Conrad Prebys Music Center

This place is amazing.  Not only do they have sound proof practice rooms, some even have pianos, but they also have really comfortable leather couches. It have a sort of isolated feel to it, which helps me focus on readings and other assignments.

It's an intimate venue at UCSD for artists to perform. I've been here several times for quartet performances and the acoustics are rather nice. The seats are nicely proportioned and comfy. Everyone can see, unless an extremely tall person comes to sit in front of you, well then you're kind of out of luck.

My favorite building at UCSD. And favorite place to be on campus.

During my first year as a music major, the music department was unfortunately located in the Mandeville building, which, in my opinion, have terrible acoustics and tool sheds as practice rooms.  However, during my third year, the new music building opened, and my life got 100% better.

The shows I've been to varies from jazz compositions to classical, and of course, avant garde.  Being a composition music major, I even had a couple of my pieces performed here too!   The main concert room is not only beautiful, but the sound is impeccable, thanks to the well designed architecture of the main concert hall.  The seats are comfortable, and the stage is well lit.

A+ for the sound
A for the comfort
A+ for the performers

However, being an audience member, you have to be very very quiet, because the sound is very sensitive.  Good for the performer, a little too awk for the audience member.  A cough can get pretty loud, so hush up.

Aside from the main concert hall, there are three other main rooms that are regularly used for lectures and classes.  The practice rooms are great, but make sure to sign up early on Mondays to reserve a spot for yourself.  
Sometimes the light goes out because of the motion detector, and when it does, you have to wave your arms for it to light up again, which I find amusing.  

In conclusion, I'm going to miss this place when I graduate!  :(  wahh.