Interview Guidelines

1. What motivates you to pursue a career in music/performing arts?

2. Who are you as an artist?
3. What excites you about the music/performing arts industry?

Berklee is committed to supporting its diverse community by creating a safe, supportive, and
welcoming environment. What does community mean to you? Why is being a part of a safe
and welcoming environment important to you? What can the Berklee community learn from
you? Why Berklee? What about Berklee's programs and activities speak to your career
goals?

Bachelor of Music Applicants You will interview with an admissions representative to discuss
your goals, your aspirations, and what you will bring to Berklee. Interviews completed online
are given the same admission and scholarship consideration as those completed in person.

Warm-up / Opening
1. Can you please introduce yourself?

2. What made you interested in music in the first place?

3. When did you start playing your instrument / writing music / singing?

4. What kind of music do you usually listen to or perform?

5. Who are your biggest musical influences or inspirations?

Motivation & Passion for Music / Performing Arts

6. What motivates you to pursue a career in music or performing arts?

7. Was there a specific moment when you realized you wanted to make music your
career?

8. What does music mean to you personally?

9. What kind of impact do you want your music to have on others?

10. What challenges have you faced as a musician, and how did you overcome them?
 Artistic Identity（Who you are as an artist）
11. How would you describe yourself as an artist?

12. What genre or style best represents your artistic identity?

13. What makes your music unique or different from others?

14. If someone listened to your music for the first time, what would you want them to feel
or understand about you?

15. How do you express your personality or emotions through your art?

16. What kind of story are you trying to tell with your music?

Community & Diversity

17. What does “community” mean to you?

18. Why is being part of a safe and welcoming environment important to you?

19. How do you usually collaborate with other musicians or artists?

20. Can you share an experience where you contributed positively to a group or
community?

21. What do you think the Berklee community can learn from you?

22. How do you plan to support others in Berklee’s diverse community?

Why Berklee?（動機與目標）
23. Why do you want to study at Berklee specifically?

24. How did you first hear about Berklee?

25. What makes Berklee different from other music schools you considered?

26. Which Berklee program or major are you most interested in, and why?

27. Are there any professors, ensembles, or courses you’re excited to learn from?

28. How does Berklee fit into your long-term career goals?

29. What do you hope to accomplish during your time at Berklee?

 Future Goals
30. Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

31. What kind of career in music are you hoping to build? (e.g. performer, producer,
composer, songwriter, etc.)

32. How do you plan to continue growing as an artist?

33. If you could collaborate with any artist in the world, who would it be and why?

七、Closing Questions
34. Do you have any questions for us?

35. Is there anything else you would like the admissions team to know about you?

36. What do you hope we remember about you after this interview?
Notes 1~10
I believe music is a kind of emotion that can’t be easily expressed in words. I
was exposed to music at a very young age because my mom loves classical
music. While most kids hated practicing instruments, I actually enjoyed it — I
was fascinated by the feeling it gave me. Of course, there were times when it
felt painful, but somehow, I could feel like I was having a conversation with
music itself. To me, every piece — whether it’s jazz, classical, or a simple
song — tells a story filled with emotions. That’s what makes music so
interesting to me.

My mom told me that I first got into music when I was three. She used to play
children’s songs on the piano, and I would sit beside her, humming along.
Later, I joined an early childhood music program where I learned some basic
music theory. When I was five, I started learning the violin. In elementary
school, I joined the school’s wind band and became the only piccolo player in
the group. During middle and high school, I joined the string orchestra, and I
also played keyboard in my school’s rock band. I play the piano as well.

When I was thirteen, I went through one of the hardest times in my life — and
that’s when I first started writing songs. I used GarageBand on my iPhone,
and it was honestly so much fun. I still keep my old lyric notebook today.
Unfortunately, I never had the chance to formally study composition. My
parents didn’t want me to give up academics to focus entirely on music, so I
missed many opportunities to dive deeper into this field. Even now, most of my
work is made on an iPad — but honestly, creating music that way is still
something I truly enjoy.

I mostly perform classical music and blues, though I’ll admit I’m not very good
at blues yet. Aside from modern artists like K-pop musicians, Bruno Mars, and
Billie Eilish, I also listen to 20th-century artists such as The Carpenters and
The Beatles. I believe that when you’re creating something new, you also
need to immerse yourself in the music of the past. Understanding how music
has evolved — and how different genres came to be — is something I find
deeply fascinating.
There’s not just one person who has influenced me the most. When I first
started learning music, I was absolutely in love with Beethoven and Chopin.
Through their music, I could somehow feel my soul — it’s hard to describe, but
it’s very powerful. Later on, the people who inspired me the most were Ryuichi
Sakamoto and the movie La La Land. I’ve often lived under a lot of pressure,
and Sakamoto’s music helps me calm my mind and think clearly, while La La
Land gives me a sense of freedom. I especially love the song “Mia &
Sebastian’s Theme.” Another artist who means a lot to me is Bill Evans — his
version of Autumn Leaves was the reason I decided to pursue music seriously.
The way his notes flow so freely feels like they’re telling their own stories.

Music, to me, is my dream — and my salvation. When I was thirteen, I was

offered a chance to become a trainee at HYBE, one of the biggest companies
in the K-pop industry. I loved performing and being on stage, but my mom
thought I was too young and strongly opposed it. I lost that opportunity, but it
also made me realize that even if I’m not on stage, I can still be deeply
involved in music — perhaps as a producer, helping others build their dreams
while also fulfilling my own.

Ever since elementary school, I’ve wanted to become a musician, and I’m
grateful that after everything I’ve experienced, that dream hasn’t changed.
Songs like Autumn Leaves and the feeling of comfort music reminds me of
why I want to be part of the music industry. Music saved me — and that’s why
I want to become a producer who can share hope with others through my
work.