Trust your instincts, if music is a passion
MUsIC student, Andreea Cretu has seen both sides of a college open event.
The 18-year- old attended an information session for potential students at BMet in the summer of 2016, and a year later began helping out at similar events at the college.
BMet is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK. It is made up of James Watt College, Great Barr; Matthew Boulton College, central Birmingham; stourbridge College and sutton Coldfield College.
Andreea, from Birmingham, said: ‘I remember how friendly and approachable everyone was at my open event, so it’s nice to give that welcoming atmosphere back to others.
‘I like making a good impression on visitors. I enjoy showing them what it’s like being here and to talk about the things I’ve done so far.
‘Plus, it’s a way of proving to myself how far I’ve come.’
As a music production student hoping to make it big as a singer, Andreea is used to warnings that her dream might not happen.
she said: ‘ My teachers would tell me I should treat music as a passion, not a career. My mum had doubts about me studying music at college as well.
‘I was told to think about what would happen if I didn’t make it as a singer. My answer to everyone would be: “But what if I do?”’ Andreea’s positive attitude and powerful singing voice have already led to her achieving a Distinction star grade in the first year of her level 3 course at Matthew Boulton College.
she has also signed to Birminghambased record label Citadel Music Group and is working on her first single, which she hopes to release this year.
Andreea said: ‘Being in a recording studio working on my own material is amazing. It’s not just singing that I love, it’s the whole process of putting a studio session together — editing, mixing and mastering the music.
‘As long as you have your vision, nothing can stop you from being successful. I don’t see myself doing anything but music in some way.’