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Thanks for the replies. The consensus seems to be that I should go. Read a statistic saying the average earnings 5 years after graduating are £25000 so it looks like I’ll never earn enough to start repay the student loan so there’s no point worrying about it!

Thanks everyone for the replies. This interesting as the responses say I should go. I read a similar thread on this forum from about 10 years ago which favoured not going, even though it was much cheaper then. do you think this indicates the business has changed and it’s now much harder to get on without a conservatoire background. Also, about connections. If I study in London and then return home to Yorkshire I assume those connections in London wont be much use in getting gigs up North. Any thoughts on this?

Hello, I have been offered a place at a London conservatoire, to study jazz I play bass guitar and double bass. The reality of paying for 4 years of tuition and accommodation is focusing my mind on whether it is worth going. I play gigs locally with mates and have a good teacher and practice a lot. I am aware that everyone I know of who is young and talented is going or already at a conservatoire.I know in the past people just learned on the job so to speak but I am worried that if I don't go I will miss out on connections etc. What would you advise.also has anyone done this and thought it was great or with hindsight, was it not worth it.Thanks