That kind of attitude about secondary education for musicians is part of the reason why so many classically trained players are ignorant of anything unrelated to being a technically skilled musician. For my undergrad I went to a conservatory that requires a double major in performance and a non musical degree, and I am so grateful that I stuck it out (it's a 5 year program). Being trained to know how to satisfy my intellectual curiosity with rigorous academic work has made me a much more well rounded musician capable of effectively expressing myself with more than just my instrument.
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That kind of attitude about secondary education for musicians is part of the reason why so many classically trained players are ignorant of anything unrelated to being a technically skilled musician. For my undergrad I went to a conservatory that requires a double major in performance and a non musical degree, and I am so grateful that I stuck it out (it's a 5 year program). Being trained to know how to satisfy my intellectual curiosity with rigorous academic work has made me a much more well rounded musician capable of effectively expressing myself with more than just my instrument.
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