Berklee Online Degree and Course Catalog

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Berklee Online Catalog

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A Welcome from Our Dean
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Be a Part of Our Rich History
5.
Choose Your Path
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How Berklee Online Works
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Online Degree Program
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Online Certificate
Programs & Courses
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Contact Us
Welcome to Berklee Online,

Berklee College of Musics online school.
If youre looking to jumpstart your career, develop your skills,
and connect with like-minded musicians, youve come to the
right place. Berklee Online is an online microcosm of the best of
Berklee, offering access to Berklees renowned faculty, acclaimed
curriculum, and unparalleled networking opportunities from
anywhere in the world.
Work toward becoming an expert in your field with our fullyaccredited Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree in Music
Production, Music Business, Songwriting, Guitar, Interdisciplinary
Music Studies, Electronic Music Production & Sound Design, or
Music Composition for Film, TV, and Games. Or, dive into any one
of our specialized courses or certificate programs that have been
designed for all areas and levels of music, including guitar, songwriting, music business,
performance, and more.
I invite you to explore our degree program, certificates, and courses to discover the many ways you
can achieve your goals with Berklee Online.
Sincerely,
Carin Nuernberg
Dean of Continuing Education
Berklee College of Music is a non-profit, co-educational institution of higher learning incorporated under the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The college is accredited by the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges.
Be a Part of our Rich History
Teaching the Best for Over 65 Years
The Best of BerkleeOnline
Berklee College of Music was founded on the
Berklee Online is the award-winning online school
revolutionary principle that the best way to
of Berklee College of Music, delivering access to
prepare students for careers in music is through
Berklees acclaimed curriculum from anywhere
the study and practice of contemporary music.
in the world. Berklee Onlines Bachelor of
For more than half a century, the college has
Professional Studies degree program, multi-course
evolved to reflect the state of the art of music
certificates, and online courses are fully accredited
and the music business, leading the way with
and taught by the colleges world-renowned
the worlds first baccalaureate studies in jazz,
faculty, providing lifelong learning and networking
rock, electric guitar, film scoring, songwriting,
opportunities to people interested in music and
turntables, electronic production, and more than
working in the music industry. Whether youre
a dozen other genres and fields of study. With a
a seasoned music industry professional or just
diverse and talented student body representing
getting your career started, Berklees curriculum
103 countries and alumni who have collectively
and teaching methods will give you the skills
won more than 300 Grammys and Latin Grammys,
needed to succeed in this
Berklee is the worlds premier learning lab for the
ever-evolving business.
music of todayand tomorrow.
Choose Your Path

Degree Program
Certicates
Courses
Best for students who want a

music degree and the full
Berklee experience.
Best for students who want to

gain a deeper proficiency in a
chosen area.
Best for students who are

looking to meet a specific need,
or simply want to get started
with Berklee Online.
Choose from
7 Majors
Over 80 Programs
Over 150 Courses
Immediate Enrollment
Admission Process
Tuition
64%
Less than campus tuition
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$ 4,437
Starting at
$ 1,479
Starting at
Time
Years
318
Months
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Weeks
How Berklee Online Works

Renowned Faculty
Berklee Online instructors have managed, produced, and engineered

hundreds of artists and records and have received numerous industry awards
and accolades. Each week youll have the opportunity to participate in a live
chat with your instructor and receive 1-on-1 instruction and feedback on
assignments.
Award-Winning Courses
Instantly access assignments, connect with your instructor, or reach out to

your classmates in our award-winning online classroom. Study from anywhere
in the world at a time that fits into your schedule.
Specialized Degree Program
No other accredited institution offers the acclaimed degree curriculum

provided by Berklee Online. Earn your degree at a cost thats 64% less than
campus tuition and graduate with a professional portfolio that will prepare
you for a career in your chosen area of music.
Like-Minded Classmates
Offering courses for beginners and accomplished musicians alike, our student
body comes from over 140 countries and includes high school students
getting a jump-start on college, working professionals, executives at industryleading technology and business firms, and members of internationally known
acts like Nine Inch Nails, the Dave Matthews Band, and Korn.
Experienced Support
Every online student is assigned a Berklee-trained Academic Advisor. Each

Advisor is passionate and knowledgeable about music and here to support
you throughout your online learning experience.
Try a sample lesson for free:

online.berklee.edu/sample-a-course
Online Degree Program

8. Music Production
9. Music Business
10. Guitar
11. Songwriting
12. Interdisciplinary Music Studies
(Create Your Own Major)
13. Electronic Music Production
& Sound Design
14. Music Composition for
Film, TV & Games
15. Ways to Start Your Degree
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Bachelor of Professional Studies in

MUSIC PRODUCTION
Overview
Gain an extensive background in the worlds most

popular software programs and learn the best
practices for creating and producing recorded
music in any style. Students will learn the most
current techniques for successfully completing
recording projects that are typical of those found
in contemporary professional recording and
production environments. Through hands-on
instruction, students who successfully complete this
degree will be able to hit the ground running in
any professional music production environment.
The ability to fit the

coursework in around
my work was absolutely
critical. Studying online
gave me the ability to
refresh myself constantly
so that I retained the
information, instead of
understanding it one
moment and then having
it leave me later.
Larry Oppenheimer (aka Larry the O)

Veteran Sound Designer and
First Berklee Online Degree Graduate
Curriculum (120 Credits)
6 Specialization Courses in Your

Area of Interest (18 Credits)
10 Required Courses (30 Credits)
Music Production Analysis

Critical Listening 1
Audio Basics for Recording
Pro Tools 101 or Pro Tools 110
Pro Tools 110 or Mixing &
Mastering with Pro Tools
Microphone Techniques
Vocal Production
Art of Mixing
Creative Music Production Skills
Music Production Capstone
Six courses in a given students area of interest

and professional development: music business,
songwriting, arranging, orchestration, etc.
In Addition to:
5 Specified Elective Courses
(15 Credits)
5 Core Music Studies Courses (15 Credits)

14 General Education Courses (42 Credits)

MUSIC BUSINESS
Overview
John Kellogg, Assistant Chair,
Music Business & Management
and Online Course Instructor
Gain a solid foundation and develop a plan for

success in the key verticals that all music industry
entrepreneurs and prospective employees have
to focus on: publishing, licensing, management,
touring, marketing, entrepreneurship, and law.
This program also details the most pressing issues
facing the music industry today, from alternative
approaches to copyright to the shift towards
streaming music and alternative approaches
to generating revenue. It will properly prepare
students for the opportunities that are available in
the new music business.
A music business degree puts you in the

position to be a leader in the music industry.

Music Business 101

Music Marketing 101
Music Business Trends and Strategies
Concert Touring
Music Licensing
Legal Aspects of the Music Industry
Creative Entrepreneurship
Music Business Leadership and Ethics
Music Business Finance
Music Business Capstone
Six courses in a given students area of interest

and professional development: music business,
In Addition to:
5 Specified Elective Courses (15 Credits)


GUITAR
Overview
Develop the skills to become a professional guitar
player. Through private lessons with Berklees
renowned faculty and a rigorous program of
study that spans contemporary music styles, you
will develop your unique sound, improve your
technique, increase your musicianship, and harness
technology to create professional-sounding
recordings. Your experience will culminate with a
Berklee offers so many good choices for

a guitarist. As chair, my goal has been to
maintain a Guitar Department that covers
the craft of playing the guitar in a diversity of
styles.
Larry Baione, Chair, Guitar and
Online Course Author and Instructor
60-minute performance and a demo reel geared

toward securing professional work.
Guitar Lessons (18 Credits)
Music Technology for Guitarists

Guitar Scales 101
Guitar Chords 101
Getting Your Guitar Sound
Blues Guitar
Acoustic Guitar Techniques
Arranging for Guitar (coming soon)
Guitar Chords 201: Chord
Melody and Inversions
Guitar Improvisation Techniques
Guitar Ensemble Techniques
Complete 9 semesters of Guitar Lessons each

worth 2 credits.
In Addition to:

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SONGWRITING
Overview
Learn techniques for writing original songs in a
Pat Pattison
Berklee Songwriting Professor
and Online Course Author
variety of musical stylestechniques that have

propelled Berklee alumni to write number one
songs and win Grammy Awards. In this program,
you will develop skills to create song structures,
harmonies, melodies, and lyrics that support
and enhance the ideas that you want to express.
Through listening and analysis, you will be able to
recognize and discuss quality elements in musical
and lyrical structures. You will develop your own
Berklee is the place where people like John

Mayer and Gillian Welch learned the skills
that theyre using now to set the bar in their
various genres.
voice as a songwriter and learn to write more

effectively and efficiently, whether by yourself or in
collaboration with other songwriters.

