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Originally Posted by m21sniper
So basically, all that school gets you is your foot in the door at the lowest entry levels, just like actually knowing someone and getting an internship with no school at all would, and then after that, it is up to the individual go getter, and a degree in the music industry is not really required as long as you're sharp and a hard worker.
Is that the message i seem to be hearing over and over here?
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Yes and no.
I went to Full Sail back in '89. It is vastly different now from when I attended.
Back then, it was focused on music recording with a bit of post-production thrown in. Now it's much more comprehensive and covers music, film, CGI, game development, entertainment business - pretty much every aspect of the entertainment industry.
As
Heel n Toe said, you get what you put into it.
I found it fantastic because I got hands-on training on tons of expensive gear that I would otherwise have never been able to touch.
It's changed drastically since I went there, but, just like any other school, if you apply yourself you're going to get a lot out of it.
That being said, I did, in fact, have to start out as a runner (picking up food for clients, cleaning the studio at night, etc.), but having Full Sail on my resume led directly to my second job in the industry which was one of the best job experiences I've ever had.
Now, I'm working at a major film studio, mixing and editing audio and I couldn't be happier. It's a fantastic gig and a great way to earn a living.
Full Sail worked for me, but with the right work ethic and undivided interest in pursuing your goal, a person could just as easily succeed by starting in the Shipping Department or any entry level position.