My Berklee Audition Story & How I Got My Scholarship

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Hello there and welcome to my KZread channel :)
In this video, I'm talking about my Berklee audition (2 of them actually!) and how I got my scholarship - it covered almost 90% of the tuition, so I think I must have done something right :)
0:37 - 1st audition
1:43 - 2nd audition
3:42 - which song to pick for my audition
5:09 - the interview
I hope this will be helpful!
Hit me up on Instagram @baga.music - let's talk, connect. I hope I can be helpful to you :)
I am also offering online lessons - you can email me at: basiagalajmusic@gmail.com - for more details
Maybe I will be able to help you prepare for your Berklee audition? :)
Let's connect!
Yours,
Basia
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  • @baga_finds
    @baga_finds2 жыл бұрын

    Hello everyone! :) I received a lot of questions about Berklee so I decided to make a Q&A video and answer the questions that repeated a lot! Hope it will help some of you. You can watch it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZISBxMmfm7nYm6Q.html . Have a good day and good luck with your audition! :)

  • @MarcoCarranza
    @MarcoCarranza3 жыл бұрын

    Your advice is so accurate! I just got my admissions and I got a Full Tuition Scholarship! It's crazy but all that you said, actually works.

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Marco Carranza Marco! Congratulations :) what a great news :) I hope you will have an amazing time at Berklee and if you need any tips - you know where to find me. Good luck 👏

  • @MarcoCarranza

    @MarcoCarranza

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baga_finds thank you Basia! I'll definitely reach out if anything comes up, thanks!

  • @trajcestankov

    @trajcestankov

    3 жыл бұрын

    What did you play on the audition?🙂 Also congrats that is sooo cool!!!

  • @MarcoCarranza

    @MarcoCarranza

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@trajcestankov thanks!! I'm a bass principal and played Havona by Weather Report, but I played it differently 🤪

  • @MarcoCarranza

    @MarcoCarranza

    3 жыл бұрын

    @samarth and samriddhi Tripathi I prepared 5 min but they stopped me at 4. So I would say prepare something that'll blew them away in the first minutes. Best luck!

  • @Movieman1965
    @Movieman19652 жыл бұрын

    You are correct! I have watched many videos about Berklee! I'm not even going there. My daughter is and I don't think she's even seen as many videos about Berklee like I have. But since she was 13 she started writing songs. At 15 she released her first song (FYL) on Spotify and all the other streaming platforms. That one song is almost at 8 million streams! Anyway, she is there and is loving everyday at Berklee. Thanks for sharing your experience! In case you ask, my daughter goes by LEANYS on all streaming platforms. Have a great day!

  • @fernandacarrasco829
    @fernandacarrasco8292 жыл бұрын

    You were so helpful! thank you so much♥️ good luck n vibes for your musical career.

  • @DaijahD.
    @DaijahD.2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the advice!! I’m currently taking notes! 📝

  • @deanneodecia3218
    @deanneodecia32182 жыл бұрын

    your tips are so detailed and helpful, thank you so much!

  • @isabellakontrick3278
    @isabellakontrick3278 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your tips!! Love your energy, this was super helpful. My audition is this Saturday!

  • @dontaedames5352
    @dontaedames53523 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the advice. It eased my mind a bit on it. My audition is on April 24th. Hope I get in with a full scholarship. Update: I got in with a scholarship of $23,000.

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad to hear that! Good luck ☺️

  • @ilgazipekaygun2868

    @ilgazipekaygun2868

    2 жыл бұрын

    oh my god I am so proud of you reading this comment gave me goosebumps

  • @jemimaa
    @jemimaa2 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for this! i feel alot more relaxed! this means alot! loads loads of love! (:

  • @greydavies2101
    @greydavies21013 жыл бұрын

    Hi Basia! Great video! I'm also aiming for a scholarship so it's crazy that they covered so much. Fingers crossed

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck! ☺️ you got it!

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    you are really nice and helpful! thank you!!

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    ❤️ thank you so much Agota :) 🙏

  • @Person-cv9dj
    @Person-cv9dj3 жыл бұрын

    I will watch this every day from now on until i audition for berklee in like 3 years XD

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂 amazing! I hope it will be helpful ☺️

  • @kateonkeys1414

    @kateonkeys1414

    3 жыл бұрын

    hi i also want to go to Berklee my insta is kateonkeys :)

  • @_Humpty_Dumpty_

    @_Humpty_Dumpty_

    Ай бұрын

    👀👀

  • @_Humpty_Dumpty_

    @_Humpty_Dumpty_

    Ай бұрын

    updates?