Lyric Writing: Tools and Strategies

Songwriting: Harmony
Lyric Writing: Writing From the Title
Songwriting: Melody
Lyric Writing: Writing Lyrics to Music
Arranging for Songwriters
Songwriting: Writing Hit Songs
Commercial Songwriting Techniques
Collaborative Songwriting
Songwriting Capstone
Complete any three courses, except Liberal
10 Required Courses (30 credits)
Arts courses coded with OLART, OLSOC, or

OLMSC, in a given students area of interest
and professional development (e.g., music
business, music production, arranging,
orchestration, etc.).
In Addition to:

3 Music Technology Courses (9 Credits)
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INTERDISCIPLINARY MUSIC STUDIES (Create Your Own Major)
Overview
The music industry is undergoing enormous
change, and as a result, musicians increasingly
need knowledge of, and skills in, a number of
different areas in order to succeed in their career.
The Interdisciplinary Music Studies major provides
you with considerable flexibility in choosing
coursework across a number of disciplines to
align with your personal career goals. With the
help of an Academic Advisor, you will create a
personalized education plan, which includes three
courses of your choosing in both music business
and technology (two critical areas driving change
in the music industry), in addition to a series of
core music and liberal arts courses.
Youve got to have a lot of skills to throw

into the massive melting pot of music. I can
honestly never see a point when I will not be
studying with Berklee.
Fraser T. Smith,
Grammy Award-Winning Producer
for Adele and Sam Smith, and
Berklee Online Student Since 2006

21 Required and Specified
Elective Courses (63 Credits)
14 Additional courses
3 Music Business courses
In Music Business, Music Production, Composition,
With at least one course at the 300 level or above
Guitar, Bass, Piano, Voice, Drums, Arranging, or
3 Music Production courses
Songwriting that align with your individual education
Interdisciplinary Music Studies Capstone
plan. At least 7 of those courses must be at the 300

level or above.
In Addition to:

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ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION & SOUND DESIGN
Overview
Learn current music production, sound
design, and synthesis technologies to create
professional electronic music compositions. This
program teaches students to apply core studio
technologies and techniques, including recording,
editing, and mixing, to electronic music and sound
design projects. You will alsodevelop a deep
understanding of electronic instruments. By the
end of the program, you will have a portfolio of
professional-quality sound designs and electronic
music compositions to prepare you for a career as
an artist, producer, remixer, or sound designer in
fields such as electronic music production, post
production, and video game sound.
With Berklee Online, I knew I could finally

complete my degree from wherever I was
Nashville, New York City, visiting my family in
Florida, or on a highway on the way to a gig.
Kim Logan,
Music Business Major and
Online Degree Completion Student
Music Production 101

Producing Music with Logic
Producing Music with Ableton Live
Sound Design for the Electronic Musician
Sampling and Audio Production
Mixing and Mastering for the
Electronic Musician
Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1
Creative Digital Signal Processing
for Music and Visuals
Electronic Music Production
and Sound Design Capstone
Complete any six courses (except Liberal

Arts courses coded with OLART, OLSOC,
or OLMSC) in your area of interest and
professional development, e.g. music business,
In Addition to:

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MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR FILM, TV & GAMES
Overview
Gain the knowledge and practical skills to
compose, arrange, and orchestrate effective
dramatic music for visual media, including film,
television, and interactive media. The program
begins with a set of core music and technology
courses to provide both the conceptual foundation
This program takes a very complex endeavor

and goes through everything necessary
such as music theory, orchestration, music
production, music business, and industry
networking, and prepares students to be able
to do it in the real world.
Ben Newhouse,
Music Composition for Film, TV, and Games
Online Course Author and Instructor
in music theory and the technical foundation in a

digital audio workstation to record, sequence, and
mix music for visuals. You will also study the works
of master composers and innovators and analyze
the role of music in a dramatic medium.
10 Required Courses (30 credits)

In Addition to:
Film Scoring 101

Music Notation Using Finale
Orchestration 1
Contemporary Techniques in Music
Composition 1
Composition 2
Music Composition for Film and TV 1
Interactive Scoring for Games
World Music Composition Styles
Music Composition for Film, TV, and
Games Capstone

12 Core Music & Technology
Courses (36 Credits)
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Ways to Start Your Degree

Transfer Credit
Berklee Online strives to accept as many

applicable transfer credits into our degree
program as possible. A maximum of 60 credits
and/or a completed Associates Degree can be
accepted as transfer credits from a regionally
accredited institution.
Undeclared Option
The Undeclared option provides a pathway
of study to all majors in Berklee Onlines
Bachelor of Professional Studies degree
program. Designed for students with limited
or no previous college experience, youll
have the expert guidance of an Academic
Advisor on your journey toward earning a
online.berklee.edu/degree-transfer-credits
Degree Completion
degree.
If you left Berklee College of Music prior to

completing your bachelors degree, you now
have an opportunity to complete your degree
with Berklee Online. Many students who cannot
return to campus are eligible to complete their
degree through directed study, online courses, or
a combination of both.
As an undeclared student, youll earn up to

45 credits that will automatically transfer
into any one of Berklee Onlines degree
majors, allowing you to begin your studies
while having the freedom and time to
decide on the major that is best suited to
meet your educational and career goals.
online.berklee.edu/degree-completion
Undeclared Option Highlights
Prior Learning Credit
Earn up to 45 credits that automatically
We recognize that our students often have

considerable previous learning, work, and
life experiences in their chosen area of study.
Through prior learning credit, you can earn up
to 30 credits toward the Bachelor of Professional
Studies degree program.
transfer into any of the Berklee Online

degree majors
Receive expert guidance from an
Academic Advisor as you work toward

selecting a major and earning your
degree
online.berklee.edu/prior-learning-credit
Declare a major at any time
Financial Aid
Financial assistance for your Berklee Online

education is available from a variety of sources,
including federal awards, outside scholarships,
and private loans. Berklee Online degree
students who are U.S. citizens or permanent
residents may apply for Federal Financial Aid
through the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
online.berklee.edu/undeclared-option
Apply Today
& Receive an Admissions Decision
Within Two Weeks:
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Online Certificate
Programs & Courses
17. Certificate and Course Overview
18. Music Production
26. Guitar
30. Music Theory, Harmony
& Ear Training
34. Songwriting
39. Music Business
44. Voice
46. Piano & Keyboard
49. Arranging
52. Bass
54. Orchestration
58. Drums
59. Music History & Liberal Arts
62. Music for Film, TV & Games
66. Improvisation
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Certificate and Course Overview

Multi-Course Certificate Programs
Complete a multi-course certificate program and
gain the professional credentials and marketable
skills you need for success. Certificate programs
take from 3 to 18 months to complete, and are
offered in three levels to meet the depth of study
3 months
Specialist Certificate (3 Courses)
9 months
Professional Certificate (5-6 Courses)
18 months
Master Certificate (8-12 Courses)
you require.
Berklee Online offers three levels of certificate
programs to meet the depth of study you require.
online.berklee.edu/certificates
Degree Path Certificates

Programs marked with Degree Path Certificate
allow you to earn credits that transfer directly into
the online Bachelor of Professional Studies degree
program. Upon successful completion of a degree path
certificate, youll be awarded provisional acceptance
into the certificates correlating degree major.
online.berklee.edu/certificates/degree-path
12-Week Courses
Whether youre a seasoned music industry
12 weeks in length
professional or just getting started, youll find an
Accredited by the New England Association of
online course that suits your educational goals and
Schools and Colleges
interests. Our courses are authored and taught
Taught by industry experts and renowned
by industry experts and the same renowned
Berklee faculty
instructors that teach at Berklee College of Musics
Credits transfer to other colleges or
main campus in Boston.
universities, at the discretion of the receiving

institution
online.berklee.edu/courses
Many online courses are also transferable into

