[freeandfreezing]

Take a close look at Berklee College of Music. Your son should be able to play well enough to get into Berklee by the time he gets out of high school if he has the native talent and work ethic needed in the business. That includes reading, chord work, improvisation, solos, ear training etc.

Successful professional musicians almost always have to make a career from many parts - performance, session work, teaching, their own creative work or band, etc. Few artists of any sort are lucky enough to strike it rich and end up a top tier touring and recording act.

So skills like being able to put together a band that can play weddings, or being able to sit down and play from music instantly are essential. So is being able to write music. A lot of the key skills can be learned from private teachers, but if you can afford it study at a college like Berklee will really accelerate the process.

[dasboot]

“Take a close look at Berklee College of Music.”

$60,000/ year.

Private study means you can eat, too!

Seriously, for performance study, not a great idea. 

The real benefit from places like that come when you are qualified to graduate when you apply. NETWORK.