Berklee College of Music
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Berklee College of Music
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Berklee College of Music
The world’s preeminent college for the study of music, where students experience all aspects of the music industry through an interdisciplinary curriculum
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Find the Right Program for You
Find A Pre-College Program
Enhance Your Artistry This Summer
Study with Berklee this summer in Boston, Los Angeles, or online. Programs for ages 12+; no audition required.
Explore All Programs
Undergraduate
Earn a Bachelor of Music degree with 15 majors and over 30 principal instruments, or a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Leadership and Innovation.
Graduate
Earn a master’s degree at one of our three campuses—Boston, New York City, and Valencia, Spain—or complete your degree entirely online.
Summer Programs
Spend your summer studying and performing with students from all over the world.
Online Programs
Gain a bachelor’s or master’s degree, complete an online certificate, or take individual courses—from anywhere, at any time—through Berklee Online.
Connect with Berklee year-round, in person or virtually, at one of our many admissions events.
Sign Up
What do you want to study?
I am looking for...
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Degree Programs
Certificate Programs
Continuing Education Courses and Programs
Programs in Valencia, Spain
Summer or Precollege Programs
I am passionate about…
Arranging
Composition
Conducting
Dance
Electronic Music
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Liberal Arts
Live Experience Design
Music Business
Music Education
Music History
Music Technology
Music Theory, Ear Training, Harmony
Music Therapy
Performance
Production
Scoring (Film, TV, Games)
Singing
Songwriting
Sound Design
Theater
I play...
Bass
Brass
Electronic Digital Instruments
Guitar
Percussion
Piano
Strings
Woodwinds
A Premier Education. A Community that Cares.
Affordable Degree Paths
Learn about the different ways to make a Berklee degree more affordable.
Scholarships
Financial aid
Cost-saving strategies
World-Class Facilities
With state-of-the-art recording studios, modern performance spaces, and all the latest technology, Berklee enables you to learn and create in a professional, creative environment.
Explore our facilities
Exceptional Faculty
Learn from the leaders in your field. Our award-winning faculty are experts and innovators who are highly active in their areas of specialization.
Meet our faculty
Meet our artists in residence
How Innovation and Design Thinking Boost Music Industry Careers
Berklee's new Bachelor of Arts in music industry leadership and innovation program is training students to imagine and create the music business of the future.
Learn More
Where Will Berklee Take You?
Makeba Riddick
Class of 1999
Singer-Songwriter; Producer
Makeba Riddick has worked with Rihanna and Beyoncé, collaborated with David Guetta and Tamar Braxton, and produced songs for Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey.
Alex Lacamoire
Class of 1995
Orchestrator; Arranger; Pianist
Alex Lacamoire has earned Tony Awards for his orchestration work on musicals
Hamilton
,
In the Heights
, and
Dear Evan Hansen
.
Pinar Toprak
Class of 2000
Composer for film, television, and video games
Pinar Toprak is an Emmy-nominated composer and rising star in Hollywood. She scored the smash hit
Fortnite
video game as well as the blockbuster
Captain Marvel
—both of which grossed more than $1 billion worldwide.
Upcoming Events
The Prince Project
Image courtesy of the artist
Thursday / April 16, 2026 / 8:00 p.m.
(EDT)
The Prince Project
This ensemble honors and celebrates the enduring legacy of Prince. Conceived by Julian Scott and Brayden Cranford, with production support from Rachael Morrison, this large-scale event is produced and directed by Professor Tia Fuller, alongside an all-star team of ensemble faculty.
About the Event
Gospel Extravaganza
Image courtesy of Elizabeth Friar
Friday / May 1, 2026 / 8:00 p.m.
(EDT)
Gospel Extravaganza 2026
Berklee Performance Center
View all Upcoming Events
Our Community in Numbers
4,217
students enrolled
95+
countries represented
34
principal instruments
More Numbers
Skip to main content
Berklee College of Music
The world’s preeminent college for the study of music, where students experience all aspects of the music industry through an interdisciplinary curriculum
Apply
Request Info
Find the Right Program for You
Find A Pre-College Program
Enhance Your Artistry This Summer
Study with Berklee this summer in Boston, Los Angeles, or online. Programs for ages 12+; no audition required.
Explore All Programs
Undergraduate
Earn a Bachelor of Music degree with 15 majors and over 30 principal instruments, or a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Leadership and Innovation.
Graduate
Earn a master’s degree at one of our three campuses—Boston, New York City, and Valencia, Spain—or complete your degree entirely online.
Summer Programs
Spend your summer studying and performing with students from all over the world.
Online Programs
Gain a bachelor’s or master’s degree, complete an online certificate, or take individual courses—from anywhere, at any time—through Berklee Online.
Connect with Berklee year-round, in person or virtually, at one of our many admissions events.
Sign Up
What do you want to study?
I am looking for...
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Degree Programs
Certificate Programs
Continuing Education Courses and Programs
Programs in Valencia, Spain
Summer or Precollege Programs
I am passionate about…
Arranging
Composition
Conducting
Dance
Electronic Music
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Liberal Arts
Live Experience Design
Music Business
Music Education
Music History
Music Technology
Music Theory, Ear Training, Harmony
Music Therapy
Performance
Production
Scoring (Film, TV, Games)
Singing
Songwriting
Sound Design
Theater
I play...
Bass
Brass
Electronic Digital Instruments
Guitar
Percussion
Piano
Strings
Woodwinds
A Premier Education. A Community that Cares.
Affordable Degree Paths
Learn about the different ways to make a Berklee degree more affordable.
Scholarships
Financial aid
Cost-saving strategies
World-Class Facilities
With state-of-the-art recording studios, modern performance spaces, and all the latest technology, Berklee enables you to learn and create in a professional, creative environment.
Explore our facilities
Exceptional Faculty
Learn from the leaders in your field. Our award-winning faculty are experts and innovators who are highly active in their areas of specialization.
Meet our faculty
Meet our artists in residence
How Innovation and Design Thinking Boost Music Industry Careers
Berklee's new Bachelor of Arts in music industry leadership and innovation program is training students to imagine and create the music business of the future.
Learn More
Where Will Berklee Take You?
Makeba Riddick
Class of 1999
Singer-Songwriter; Producer
Makeba Riddick has worked with Rihanna and Beyoncé, collaborated with David Guetta and Tamar Braxton, and produced songs for Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey.
Alex Lacamoire
Class of 1995
Orchestrator; Arranger; Pianist
Alex Lacamoire has earned Tony Awards for his orchestration work on musicals
Hamilton
,
In the Heights
, and
Dear Evan Hansen
.
Pinar Toprak
Class of 2000
Composer for film, television, and video games
Pinar Toprak is an Emmy-nominated composer and rising star in Hollywood. She scored the smash hit
Fortnite
video game as well as the blockbuster
Captain Marvel
—both of which grossed more than $1 billion worldwide.
Upcoming Events
The Prince Project
Image courtesy of the artist
Thursday / April 16, 2026 / 8:00 p.m.
(EDT)
The Prince Project
This ensemble honors and celebrates the enduring legacy of Prince. Conceived by Julian Scott and Brayden Cranford, with production support from Rachael Morrison, this large-scale event is produced and directed by Professor Tia Fuller, alongside an all-star team of ensemble faculty.
About the Event
Gospel Extravaganza
Image courtesy of Elizabeth Friar
Friday / May 1, 2026 / 8:00 p.m.
(EDT)
Gospel Extravaganza 2026
Berklee Performance Center
View all Upcoming Events
Our Community in Numbers
4,217
students enrolled
95+
countries represented
34
principal instruments
More Numbers