9:47 a.m.)

Congratulations to Mr. Maurice White and Mr. Phillip Bailey on receiving honorary doctorates.
This is a well deserved honor!
I can not think of two more deserving and worthy people.

Through the guidance and direction of Mr. White, Earth, Wind & Fire's influence extends far beyond the reaches of the musical world.
Mr. Bailey's beautiful voice contributed to that outreach and made the words of their songs come to life.

The band's music and messages of brotherhood, love and peace are timeless.
Their uplifting music has done more to help and heal the world than we can imagine.

To many of us, Earth, Wind & Fire is more than a band.
It is a movement!

Congratulations to the Berklee 2008 graduates, Mr. Maurice White, Mr. Philip Bailey and all of the other honorary degree recepients.

I am so happy for you!

Vivian F. Davis (Decatur, GA.)

     - Vivian Flagg-Davis (submitted Tuesday April 22, 2008, 6:58 p.m.)

Doh! I was recently back east, in NYC. It would have been great to hop over to tour your campus and catch a concert!

At least I can enjoy your internet radio, thank you.

Cheers!
Jeremy/CaliforniaMusicStudios.com

     - Jeremy (submitted Monday April 21, 2008, 3:46 p.m.)

I'm currently a freshman in high school, and music is my life. I met some incredible people to say the least. The school is a musician's paradise and the teachers are amazing.

     - mani (submitted Saturday April 19, 2008, 2:58 a.m.)

all you have to do is believe in your self. I love music. it flows in my head. Berklee college of music what a wonderful treasure.

     - Luis E Vega (submitted Friday April 18, 2008, 7:10 p.m.)

Music is my life and passion. I'm a singer and I will be coming to Berklee College of Music!!

     - Victoria Harris (submitted Friday April 18, 2008, 6:25 p.m.)

Hi,

I visited your campus on April 7th with my mom. We went to an information session in the morning and then a campus tour. We were so impressed. Our guide who was from South America was great and very helpful. We really loved Berklee. I hope I get accepted for the 2009-2010 school year. I haven't stopped thinking about Berklee and all of the exciting courses. I am a trumpet player with high hopes!!!! I would love to come to the summer programs: Music Production Weekend Workshop or the Music for Video Games weekend. Is it too late to sign up?

     - Jake Spinella (submitted Friday April 18, 2008, 4:04 p.m.)

Hope to go to Berklee someday!

     - Laine Bailey (submitted Thursday April 17, 2008, 3:06 p.m.)

I am 28 years old...am i too old to go to this school? I would like to get some opinions from berklee students or alumni about that plz! Or anyone else of course...

     - John Jackson (submitted Wednesday April 16, 2008, 8:51 p.m.)

my son Robert Gillies begins at Berklee in a few weeks time; we live in Scotland, so visiting won't be easy; but Robert is very much looking forward to his time in Berklee. I have been a professional musician for 4 decades now, performed all over North America, and I must say I remember Boston as a really lovely city, so Robert will surely be very happy. It would be nice to know when parents weekends will be?

     - carolyn sparey (submitted Tuesday April 15, 2008, 12:58 p.m.)

Nice piece about CDBaby the best thing that happened for my music.

     - IRasMaliI (submitted Sunday April 13, 2008, 7:05 p.m.)

Berklee was a great school for me. I now do underwriting for FDP Capital LLC in NYC.

     - Alex (submitted Sunday April 13, 2008, 10:43 a.m.)

I would like to say that I am a singer/songwiter and I have been doing this all of my life. My goal is to form a full massed orchestras, bands and choirs from more than 300 countries and territories around the globe for recording sessions, concerts, special events, etc. And also, I would like to form a full orchestra and backup singers for special events.

     - Karmen Sylvia (submitted Sunday April 13, 2008, 8:11 a.m.)

wow, i would realy like to come too this school. it looks like a lot of fun. There is so many different courses. ahhhhhh im spoilt for choise. i would like too come too this school but i live in Belfast (Northern Ireland) and dont know if i have the balls too go all the way over too ameria, what is your policy on international students? (im sorry if my spelling is not up to scratch)

     - Sam Harvey (submitted Saturday April 12, 2008, 7:12 p.m.)

A 38 years old at Berklee? Yes of course..And that what's I love in the US...Everything is always possible there...So, Boston..here I come!

     - Sonny Lamson (submitted Saturday April 12, 2008, 12:57 a.m.)

Hi, I'm Netsy from Ethiopia. I'm 26, I love violin, and I've learned for four years in Addis, but I want to update my ability. I'd like to be there.

     - netsy (submitted Wednesday April 9, 2008, 8:28 a.m.)

Hi

Congrats to Maurice White and Philip Bailey.


Carrie Ward

     - Carrie Ward (submitted Wednesday April 9, 2008, 7:16 a.m.)

I virtually surf through this site every day. Berklee is my dream school and I have massive respect for its management. It's a school that raises stars and supports their dreams and ambitions in the global music scene. So much love!

     - Apata Ayooluwa (submitted Monday April 7, 2008, 2:50 p.m.)

One of my good friends was just accepted at Berklee. The school is lucky to have him. I know he'll love it there!

     - Kellie W. (submitted Sunday April 6, 2008, 9:14 p.m.)

Music is such a huge part of my life, and I want to major in music education. This is pretty much my dream school =)

     - Christina F. (submitted Saturday April 5, 2008, 1:05 p.m.)

I just turned 14, and already my dream is to come to this school! I want to study film scoring and one day be involved with scores! It's my passion, and I would love to get a scholarship to attend! I have no clue how i'm going to know what I need to be accepted though!!!!! I hope I'll be able to come here one day :)

     - Christina A (submitted Wednesday April 2, 2008, 9:47 p.m.)

Berklee IS the best music school EVER!!! WE just received the most amazing news today!!! We found out that we are able to enroll at Berklee in our age! This has been our dream to attend Berklee. We are really interested to take the guitar/voice/piano/and maybe percussion courses.... Whether it's online courses or actually going there, we can't wait!!! BERKLEE here we come!!!

     - Melissa Dizon & Lindsey Campione (submitted Tuesday April 1, 2008, 8:22 p.m.)

I have been on this website everyday these past two weeks, this school is my dream school >.<

I am desperately awaiting to hear if I got accepted and I will know this week because the decisions were mailed out :( Ugh! I hate waiting.

Love this site, love the school. Hope I'll be there this fall ^_^

     - Devon Childress (submitted Monday March 31, 2008, 11:28 a.m.)

hi i'm mason i'm 16 and in tenth grade

i wanna go to berklee to be a music producer

     - Mason Wilson (submitted Monday March 31, 2008, 11:09 a.m.)

I just got officially accepted to Berklee!!!

     - K.S. (submitted Monday March 31, 2008, 1:22 a.m.)

Just wanted to give a shout out to the Women Musicians Network concert a few weeks ago. You were awesome!!! My brother and I really enjoyed coming and listening to all the talented artists who graced the stage. Cheers!

     - Felipe J (submitted Sunday March 30, 2008, 9:56 p.m.)

I am surprised that Joseph Koo is not on your list of Prominent Alumni. Joseph attended your school in the early 60’s. He basically dominated the popular music in Asia for the past 40 years. There is nobody in China who has not heard of Joseph Koo, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China. You should be proud of having him as one your students.

     - Alex (submitted Sunday March 30, 2008, 6:02 p.m.)

I am in 9th grade I want to attend Berklee College when I get older.My favorite guitar player came here Steven Siro Vai.

     - Antonio F. Valdez (submitted Thursday March 27, 2008, 12:08 p.m.)

I did my audition after waiting 11 years (since I play guitar :-) ) Hopefully I'll go to "The Music tower" in Valencia. It seems like Berklee finally wants to give the oportunity for a good career in music to the European people without the necesity of going to the USA. Soooooo Happy!!!!!!!! Regards, Dani.

     - Guitar_Lover83 {Spain} (submitted Thursday March 27, 2008, 11:06 a.m.)

Unfortunately, I was never a student at Berklee but am very excited about finding your website. I went to high school with Donna McElroy and learned of her performance experience recently through a mutual friend, Vivian Coleman Conrad! I hope she is well and I know she is successful!

     - Renee Wesley Howell (submitted Wednesday March 26, 2008, 4:27 p.m.)

hi everyone! i just started my DRUMMING 2 years ago....and i'm from NEPAL! people admire me for great progress in 2 years and EVERYONE suggested me to STUDY MUSIC. I heard this UNIVERSITY from my DAD! I'm thinking of JOINING in SCHOLARSHIP!
any TIPS before joining that i should care about???

     - SRIJAN BHATTARAI (submitted Monday March 24, 2008, 8:40 p.m.)

Music Is My Passion And I Would Love To Go To Berklee. But Its So Expensive. I Doubt I Can Afford It.

     - Amber Gasaway- Calhoun Ga (submitted Saturday March 22, 2008, 5:26 p.m.)

Hi all! I'm in klove with this college. I have my audition comming in one month!! I am so exited and nervous!! Can anyone give me any advise?? I'll be so glad if anyone has suggestion for me ;)

     - Anajoe (submitted Friday March 21, 2008, 3:26 p.m.)

My 9th grader has already decided that she will be a cellist and that she will attend the Berklee College of Music after she graduates high school in 3 years. I am soooo excited for her!! We live in Atlanta and can't wait to come to Boston to tour the school.

     - Lisa McMillan - Atlanta (submitted Friday March 21, 2008, 8:15 a.m.)

I had an interesting time at Berklee... I believe I will spend more time there in the next few months.

     - Sonny Lamson (submitted Friday March 21, 2008, 12:35 a.m.)

hi! i'm currently a junior in high school looking for a college, and just today i received a brochure which makes this college seem really interesting to attend. I'm looking forward to this school as one of my options after high school.

     - Ana Rivera (submitted Thursday March 20, 2008, 4:43 p.m.)

My friend is going to the Ana Moura concert April 5. She is in row A.

     - Sarah (submitted Thursday March 20, 2008, 1:19 p.m.)

i think berklee is a wonderful school to go to. when i graduate i am going to be the next student to go there and since i am a junior and my guidance councilor is getting me ready for college, i will be straight i just need to finish a college essay

     - Bianca Terry (submitted Thursday March 20, 2008, 10:34 a.m.)

