Care Quote by Brendon Small
“I think Berklee College of Music had the highest dropout rate of any college - or pretend college - in the United States. Because I think most people think they're going to be in Green Day or whatever, and you actually have to learn about music you don't care for, too. I mean, I cared for a great deal of music; it's just that I didn't want to submerge myself into the well of fusion jazz.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Brendon Small, 2015
Many music students drop out because expectations clash with the reality of learning diverse, sometimes unappealing styles.
In simple terms: Students quit when dreams don’t match curriculum.
Key Takeaway
Align expectations with curriculum.
Themes
education
expectations
music
career
disillusionment
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
advisory
critical
When to use this quote
- College music programs
- career planning
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Music theory
genre diversity
student motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What expectations did you have before enrolling?
- How can curricula balance passion and breadth?
A Different Perspective
Not all dropouts are due to lack of talent; systemic issues matter.
