Belmont

I have had some interesting things to think about in the last few days. I don't know if I mentioned this (too lazy to go back and look)....but the thought of going and attending Belmont in Nashville has been brought up to me. Todd and Jason (and now myself), think that I stand a chance to being accepted into the school. Belmont is a school that has birthed (what a fantastic word) several artists' music careers'. It is, of course, in Nashville where I'd love to move to and start my career as a musician. Also, I know several folks (including Jonathan and Forrest) who have learned so much about the music industry and their abilities since they attended Belmont. Here's some questions I am thinking through right now, and I want the advice of my family and friends. So much to think about and so many things I have to do beforehand:

1. Is there a point in a person's college career that a decision of changing schools and career paths is too late? Meaning, at this point (with three years of school), is it too late to make this change? If I go, I will be in school for probably six years. Here's the flip side, as a Belmont graduate, I would have opportunities and connections that I wouldn't have otherwise.

2. I need to boost my GPA some before applying, would it be best for me to take some summer school classes at Angelina or SFA (not which one, but should I do it at all?)?

3. How shoudl I approach this situation? Should I begin applying now and not do another semester at SFA? Should I take a year off of school and attend AC (while working and saving money)?

4. What will Belmont offer that SFA (or anywhere else) can't?

5. What does this mean for my relationship with Angela? What does it mean for us?

If you're reading this, please respond. Your opinions mean alot to me. I will keep you update of the process and let you know something when I do. As of now, I have contacted admissions and found out my GPA needs to be a little bit higher. I wonder if I did a semester or two at AC if that would look a bit better. Also, in order to enroll in the Music Business program, they want to see that I can do math (meaning a few math courses). I will be taking an algebra class this summer (just to help), but I am not sure what happens after that. Jonathan told me that if I went to Belmont and did Music performance for my major, I woudl have a primary instrument (drums) and a secondary (which I would chose and be taught there). Maybe piano? Maybe guitar?

Just some stuff I am doing right now. Oh yeah, have a couple gigs with Jonathan lined up right now. One at Harmony Hill and one at FUMC in Lufkin. I am really excited to see how he's grown as a vocalist and an instrumentalist. Wel, later...