@musicdm I think it’s a little different for pop / rock / jazz (maybe?) I still remember the day when I first talked college with my D’s voice teacher. His eyes kind of glazed over and he said something like “Why isn’t she just going to go out and get to work?” I said “Well, we really want her to get a degree.” and he said “In music?” lol
Certainly these types of college programs are starting to get more popular but honestly, you can study with really great teachers without being in college. My D’s last teacher has had many singers on the Voice or American Idol (he offered the same opportunity for my D, but she wasn’t interested) and he teaches many actors that have roles on TV, movies and Broadway. My D took a single lesson by Skype with someone who coaches famous mainstream pop/rock artists. He was willing to take her as a student, but the cost was very high. We momentarily considered community college and continuing with him.
I like to say once the talent is there, it’s who you know and a whole lot of hustle…