The Women's Musicians Network concert this year was inspiring in the power of the performances. I liked Down to the Road, Christina Fabi especially Kyoko Fukuoaka, drummer. The concert was a prism into the workings of the college, how students develop through this club, and collective interaction as well as through class studies. My impression was that Berklee acknowledges pride and respect for the work of the students, and encourages women musicians, and composers especially. I loved also the inventiveness, e.g. cellos in the instrumentation, brillliance in arrangement, Manami Morita's take of Hancock's Cantaloupe Island, the power of Nili Brosh's quitar.

     - Jacqui Kennedy (submitted Tuesday March 18, 2008, 12:17 a.m.)

I am a 16 year old girl from Greene County Georgia. I would like to participate in one of the summer classes but I received the brochure too late and can not afford it. Maybe some day I would be able to. I really love to sing and when I do it I put my all into it. When I sing it's like my troubles go away. At Berklee it seems like I can advance in this area. I would love to come and visit this school someday.

     - Brittney Lumpkin (submitted Saturday March 15, 2008, 1:05 p.m.)

I'm currently a freshman in high school, and music is my life. One day I 'd love to be a rockstar or pop star. With Berklee's help, I can achieve that dream. That's why Berklee is my top college choice! :)

     - Amy Harrop (submitted Friday March 14, 2008, 8:49 a.m.)

I'm really interested in vocals and even though i'm only 14 i'm really interested in your school as well.

     - Gina Knox (submitted Thursday March 13, 2008, 9:38 p.m.)

Hey, i love this school. i want to go here when i'm older. I love playing the clarinet in the school band. I've got a few years but i can't wait till i get the option of trying to come here!

     - Erin English (submitted Thursday March 13, 2008, 8:32 p.m.)

Hey, my name is alfred johnson from savannah, ga. i am so absolutely happy to know that berklee offers classes for video game music. i have been searching and searching for a college that offers that, but then i got mail from berklee college of music and it said music for video games. i nearly screamed for joy. i hope i will be able to attend this summer program. ^_^ I hope i get accepted!

     - Alfred Johnson (submitted Wednesday March 12, 2008, 4:19 p.m.)

I am so interested in this college. I love to sing. I've taken singing in school for five years and plan on making a career out of it. So I can't wait to apply to this school in a couple of more years.

     - Angelique Lopez (submitted Tuesday March 11, 2008, 2:33 a.m.)

Hello from Toronto, Canada.

Can't wait to come this summer for the guitar sessions. Super excited! :)

     - Justin Poon (submitted Saturday March 8, 2008, 10:36 p.m.)

Hi my name is Jamie Mo'Nique Patirice Collins. Other people call me J-Thrilla or Mi-Ma. I am absolutely in love with school. I am currently a junior in high school, and I really hope I am accepted here. I completely fell for it. It is the perfect place for me. I've never been to Boston. The school is so cool. The programs are exactly what I really want. I have talked to other people who like music just as much as I do and I've read about this college and it sounds amazing. Hope to see you in the fall of '09.

     - Jamie Collins (submitted Friday March 7, 2008, 11:42 a.m.)

Berklee sounds and looks like the perfect school for me. The website rocks!!!!!!!!! I'm definately coming there for a campus tour!!!!!!!!!!

     - Tiffany Polkey (submitted Friday March 7, 2008, 10:36 a.m.)

wow it was great to see my son on stage even though he has taken a break from the college....rebel and the truth/sam burke....luke cocuzzo is my son who play great guitar...thanx

     - trish cocuzzo (submitted Wednesday March 5, 2008, 8:31 p.m.)

I got a scholarship and couldn't attend due to financial reasons, but I still think it was an honor for me to get that scholarship at least on paper...

     - Omar Al Faqir (submitted Wednesday March 5, 2008, 5:53 a.m.)

Wow, I thought I was pretty young to already be planning on doing everything I can to go here but wow. Last summer my best friend whos been playing guitar for three years showed me a G3 Dvd with Steve Vai in it. After that I picked up a guitar I can't get music out of my head it's all I care about other kids don't get it you have to prepare now so I'm going to take as many music and guitar classes I can. Best of luck to the other kids of my generation.

     - Kolby Stafford (submitted Tuesday March 4, 2008, 12:30 p.m.)

I really want to go to Berklee. I'm in eighth grade and I'm in a college prep program called AVID. I am interested in the Berklee college because I love music and I really want to make music, like a singer. I want to become famous for it, and I would like Berklee to be the college that helps me get there.

     - Jennifer Zeller (submitted Wednesday February 27, 2008, 1:59 p.m.)

Hey, I just want to tell you that your music is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

     - bj jones (submitted Wednesday February 27, 2008, 12:11 p.m.)

I was very glad and honoured to have made a clinic/concert at Berklee on Jan. 29, 2008. I found very nice people there and hope to come back as soon as I can.

All my best,

Rocco Ventrella
saxophone player

     - Rocco Ventrella (submitted Thursday February 21, 2008, 6:05 p.m.)

When i graduate my school i will be studying music in this school. Hello from UGTupi.

     - Victor Booten (submitted Tuesday February 19, 2008, 10:46 p.m.)

This college looks amazing!!!
I can't wait to visit!!!

     - kristy wilkins (submitted Tuesday February 19, 2008, 9:22 a.m.)

I really want to go to berklee!!!

     - Chance Ninja (submitted Tuesday February 19, 2008, 9:15 a.m.)

I will do anything and everything I can to attend this school. Berklee, here I come!

     - Claire Olsen (submitted Monday February 18, 2008, 11:59 p.m.)

I agree that Berklee is by far one of the better colleges of music so far. I still haven't decided yet if music is my destiny, but if I choose that path I will definitely choose Berklee's way.

     - Charles Wilson (submitted Friday February 15, 2008, 5:55 p.m.)

I have my heart set on you Berklee!

     - Katie Loftin (submitted Thursday February 14, 2008, 10:48 a.m.)

i love Berklee its the greatest music school around. There music production program is amazing!!!

     - Matt Campbell (submitted Tuesday February 12, 2008, 9:34 a.m.)

I went there last year for a vist, it was an amazing place. Alot of my friends are going there.

     - Jamie Clark (submitted Tuesday February 12, 2008, 9:18 a.m.)

music is life..
i like everything but country and some rock..
i attended the vocal summit of 2008..it was a very good experience.. the techniques i learned will be used in the future..i love to attend more summer programs in the future...i would recommend this school to anyone..

     - Katie Nelson (submitted Monday February 11, 2008, 2:29 p.m.)

Hey i'm with maykala todaly ith wut yalll teach for all those kids out there keep singing and doing wut yalll love and one day yall will be like me...

     - Missy (submitted Monday February 11, 2008, 11:54 a.m.)

would you kindly tell me how to find out the final results from yesteredays high school jazz festival winners

     - ted collins (submitted Sunday February 10, 2008, 9:20 a.m.)

Hey guys please someone tell me where can i get scholarships in Spain or in Colombia!!! Please I am 13 years old...... I have the illusion of going here it´s just me dream i think i have the talent and spirit to get a scholarship...I have only taken 6 classes of guitar and i just love it..... please someone tell me

     - Felipe Gutiérrez (submitted Friday February 8, 2008, 8:56 p.m.)

After seeing everything that Berklee offers in the musical world, I have dreamed to go there. Im glad to see that the website shows so much information in detail. As an extream music lover, i hope and dream to go here some day.

     - Dennis (submitted Friday February 8, 2008, 5:05 p.m.)

wonderful school but what if i know nothing about music but i have the passion for it.would you enroll me?

     - BERNARD NEEQUAYE (submitted Wednesday February 6, 2008, 3:36 p.m.)

I am glad that I can join Berkley online..... I will be joining the online course in the summer of 2009!

     - Lexy (submitted Wednesday February 6, 2008, 12:28 p.m.)

I have been looking for a good music school to go to. I think the campus is beautiful. Thank you!

     - Maddie Hazel (submitted Tuesday February 5, 2008, 2:55 p.m.)

I am pleased to see Berklee online, and I hope soon to be part of your community. Seeing and reading your website means a lot. Opens a new world for me. I hope to take classes in songwriting. Thank you for being here.

     - Patti Jo Hughes (submitted Monday February 4, 2008, 2:06 a.m.)

We can't wait to see if our son is accepted to the school. Darn computers!!!

     - Jon Miller (submitted Thursday January 31, 2008, 12:07 p.m.)

I hope I have the opportunity to attend this college when it comes time.

     - Sam C. (submitted Monday January 28, 2008, 3:38 p.m.)

i'm currently in 10th grade and my parents wont stop bugging me about college. this school looks amazing! i want to get in so bad. i should probably start getting my grades up though. hehe.

     - alyssa roberti (submitted Monday January 21, 2008, 8:20 p.m.)

I had the opportunity to participate in the Los Angeles 2007 summer program and all I can say is.. I truly hope that the admissions office takes into consideration my application for the Fall08. Berklee is my first and only choice in college... Berklee is my future.

     - Jamee Dewalt-Class of 08! (submitted Sunday January 20, 2008, 4:03 p.m.)

how i wish we had Berklee here in the Philippines..Filipinos love music so much..we also have good musicians here...More power to Berklee College of Music....

     - chOi dizon (submitted Saturday January 19, 2008, 9:45 p.m.)

Im in the 7th grade, i love this school...i cant wait until i can graduate and be a member of this college! i just recently heard about this school when i was on a jonas brothers website, they said they wanted to attend this school, and now i also do! i want to be a musical student! i love to sing and cant wait till i graduate!!

     - Mikaela Cox (submitted Monday January 14, 2008, 12:49 p.m.)

I am absolutely in love with school. I am currently a junior in high school, and I really hope I am accepted here. I toured in April of '07, and I completely fell for it. It is the perfect place for me. Boston is my favorite place, and the school is so cool. The programs are exactly what I want, and I have talked to other people who attended or do attend, and it sounds amazing. Hope to see you in fall of '09!

     - Trisha S. (submitted Wednesday January 9, 2008, 1:05 p.m.)

Wow! I think that I have finally found the college for me. It isn't located all that far from me either. Well, sort of. I hope in 2011 when I graduate that I get accepted.

     - Becca Burkett (submitted Wednesday January 9, 2008, 9:05 a.m.)

I think that Berklee seems to be a pretty nice college to attend. I encourage any musician to attend.

     - DeeJay Change '08' (submitted Friday December 21, 2007, 8:22 a.m.)