  • @Person-cv9dj

    @Person-cv9dj

    Ай бұрын

    @@_Humpty_Dumpty_ Not going too expensive

  • @tessa.n.friends
    @tessa.n.friends3 жыл бұрын

    I successfully auditioned for Berklee last summer and even won a scolarship but even with that I couldn’t afford it... so I am auditioning again soon and I’m pretty stressed because I am afraid that I won’t get any help or look worse that the last time... aah

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Believe in yourself!! ❤️ if you got a scholarship last time I’m sure you will get it again. Fingers crossed ☺️

  • @tessa.n.friends

    @tessa.n.friends

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baga_finds thank you

  • @joekerr8584

    @joekerr8584

    2 жыл бұрын

    how much was the scholarship if u dont mind me asking

  • @groove_n_shred
    @groove_n_shred Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful thank you !

  • @musichelpdude
    @musichelpdude3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, very good and informative video, I just wanted to know if I can learn electronic music production at berklee? Thanks 😊

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching :) yes! You can definitely learn electronic music production there

  • @musichelpdude

    @musichelpdude

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baga_finds thank you so much 🙏

  • @DedekindMusic
    @DedekindMusic Жыл бұрын

    When performing with people you know, it makes a difference.

  • @JeanClaudePeeters
    @JeanClaudePeeters9 ай бұрын

    Waow.. Eddy!

  • @ishadrums
    @ishadrums3 жыл бұрын

    thank you!! i have my audition tomorrow and i’m terrified but this helped me feel calmer

  • @ilovepandaswithcandy

    @ilovepandaswithcandy

    3 жыл бұрын

    how did your audition go?

  • @ishadrums

    @ishadrums

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ilovepandaswithcandy honestly i think it’s 50/50 bc it was my first audition/interview so i was super nervous but everyone was so nice omg the interviewer was literally the sweetest woman

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! You did it!! :) I’m glad my video helped you feel calmer. It means the world to me!! ❤️ let me know when you get the results. Fingers crossed ☺️🙏

  • @ishadrums

    @ishadrums

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baga_finds thank you!! i actually just got in and owe a lot of that to you so thanks! ☺️

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ishadrums amazing!! Congratulations ☺️👏 so happy for you! 🎉

  • @rajagopal.2014
    @rajagopal.20143 жыл бұрын

    Very good and excellent advice

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Raja Gopal thank you :)

  • @vvvhhh7399
    @vvvhhh7399 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! I’m a senior in hs and my dream school is Berklee, but my second choice is UNT. So, you can imagine how happy I was when I heard you went to both! What was your experience transferring schools? Was it easy? I’ve heard some things about Berklee not accepting all transfer credits.

  • @anitaluki4440
    @anitaluki4440 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, thank you for such a helpful video! I’m trying to navigate the application process itself and was wondering if you had any advice for the personal statement/ supplementary materials section - I was thinking to do the personal statement as a video, for supplementary materials how many songs did you add for this? I’m so confused 😣

  • @gudetamad
    @gudetamad2 жыл бұрын

    when you’re auditioning to be voice major are the only test sections singing, sight-reading, melody&/rhythm repetition, and then the interview? thank you for posting such a detailed video 🥺

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching :) yep! And you have to sing a song (of course) ☺️ but that’s basically it!

  • @sigridevamusic
    @sigridevamusic3 жыл бұрын

    Such a helpful video! Did you attend Berklee after your 2nd audition to take a bachelor's degree? And can I ask where you are from? I think Berklee sounds amazing, but I would have to apply internationally and it's quite hard to navigate the American college sites. Thank you

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Thanks for watching ☺️ I did! I went to berklee after my 2nd audition. And I come from Poland 🇵🇱 I hope you can figure it out. It is a bit difficult :( but I believe in you :) good luck!! 🙏

  • @ThatGirl409
    @ThatGirl4092 жыл бұрын

    My interview is in a couple of days and I’m quite nervous! Do they give you a mic to use or is it all about natural projection?