Berklee College of Music for credit
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Music Production
Certificates
Master Certificates (8-12 Courses)
Music Business and Technology
Guitar and Music Production
Degree Path Certificate | 9 Courses
Guitar Scales 101
Music Publishing 101
Recording and Producing in the Home Studio
Online Music Marketing: Campaign Strategies,

Social Media, and Digital Distribution
Guitar Chords 101

Art of Mixing
Audio Mastering Techniques
Music Industry Entrepreneurship
+ 3 Elective Courses
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Music Production Using Pro Tools
Writing and Producing Music
Pro Tools 101
Pro Tools 110
Pro Tools 101
Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools
Arranging 1: Rhythm Section
Remixing
Arranging: Contemporary Styles
Advanced Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools

Music Production and Technology


and Sound Design

Pro Tools 101
Pro Tools 110
Vocal Production
Art of Mixing
Professional Certificates (4-6 Courses)

Pro Tools

and Sound Design
Pro Tools 101
Pro Tools 110
Sampling and Audio Production
Advanced Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools

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Music Production
Advanced Music Production
Pro Tools 101
Vocal Production
Pro Tools 110
Art of Mixing
Specialist Certificates (3 Courses)

Game Audio Design and Production
Composing and Producing

Electronic Music
Game Design Principles
Game Audio Production with Wwise
Introduction to Game Audio

Live Sound Production

Logic
Advanced Audio Ear Training for Mix Engineers
Live Sound: Mixing and Recording
Mixing and Mastering for the

Electronic Musician
Ableton Live

Advanced Music Production with Ableton Live
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Producing Music for Film and Games
Film Scoring
Art of Mixing
Vocal Production
Pro Tools
Music Production
Pro Tools 101
Pro Tools 110

Courses
Mixing and Mastering for
the Electronic Musician
Keyboard for the Electronic Musician

In this beginner level course, youll build
skills that will help you write, produce, and
Gain a greater understanding of the tools

and techniques involved in mixing and
mastering for electronic productions. This
course will show you how to go beyond
using plugin presents, teaching you how to
effectively use tools such as EQ, dynamics
processing, reverb, delays, and more.
perform electronic music using keyboards

ranging from acoustic piano to modern
controllers with virtual instruments.
Remix and produce in any number of

contemporary styles, including drum and
bass, R&B, breakbeat/trance, and house
music using Abletons Live audio and
MIDI sequencing software, a sequencer
you can play like an instrument.
In this beginner level course, you will gain

an understanding of the processes and
tools available to the modern electronic
musician. By the end of the course, youll
be able to configure a personal production

workspace and use software instruments
and audio recordings to produce music.
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Composing & Producing

Electronic Music 1
Advanced Mixing & Mastering

with Pro Tools
Learn the necessary tools and techniques to

create contemporary electronic music in a variety
of styles, including drum and bass, trance, glitch,
dub, electro, minimal, downtempo, house,
and techno. If you are a musician interested in
adding an electronic flavor to your production, or
an electronic producer interested in moving your
pieces to the next level, this course is for you!
This advanced music production course

provides students with a deep understanding
of mixing and mastering tools and techniques
that can be applied to a wide variety of styles.

with Ableton Live
Based on feedback from Ableton Live users,

this advanced course offers a forwardthinking approach to recording, editing,
mixing, and mastering using Ableton Live.
Develop the skills to listen to music like a

seasoned music producer. Learn to identify the
elements of effective records and gain the skills
to bring these elements to your own productions.
Producing Music with Reason
Gain a firm understanding of the functionalities

and capabilities of Reason software. Explore
Reasons rack of virtual instruments, effects,
mixers, built-in sequencer and patching system,
and learn real-world production setups and
techniques used by todays top producers.
Pro Tools 101
Pro Tools 101 constitutes the first stage of

Avids Pro Tools certification program. Learn
the foundational skills needed to understand
Pro Tools technology and software. This course
instructs you on recording, editing, and mixing
on a basic level, and will get you on the road
to becoming a Pro Tools operator from home.
Strengthen your technical understanding of Logic

Pro and heighten your overall creative abilities in
music production. Harness the power of Logics
extensive software instruments, and learn to
record, edit, and mix your project like a pro.
Pro Tools 110
This second stage of Avids Pro Tools

certification program teaches a broad range
of tools and Berklee production techniques
that will help you tackle more complex Pro
Tools projects and enhance your capabilities
in all aspects of Pro Tools production.
Producing Music with Cubase
Gain a broad skill set and a fully realized

background in music production using the
state-of-the-art Cubase 7 software.
Mixing & Mastering with Pro Tools
Gain a greater understanding of two key

elements of music production by learning
the Berklee approach to mixing and
mastering using the Pro Tools software.
Create compelling, professional-sounding

songs by learning to identify the production
elements that contribute to a well balanced,
artful, and professional-sounding mix.
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Advanced Audio Ear Training for

Mix Engineers
This course is designed for the musician who

wants to compose music, unique sounds, and
creature voices for video games. Focusing
on both the creative process of designing
unique audio and the practical challenges
of putting that content into a game, Game
Audio Production with Wwise prepares
students for all major aspects of game
audio production and implementation.
Expand your production skills and take your

critical listening to the next level by learning
to identify and implement mix strategies,
compression and panning techniques, and
a wide array of professional mix approaches
across multiple genres of music.
Audio mastering is the final, critical step in

the post-production process. Gain a thorough
understanding of what is involved in creating
a master recording ready for duplication,
replication, or online distribution.
Remixing
Remix production has become a mission critical

skill for many working producers and hip-hop
and EDM (electronic dance music) artists.
Business savvy music industry entrepreneurs

recognize that remixing songs is a great way
Recording & Producing in the

Home Studio
to generate income, publicity, attract new
Take your demos through the entire music
fans, and keep their catalog relevant.
number of concepts and techniques that
Art of Mixing
production process, and learn to apply a
Explore the many creative and technical

considerations necessary to mix in todays music
production environment. Acquire the core skill
set needed to mix multi-track master recordings
to a stereo final mix-down suitable for release.
will dramatically improve the sound of your

recordings, mixes, and masters no matter
what recording device youre using.

Learn to create your own electronic sounds
and musical productions using Propellerheads
Reason and Native Instruments Absynth.
Live Sound: Mixing & Recording
Learn to construct a dynamic, high-quality mix

for live sound. Identify proper microphone
technique, equalization, effects, and
dynamics processing to build professionalsounding instrument sounds and vocals.
Sampling & Audio Production
Explore the art of sampling and audio

production, and learn Berklees approach to
recording, editing, and programming using
the software samplers provided in Reason.
Programming & Producing Drum Beats

Learn to compose and produce polished,
professional-sounding beats in a variety of styles.
Gain a solid foundation of sound production

and engineering skills that will prepare you
to work at a game development company or
as a freelance game audio professional.
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Acoustics
Become a better recording and live

sound engineer, and improve your editing
and mixing environment by learning
the ins and outs of acoustics.
Learn how to properly set up, operate,

and manage a recording studio or live
sound reinforcement installations of
any size, integrating both analog and
digital elements and interconnects.
Audio Post Production for Film & TV
Become a more marketable and in-demand

producer by mastering the tools and techniques
necessary to complete a full audio post
production project, including sound design,
foley, dialogue, and music for a short film.

