Music Programs at Drexel v. Belmont

honestmom
Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:42:07 +0000

If you haven’t decided, you should go back to Belmont and ask for more money. I can tell you my S got more than that as a commercial guitar major with a significantly lower GPA. (Could be less money given for music biz since it is a bit more competitive on GPA, but still I think $3k is a pittance.) Also be aware that students can move off campus in the third year and off campus housing is a lot less expensive in Nashville than in Philadelphia. The freshmen-sophomore dorms at Belmont are fabulous. I don’t know much about the housing at Drexel.

The co-op programs at Drexel are great, but Belmont has a very strong relationship with the music industry in Nashville and students get excellent internships and job opportunities. Belmont owns Ocean Way studio whwre many top artists record, and students also do all the Showcase productions there which gives the music business students a lot of real world experience. Belmont also owns and operates the Curb Cafe, where music business students can work and get experience booking artists and managing the club.

I live in Philadelphia and my son goes to Belmont. One of his best friends is a music business student and came all the way from China to go there after researching US colleges. I know a lot about both colleges if you want to PM me for more info. Both cities are exciting in their own ways. Philly has a great music scene in terms of performing opportunities, though not much music is actually being produced here. My son did not expect much from Nashville but totally loves it and will probably stay there after he graduates.