  • @msynrap867
    @msynrap8673 жыл бұрын

    I auditioned with a operatic classical piece and a jazz piece with my own improvisation. I really took a risk with that classical piece. I hope I get a full tuition scholarship. I think I'm afraid that I won't get in at all Hahaha. Jitters.

  • @fragux

    @fragux

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'll get in bro 🎶

  • @msynrap867

    @msynrap867

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@fragux you're right I got in with scholarship hahahahaha

  • @theyluvdiya7765

    @theyluvdiya7765

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@msynrap867 congrats!! When did you find out about your scholarship?

  • @msynrap867

    @msynrap867

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@theyluvdiya7765 on the same day it was in netpartner

  • @VishnuVardhan-sc4gg

    @VishnuVardhan-sc4gg

    2 жыл бұрын

    hey do you play the piano? can you tell me what the names of the pieces you played are? thanks!

  • @hopiebaby
    @hopiebabyАй бұрын

    are you an international student? (you mentioned your mom calling you from Poland, it's actually where I'm from too) I'm wondering if I have to do the in-person audition if I can't afford to fly to the us just for an audition?

  • @anastasiasimonova9469
    @anastasiasimonova94693 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Thanks for sharing your experience! I wanted to ask you about how long were you waiting for your decision. Thank you!!

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    About a month or 1,5 months :)

  • @SamratCharaimuria
    @SamratCharaimuria2 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Thank you so much for the information.. I'm a self taught guitar player and never went to music school/college. It's my dream to graduate from there and do my PhD from there but i cannot afford so much fees. I want the full time scholarship. Please help me ma'am! I'm gonna give my all !!

  • @chanteusee.l
    @chanteusee.l Жыл бұрын

    Hi ! I will soon be auditioning for the first time for Berklee and I will present 2 pieces (1 of 3 min and 1 extract from a composition of mine of 2 min) and I wanted to know if the 5 min of the "prepared piece" had started when do you play? Or does it start as soon as he welcomes you? (so you would only have a few minutes left) thank you for your answer! E.L.

  • @mirraby
    @mirraby5 ай бұрын

    Hello! What kind of exercises you had on your sight-reading part!

  • @soumya_nair
    @soumya_nair3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Thank you for such an informative video! I am Soumya Nair from India, student of music. I am planning to study music further at Berklee and will be auditioning soon. Had a few queries: I am mainly a vocalist and I am not very comfortable playing an instrument, so I am not very familiar with the sight reading section of the audition. So will it become a cause of disqualification? Thank you🤗

  • @joymanral9643

    @joymanral9643

    Жыл бұрын

    If you’re applying for vocals, you’ll be asked to read and sing the notes in the sight singing section, I suggest learning theory music, it’ll definitely help ya, I’m also looking forward for Berklee

  • @manuelgomezdemembrillerape300
    @manuelgomezdemembrillerape3003 жыл бұрын

    Hey I'm a 15 year old guitar player and drummer, I've been playing since I was 6 and I started playing on stages when I was 10. Any advice for a Berklee Scholarship?

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just do your best during the audition, show your uniqueness and that should be enough :) good luck!

  • @kabirgautam6250
    @kabirgautam6250 Жыл бұрын

    Hi there! I a singer songwriter and slightly confused about which city to move to la or london? I do pop, acoustic rnb and country please share suggestions….

  • @charitz4229
    @charitz42293 жыл бұрын

    What happens if I want to get into the major of songwriter, but not as a singer songrwiter? Like, I can sing a little bit but not wow. I have two years left, but I'm already stressing about it as well as my poor instrument knowledge.

  • @AbrilRoitman
    @AbrilRoitman2 жыл бұрын

    do you have to sing in first sight reading? Or just saying the name of the notes?

  • @deeyajule
    @deeyajule2 жыл бұрын

    I am planning to apply for berklee graduate program in music education in May 2024. I am learning Indian Classical and semi classical Vocals since last 10 years and i know it defines me better. Will berklee accept it if i present a piece of the same genre mentioned above in the audition and are there any chances i might get a good scholarship with this?

  • @elif6353
    @elif63532 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Does not knowing sight reading prevent us from getting a scholarship?

  • @kekamirza
    @kekamirza Жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for the video! Would you please advise if a candidate can sing a song of any language? I'm a Bengali. Can I perform Indian classical or a Bengali song in the audition? I'll very much appreciate your advice.