Great website - especially the video. I am 35, and exploring the possiblity of becoming a Music Therapist. I've already had several social work jobs, and I think helping people with music would be wonderful. I am going back to school now, and completing my lower divsion music classes at Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA. I am doing research to figure out where to transfer afterward. My heart is not entirely set on being a music therapist. I might decide to be a music educator or major in music performance. Whatever musical path I decide to walk, I will certainly consider Berklee. Looks like a truly amazing place to attend. Also, I've visited Boston and like the city. Perhaps I will apply to Berklee in 2 years or so.

     - Thomas Meninga (submitted Saturday December 15, 2007, 11:21 p.m.)

wassup...im 18, bout the only kid in my little click at school to make it all the way an graduate. i been interested in r&b, hip hop beats and music production since i first heard nelly on tha radio back in 99..i been working on a music synthesizing program for awhile now.. neways i really been making an effort trying to figure out wat profession i want 2 get into before im tha factory-job sole provider..seems to look like my fate due 2 a couple choices..i really don't gota clue if anyone reads, this but if you are i just wanted a few pointers 2 a career or degree in makin music digitally. thanx

     - aaron (submitted Thursday December 13, 2007, 12:54 a.m.)

I just had my audition December 1st. Berklee is absolutely amazing. I hope to be a student there in the Fall of 08!

     - Joseph Bertino (submitted Wednesday December 12, 2007, 9:42 p.m.)

Hello there. Im from Puerto Rico im 16 years old at the time but i would love to go to Berklee to study music in vocal but specially in Opera im hoping to go there soon even though there isnt any money but i will make any sacrifice possible to go.

     - Jean Carlos Martinez (submitted Wednesday December 12, 2007, 7:53 p.m.)

I'm all ready in love with Berklee and I'm just 15. I very passionate about music and songwriting. In the future, I want to be in the music industry and Berklee can take me there

     - Jamila (submitted Wednesday December 12, 2007, 6:58 p.m.)

I am a freshman in highschool,and i have been interested in music therapy for years,but i never could find a school that offered it to me.i am 15 years old,and i realized that i am going to be graduating in 3 years,and i need to start looking into colleges now.well,i was looking into schools that have good music programs,but berklee seemed to catch my eye more than the others did...i want to get into this school more than anthing,and i hope that i can persue my dream and become a great musci therapist.i have been playing my flute for 4 years,and i still have many years ahead of me.i hope that berklee will help me become a stronger musician and give me more confidence....i hope to see you all in 3-4 years!!!

     - Audrey Nuchols (submitted Tuesday December 11, 2007, 10:18 p.m.)

Why isnt Adam Deutckwitz credited on the honors diplomas list? He is a great and successful musician,the sole reason why i want to go to berklee is because of him

     - Jesus Elizondo (submitted Tuesday December 11, 2007, 11:14 a.m.)

Hey! Am from Poland, 21 years old and study at Academy of Music. Am a jazz and opera singer. Is it possible to study at Berklee for a girl from far away Poland?

     - Ritoshka (submitted Saturday December 8, 2007, 10:10 a.m.)

Hey my name is Hannes Klein. At the moment I'm 16 years old and a student at a German high school. We are making a research on colleges in my english class and I chose the Berklee College of Music, because that really is one thing that I could image to do later...
your Website is very informative. thank you!

     - Hannes Klein (submitted Friday December 7, 2007, 9:11 a.m.)

I liked the song by Anjuli Stars called "Time 2 Shine." Quite diverse work from her.

     - KC (submitted Monday December 3, 2007, 6:34 a.m.)

It's been a lifelong dream to study and learn all this beautiful music and technique! Remember what they say: It's never too late! And believe!! If you can't, you must; if you must, you can!! Wow, I can imagine doing this now, accomplishing this awesome desire, and achieving the best experiences ever!! God Bless you all!! Grace be to you!! Elle Dammers Maui, Hawaii

     - Elle Dammers (submitted Saturday December 1, 2007, 2:06 a.m.)

I am an 18-year-old girl dat wants a career in music engineering... Berklee college of music is da best one so far... My dream is to work for (Spice Girl) Melanie C and she jus happened to open her own record label by da name of RED GIRL RECORDS... I wanna work for her. Can dis college help me acomplish my dream?... And would da skills I'd be learnin here help for any other recording studio company in da world? Like England??

     - Laura Rodriguez (submitted Friday November 30, 2007, 11:35 p.m.)

I am a freshman in high school. And I just started really thinking about schools I might want to go to after graduation. I have always been interested in music and music production. Out of all the schools I have been thinking about going to, Berklee was the school I was most impressed with. I look forward to graduation even more now that I have finaly decided on a school.

     - Neika A. (submitted Wednesday November 28, 2007, 3:28 p.m.)

Hi. I'm a freshman in high school, but I have wanted to go to Berklee for years. It looks like such an amazing school! I've played the cello for 9 years and the piano for 10 and I am considering a degree in Music Therapy and I've noticed that a lot of schools don't offer degrees in Music Therapy! But I found out about you, and I think it's spectacular that you offer so many Music Therapy degrees! Hope to see you in 4 years! :)

     - Catherine Duke (submitted Tuesday November 27, 2007, 12:24 p.m.)

I am a 13 year old American girl who has been dreaming of becomeing a famous singer one day . can you help me become the person of my dreams?

     - Amanda Crouse (submitted Monday November 26, 2007, 5:53 p.m.)

I attended Berklee, 1967-70 and began my studies when the school was located in an old YMCA building on Newbury Street. Shortly after enroling, Lawrence Berk bought the old Bostonian Hotel on Boylston and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on improving the facilities. It worked!!! I'm retired now but I've had a long and rewarding musical career, thanks mostly to the knowledge and skills I acquired at Berklee.

     - Ron McAnespie (submitted Saturday November 24, 2007, 9:31 a.m.)

Hi. I am 21yrs old n i'm from india.i just tooka tour of your prestigious college n i love it. i've been playin guitar for 9 n a half years now n i wonder how the college can change my playin if i ever get a chance to study there.but it will always be a dream. the reason i visited your website is that i am an architecture student n i would like to design a music school for my thesis project next year n i thought it would be absolutely helpful if i could do a proper study of your college.i did find a lot of valuable information but i would like to know more about it....I would like to review it architecture wise....floors plans, drawings etc would be very helpful!!! Thanks for all the greatness you have brought about!!!

     - Japfiio Kayina (submitted Friday November 23, 2007, 4:17 p.m.)

I am from Taiwan, 21 years old, a passionate bassist, but unfortunately didn't accepted professional music training when I was young. I want to ask that if there is any age limitation for entering this school? And is there any guy who enters the school with little musical background? And is the school willing to train them?

     - Min Tse Ta (submitted Wednesday November 21, 2007, 11:14 a.m.)

Im a prospective student looking to enter Jan 09'. I am in LOVE with Berklee!!!
My life is music and Berklee is just that!! I am so excited to audition in San Francisco. Thank you so much for the helpful website!!!! Hope to be joining your school soon!

     - Lauren Sater (submitted Wednesday November 21, 2007, 12:49 a.m.)

When I went to Boston last winter to see the Goo Goo Dolls my mom told me about Berklee. I'm 13 and it's my dream to go to Berklee and be a famous musician or an A&R person. I hope I get lucky enough to go to college here.

     - Alex (submitted Sunday November 18, 2007, 9:07 p.m.)

This is my ultimate dream school. I am willing to do anything to get into the greatest music school in the world.

     - Bryan Lazar (submitted Sunday November 18, 2007, 2:49 a.m.)

i am a 17yr old and i am currently taking contemporary music in school. listening to music i learned a lot and music is not my hobby it is my life. i learned the roots of all music. the most interesting thing that i have learned is the brill building and the making of the first guitar. i would like to play the guitar at some point in my life and berklee seems like the best school to start learning. i am prayin that i can make it there because just like everyone there music is my passion.

     - Artasia Walls (submitted Friday November 16, 2007, 10:32 a.m.)

I'm currently a student at ASU and i'm looking to transfer to Berklee because i've wanted to go this school since i was in 9th grade and i just never thought i'd be able to make it til now.

     - CJ Antol (submitted Tuesday November 13, 2007, 6:42 p.m.)

Hi, i have always wished to find a music school that will give me the best in music study and i find Berklee. and i want to say, you guys are the best i have seem and i pray God helps me to study at Berklee. Thanks.

     - Tray Zuka (submitted Tuesday November 13, 2007, 11:48 a.m.)

I have prayed that God helps me to get to this school because of my strong interest in music! I can't wait!

     - Juan Blanco (submitted Monday November 12, 2007, 10:58 p.m.)

hola berklee soy de colombia y lucho por superarme cada dia en este maravilloso mundo llamado musica y se que algun dia estare alla en el ese gran templo musical llamado berklee, luchare y se que dios me bendecira para al gun dia caminar por ese campus musical hasta entonces........su amigo colombiano erick

     - erick turizo (submitted Monday November 12, 2007, 4:41 p.m.)

as i look at this web site i look at my future. i just hope that i can apply for this perfect school. i am 16 in the 10th grade and i am making b's and c's. i am just hoping that it could help me apply. as i sit at home i look at this website and then i daydream on my future. i picture myself sitting in a classroom playing the violin, leading everyone else.

     - joshua simmons (submitted Monday November 12, 2007, 10:56 a.m.)

I loved going to this college. I'm now a music teacher in NYC. I hope to be able to vist the school again someday !

     - Anonymous (submitted Wednesday November 7, 2007, 2:32 p.m.)

Berklee is a great college of music in the world....

     - edy auguste (submitted Tuesday November 6, 2007, 4:20 p.m.)

Thought this would be helpful for fellowing violin players: musicalmart.net/shop/article_info.php?articles_id=5 It has a guide for choosing the right violin size and a few other articles that might be helpful for the violinist. This school is the best!

     - Kevin Matthews (submitted Tuesday November 6, 2007, 1:23 p.m.)

Hello! I'm from Mexico and I would like to go to Berklee to study music when I finish junior high. And I trust God He will help me to make this dream real =)

     - Jimena de Leon G. (submitted Tuesday November 6, 2007, 9:41 a.m.)

I will be there one day and be the best violin player in the U.S.A.

     - joshua simmons (submitted Monday November 5, 2007, 11:35 a.m.)

I'm really intrested in your college and maybe will send an application in the near future.

     - Paige (submitted Sunday November 4, 2007, 11:38 a.m.)

Berklee opened my eyes to new ways of self-expression that I never thought possible. I owe Berklee a great debt for that. I'll be back.

