| Plain and simple:
Ed degrees are for those wishing to teach and are more subjective to generalities and pyscolisis of music, children, socioeconomics, etc.
Performance degreesare for those wishing to lead a gigging life. They are more detailed about a particular pedagogy and go WAY more in depth of theory, styles, etc.
I'm tryin' to get an undergrad in ed and then maybe a Master's/Doc's in either higher ed or performance. Prolly ed cause I suck at my axe.
No, you don't need a Performance degree to audition. Does it help? Depends on the people you are playin' for I guess... I don't think a piece of paper nessecarily makes you better than someone else. Just my 2 cents. |