  • @showerintheriver7810
    @showerintheriver7810 Жыл бұрын

    This is so cool 🔥 I love music but i’m an asian kid 😅😭

  • @MelLanzieri
    @MelLanzieri3 жыл бұрын

    Ho much is your scholarship? I’m asking because I have no idea how much it could be and right now I dont have any savings 😭 I’m from brazil living in the us for a while but I dont make a lot of money to feel like I cn reach that dream of going to berklee

  • @cassy6525
    @cassy65252 жыл бұрын

    Hii, I wanted to know that the scholarship you got, is it only limited for us citizens?

  • @bird7761
    @bird77613 жыл бұрын

    Hi i just wrote you through intagram and i want to say your video jas inspired me greatly

  • @ashleymoore8019
    @ashleymoore80192 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I'm from India n I'm willing to apply for berklee music....can you please tell me the process for that....

  • @majogalavis9037
    @majogalavis90373 жыл бұрын

    Do you know if the interview is in English? Cause before the pandemic they would come to my country and do the auditions there, but now is online and I would prefer to speak Spanish

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would recommend reaching out to them! Because I’m actually not sure about it :( good luck !! ☺️

  • @callmeej8399
    @callmeej83993 жыл бұрын

    Whelp I got in but no scholarship soooo shit

  • @Divyanshpardhimusics
    @Divyanshpardhimusics2 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand about scholarship .. please give me information about scholarship..is it free for student who is learning from berklee college

  • @jewelthompson4210
    @jewelthompson42103 жыл бұрын

    Why did you fly to Houston if Berkley is in Boston? I'd like to attend Berkley, but I do not want to live in Boston. Is there another location? I don't see any in Houston, Texas. Thank you for this video and congratulations on your scholarship.

  • @mahee2276

    @mahee2276

    3 жыл бұрын

    Online auditions are going on right now so you can apply fast

  • @sandra120139
    @sandra1201393 жыл бұрын

    Did. you get an email : scholarship received? Can you explain what was written in your email? Thank you 😊

  • @mahitagopu4914
    @mahitagopu49143 жыл бұрын

    Hey can i talk to u ...like amy contact? Cuz i really need guidance ..its my dream to get into berklee and... Please help me out

  • @raymondchan7471
    @raymondchan74713 жыл бұрын

    Hi, may I ask how long did it take for you to get your decision? I am so nervous and anxious right now. Some people told me it’s gonna take two weeks and some told me it’ll not be issued till the exact day of March 31st. If it’s about two weeks then I hear from Berklee this week. If it’s March 31st then it’s gonna be 7 weeks for me to finally get my decisions. That’s just too much for me... Thank you for your help in advance.

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    I auditioned mid February and got my decision exactly on March 31st so it may take them some time Try to think about something else and don’t wait for the decision cause it’s not going to help it all :) you already did your most important part - you auditioned! :) so let it be and I’m sure it’s going to be ok

  • @raymondchan7471

    @raymondchan7471

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baga_finds Thank you so much. I audition in mid February, too. You really make me feel much better. I’ll focus practicing more. Thank you☺️.

  • @rohanmalviya227
    @rohanmalviya2273 жыл бұрын

    Hellow ... I am from India and Im a sarod player learning indian classical music from Indira kala sangeet Vishwavidyalaya University of music and arts ... And I want to learn about western sounds like blues .. so which type of practice should I do for get an scholarship in Berklee ?

  • @joymanral9643

    @joymanral9643

    Жыл бұрын

    Dude, learn western classical music and theory part as well, then discover and explore, some western musical examination boards in India are ABRSM, Trinity and RockSchool…you should look out for music institutes in your town which are affiliated to these musical boards and then start your western music journey, Good luck

  • @nospacecoupleot7516
    @nospacecoupleot75162 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I'm from india. I wanna do my degree there. Could you tell me about any 100%scholarship

  • @artygames3467
    @artygames34673 жыл бұрын

    No Basia... I just saw 3 videos

  • @Slvt4jk
    @Slvt4jk2 жыл бұрын

    I have many questions ????!!! Will you answer ??