     - Derek Court (submitted Saturday November 3, 2007, 5:05 p.m.)

have you guys checked out ourstage.com/music/channel/20-jazz. there's a song about berklee in competition. very cool.

     - sdc (submitted Monday October 29, 2007, 6:34 p.m.)

Sincerely, i see Berklee University in my dreams. That's one place i so much long to be.

     - Mfonobong Nsehe (submitted Monday October 29, 2007, 12:29 p.m.)

Hiya! I'm an 18 yr old and I dream to be a singer! All my life I have wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself and I think that Berklee would help me fulfill that part of my life. Right now I am a part of a state-wide competition in voice at the regional level and am one of only two that made it from my school. I have a passion for singing and every aspect of music. I can only wish and pray that someday soon when I graduate this year (class of 08!!!) I can become one of the few honored people that can attend Berklee! Cheers to all!!! :)

     - Stephanie Gonzalez (submitted Thursday October 25, 2007, 10:03 a.m.)

Hello, my name is Walter Richard and I am still in high school, looking to continue to what I love to do the most, play guitar, I love guitar, and im just debating on which college or university to attend to continue my music passion. I love music and one of my goals is to be a studio producer, or make my guitar skills more better then now. I came across this site by google and im starting to have thoughts on applying here at Berklee. Though I live in Canada, I want the best music school to attend, and so far this has been a wonderful web page, It seems like a lot of fun. I just wanted to add this to the comment board, and we'll see what happens, maybe I might head over to the states. :)

     - Walter Richard (submitted Wednesday October 24, 2007, 11:58 a.m.)

Music is my passion; I am working on my skills with it. I may not be the best musician but I am really passionate with my guitar. Although I am only thirteen I know that my future definitely involves music. I extremely hope that I get the chance to apply and hopefully get accepted to Berklee College of Music.

     - Alberto Rivera (submitted Thursday October 18, 2007, 7:02 p.m.)

I have one quation: if there is any gym in Berklee or swimming pool, or anything like that???

     - Anastasia (submitted Thursday October 18, 2007, 1:11 p.m.)

I never knew that music could be taken to this level. Berklee sounds like a dream to me and although I am just a mere 15, I will do everything to get into it. Your website is extremely informative and helpful and extremely exciting just to think about the college, and I hope I will be attending Berklee when I'm older!

     - Jasline Walker (submitted Tuesday October 16, 2007, 8:05 a.m.)

Mr. Brown, I think you have something wonderful going at your school. I also like to congratulate you for the honors prepared for Cachao López. Both Berklee and Cachao are world music institutions.

Len Zayas
editor

     - Len I. Zayas (submitted Monday October 15, 2007, 11:23 p.m.)

Hi All!
Thank you for having Richard Thompson back in February!! I can't wait!!
cheers,
Romy

     - Rosamond Arena (submitted Friday October 12, 2007, 1:41 p.m.)

I just want to say that this is a great school and I hope I can get in.

     - Yasky Valdez (submitted Wednesday October 10, 2007, 4:52 p.m.)

I just had a college fair at my high school and Berklee was one of the colleges that came. I am very interested in all the types of programs that the college has. It's great.

     - glory rodriguez (submitted Wednesday October 10, 2007, 1:54 p.m.)

I'm only 16 and it seems that your school is the right one for me!

     - Audelia (submitted Saturday October 6, 2007, 10:48 p.m.)

I thank God for making a way for me to attend Berklee..without him my music is nothing..."I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" Phil.4:13

     - JAYPEE ANTONIO ...."all the way from SAN CARLOS, ARIZONA.." (submitted Thursday October 4, 2007, 3:27 p.m.)

The Jazz Festival was sensational but it is too bad that the October Gala event will not be economicaaly affordable to those who can't afford $600.00 a ticket.

     - Josie Haywood (submitted Wednesday October 3, 2007, 8:53 p.m.)

one day... i want to be a rock star, and i know i will be, it may not be easy, but it can be done. I hope Berklee helps me to achieve that and that berklee trains me to excell in the music industry. My best wishes to former berklee students.

     - Annie aka larindarr (submitted Wednesday October 3, 2007, 8:45 p.m.)

I would like include some comments about my life-long childhood friend, Ms. Donna McElroy, who is a Vocals Professor at Berklee. Our friendship originated in our hometown of Louisville, Kentucky when we were wee tots and resided two houses away from each other. Our mothers are and have always been great friends. Donna was always singing around the house, inside as well as out in her backyard and at church. I could tell you many stories about Donna, but there is one that comes to mind. Donna's father, Felix Theodore McElroy, Jr., was a jazz enthusiast and played his full jazz collection on a very nice turntable, with the diamond stylus needle. Mr. McElroy was VERY particular about his turntable and albums and didn't want them touched. Donna and the rest of the McElroy children knew this as well. Well, Donna was so obsessed with music and couldn't get enough of it, no matter the consequences. Mr. McElroy sometimes would go downtown and purchase some albums, but he wouldn't always come home and immediately play them. If Donna saw them and hadn't heard the albums, she would chance sneaking and playing the albums, even though she knew better. Well, once in a blue moon, Donna would accidentally scratch one of the albums. We would look at each other and she would quietly slide it back into the record sleeve in the album cover. She would even go as far and do this while her father was outside waiting to go to work. I always thought he might double back and catch her in the act, but he never did. One day while we were back in her bedroom, Mr. McElroy decided to play one of his albums and we knew it was going to skip, because we knew Donna had scratched it with the needle. We stood there like statues and when the album begin to skip, we heard a loud bold "DONNA!!!!" I told Donna that I heard my mother calling me and immediately left the premises.

Another comfort zone was Donna's backyard, where we would be carefree, swinging high on the swings, so high that we could see the beautiful blue of the sky between our feet if we leaned far enough back while we were swinging. Donna would just sing naturally, and melodically, songs like Aretha, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and even Barbara Streisand, with many, many more. In the evenings in the times minus air conditioning and the windows open, Donna would be singing all types of music which we could hear while she was "busting those suds" in the kitchen, I guess to take her mind from that daily task. Music is and will always be her comfort zone. I have several of Donna's CDs and I will always know that voice. We have a common ground as friends when we hum or sing "A Taste of Honey" by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass. We used to do the horn section while scatting and we did it magnificently! Donna, I love you and we are friends for life. May God continue to shower you with His blessings! Berklee, you have a diamond and NOT in the rough!

     - Daphne Barham Pollard (submitted Wednesday October 3, 2007, 2:58 p.m.)

I am very impressed by the many positive and encouraging comments from individuals and corporations. I live in Canada and my son has shown an interest in attending Berklee when he completes High School in 2008. Please forward any recommendation that will help in a smooth admission to Berklee. Thanks for your prompt response. Cecile Powis (son, Aaron Caten)

     - cecile powis (submitted Wednesday October 3, 2007, 11:53 a.m.)

i realy want to go here and get better in this nice college.. i hope i get a chance to come here..!! =)

     - miley cyrus (submitted Tuesday October 2, 2007, 3:54 p.m.)

guitar session 2007 was an amazing, life changing experience -- it really helped me focus my direction and style -- can't wait for the 2008 session!

     - andy blair (submitted Sunday September 30, 2007, 1:01 p.m.)

hello! i from dominican republic and berklee is my dream college and with God guidance i'll make it... though this is my junior year i'm getting ready now!!!!!! berklee #1

     - laura caraballo (submitted Friday September 28, 2007, 7:06 p.m.)

I just heard a performance from some of your students at the MA statehouse yesterday with Governor Deval Patrick in the front row. What talent. My 14 year daughter was singing afterward as a winner of the Peabody MA Tanner City Idols. The professionalism of your staff impressed me. It is not to early to look for schools for her which leads me to your website.

     - John McCarthy (submitted Friday September 28, 2007, 4:05 p.m.)

Which song did Henry Gaffney write for Glen Campbell? I can be heard singing his tunes in the shower regularly.

My son attends Berklee currently and has nothing but complimentary things to say of Mr. Gaffney. As I foot the bill of tuition it pleases me to know that the school has such quality in teachers. Like they say, you get what you pay for.

     - Cal Wadsworth (submitted Friday September 28, 2007, 12:23 p.m.)

Love the school, love the courses offered, love the diversity, impressive alumni list and still growing.

How can you not have pictured/noted on your opening page that one of your more well known and respected alumni, Steve Vai, will be performing on 10/4? Many of us would not have considered Berklee if it weren't for this genius?

     - Mitzi (submitted Thursday September 27, 2007, 8:01 p.m.)

As an alumnus of Berklee, how can you not have Steve Vai front and center for October concert events?

     - Andrala (submitted Thursday September 27, 2007, 1:08 p.m.)

Check out senior Annie Lynch and her band, Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers. They have an incredible musical and lyrical depth. Annie's vocals—sweet!!!!!

     - Victoria (submitted Tuesday September 25, 2007, 3:14 p.m.)

Berklee is just great nothing more or less. It is just Great

     - Adebayo-Theo. (submitted Monday September 24, 2007, 10:13 p.m.)

Hey I am checking out all that Berklee has to offer and I really think it's where I want to be... around not only contemporary music but classical as well. Other schools focus too much on the classical part. I think Berklee will help me expand my mind to different things and help me create my own type of music!! HOPEFULLY I WILL SEE SOME OF YOU SOON!!!!!

     - Ike (submitted Tuesday September 18, 2007, 5:26 p.m.)

Wow I REALLY hope i get in. I still have four more years to go but hopefully I'll get in!

     - Meztli España (submitted Sunday September 16, 2007, 9:36 p.m.)

Singing is my everything and if i'm excepted i will be closer to my dreams. im a senior in wilby high school in Ct. Im praying and hopeing to join!!!!!!!!

     - Monisa Hunter (submitted Sunday September 16, 2007, 7:56 p.m.)

Hi!I haven't read one comment from somebody from germany- so here I come! Sure, Berklee sounds great. WOw, so many people here write they love music- if you didn't would you look at this site? Don't want to sound zynical but I couldn't resist that grin...

     - Simone from Germany (submitted Saturday September 15, 2007, 12:44 p.m.)

I've wanted to go to Berklee forever. I love everything about it. I love music and I take voice lessons and participate in everything i can that has to do with music. See you in 2012!!

     - amanda (submitted Thursday September 13, 2007, 7:46 p.m.)

Hey I'm on way. Filling out my application for fall '08 because this schoool seems to have so much to offer. The Percussion Festival was informative and amazing. I'm there.

     - David Ely (submitted Thursday September 13, 2007, 6:02 p.m.)