Electronic Music 2
Learn to create contemporary electronic

music in a variety of styles, including techno,
trip hop, glitch, and dubstep. Gain a deep
understanding of many aspects of contemporary
electronic music, including beats, harmony,
bass lines, groove, melodies, synthesis,
audio/MIDI editing, effects processing,
sound design, performance, and mixing.
Whether your sessions feature a single vocalist

or rapper, metal trio, or large big-band jazz
ensemble, the ability to get good sounds is
essential to producing competitive results.
Learn the effective microphone techniques
that resulted in some of the most iconic
music ever committed to tape, including Phils
Spectors Wall of Sound, Led Zeppelins
When the Levee Breaks, and more.
Music Video Editing with Final Cut Pro
Learn all the steps and tools necessary to create

a high-quality audiovisual experience, including
how to assemble, enhance, and maximize the
use of video, audio, and graphic content.
Introduction to Digital Cinematography
Gain insight into both the art and the
necessary skills for producing music according
Learn effective techniques for producing any kind

of video, including a music video or short film.
the technical and interpersonal approaches
Demo Production for Songwriters
profession of music production. Develop the

to professional standards, and learn both
to creating a successful recording.
Record better demos on Pro Tools, and you

can increase the chances of an established
artist covering one of your songs. This
course acts as a springboard for the novice
producer/songwriter to jump into the world
Vocal Production
This course guides you through the essential

concepts and methods to master the craft of
vocal production. You will learn the technical
aspects of working with the vocal and the
personal, artistic aspects of working with
a vocalist to achieve the best performance
skills that can be applied to many roles
from engineer to producer to artist.
of producing, recording, and mixing.
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Music Writing and Production

with the iPad (6-Week Course)
Performing with Ableton Live
Learn how to use Ableton Live for real-time,

dynamic live performances. This course
is designed for students with diverse
backgroundsfrom music producers, DJs, singer/
songwriters, and electronic music artists to music
directors, podcasters, pastors, and YouTubers.
This course will teach you how to create,

record, mix, and master music entirely on
the iPad. Youll start by exploring the iPad
hardware and operating system then learn how
to select and set up the mobile studio with
the correct MIDI and audio interfaces. You
will learn how to use applications for specific
stages of the music production process.
Music Technology for Guitarists provides

guitar students with an understanding of
digital technology applicable to recording
and live performance. By the end of the
course, students will demonstrate a mastery
of basic digital audio workstation (DAW)
functionality and creative use of guitar
amplifier modeling and effects processing.
This course will actively engage students in an

intensive program of online song collaboration,
which will allow them to develop practical
and creative real world skills for professional
co-writing.
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Guitar
Certificates
Guitar
Songwriting and Guitar
Degree Path Certificate (8 Courses)
(9 Courses)
Guitar Scales 101
Guitar Chords 101
Guitar Chords 101
Blues Guitar
Songwriting: Melody
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Guitar
Jazz Guitar
Degree Path Certificate (5 courses)
Guitar Chords 101
Guitar Scales 101
Guitar Scales 101
Guitar Chords 101
Blues Guitar
Jazz Guitar 101
Classic Rock Guitar
Guitar Chords 201: Chord

Melody and Inversions
Basic Improvisation
Jazz Guitar 201: Advanced Jazz

Guitar Improvisation
Rock Guitar
Blues Guitar
Guitar Scales 101
Guitar Chords 101
Guitar Scales 101
Classic Rock Guitar
Guitar Chords 101
Steve Vai Guitar Techniques
Blues Guitar
Acoustic Blues Guitar

Guitar Skills
Improvisation
(3 Courses)
Guitar Chords 101
Basic Ear Training 1
Guitar Scales 101
Basic Improvisation
Gary Burton: Jazz Improvisation
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Courses
Guitar Chords 101
Classic Rock Guitar
Add more dynamics and expression to your

playing and gain a greater feel for your
instrument by learning Berklees approach to
the construction of chords and chord voicings.
Elevate your playing by learning the styles and

techniques of the architects of classic rock guitar:
Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Gilmour, and Page.
Jazz Guitar 201: Advanced

Jazz Guitar Improvisation
Guitar Chords 201: Chord Melody

& Inversions
Develop your jazz guitar performance skills

by learning advanced techniques to improvise
over chord changes, both in traditional
standards and complex modern harmony.
Master Berklees approach to playing guitar

chords. Improve your style, intonation,
technique, time feel, and tone in this
in-depth course. Explore open triads, seventh
chord structures, open triadic shapes, and
inversions in a variety of musical styles.
Learn to play a great guitar solo! Guitar

Improvisation Techniques is designed to help
guitarists who may have learned the technical
aspects of playing, but lack the theoretical
application of the musical elements that make
up a strong solo that moves the listener.
Guitar Scales 101
Organize the guitar fretboard, develop your

technique, and learn to confidently navigate
the instrument by gaining a firm understanding
of the pentatonic, blues, major, melodic minor,
and harmonic minor scales and their modes.
Acoustic Blues Guitar
Develop a foundational, working repertoire

in the acoustic blues style that includes
early and contemporary material from the
Mississippi Delta, Texas, Georgia/Carolinas,
and more. Learn to fingerpick melodies and
solos over independent bass patterns, and
perform in the acoustic bottleneck slide
style in both standard and open tunings.
Blues Guitar
Learn the techniques and licks of classic blues

stylists, such as T-Bone Walker, Lightning
Hopkins, B.B. King, and Magic Sam. Gain a
foundation in form, control, feel, and harmony
that will help to bring a blues sound to your
playing or add more depth to any other style of
music.
Funk/Rock & R&B Guitar Soloing
Jazz Guitar 101
Learn the appropriate scales, the best use of

effects, and the rhythmic and melodic timing to
create an authentic funk-based solo and sound.
Study the styles of some of the most influential

jazz guitarists, and learn the basics behind
the jazz language: chord/scale usage, building
melodic tension, and improvisation techniques.
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Strengthen your rhythmic strumming,

use of alternate tunings, and fingerstyle
playing, and improve your fluency,
tone, dynamics, and control.
Learn the art of jazz improvisation from Gary

Burton, one of the most renowned improvisers
in the jazz world. Learn different types and
styles of compositions from the perspective
of the improviser, and take an in-depth look at
how mental, harmonic, and melodic processes
contribute to the instinctive skills that an
improviser puts to use when taking a solo.
Rhythm & Groove Guitar
Learn the rhythmic techniques and chord tools

that are the foundation of groove-based music.
Expand your chord knowledge and learn to
construct original rhythm guitar grooves that
you can apply to a wide variety of music styles.
Basic Improvisation
Learn a step-by-step approach to improvisation

that applies to all styles and any instrument.
Develop your solos by studying the riffs
and licks of legendary players, and learn to
incorporate the inflexions, feel, and nuances
of the masters into your own playing!
Learn to use your ears, hands, and the

tools of the trade to play jazz, rock, blues,
country, and other genres, with a high quality,
authentic, and persuasive guitar tone.
Advanced Blues Guitar
Gain a foundational, working repertoire for the

classical guitar. Develop an extensive repertoire
of techniques, including tremolo, rasgueado,
harmonics, slurs, and percussion effects.
In this advanced course, learn how to play

rhythm guitar parts and solos over a variety
of blues progressions, grooves, and tempos,
in styles such as shuffles, funky blues, blues/
rhumbas, blues/rock, soul, and slow blues.
Steve Vai Guitar Techniques
Fundamentals of Classical Guitar
Music Technology for Guitarists provides

guitar students with an understanding of
digital technology applicable to recording
and live performance. By the end of the
course, students will demonstrate a mastery
of basic digital audio workstation (DAW)
functionality and creative use of guitar
amplifier modeling and effects processing.
Gain a deep understanding and command

of the playing styles, repertoire, techniques,
and musical concepts of guitar legend and
Berklee alum Steve Vai. Learn the secrets
behind Vais best-known compositions
and virtuosic techniques, and learn to
improve your own solos, chord and rhythm
playing, and overall voice on the guitar.
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Music Theory, Harmony

& Ear Training
Certificates
Theory, Harmony and Ear Training
(8 Courses)
Music Theory 101
Music Theory 201: Harmony and Function
Getting Inside Harmony 1
Music Theory 301; Advanced Melody,
Harmony, Rhythm
+ 3 Elective Course

Theory and Harmony
Music Theory
(3 Courses)
(3 Courses)
Music Theory 101
Music Theory 101
Music Theory 301: Advanced Melody,

Harmony, Rhythm
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Voice Technique and Musicianship
Music Theory and Counterpoint
(3 Courses)
(3 Courses)
Music Theory 101
Music Theory 101
Voice Technique 101
Counterpoint
Courses
Music Theory 101
Music Theory and Composition 3
Pitch. Rhythm. Scales. Intervals. Chords.

