I know several people who graduated SAE. It is known to be a good educational institution.

Apart from that:

1: What would you like to do with your knowledge after you graduate. Live sound engineer or studio sound engineer?

2: Are there jobs on the market in the field you would like to work in?

3: If you want to be a live SE: Do you realize that means hauling heavy equipment around and working mostly (really) late at night?

4: Don't expect big paychecks as an SE (like Bob already said); there are some who get paid nicely, but those are the ones who made a name for themselves.

These are important things to consider before you start your education. Perhaps you could use your previous education and the knowledge and experience you already have and build from that to find a new career.

Whatever you decide, I wish you success. Keep us posted.

Mike

BTW: what happened to the home brewery business?

Mike
www.mikewever.nl