I just want to say that I love everything about Berklee. As an online student, I'm receiving all the knowledge I need to absorb for my musical future. However, I do wish I was physically attending Berklee. I feel like I'm missing out on the creative flow.

Till next time! Go Berklee!!

     - Yolanda (submitted Wednesday September 12, 2007, 5:06 a.m.)

I am now a freshman in high school in Rochester, New York and I am participating in music theory, choir, and voice lessons every day in school and after school i preform in jazz choir, show choir, and all musicals. I have always wanted to go to the best music college out there and I think that Berklee is just that...I have also always known what I wanted to be when I was older...a teacher and putting music and teaching together ... It just seems right .....I'll be coming FALL 2011...see you then and I can't wait!!

     - Allie Marcott (submitted Sunday September 9, 2007, 9:44 a.m.)

Hi, I'm michael from Greece. I love music and guitar very much and I want to learn music in Berklee.

     - Michael (submitted Sunday September 9, 2007, 4:37 a.m.)

Hey oh to Berklee, I'll be hoping to make it here someday. Untill then I'll just keep playing guitar.

     - Paul Kneller (submitted Friday September 7, 2007, 9:37 p.m.)

We have a friend named Emmanual that attends Berklee. We wish him all the success in the world! Go EMAN!

     - Cody and Ami, Missouri (submitted Friday September 7, 2007, 12:43 a.m.)

im 17 and a pianist from L.A. I started my last year in high school last week. Ever since i heard about berklee and great musicians that came out of it, most of the latest activities in my life have been towards an acceptance into BERKLEE. hope i get in...

     - ELOM A. (submitted Tuesday September 4, 2007, 2:43 a.m.)

Thanks for a wonderful move-in weekend and orientation. We appreciate everything that the Berklee staff did to help us get acclimated to the campus and city for our daughter's first year.

     - Debi (submitted Monday September 3, 2007, 6:02 p.m.)

me and rickie are 12 years old and WE'RE GOING TO GO TO COLLEGE HERE!!! cant wait, c u soon.

     - Payton and Rickie (submitted Saturday September 1, 2007, 5:22 p.m.)

Hows it going, to Berklee college I look foward to attending your college further along in life in which I'm would take up classes to become a music production and engineering major, so I was wondering do you guys have any colleges in California in the Los'Angeles area?

     - Shawntez Herrington (submitted Saturday September 1, 2007, 12:33 p.m.)

Just finished packing and heading to Berklee!!!!My nephew, the pride and joy of Tucson, Az is starting there next week. Can't tell you how excited we are to visit.

     - Jo Anna Lopez (submitted Thursday August 30, 2007, 12:54 a.m.)

hi i'm gudeta of Ethiopia.I love music very much & i want to learn music in berklee

     - gudeta (submitted Monday August 27, 2007, 4:50 a.m.)

To my son who is attending the summer guitar session.....YOU MUST BE HAVING AN AWESOME TIME BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM YOU ALL WEEK. ANXIOUS TO SEE IF THIS IS THE 'DREAM' COMING TRUE. See you Friday at the Concert!!!

     - MOM (submitted Wednesday August 22, 2007, 9:40 p.m.)

Briana, C-Town will miss your beautiful smile and voice but Bean Town will welcome you with open arms. Have a fantastic time at BERKLEE!!!!

     - anonymous (submitted Wednesday August 22, 2007, 9:34 p.m.)

I barely scratch the surface of the deeeeep world of jazz, but you keep going! To come to Berklee would be lifes time of fufilment. I hope soon we meet!

     - Bryan Crook 15yrs (submitted Wednesday August 22, 2007, 1:14 p.m.)

I'm 17 and in my last year of high school, and although its cliche, music means everything to me. I want to become a great guitarist! I hope I get the opportunity to attend your school. It would truly be a dream come true.

     - Sally Greenwood (submitted Monday August 20, 2007, 3:43 p.m.)

Hey Berklee students! My son is an awesome bass guitar player and will graduate next May! He has truly loved his Berklee experience and so have I--all new students will be so glad they were able to be part of such a fine educational institution.

     - Karen Campbell, parent from Denver, CO (submitted Friday August 17, 2007, 2:17 p.m.)

Boston here I come! I can't wait for September. Hope to see some of you cool cats there.

     - Edward Skipka (submitted Thursday August 16, 2007, 1:24 a.m.)

Wow I love this, but I am worried about money. This whole thing is so expensive and I really would love to go here.

     - TubaMan (submitted Tuesday August 14, 2007, 8:19 p.m.)

I loved Berklee. I graduated in 1964. I Had Herb Pomeroy as a scoring teacher, for jazz workshop, and ensemble.
Also loved Boston.

     - Gerald Simard (submitted Tuesday August 14, 2007, 3:12 p.m.)

I love music! i'm majoring in Korean traditional music! Before long, I will go BERKLEE ^-^

     - Hum:) (submitted Tuesday August 14, 2007, 10:25 a.m.)

I just want to wish Terri Lyne Carrington a happy belated birthday. I can't forget your birthday (my Leo sister)!!! I remember when we were young she played at family functions. I was proud of her then, and still very proud of her. Happy, happy birthday.

Your cousin Marina

     - Anonymous (submitted Monday August 6, 2007, 5:33 p.m.)

Hi, everyone there. I come from Argentina. Well, I think that Berklee College of Music is one of the best, I share with the colleague from Paraguay your comments, because we have similar interests and it is difficult to reach at least at this time and in the conditions that our nations are now. But the posibility exists. I wish you very good luck for all there.

     - Alberto J. A. Gomez (submitted Monday August 6, 2007, 10:18 a.m.)

Thank God an institution exists where music and performance take a front seat in today's world. Thank you Berklee for your quality and perseverance in the arts.

     - Rev. Joseph Jacobs (submitted Friday August 3, 2007, 6:08 p.m.)

This is such a nice site. People like us interested in music could get no better site to get some inspiration. I have one question... Can you suggest what kind of vocal exercises we should do for jazz singing especially scatting.... please suggest...any vocal practice cd...

     - Yankey (submitted Friday August 3, 2007, 12:50 a.m.)

Hey, my name is Eddie and I am from Baltimore, Maryland. I come to this site every day wishing that I can attend Berklee. I really want to GOOOOOOOOO.

     - Eddie (submitted Tuesday July 31, 2007, 8:04 p.m.)

Hi! Good afternoon! I am Brasilian, and I would like to know how to enter Berklee? Thank very much.

     - Fernando B. (submitted Tuesday July 31, 2007, 12:36 p.m.)

I am a Cameroonian musician. Thanks a lot for your free courses online. May God bless you!

     - Sinclair Gabriel (submitted Saturday July 28, 2007, 1:19 p.m.)

Although I never attended Berklee, (I would have loved to, but life has a way of getting in the way sometimes),
I was very fortunate to have played in a Berklee Ensemble at the Performance Center. It is a great institution. Very much liked reading about you and your work....much luck for the future, look forward to hearing your music.

     - Rick Hilton (submitted Thursday July 26, 2007, 12:59 p.m.)

I went to Berklee from '85 to '88 and it was a great experience to me.
All staff and teatcher were of the best category.
You can learn everything from jazz to classical and pop music with the best assistance; all it requires is your own will!
Good luck for you new students. You will certainly be in good hands.
Congratulations Berklee people! I send you all my best regards.

     - ferraz de oliveira, luciana (submitted Thursday July 26, 2007, 11:53 a.m.)

i love berklee
and i hope one day i will be a student at berklee to learn standared music ind i love music from the bottom of my heart.from ETHIOPIA

     - meheretab (submitted Wednesday July 25, 2007, 9:53 a.m.)

William Junior was the best Guitarist that I met there.!!! Go Will!!!!

     - Kennedy Prince (submitted Tuesday July 24, 2007, 4:13 p.m.)

When i got a letter from Berklee, I said, "Oh my god" and started crying because I said my dreams might just come true. See you next year when I graudate. I love your school so much and I hope you guys make my dreams come true.

     - Patricia Esdelle (submitted Tuesday July 24, 2007, 4:09 p.m.)

I am getting ready to be a senior in high school and I love to sing every time I wake till I go to sleep. Music is my world. If someone gave me an opportunity, I will perform in hundreds of crowds. I hope you guys will love me when I come up there.

     - Patricia Esdelle (submitted Tuesday July 24, 2007, 4:03 p.m.)

i am a 16-year-old girl who is hoping to have a great music education at Berklee. It is my big dream in my life to become a famous and professional singer.... I love music and no one understands what it means to me so I hope I get accepted when I graduate.

     - liz (submitted Monday July 23, 2007, 6:48 p.m.)

I love music!!! I can't explain to people how it makes me feel.... it would mean the world to me to get into Berklee and go from there.. I am in 11th grade and love to sing.... I have very big dreams of becoming a professional singer like Fergie, Beyonce, etc... No one understands me.... I hope to get accepted after I graduate.

     - anonomyous (submitted Sunday July 22, 2007, 5:37 p.m.)

I am planning on majoring in voice and extremely interested in commercial music. Berklee is a dream school for every musician I have come across, including myself. This website has been by far the most informative and helpful one that I have come across in my college research! Thanks!

     - liz fohl (submitted Sunday July 22, 2007, 10:33 a.m.)

I love Berklee College of Music. I was supposed to go for the Gospel Workshop this summer but I can't attend, but I will be there next summer. Then, I will be attending there fall of 2009. I love Berklee sooo much!!!!!

     - Kelsie (submitted Friday July 20, 2007, 11:22 a.m.)

This is very interesting site.

     - Helga (submitted Friday July 20, 2007, 5:06 a.m.)

I have finally found the college for me. I love the program for voice at Berklee and it is everything i could ever dream for! I can't wait to start!

     - Jacy Fisher (submitted Thursday July 19, 2007, 3:48 p.m.)

i would love to attend Berklee and major in performance and professional music. I think Berklee is the best college to recieve all the knowlege you need to know about music...I'm in my last year in high school so hopefully I will be attending Berklee.

     - jasmine (submitted Thursday July 19, 2007, 3:39 p.m.)

I took a campus tour with my cousin. I'm only 5 years old now, but I think if I practice 8 hours a day I might make it to Berklee.

     - jason jones (submitted Wednesday July 18, 2007, 9:32 p.m.)

I love Berklee. I hope that I study someday there.

     - Alvaro Chicaiza (from Ecuador) (submitted Tuesday July 17, 2007, 3:58 p.m.)

