New England Conservatory Curriculum

averageviolist
Sun, 08 Nov 2015 01:12:46 +0000

Hi,

The vocal jazz program at NEC is frankly incredibly competitive, and nearly everyone in the program is going to want to be a serious jazz vocalist. Naturally they all do crossover things, but if you aren’t certain if you have the a) theoretical knowledge of music theory and jazz necessary to succeed and b) the vocal chops to sing jazz, it may not be worth your time. Check the audition requirements, and if they don’t make sense to you without the need to Google everything, you may not wish to go that route.

HOWEVER, there are many, many singer-songwriter schools out there that will suit your needs far better. Belmont, USC, and NYU would be much more appropriate options if you intend to go into “popular” music; search for programs with a “popular music” focus or that have majors in “studio engineering” - they will have more of what you desire.