Harmony. If youre serious about music,
these are fundamental concepts you need to
understand and master. Join our community
of beginning learners for engaging, hands-on
activities that will help you read, write, and truly
hear the elements of music like never before.
Explore the essential elements of theory

and composition in this, the third of a foursemester curriculum. Topics include everything
from the rhythmic elements of Jamaican and
Cuban music to the connection between
South American guitar music and Bach.
Music Theory 201: Harmony & Function
Become a more effective player and writer by

furthering your music theory background. Learn
complex chords, progressions, and rhythms to
open up your understanding of the elements that
help put the groove in jazz, pop, blues, and rock.
Gain a solid understanding of music

fundamentals while building your own musical
language. In this course youll take a detailed
look at the major and minor keys, and be
given tools to help you comprehend scales
and chords. This course includes a blend of
Music Theory 301:

Advanced Melody, Harmony, Rhythm
both traditional and contemporary harmony.
Prepare yourself for any future musical

endeavor and gain a professional command
of the mechanics of contemporary music
in this advanced music theory course.
Build upon the essential elements of music

theory and composition you learned in Music
Theory and Composition 1 and further your
own musical language. In this course, you
will expand your knowledge of major and
minor key harmony and melody, in addition
to scales, chords, and drum grooves.
This practical approach to ear training will help

you build your confidence as a performer by
teaching you how to notate basic rhythms and
better identify the different parts of a song.
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Reharmonization Techniques
Use harmony creatively in your playing

and writing. Learn to hear and modify
chord progressions, improvise effectively
from chord to chord, and deepen your
understanding of musics inner workings.
Take your musical vocabulary and skill set to

a whole new level for writing, arranging, and
performing music of any genre by learning
reharmonization and providing musical
interest and variety to standard repertoire.
Take your harmonic development to the

next level by gaining a solid footing in more
advanced principles including melodic
and harmonic tension, chord substitution,
and chromatically altered chords.
Create great-looking music quickly and easily

with the powerful Finale music notation
software, and learn techniques to
maximize speed, control, and accuracy.
Music History of the Western World 1:

Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque
Harmonic Ear Training: Recognizing

Chord Progressions
This course explores the development of

Western European music from the Antiquity
and Middle Ages through the Renaissance
and Baroque periods. By focusing on major
composers, genres, technical aspects,
and historical facts, students will gain an
understanding of how early Western music gave
rise to the Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras.
Put your harmonic theory into practice. Learn

techniques that will improve your performance,
arranging, and compositional skills by refining
your ability to really hear and recognize what
is going on within the chord progressions.
Music Foundations
This course teaches the essential concepts in

harmony and ear training to strengthen your
musicianship, regardless of the instrument or
style of music that you play. You will learn the
basics about chords, melodies, rhythms, scales,
time keeping, solfege, and how all of these
elements come together to create music.
Music History of the Western World

2: Classical, Romantic, & Modern
Just as learning the theory behind how music

creation works, exploring the history of music
is key to understanding the genres of music
that we perform, create, and consume today.
Music History of the Western World 2: Classical,
Romantic, and Modern will provide you with a
foundation for understanding how music has
developed in the Western world through the
study of composers, compositions, and key
characteristics of a number of musical genres.
Counterpoint
Gain a broad overview of counterpoint and

the art of writing lines that support both
the melody and the overall structure of a
composition essential information for
singers, songwriters, composers, guitarists,
and musicians from all backgrounds.
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Ear Training for Live Performance
Contemporary Techniques in
Music Composition 2
Learn to play what you hear more quickly, and

become more certain of the notes you are
singing or playing. Interpret and respond to
music with greater conviction and expression.
The past 50 years have seen more innovation in

composition than the previous four centuries.
In this course youll develop enhanced listening
skills to identify and appreciate new musical
styles, and more importantly, youll learn how
Music Composition 1
to apply new techniques to your own writing.
Learn how to construct your own melodic,

harmonic, and rhythmic language through
the study of modern 20th century
compositional techniques. In this course
youll develop your unique, compositional
voice to write music for visual media,
concerts, recitals, or personal enjoyment.
Music Notation Using Sibelius
Learn to create lead sheets, choral and

instrumental scores, drum maps and guitar
notation, and explore many other ways
to use Sibelius for your own personal
and professional music needs.
Building on the foundation of the previous

three levels, Music Theory and Composition 4
will introduce compositional techniques first
pioneered by twentieth century European
and American composers and will examine
them in both classical and jazz/popular
music contexts. Further exploration of World
music styles will also be a feature of the
course in the weekly Rhythm Jam. As in the
previous levels, the course will include weekly
composition and video scoring assignments.
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Songwriting
Certificates
Writing and Producing Music
Songwriting
Songwriting: Melody
Pro Tools 101
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Songwriting and Guitar
(9 Courses)
Guitar Chords 101
Songwriting: Melody

Singer-Songwriter
Songwriting
(5 courses)
Voice Technique 101
Guitar Chords 101
Guitar Chords 101
Pop and Rock Vocals
Songwriting: Melody

Creative Writing for Musicians
Singer-Songwriter
(3 Courses)
(3 Courses)
Creative Writing: Literature Studies for

Musicians
Guitar Chords 101

Voice Technique 101
Creative Writing: Finding Your Voice
Creative Writing: Poetry
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Songwriting
Lyric Writing
Songwriting: Melody
Courses
Lyric Writing: Tools & Strategies
Sharpen your lyric writing skills and learn how

to generate better ideas, find the right words
to express those ideas, and organize rhythms
and rhymes into compelling verses, choruses,
and bridges. Craft vivid lyrics by mastering the
elements of structure and the process of building
great lyrical ideas into songs. Whether youre
a beginner or seasoned writer, this course will
help you freely brainstorm ideas and effectively
structure your lyrics.
Get the most out of your lyrics by learning how
to combine them accurately and effectively with

melody.
Writing Hit Songs
Move your listeners and express yourself more

effectively by crafting your songs the way hit
writers do.
Songwriting for Film & TV
Explore the techniques of writing music that will

appeal specifically to music supervisors, editors,
directors, and producers across any number of
different genres.
Learn how to write a powerful song title and

discover how to build lyrics, develop the rhythms
of your song sections, and create contrasting
sections and ideas to color your chorus.
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Courses
Learn how harmony can help you to articulate the

essential meaning of a song, and the best ways
to adapt chords and progressions to suit your
unique songwriting style and ideas.
Learn to craft and control your writing, enhance
your ideas, & write better lyrics through the study of

poetry.
Creative Writing: Literature Studies

for Musicians
Songwriting: Melody
Strengthen your writing skills and creative

expression by exploring and learning from the
works of musician-writers and those for whom
music has had a profound influence.
Learn to construct strong, expressive melodies

that your audiences will remember.
Jazz Composition
Learn effective techniques that will help you

compose jazz tunes that have a balance of
melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic appeal.
Add depth and flavor to compositions in any

genre by studying the characteristics of a wide
array of world music compositional techniques.
Learn to write for commercial success by

reproducing the time-tested characteristics of hit
songs while maintaining your own unique voice.
Learn to write music in the style of big budget

Hollywood films and TV programs. Analyze
melody, harmony, counterpoint, tempo, rhythm,
and orchestration in a variety of genres to gain a
complete recipe book for writing for film and TV.
Jingle Writing
Gain a practical working knowledge of how

to compose, produce, market, and monetize
commercial music in three important categories:
Jingles, Library Music, and Television Theme
music and scoring.
Gain a thorough understanding of the

compositional styles used in Hollywood projects.
Learn to analyze specific genres of film and
television music in terms of melody, harmony,
counterpoint, tempo, rhythm, and orchestration,
forming a template that you can then apply to
your own writing.
Learn to write clearly and strongly in your own

unique voice, bringing your full self to your
writing process every time you write.
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Courses
Music Composition 1
Demo Production for Songwriters
Record better demos on Pro Tools, and you can

increase the chances of an established artist
covering one of your songs. This course acts as a
springboard for the novice producer/songwriter to
jump into the world of producing, recording, and
mixing.