I'm about to be a sophmore in high school, and I play the bass. I've been seriously comtemplating whether music is where I want to go with my life (sort of leaning towards not), but then I stumbled onto the website and I'm so excited. I just want to practice my bass right now. Your bass program sounds amazing!!! Girl bass players rock!

     - Karis (submitted Monday July 16, 2007, 2:26 p.m.)

I'm only a sophmore in high school but I have always wanted a career in music! I started looking for colleges because I want to be sure where I go! Well, Berklee seems to be the best one that I have seen so far! I am very interested in your school and education program! Thank you.

     - Evyn Graf (submitted Wednesday July 11, 2007, 10:38 p.m.)

I recently took a campus tour, and think that Berklee is great!! I also love the website, especially the information on the people of the school, all of the course info, and the news. Thanks!

     - Sean (submitted Wednesday July 11, 2007, 3:35 p.m.)

I've played the piano for a lot of years now. I am just going into high school this year and for college Berklee is my number 1 choice. I really would like to get in.

     - Sarah (submitted Tuesday July 10, 2007, 5:53 p.m.)

I love Berklee! I'll be coming here in 2 years to study Music Business/Management... I'm a female drummer with a lot of potential and very big dreams!! (Much like Cindy Blackman!) I LOVE BERKLEE!!

     - Colleen Lee (submitted Friday July 6, 2007, 5:43 p.m.)

Hey... Did the percussion festival... I'm from Toronto, Canada... Totally worth every penny... I loved it... I'm gonna do the 5 week program next summer... Should be fun!

     - Patrick Rodriguez (submitted Thursday July 5, 2007, 9:45 p.m.)

Can't wait until I start classes this fall! I'm ready for Orientation... Berklee rocks!

     - Austin John (submitted Wednesday July 4, 2007, 3:05 p.m.)

Berklee changed my life! THANKS!

     - Michael Thomas (attended through 1987) (submitted Tuesday July 3, 2007, 6:07 p.m.)

I did the Bass Lines program this past June and loved every minute of it. I had plans to attend Berklee after finshing a degree at state school but am working on my transfer application for the fall of '08. I hope to study both piano and bass in a CWP and songwriting dual major.

     - Mike Smale (submitted Monday July 2, 2007, 2:51 p.m.)

Music is my life. Music is my passion. I'm only in the sixth grade but I already play 2 instruments, guitar and piano, and I sing at the Brooklyn youth chorus Academy. It will be so good if I can continue to do music at Berklee.

     - Gaelle (submitted Friday June 29, 2007, 10:51 a.m.)

I did the 5-week summer performance program in '05 and and majored in guitar. It was definitely a dream come true for me having come all the way from Wellington, New Zealand where Berklee is well known amongst many musicians there. I wanted to come to Berklee for two reasons. Firstly, it was purely for the music. Secondly, I wanted to be there so I could grow and expand myself on a personal level and step outside my comfort zone. I got both those things and I'm so glad I went. The school's reputation and history speaks for itself when you look at the alumni list. Quincy Jones is one of my heroes and it was an honour to study where he studied. I learned so much from all my experiences at Berklee and that'll stay with me for life. Those experiences inspired me to start my own music consulting business and do more producing. Much gratitude. :)

     - Andy Mauafua (submitted Tuesday June 26, 2007, 4:24 a.m.)

Hi my name is Darshereia and my uncle went there, DeMartris. I would love to come to your school when I get older.

     - Darshereia (submitted Monday June 25, 2007, 11:35 a.m.)

I'm in high school and I want to go to Berklee so bad. I have always wanted to be a singer.

     - Katie Binkley (submitted Monday June 25, 2007, 11:35 a.m.)

I hope one day, I'll get the chance to study at this amazing college. I think that for anyone who really wants to be a musician this has gotta be the #1 choice, when it comes to getting an education.
Maybe one day I'll join the "Berklee family"!

     - Sara Robalo (submitted Saturday June 23, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)

I will be attending this school after graduating in '09. I know this because my love 4 music is deep.

     - Nina (submitted Thursday June 21, 2007, 2:41 p.m.)

I'm sixteen and I want to study at Berklee when I graduate in May 2009. I would love to do my majors in stage peformance and songwritting. I can't wait to see what my future holds. I hope I get a chance to attend this good music school.

     - De'Sheria Cheatem (submitted Monday June 18, 2007, 8:31 p.m.)

I am so glad to read that John McGann continued his interest (obsession) with music. He would serenade us as we waited for breakfast lunch or dinner with much fine bluegrass and of course dueling banjos on mandolin and guitar. Berklee is lucky to have him there.

John, ever think of tinkering with historical or asian stringed pluckables? China and Japan have many. Just a thought.

     - Anna Yamada (submitted Sunday June 17, 2007, 2:35 a.m.)

Just reading about what the music therapy program has done in Africa brought tears to my eyes. I think music is a great way to help bring communities together. I would love to be a part of this.

     - Sheila Kelley (submitted Friday June 15, 2007, 4:30 p.m.)

I love music and I play oboe and english horn in my high school band. I'm a sophmore and can't wait to finish high school. Berklee is my #1 choice!

     - Gabby C. (submitted Friday June 15, 2007, 12:12 p.m.)

Hi folks. I'm entering as a freshman in the fall of '07. Film scoring and music synthesis are my majors. I've never been more excited for anything in my life... well, except for being born of course. I hope everyone will join me in my journey to better this world.

     - T. Word Strickland (submitted Thursday June 14, 2007, 11:21 a.m.)

Hello, my name is Brandy Clark and I'm 14 years old. I've wanted to be a lyricist for as long as I can remember. I did a project on it at school. I've written a few songs and I've really grown to love writing even more. I hope to get into Berklee after I graduate in 4 years... I've also been in chorus since 5th grade (I would have started earlier but that was the lowest grade my distict does) and I'm a part of my school's "etudes" group... It's a group of students that are invited to perform at some of our town's social events. Thank you so much! Talk to you later.

     - Brandy Clark (submitted Thursday June 14, 2007, 11:20 a.m.)

Had a great time at bass lines. Faculty, staff, fellow students, and guest artists alike have inspired me to work harder toward reaching a level of peace and satisfaction within that I didn't think I'd ever reach. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all. I'll see you again next year.

     - Derek Court (submitted Wednesday June 13, 2007, 7:28 a.m.)

Congratulations to Kira Harnack--incoming freshman. We are so proud of you!

     - Anonymous (submitted Tuesday June 12, 2007, 8:55 p.m.)

Hello, I'm a pianist looking forward to studying at Berklee.

     - Jimmy Figueras (submitted Tuesday June 12, 2007, 1:38 p.m.)

I love music. I would absolutely die if I ever got the chance to attend this college. I hope to in the future...

     - Katie Baron (submitted Tuesday June 12, 2007, 10:42 a.m.)

I'm in middle school now and I can't wait to go to Berklee in the future. It's going to be fun.

     - Chris West (submitted Sunday June 10, 2007, 9:34 p.m.)

I would love to come to Berklee College of Music to study Music Business/Management. I believe it's the best place for me. I am now a senior (class of '08) and hoping to be accepted and be a freshmen in the fall of '08!! This summer I will be visiting the school and I know it will be great!!

     - Carolyn Hotchkiss (submitted Sunday June 10, 2007, 2:34 a.m.)

I just turned twelve and have decided on what I want to do with my life. Performing music. My dad has been encouraging me to search around for colleges to get an idea, and I found you at number three on a top five music schools list. Also, this site described it as contemporary, which is a huge plus, because I have been itching to get into more modern pieces. I am definetly considering Berklee as a college.

     - Daytona (submitted Saturday June 9, 2007, 9:14 p.m.)

I've always wanted to study music and I cannot live without music, which is my self-esteem. I will try my best to be one of best music entrepreneurs soon in my country and the world (eventually!).
I do not want to lose this wonderful opportunity in my life. :)

     - Hee Won Cho (submitted Saturday June 9, 2007, 5:56 a.m.)

I hope to attend this great school someday. The website is great and and by looking at all what's on here I can tell this is where I want to be. Keep the dream alive everyone!!

     - Derrick Myers (submitted Wednesday June 6, 2007, 12:14 p.m.)

I'm 15 years old, and I have already began my search for the right music college. I wanted to go to a music college ever since I began playing the piano in 1996. I recieved a brochure in the mail for Berklee and immediately knew it was the right one. I hope they think I'm the right one for them.

     - Robert DuBoux (submitted Tuesday June 5, 2007, 11:39 a.m.)

Finally I started Berklee! The greatest experience that a musician can do! Living 24h into the music! Have the chance to have lessons and classes with the best musicians ever! I thank God to be a Berklee student! LIVING THE DREAM!

     - Mario Fanizzi (submitted Tuesday June 5, 2007, 11:19 a.m.)

Are the Berklee recordings from the early 1960s available on cd?

     - richard thomson (submitted Saturday June 2, 2007, 2:23 a.m.)

I'm going into my junior year at Raymond High School, in Raymond, New Hampshire. I play 4 different instruments and...well....I can't wait to graduate with my class of 2009 and hopefully be able to attend Berklee....

     - Bernie Porter (submitted Friday June 1, 2007, 11:29 p.m.)

Music is my life. And I might even go to this college when I come of age. After all, I'm only twelve, but music is my life and always will be. It gets me through everything I do.

     - Caitlin Brown (submitted Tuesday May 29, 2007, 9:41 a.m.)

As a concert pianist, music therapist, and guest member of the Berklee School, I am proud of their efforts to offer practical courses and guidance to young students that are searching for a life's career in the many areas music has to offer. I receive many emails from students considering attending Burklee and I try to be compassionate and helpful in the information I give them about such a wonderful school of learning.
BRAVO! to BERKLEE!

     - Raymond Vacchino (submitted Saturday May 26, 2007, 5:07 p.m.)

I am only a freshman in high school and this school is already one of my future options.

     - Noe Gomez (submitted Wednesday May 23, 2007, 8:47 p.m.)

I am so blessed to know this incredible genius of a man. Tiger, you made us proud. Your performance was awesome.
An old friend,
Barbara "Baku"

     - Barbara Ryan (submitted Wednesday May 23, 2007, 1:39 p.m.)

Great to receive news from Berklee, always look forward to new programs.

     - Linda Stimer (submitted Tuesday May 22, 2007, 8:31 p.m.)

My niece is scheduled to attend Berklee in the fall of 2007, and I am very excited about it...very proud of her and based on all the good things I've read about this college, great choice!