  • @nalinibaghel
    @nalinibaghel3 жыл бұрын

    I really can't find how to apply for admission and scholarship... ?? I badly want to go to berklee but my financial condition is not good.. please help me out how to do that ... XOXO

  • @kylieyoung6112

    @kylieyoung6112

    3 жыл бұрын

    you are automatically considered for scholarships when you audition

  • @snehasha6891
    @snehasha68913 жыл бұрын

    U r so adorable

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    ☺️💕 thank youuu

  • @uyttyhjkl1604
    @uyttyhjkl16042 жыл бұрын

    My audition is less than a month away now. I am playing steelpan and I have been practicing for over 4 months now. My only question is when you auditioned, was the track you played with for improvising was similar to the practice tracks on the website or is it totally different stuff? that is my only concern right now

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck! :) I didn't practice with the tracks they have online. I played piano and sang and I used tracks from KZread :)

  • @uyttyhjkl1604

    @uyttyhjkl1604

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@baga_finds hey, i got in along with a scholarship! your video helped greatly!

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@uyttyhjkl1604 what a wonderful news! Congratulations ☺️

  • @itskikimorg
    @itskikimorg3 жыл бұрын

    What if I can’t sight read and my audition is tomorrow (YIKES)

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just do the best you can in the other sections :) so they balance out the sight reading

  • @AnastasiiaN
    @AnastasiiaN3 жыл бұрын

    You`re a sunny girl)))

  • @lunadiaz7999
    @lunadiaz79993 жыл бұрын

    Hii Im from Brazil and I really want to get into Berklee. Music is my passion, but my question is. Do I need a band? Because as I said i’m from Brazil so how could my band fly with me to the US for the audition?

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Luna Díaz you don’t need a band :) It was just an idea I had! You can sing to a track

  • @biasatie9917

    @biasatie9917

    3 жыл бұрын

    A audição para a Berklee no Brasil é feita no Rio e em São Paulo.

  • @beyondintervals6606

    @beyondintervals6606

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baga_finds May I ask did you had to pay for an international student fee at the University of northern texas? Was it expensive?

  • @williamcandy1734

    @williamcandy1734

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your name already Celibrity smell😂

  • @anelcruz4232
    @anelcruz42323 жыл бұрын

    Can u tell me...did you get full scholarship or did your parents help

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Everything is in the description box ☺️

  • @Jeenazz
    @Jeenazz3 жыл бұрын

    Did you get a full scholarship?!

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Read the bio 👍

  • @jospheroper7280
    @jospheroper72803 жыл бұрын

    Do you need to be good at singing to go to Berklee?

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you are applying to be a voice principle - then of course! ☺️🙈 if you have a different instrument then don’t worry about singing and focus on your playing. 💪

  • @nimayporwal6630
    @nimayporwal66302 жыл бұрын

    Is housing rent included in scholarship or is it just the tuition fee?

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you live on campus - I think yes because they would deduct the scholarship money from the overall cost so tuition + housing! If you don’t live on campus then no :(

  • @nimayporwal6630

    @nimayporwal6630

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@baga_finds thankyou so much❤

  • @AnastasiiaN
    @AnastasiiaN3 жыл бұрын

    Does it matter how old you are for getting the scholarship?

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not at all :)

  • @AnastasiiaN

    @AnastasiiaN

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baga_finds thanks 😊

  • @zachkai3129
    @zachkai31292 жыл бұрын

    yo i am a metal bass player lmao

  • @ArmitagedBand

    @ArmitagedBand

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm a metal vocalist and guitarist. All of these videos are like "do you even if its metal" which is really reassuring.

  • @chloe-roseee6730
    @chloe-roseee67302 жыл бұрын

    did i just get ricked rolled...

  • @ayhskal1385
    @ayhskal13853 жыл бұрын

    I have a weird question... The Scholarship is for one semester or for all the semesters? 😌😌

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    It for the whole year :) but you get if for the duration of your studies

  • @ayhskal1385

    @ayhskal1385

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baga_finds Thanks 🌻

  • @baga_finds

    @baga_finds

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ayhskal1385 ☺️

  • @bhaveshsankhla2760
    @bhaveshsankhla27603 жыл бұрын

    didn't expected to get rick rolled here 5 days in a row. 🥲

  • @nospacecoupleot7516
    @nospacecoupleot75162 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I'm from india. I wanna do my degree there. Could you tell me about any 100%scholarship

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