harmonic, and rhythmic language through the
study of modern 20th century compositional
techniques. In this course youll develop your
unique, compositional voice to write music for
visual media, concerts, recitals, or personal
enjoyment.

which will allow them to develop practical and
creative real world skills for professional co-writing.
Music Composition 2

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Music Business
Certificates
Artist Management
Music Business and Technology
Music Marketing 101
Music Licensing

Social Media and Digital Distribution
Concert Touring
Artist Management
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Music Business
Music Business 101
Concert Touring

Music Business
Artist Management
Music Business 101
Music Marketing 101

Music Licensing
Concert Touring
Music Marketing 101
Artist Management
Music Supervision
Music Licensing
Copyright Law
Music Supervision
Songwriting for Film and TV
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Music Marketing
Music Business Leadership
International Music Marketing: Developing

Your Music Career Abroad
Music Marketing 101
Music Business Leadership and Ethics

Courses
Music Business 101
Concert Touring
Music Business Trends & Strategies
Online Music Marketing:

Campaign Strategies, Social Media
& Digital Distribution
Gain a broad overview of the music business and

learn how the various segments of the industry
operate on a day-to-day basis. Discover the
career opportunities that are available to you and
the knowledge youll need to achieve your goals.
Learn the preparations and logistics involved

in developing, budgeting, and executing
a successful tour, from small club dates to
international stadium shows.
Gain a forward-thinking approach to the

key issues that all musicians, music industry
entrepreneurs, managers, and music business
professionals face in the main segments of
the music industry, and how to leverage the
opportunities that the new music business
provides.
Take an in-depth look at the tools and emerging

technologies artists can use to generate interest
in their music, acquire new fans, and sell their
music online.
Music Marketing 101
Learn the basics behind marketing and selling

your music. Music Marketing 101 provides artists,
managers, and business entrepreneurs with the
foundational music marketing skill set theyll
need to succeed and thrive in the new music
business.
Create and operate your own publishing

company, and learn how to effectively promote
and place your songs into income-generating
opportunities.
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Music Industry Entrepreneurship
Project Management for Musicians
Focus your efforts and dramatically increase your

chances of success by learning the entrepreneurial
tools particular to the music industry, including
business structures, finance, marketing,
management, and leadership. Create a concise
business plan that you can apply to many different
music business ventures.
Working in the music industry involves a never-ending

series of projects. These projects come in all sizes,
budgets, and levels of complexity, but for each,
setting up a process for planning, executing, and
monitoring your work is crucial in achieving your
goals. This course will provide you with an overall
approach, with many specific tools, to help you
successfully complete your music industry-related
projects.
Build your music career with an understanding

of the legal issues that are of special concern to
musicians and songwriters, and take a focused
look at the important legal changes that have
evolved as a result of the shift in the music
business landscape.
Music Licensing
Learn how to make money through creative
licensing of your music! In this course, youll

discover how to create new avenues for
placement of your own music, identify current
opportunities for your copyrights, and how to use
Music Supervision
online resources to introduce your music to music
Learn the ins and outs of music supervision, from

both the artist and the supervisor standpoint.
Understand the tools used by production
teams and discover the creative approaches,
negotiation techniques, and licensing practices
essential for artists who are interested in
generating income from film or TV placements or
students who want a career in music licensing.
supervisors, ad creatives, video game producers,
Copyright Law
Learn effective techniques for choosing the right
and more.
Music Business Leadership & Ethics
Gain the leadership tools and the ethical

decision-making framework you need to make
sound business decisions in real-time.
Business Communications
format, tone, and message for diverse audiences
Understand the basics of how your creative

works are protected by copyright law, what
rights you have as a content owner, and how to
leverage your copyrights to generate income.
and the most appropriate way to deliver the

message.
Math for Musicians
Build your knowledge of, and confidence in, math

in practical ways that relate directly to the world
of music. This action-oriented course is designed

specifically for those who find math intimidating
or who feel that their math skills have become
rusty.
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Music Venue Management
Gain a hands-on understanding of music

business finance. Learn to apply the critical tools
of financial analysis to leverage talent, assess the
potential of music enterprises, and drive new
music businesses.
Learn what it takes to launch and run a successful

live music venue. Explore the inner-workings of
establishing and running nightly shows at a music

club, in addition to the key stakeholders who
make or break a live-club event, including the
talent buyer, publicist, promoter, artist manager,
employees, booking agents, and the ticket-buying
Leverage your creativity for business innovation

and develop the mindset, knowledge, and
insights required to pursue an entrepreneurial
career, whether as the steward of your own
career or as the founder of a new business in any
creative field.
fans.
New Media Economics: Music, Mobile,

Gaming, and Online Markets
In this beginner-level economics course, explore

how technological innovation and convergence
impact the production and consumption of
media content, including music, mobile, games,
and online content.
International Music Marketing:

Developing Your Music Career Abroad
Gain an in-depth knowledge of the time,

expertise, and strategy required for musicians
and managers to release, market, publish, tour,
and export music in the global music industry.
Music Business DNA: How Policy Defines

Your Income Streams
In order to have a say in the future, music

entrepreneurs must have a working knowledge
of policy to position themselves in a competitive,
global music marketplace. Music Business DNA
will probe federal and international music policies
that have a direct impact on the paychecks of
working artists and music entrepreneurs.
Career and Job Success in the

Music Industry
Explore the four dimensions of career

development: clarifying your professional
value, focusing the opportunity lens, advancing
personal growth strategies, and orchestrating
a successful job search. Throughout the course,
you will hear from Berklee alumni and employers
about what it takes to succeed in the music
industry in todays climate of change.
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Voice
Certificates
Singer-Songwriter
(5 courses)
Voice Technique 101
Guitar Chords 101
Pop and Rock Vocals
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Voice Technique and Musicianship
Singer-Songwriter
(3 Courses)
(3 Courses)
Guitar Chords 101
Music Theory 101
Voice Technique 101
Voice Technique 101
Vocal Styles
(3 Courses)
Jazz Voice
R&B Vocals
Pop and Rock Vocals
Courses
Voice Technique 101
R&B Vocals
Make your voice sound more powerful, use vocal

technique to expand your range and expression,
and learn to become more confident in
vocal performances.
Learn the vocal techniques of the R&B greats,

including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Ray
Charles, Marvin Gaye, and Beyonce. In this
course, youll gain the necessary skills to sing
R&B in an authentic way, including proper
phrasing, riffing, shouting, scale patterns,
rhythmic articulation, and much more.
Jazz Voice
Apply the unique vocal characteristics of

great jazz singers such as Billie Holiday, Louis
Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughn
into your own sound. Understand proper jazz
vocal delivery in a number of tempos and gain
confidence singing an array of jazz standards in a
live or recorded context.
Vocal Production
This course guides you through the essential

concepts and methods to master the craft of
vocal production. You will learn the technical
aspects of working with the vocal and the
personal, artistic aspects of working with a
vocalist to achieve the best performance - skills
that can be applied to many roles from engineer
Pop & Rock Vocals
Learn to sing everything from classic hits

pop and rock to singer-songwriter styles to
contemporary indie rock in an authentic manner.
to producer to artist.
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Piano & Keyboard
Certificates
Theory, Harmony, and Ear Training
(8 Courses)
Music Theory 101
Harmony, Rhythm
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Keyboard Styles
Theory and Harmony
(3 Courses)
(3 Courses)
Blues and Rock Keyboard Techniques
Music Theory 101
Pop/Rock Keyboard
Jazz Piano
Keyboard Skills
Music Theory
(3 Courses)
(3 Courses)
Berklee Keyboard Method
Music Theory 101
Blues and Rock Keyboard Techniques
Basic Improvisation

Harmony, Rhythm
Improvisation
(3 Courses)
Basic Improvisation
Courses
Berklee Keyboard Method
Learn the Berklee approach to keyboard. Master

the basics of technique and chord voicings,
and gain an understanding of more advanced
concepts including interpretation of lead sheets
and improvisation.
Learn the art of Jazz improvisation from Gary