     - Carol (submitted Tuesday May 22, 2007, 10:28 a.m.)

Wonderful site and information for my 6th graders who are learning about careers in music. Thanks!

     - Karen Dunn (submitted Monday May 21, 2007, 5:16 p.m.)

I have been dreaming of coming to Berklee for soo long. I still have 3 more years until high school graduation but I am really excited to be able to apply to it and hopefully get in!!

     - Brittany Hopkins (submitted Sunday May 20, 2007, 9:14 p.m.)

Hey, it's me again! I just can't stop thinking about this school! I'm a singer and about to be in high school, so I really hope that how far away this school is won't affect if I try for a scholarship. I really want to go here, so I'm going to try my best to go.

     - Shannon Smith (submitted Sunday May 20, 2007, 7:36 p.m.)

Rochelle!!!! I love you! And I ALSO GOT ACCEPTED FOR THE FALL!!! WOO-HOO!!! Berklee here I come!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS AT THIS COLLEGE!!!!

     - Austin Leach (submitted Saturday May 19, 2007, 1:43 p.m.)

I GOT ACCEPTED TO FALL A FEW MINUTES AGO!!! I AM THE HAPPIEST PERSON ON EARTH RIGHT NOW AND YAY I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT I AM GOING TO ATTEND THE SAME SCHOOL THAT DIANA KRALL AND RACHELLE FERRELL DID!!!:):):) YAYAYAYAYAYYYYYYYY!!!

ps.: Now WHO is the fool here, miss Rochelle Hanson???:)

     - Kata (submitted Friday May 18, 2007, 11:32 a.m.)

Hello. I'm Brazilian. I live in Rio de Janeiro and I hope one day to learn in Berklee. (So Berklee is a dream)...That's all...Thank you!

Olá, eu sou brasileiro, vivo no Rio de Janeiro e tenho a esperança de um dia estudar na Berklee(Pois Berklee é um sonho)...Isso é tudo...Obrigado!

Good Night!
Boa Noite!

     - Fabrício de Oliveira da Rocha (submitted Thursday May 17, 2007, 4:51 p.m.)

This campus looks sweet.
I'm thinking about coming here when I'm out of high school.

     - Dee Bongiorno (submitted Thursday May 17, 2007, 11:43 a.m.)

I JUST GOT ACCEPTED FOR FALL!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I AM SOOOO EXCITED!!!! PLEASE PRAY THAT I GET A SCHOLARSHIP!!! I REALLY REALLY WANNA BE THERE IN THE FALL. BERKLEE I LOVE YOU!!!! (I know I sound like a fool but I don't care... THIS IS BERKLEE!!!)

     - Rochelle Hanson (submitted Tuesday May 15, 2007, 8:55 p.m.)

a escola da berklee e realmente um sonho! eu recomendo para todos que querem realmente se aperfeiçoar na musica

     - Elias Costa Protti (submitted Tuesday May 15, 2007, 8:43 p.m.)

My dad told me about Berklee along with a friend in Boston, and I totallyyyy wanna go. But I have one more year of HS.

     - Jessica B from NC (submitted Friday May 11, 2007, 8:56 p.m.)

I'm thinking about Berklee always, every minute, every second. Thank you, thank you very much, you gave me a hope, you gave me a chance to make my dream come true!!! I will study from January, wait for me .....

     - Anastasia Bikova (submitted Thursday May 10, 2007, 3:05 a.m.)

Hello Berklee!!! Just wanted to say thanks. I am from the Dominican Republic. Thanks for giving Juan Luis Guerra some of the tools he needed to be the greatest Dominican musician ever.

     - Luis Valera (submitted Tuesday May 8, 2007, 8:18 a.m.)

I'm doing research for application and I'm looking into Berklee here and I'm really loving it.

     - Masudi Msemo (submitted Tuesday May 8, 2007, 4:22 a.m.)

Wow, it's a dream come true. I hope one day being able to attend Berklee, at least for one summer, but with the tuition costs, I think I better get my whole country (Chile) involved. lol

     - Carlos Quiroga (submitted Friday May 4, 2007, 1:56 a.m.)

Hey I'm from NC.... I used to live in MA but yeah I'm really loving your school.... Some day I hope I can get to go here.... I'm still in high school and I got a long way to go to finish it *freshman* lol but I would love to come to this school.

     - Alena (submitted Thursday May 3, 2007, 1:09 p.m.)

I'm doing research for my AVID class and I'm looking into Berklee here and I'm really loving it.

     - Maigia T. (submitted Wednesday May 2, 2007, 1:14 p.m.)

Wow! I had never heard of Berklee before I got a thing in the mail about it, and the more I research it, the more I want to apply here.

     - Heather (submitted Monday April 30, 2007, 8:56 p.m.)

Hello, I'm Claire from Colorado. You might have heard of my school...Coronado. We apparently have some of the best strings, bands, and choirs at our school, and we've recently been to Anaheim for a competition against schools all across the country, and all three groups came in first place. I play the viola, and I sing as an alto in our advanced women's group. Studying at Berklee has been my dream since I was in middle school; music is my dream. Thank you for inspiring me to never give up. :]

     - Claire V. (submitted Monday April 30, 2007, 7:54 p.m.)

Berklee is my dream school.

     - SERA (submitted Monday April 30, 2007, 3:02 p.m.)

Umm... I really want to take a tour here. But it's too far and I know my parents will say no. But I really want to come here. What should I do??

     - Maigia Thao (submitted Monday April 30, 2007, 12:39 p.m.)

I never knew about this college until I heard about it on T.V. I'm very eager to learn about it and, hopefully after high school, I may be able to attend. I hope I will be able to!

     - Shannon Smith (submitted Sunday April 29, 2007, 7:23 p.m.)

I had my audition this April in Dublin, Ireland (April 12, 2007). I was so very nervous BEFORE the audition, as this was the first international "thing" in my life. I played my heart out and felt immensely relaxed and happy! I hope that I can add something special to the Berklee community and learn as much as I can!!! Thanks for being!

Love from Budapest, Hungary.

     - Kata (submitted Sunday April 29, 2007, 10:44 a.m.)

Hey Berklee. I am a jazz vocalist from a small town in northern NY. This coming fall I may audition with you guys. Can't wait...I've been singing since I was 4 and music is the air I breathe. I've been to many area/all-state auditions and have been in every ensemble that I've tried out for. For my conference festival NYSSMA level 6 solo I had a 90 and this coming weekend I'm hoping for even higher. I take vocal and piano lessons on a weekly basis and have been in all of my school's ensembles. I received your small informational letter about you in the mail and I hope you send me more. Thanks again. Rock on Berklee!

     - Maggie Vaughn (submitted Saturday April 28, 2007, 7:02 p.m.)

Congratulations for having a stellar performance line-up! I can't wait to see Richard Thompson and Band in June!

     - Romy (submitted Friday April 27, 2007, 11:28 a.m.)

I've been singing since I was very little and I've learned piano and flute already. My parents are completely against me doing music stuff so they eventually made me stop everything, so I had to learn bass, guitar and drums on my own. I'm only 13 but I really do have a passion for music and I really hope I will get into this school one day.

     - Michelle DeOcampo (submitted Thursday April 26, 2007, 8:40 p.m.)

I hav two friends that attend Berklee, and I really am interested in attending. I play 7 instruments, and I've been studying the alto and baritone sax for 8 years. But anyway, good luck to all and hopefully I'll make it in...

     - Aaron Sumlin (submitted Wednesday April 25, 2007, 10:13 p.m.)

I'm 13 years old and singing is my passion. When I grow up I wanna go to this school. It looks so kool! keep it real.

     - Rebecca Long (submitted Wednesday April 25, 2007, 8:24 p.m.)

I'm hoping to attend Berklee after high school. It looks great! Viva la Musica.

     - Connor Shields (submitted Tuesday April 24, 2007, 9:47 p.m.)

Berklee is the best music college in the world. I can't wait to get there. I hope I will pass the scholarships audition next month at ICOM, Malaysia and receive at least partial scholarships for the 5 week Summer Performance Program or Berklee Percussion Festival. It has been my dream for years.

     - Steven Tedjasapoetra (submitted Monday April 23, 2007, 2:23 p.m.)

I just heard Professor Okoshi's rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" performed at a recent Red Sox-Yankee game and I thought it was sensational!!! I loved it and I wanted him and all the others who joined him in the performance to know that "way down South in Dixie" he now has a devoted fan. It was beautiful.

     - Professor David Sansing, University of Mississippi (submitted Saturday April 21, 2007, 3:54 p.m.)

See you in the Fall! I can't wait to get started on my degree and just play with everyone in the area.

     - Edward Skipka (submitted Friday April 20, 2007, 12:43 a.m.)

Just thought I'd post from a slightly different perspective here. I am a middle-aged Boston resident and music lover who is extremely appreciative of all the music events Berklee sponsors and always impressed with the caliber of the musicians who attend - past, present and future. They are such a HUGE part of the music scene in the Boston area!! Keep it coming!!

     - Bonnie Hale (submitted Thursday April 19, 2007, 11:42 a.m.)

The summer programs look great! I have been looking at several of them for my 16-year-old son (price notwithstanding!), but have found that many of the programs he's interested in (guitar, composition, songwriting) are offered in mid- to late- August. Unfortunately, we can't afford the 5 week program and flights, living in the South.

When I was growing up, public schools didn't start back until September, but our kids now start back in early August. Since my son will be a HS junior taking AP classes, I'm afraid to keep him out of school a whole week.

Please reconsider the "summer" dates in future years to June and July-ish as opposed to August. We stil hope he can attend at some point in the future! Thanks!

     - Kelley Taylor (submitted Thursday April 19, 2007, 6:00 a.m.)

I am absolutely in LOVE with this school!!!... Can't wait to take a tour this summer!

     - Lindsey Rogers (submitted Wednesday April 18, 2007, 12:41 p.m.)

Looking at Berklee I think that it's a nice school, and the way people look in the pictures it seems that they are all having fun with what they do. I would like to attend this college one day as well.. and enjoy the experience.

     - Desiree Hillman (submitted Wednesday April 18, 2007, 3:19 a.m.)

I recently recieved a couple of brochures and I am interested in attending you college one day. However I read that you have to have played an instrument for at least 6 months. Well I do not have an instrument but I would love to learn how to play the bass guitar. I want to start now that way when I get into your college I will have some experience. well thats all. I think your college has given me more hopes because of all of the courses that are available. Thank you once again.