Keyboard for the Electronic Musician
In this beginner level course, youll build skills

that will help you write, produce, and perform
electronic music using keyboards ranging from
acoustic piano to modern controllers with
virtual instruments.
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Courses
Blues & Rock Keyboard Techniques
Jazz Piano
Study the theory and harmonic concepts

common to blues and rock styles, and learn the
licks, techniques, patterns, and improvisation
styles associated with shuffles, New Orleans
piano, rock n roll and modern rock piano, and
solo blues piano.
Strengthen your command of the melodies,

harmonies, and rhythms that make up the rich art
form of jazz on the piano or keyboard.
Pop/Rock Keyboard
Learn to play authentic keyboard parts in a wide

range of pop/rock styles, including rock n roll,
R&B, dance pop, classic rock, country, heartland/
alt-country, and jam band.
Basic Improvisation

Develop your solos by studying the riffs and licks
of legendary players, and learn to incorporate
the inflexions, feel, and nuances of the masters
into your own playing!
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Arranging
Certificates
Arranging
Arranging and Orchestration
(8 Courses)
(8 Courses)
Arranging: Small Ensemble and Horns
Arranging: Advanced Horn Writing
Orchestration 1
Arranging: Woodwinds and Strings
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Jazz Composition and Arranging
(3 Courses)
Jazz Composition
Jazz Arranging
Courses

Composition 1
Essential learning for anyone interested in

arranging music for a band, Arranging 1: Rhythm
Section explores all aspects of writing and arranging
for the rhythm section.

harmonic, and rhythmic language through the
study of modern 20th century compositional
techniques. In this course youll develop your
unique, compositional voice to write music for
visual media, concerts, recitals, or personal
enjoyment.
Take your arranging abilities to the next level

of development by studying more advanced
techniques for voicing chords, orchestration,
articulations, and background lines.
Music Composition 2
Learn to create your own original grooves by

analyzing, writing, sequencing, and recording the
rhythms and styles that have influenced western
contemporary music.

Arranging: Small Ensemble & Horns
Develop your writing and arranging skills for

smaller bands and larger ensembles and learn
techniques that can be applied to both live
instrumentation or sequenced/sampled sounds.
Contemporary Vocal Arranging
Master the concepts of vocal writing and

arranging from basic to more advanced
and learn to write vocal charts in a number of
contemporary styles, including jazz, folk, pop,
and R&B.
Arranging: Woodwinds & Strings
Gain a practical, real-world understanding of the

sound and personality of woodwind and string
instruments, and learn how to properly apply
them to songs, arrangements, and compositions.
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Counterpoint
Gain a broad overview of counterpoint and the

art of writing lines that support both the melody
and the overall structure of a composition
essential information for singers, songwriters,
composers, guitarists, and musicians from all
backgrounds.

notation, and explore many other ways to use
Sibelius for your own personal and professional
music needs.
Take your musical vocabulary and skill set to

a whole new level for writing, arranging, and
performing music of any genre by learning
reharmonization and providing musical interest
and variety to standard repertoire.
Jazz Arranging
Become a more versatile and sought-after jazz

arranger. Jazz Arranging explores techniques
that will allow you to write effective jazz
arrangements for all types of instrumental
combinations, from bop and hard-bop, to big
band jazz ensembles.

Jazz Composition
Learn effective techniques that will help you

compose jazz tunes that have a balance of
melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic appeal.
Creative Strategies for Composition

Beyond Style
Create great-looking music quickly and easily

with the powerful Finale music notation software,
and learn techniques to maximize speed, control,
and accuracy.
Learn how to develop upon virtually any kernel

of an idea, from a melodic fragment to a catchy
rhythm or phrase, or a nice chord. Explore a
variety of approaches to composing and how
they work, complete with examples, composer
perspectives, and more.

which will allow them to develop practical
and creative real world skills for professional
co-writing.
Building on the foundation of the previous

three levels, Music Theory and Composition 4
will introduce compositional techniques first
pioneered by twentieth century European
and American composers and will examine
them in both classical and jazz/popular
music contexts. Further exploration of World
music styles will also be a feature of the
course in the weekly Rhythm Jam. As in the
previous levels, the course will include weekly
composition and video scoring assignments.
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Bass
Certificates
Bass
(5 courses)
Bass Performance 101
Rock Bass
R&B Bass
Jazz Bass
Basic Improvisation
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Improvisation
(3 Courses)
Basic Improvisation
Courses
Slap Bass
R&B Bass
Popularized in the 70s with groups such

as Sly and the Family Stone, slap bass has
become an essential technique in any electric
bassists toolkit. In Slap Bass, you will learn the
fundamentals of playing slap, from traditional
to advanced modern techniques, and learn
to construct your own slap lines over original
songs.
Learn to play R&B bass in the style of the master

players. Expand your bass playing in the context
of a professional, live music performance or
recording session.
Bass Performance 101
Study the music of famous electric and acoustic

bass players, and learn to create and perform
your own unique bass lines in a variety of
different styles.

Jazz Bass
Gain the tools and knowledge you need to

improvise jazz bass lines like a seasoned
professional. Learn to play great jazz bass lines,
recognize common chord progressions in jazz
standards, and study the work of jazz bass greats
like Paul Chambers, Ray Brown, Ron Carter, and
Christian McBride.
Basic Improvisation

into your own playing.
Rock Bass
Gain the foundation, technique, and vocabulary

necessary to construct and improvise bass lines
in a variety of rock and blues-based music styles.
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Orchestration
Certificates
Arranging & Orchestration
Orchestration for Film & TV
(8 Courses)
Film Scoring 101
Orchestration 2: Writing Techniques

for Full Orchestra
Music Composition for Film & TV 1
Orchestration 1

for Full Orchestra
Orchestration 1

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Arranging
(8 Courses)

Composing & Orchestrating for Film & TV
Orchestration 1
Film Scoring 101

Jazz Composition & Arranging
(3 Courses)
Jazz Composition
Orchestration 1
Jazz Arranging
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Courses
Orchestration 1
Learn to write and apply traditional orchestration

techniques to both sampled performances
and live orchestral performances.
Learn to write music in the style of big

budget Hollywood films and TV programs.
Analyze melody, harmony, counterpoint,
tempo, rhythm, and orchestration in a
variety of genres to gain a complete recipe
book for writing for film and TV.
Orchestration 2:
Writing Techniques for Full Orchestra
Learn advanced orchestration strategies and

approaches to writing for full orchestra, including
both a live orchestra and sampled MIDI mockups.
Gain a thorough understanding of the

compositional styles used in Hollywood
projects. Learn to analyze specific genres of
film and television music in terms of melody,
harmony, counterpoint, tempo, rhythm,
and orchestration, forming a template that
you can then apply to your own writing.
Music Composition 1

Film Scoring 101
Create original music to accompany a

visual medium by learning fundamental to
more advanced film scoring techniques.
Music Composition 2

Electronic Music 1

Learn the necessary tools and techniques to

create contemporary electronic music in a variety
of styles, including drum and bass, trance, glitch,
dub, electro, minimal, downtempo, house, and
techno. If you are a musician interested in adding
an electronic flavor to your production, or an
electronic producer interested in moving your
pieces to the next level, this course is for you!
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Electronic Music 2
Create great-looking music quickly and

easily with the powerful Finale music
notation software, and learn techniques to
Learn to create contemporary electronic

music in a variety of styles, including techno,
trip hop, glitch, and dubstep. Gain a deep
understanding of many aspects of contemporary
electronic music, including beats, harmony,
bass lines, groove, melodies, synthesis,
audio/MIDI editing, effects processing,
sound design, performance, and mixing.
maximize speed, control, and accuracy.

notation, and explore many other ways
to use Sibelius for your own personal
and professional music needs.