     - Marina Soberon (submitted Tuesday April 17, 2007, 11:59 p.m.)

So of course I got into a bunch of colleges... and I picked one in CO thinking that Berklee wouldn't accept me but.... THEY DID! I AM SO EXCITED AND CAN'T WAIT TO BE A PART OF THE CLASS OF 2011! or maybe 2012... not sure yet.

     - Allie B. (submitted Tuesday April 17, 2007, 7:08 p.m.)

I'm planning on applying to Berklee next year. I am a junior and I'm very much into music. It would be an honor to attend Berklee.

     - Jeff Tabron (submitted Tuesday April 17, 2007, 3:40 p.m.)

Hello, my name is Brianna and I am a 10th grader in South Carolina. I recieved a booklet about this school and I must say I enjoyed every inch of the book! I hope in the near future I could get a chance to attend this school one day! Thank you! God bless!

     - Brianna Sumter (submitted Monday April 16, 2007, 10:32 p.m.)

THIS IS MY DREAM SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE

     - denielle (submitted Friday April 13, 2007, 5:50 p.m.)

Hi, I am Daphne or otherwise called Duck. Yesterday my chorus teacher's friend came in and he is from Berklee. He told the class all about how great Berklee is. I am so excited to look up more and see what you guys have to offer. I am 12 years old. I know I am a little young. Still I am so excited to come. I am a singer and I love to sing 24/7. I also play tenor saxophone in marching band and concert band. I go to school in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Thanks for listening and I hope I can see you in the future!!!!

     - Daphne Allen (submitted Friday April 13, 2007, 3:02 p.m.)

Are rappers allowed at this school? Or is it just vocalists and musicians only?

     - Antuan Major (submitted Friday April 13, 2007, 12:04 p.m.)

Hello, I am a junior in high school who has been looking forward to getting into this school for a long time. I have heard about someone I knew making it into that school after an audition. I just want to know what type of new requirements are you looking for in students wanting to enter your school.

     - Jesse Thompson (submitted Friday April 13, 2007, 11:24 a.m.)

I've been wanting to go to Berklee for quite a while now. I'm hoping that this wonderful school will accept when I graduate high school in a few short years. I LOVE BERKLEE! <333 ^_^

     - Amber (submitted Thursday April 12, 2007, 5:24 p.m.)

I love the We are all Connected cd regarding the genocide in Sudan. I think that contact information should be posted. Many listeners want to know the lyrics to the song.

     - Sandra Roberts (submitted Tuesday April 10, 2007, 4:40 p.m.)

I can't wait to come. I want to major in film scoring!!!

     - Brooke (submitted Monday April 9, 2007, 6:49 p.m.)

Salutations and congratulations. I recently had the pleasure to meet my grandson again who I have not met for many years due to our geographical difference (Australia/USA). Apart from producing world class musicians it is obvious you also produce fine young men and no doubt women. I am needless to say a very proud grandfather of one of your students. Once again congratulations on Berklee's great achievments in both music and people.

     - E Shepherd (submitted Monday April 9, 2007, 10:22 a.m.)

I got accepted to Berklee as well. I start May 23. Does anyone else start then?

     - Taylor Pile (submitted Friday April 6, 2007, 2:35 p.m.)

This article appeared in the Boston Globe and angered me:

"Once upon a time, when the Ritz was where it belonged on the Public Garden, and where the Taj Boston now reigns, the hotel had a storied history as a mecca of good music, going all the way back to Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and a raft of fine local musicians more recently. Now the Ritz has moved on, literally and figuratively. Rooms start at $629 a night and top out at $4,500. And the lounge band makes 100 bucks a night.

It's a great country, as my friend Jack Craig used to say, for some Americans."

If Berklee kids are really getting taken for $100 for a 4 hour gig, someone should tell them to stand up for themselves! Jesus! Gives Berklee a bad name too!

     - Mike Piehl (submitted Friday April 6, 2007, 2:05 p.m.)

I received info on the five-week program, but the price is way too high. I'm not asking for help with tuition because even if I was asked to pay only a fourth of the payment, I wouldn't be able to do so. I am saying that I am still interested in more information on your school (i.e. majors, minors, tuition, etc).

     - Naomi Jeeter (submitted Friday April 6, 2007, 10:00 a.m.)

I can't wait until next summer for the 12 week guitar program. All I do is play guitar 5 to 6 hours a day. I'll be entering Berklee in September 2009. I am just grateful there is a school with this reputation and hard work.

     - Josh Flowers (submitted Friday April 6, 2007, 9:33 a.m.)

I am only in the 6th grade, but I am trying hard to get into the Berklee School of Music. Right now, I am starting to save my money because there are alot of classess I want to take. I hear it is very hard to get into the Berklee School of Music. Any tips?

     - Morgan Marolt (submitted Thursday April 5, 2007, 11:45 p.m.)

I got in and they gave me money. Love you Berklee!!! See ya in September!!!!!

     - K. Lee (submitted Thursday April 5, 2007, 4:37 p.m.)

I got accepted to Berklee!! Cannot wait till I come! I totally agree that a life without passion is not a life at all. You must pursue what you love! I cannot wait!

     - Kandis Draw (submitted Wednesday April 4, 2007, 1:05 a.m.)

As parents, we were really happy to see different stories on the latest Berklee website and newsletter.
Nowadays, not all students come to Berklee to be rockers or members of bands. The story on the composers and film scorers was really important to your other students. More articles on music business, film/video scoring, music educaion and music therapy please.

     - Renee Jones (submitted Monday April 2, 2007, 8:52 p.m.)

I'm coming to Berklee...I'm extremely amazed and grateful that I've been given the chance to attend Berklee... I'll be seeing you in the fall.

     - vera.a (submitted Monday April 2, 2007, 4:37 a.m.)

I got accepted to Berklee!!! I cannot wait to start on May 23rd it also rocks that my birthday is the 23rd also!!! I am so ready to learn more about my craft and gain more experience!!

     - Nina (submitted Sunday April 1, 2007, 4:26 p.m.)

Tonight, the decision of my life will be revealed: the admission decision. My entire life will be saved in a way and I'll be doing what I was born for: music. If I'm admitted to Berklee...

     - Serhat Tetikol (submitted Saturday March 31, 2007, 5:26 p.m.)

Greetings. I met a recruiter from Berklee at a college fair in Birmingham, AL and I got some information about the school. At the time, I did not want to go because it was too far but I have considered coming there after my undergrad degree in Music Education. From viewing the website, I see that it would be a good school for me. I play trombone at Carol W. Hayes High School in Birmingham, AL and I look forward to meeting some current students and alumni of Burklee College of Music. God bless.

     - Ivan Jones (submitted Thursday March 29, 2007, 1:22 p.m.)

Berklee y'all are great. I hope someday to come close to y'all's standards!!

     - Curtis Harvey (submitted Tuesday March 27, 2007, 4:37 p.m.)

I think Berklee College of Music is a very cool college. I think any young musician like me is looking to go to that college. I am in a Berklee program and it really helps me a lot as a musician. I have a teacher who graduated from Berklee who's called Guillermo and he's an excellent guitar teacher. Go Berklee!

     - Brianda Reyes (submitted Monday March 26, 2007, 2:48 p.m.)

I auditioned this January and I am still waiting to see if I am going to be able to come to this school. Berklee is a great school and I hope I get accepted and wish luck to everyone out there doing the same as me!!!!!

     - Jose Villa (submitted Friday March 23, 2007, 10:24 a.m.)

P.S. Guys, once you find something you truly love don't ever let it go. A life without passion is no life at all. Give in to your dreams and work towards them. Don't ever give up on your life's dream when the open door could be right around the corner. Take me for example when you play guitar six hours a day and it feels like the end when you have to put it down at the end of the day you know you've found what you truly love. Six hours a day is a lot to give up over a six year period. I will never give up on my dreams and neither should anybody with the passion and love for their craft. Thanks for hearing me.

     - Jacob Barnes (submitted Thursday March 22, 2007, 2:49 p.m.)

Hello all, fellow inspiring musician here. 17 years old, been playing guitar for the last 5 1/2. looked at the Berklee website... loved it. Keep providing the good information and education. There need to be more schools that teach the ways of guitar and other instruments. Your supurb skill in teaching the music profession has not gone unheard in my ears and with a little luck I may be attending your fine school. Love the love for the musicians. Keep it going.

     - Jacob Barnes (submitted Thursday March 22, 2007, 2:40 p.m.)

Hi. I'm Holly and I want to tell you my story. I am 13 years old but I already know that I totally want to go to Berklee. I started playing guitar in January of '06. I have already played in front of large crowds and I have won a few competitions. A few weeks after I started playing I auditioned for a modeling/acting class and made it. I have not done many jobs but the class boosted my confidence, taught me how to look like a star and helped me with stage fright. I still have more to work on before I can play awesome but I'm working on it. So I'll be seeing you all in 6 years!!!!!!!!!

     - Holly Kirby (submitted Wednesday March 21, 2007, 7:28 p.m.)

I may be only entering high shool but my friends and I (we play in a band) are working for scholarships to this school.

     - Nathaniel Melville (submitted Tuesday March 20, 2007, 4:40 p.m.)

I can't wait for the 2008 summer percussion program. I have been waiting for this a long time, and I am going to do it. It is my goal for 2008 to study at this great school of music. I'LL BE SEEING YOU.

     - Rosalind D. Walker (submitted Tuesday March 20, 2007, 9:28 a.m.)

If I weren't a biology major in Baltimore I'd be a composition major at Berklee.

     - Iman (submitted Saturday March 17, 2007, 11:41 p.m.)

Over the past few months I have been looking into a college that would best match my style (contemporary classical/jazz composition), and this seems to be it!! I have heard so many good things about this school, and I can't wait to apply/audition next year!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah, the website design is really cool!

     - Alex Depew (submitted Saturday March 17, 2007, 12:46 a.m.)

I'm a junior in high school and I am going to the summer performance program for singing. I hope I learn all I can there so I can get into Berklee. This school is overly amazing.

     - Alexa Sites (submitted Friday March 16, 2007, 12:40 p.m.)

Hello. I saw your special on Chronicle and now I'm determined to get a scholarship via MCAS scores and other means.
I love R&B, by that I mean, Rock and Blues, from Albert King to Clapton to James Marshall Hendrix to Zeppelin.
I'm only a sophomore in high school but that won't stop me fr