Counterpoint
Gain a broad overview of counterpoint and

the art of writing lines that support both
the melody and the overall structure of a

composition essential information for
singers, songwriters, composers, guitarists,
and musicians from all backgrounds.
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Drums
Certificates
Drums
(3 Courses)
Drum Set Fundamentals
Rock Drums
Funk / R&B Drums
Courses
Rock Drums
Drum Set Fundamentals
Learn to play a variety of rock drumming styles

through the study of some of rock musics most
significant drummers.
set performance and musicianship.
Improve your overall coordination, touch, and

dynamics, and gain a solid foundation in drum
Afro-Cuban Drums
Funk/R&B Drums
Strengthen your overall versatility as a drummer

by learning the rich grooves and rhythmic
concepts of Afro-Cuban music.
Learn to play songs and improvise rhythms in the

style of funk and R&B.
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Music History & Liberal Arts
Certificates
Creative Writing for Musicians
Visual Media
(3 Courses)
(3 Courses)
Creative Writing: Literature

Studies for Musicians
The Language of Film and TV

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Courses
Rock History
Explore the history of rock n roll in detail,

with examples from the musicians who lived
through it. Learn about the musical and
business trends in rock, major technological
innovations, the prime innovators, and the
historical context that has seen rock alternately
flourish and struggle over the past 60 years.
Learn to craft and control your writing,

enhance your ideas, and write better
lyrics through the study of poetry.
Developing Your Artistry

Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque
Explore what it means to be an artist both

from a philosophical and practical perspective.
This course will examine artistry and creativity
while also teaching you how to plan and sustain
a career.
European music from the Antiquity and Middle
Art History
This course explores the development of Western

Ages through the Renaissance and Baroque
Through the eyes of two professors of art

history with differing yet complementary
approaches to understanding art, you will
look at a wide variety of media, including
painting, sculpture, and architecture, and
discover the diversity of ways that works of
art are meaningful to the human experience.
periods. By focusing on major composers,

genres, technical aspects, and historical
facts, students will gain an understanding
of how early Western music gave rise to the

Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras.

Classical, Romantic & Modern
The Language of Film & TV
Just as learning the theory behind how music

creation works, exploring the history of music
is key to understanding the genres of music
that we perform, create, and consume today.
Music History of the Western World 2: Classical,
Romantic, and Modern will provide you with a
foundation for understanding how music has
developed in the Western world through the
study of composers, compositions, and key
characteristics of a number of musical genres.
Gain a thorough understanding of film

and television, and learn to communicate
effectively with directors, producers, and others
involved in the production of these media.
Music, Self, and Society

Why do we have the musical preferences
that we do? Is there really such a thing as
good music? How does music create social
change? How does music function in our
daily lives? These are all questions we will
examine in depth throughout this course.
Learn to write clearly and strongly in your

own unique voice, bringing your full self to
your writing process every time you write.
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Project Management for Musicians
3D Design with Blender
Working in the music industry involves a

never-ending series of projects. These projects
come in all sizes, budgets, and levels of
complexity, but for each, setting up a process
for planning, executing, and monitoring your
work is crucial in achieving your goals. Project
Management for Musicians will provide you
with an overall approach, with many specific
tools, to help you successfully complete
your music industry-related projects.
3D Design with Blender is an introduction to the

world of cinematic visual effects designed for
musicians who want to add interesting visual,
non-existent elements or environments
to self-made videos.

Music Cognition
Explore the mental processes underlying

musical behaviors and how emotion,
environment, cognitive capacity, personality,
individual differences, and other factors
influence how we perceive music.
Leverage your creativity for business

innovation and develop the mindset,
knowledge, and insights required to pursue
an entrepreneurial career, whether as the
steward of your own career or as the founder
of a new business in any creative field.

Learn effective techniques for
producing any kind of video, including
a music video or short film.
This course provides an overview of video

game design, exploring the iterative process of
coming up with ideas, prototyping, testing, and
revising that is at the heart of the video game
industry. You will analyze games and examine
the principles of game design from
a visual studies perspective.
Math for Musicians
Build your knowledge of, and confidence in,

math in practical ways that relate directly
to the world of music. This action-oriented
course is designed specifically for those
who find math intimidating or who feel that
their math skills have become rusty.
New Media Economics: Music, Mobile,

Gaming, and Online Markets
Creative Writing: Literature

Studies for Musicians
In this beginner-level economics course,

explore how technological innovation and
convergence impact the production and
consumption of media content, including
music, mobile, games, and online content.
Strengthen your writing skills and creative

expression by exploring and learning from
the works of musician-writers and those for
whom music has had a profound influence.
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Music For Film, TV & Games
Certificates
Film Scoring 101
Orchestration 1
for Full Orchestra
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Composing and Orchestrating for Film & TV
Producting Music with Logic
Orchestration 1
Film Scoring 101

Visual Media
Game Audio Design & Production
(3 Courses)
The Language of Film and TV
Producing Music for Film & Games
Orchestration 1
Film Scoring
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Courses
Music Composition 1

Explore the essential elements of theory
and composition in this, the third of a foursemester curriculum. Topics include everything
from the rhythmic elements of Jamaican and
Cuban music to the connection between
South American guitar music and Bach.

Film Scoring 101
Create original music to accompany a

visual medium by learning fundamental to
more advanced film scoring techniques.
Music Composition 2

Songwriting for Film & TV
Explore the techniques of writing music that will

appeal specifically to music supervisors, editors,
directors, and producers across any number of
different genres.
Learn to write music in the style of big

budget Hollywood films and TV programs.
Analyze melody, harmony, counterpoint,
tempo, rhythm, and orchestration in a
variety of genres to gain a complete recipe
book for writing for film and TV.
Gain a solid understanding of music

fundamentals while building your own musical
language. In this course youll take a detailed
look at the major and minor keys, and be
given tools to help you comprehend scales
and chords. This course includes a blend of
both traditional and contemporary harmony.
The second course in a two-part series, gain a

thorough understanding of the compositional
styles used in Hollywood projects, and learn
how to balance music and dialogue, influence
the audiences emotional response, and create
music that elicits a location or time period.
Build upon the essential elements of music

theory and composition you learned in Music
Theory and Composition 1 and further your
own musical language. In this course, you
will expand your knowledge of major and
minor key harmony and melody, in addition
to scales, chords, and drum grooves.

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Interactive Scoring for Games
Music Supervision
Learn the ins and outs of music supervision, from

both the artist and the supervisor standpoint.
Understand the tools used by production
teams, and discover the creative approaches,
negotiation techniques, and licensing practices
essential for artists who are interested in
generating income from film or TV placements or
students who want a career in music licensing.
By the end of this course, youll compose a

fully interactive musical score, which youll
implement into a game. Whether youre into
elementary Facebook games or complex
Xbox titles, youll master the fundamental
musical skills that pro composers use.
Audio Post Production for Film & TV
Become a more marketable and in-demand

producer by mastering the tools and techniques
necessary to complete a full audio post
production project, including sound design,
foley, dialogue, and music for a short film.
Music Licensing
Learn how to make money through creative

licensing of your music. In this course, youll
discover how to create new avenues for
placement of your own music, identify current
opportunities for your copyrights, and how
to use online resources to introduce your
music to music supervisors, ad creatives,
video game producers, and more.
The Language of Film & TV
Gain a thorough understanding of film

and television, and learn to communicate
effectively with directors, producers, and others
involved in the production of these media.
Jingle Writing
Gain a practical working knowledge of how

to compose, produce, market, and monetize
commercial music in three important
categories: Jingles, Library Music, and
Television Theme music and scoring.

This course is designed for the musician who

wants to compose music, unique sound, and
creature voices for video games. Focusing
on both the creative process of designing
unique audio and the practical challenges
of putting that content into a game, Game
Audio Production with Wwise prepares
students for all major aspects of game
audio production and implementation.
Learn effective techniques for producing any kind

of video, including a music video or short film.
This course provides an overview of video

game design, exploring the iterative process
of coming up with ideas, prototyping,
testing, and revising that is at the heart of
the video game industry. You will analyze
games and examine the principles of game
design from a visual studies perspective.
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Improvisation
Certificates
Improvisation
(3 Courses)
Basic Improvisation
Courses
Basic Improvisation

into your own playing.

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A Welcome from Our Dean

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How Berklee Online Works

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Berklee College of Music was founded on the

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prepare students for careers in music is through

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the study and practice of contemporary music.

in the world. Berklee Onlines Bachelor of

For more than half a century, the college has

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opportunities to people interested in music and

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working in the music industry. Whether youre

a dozen other genres and fields of study. With a

a seasoned music industry professional or just

diverse and talented student body representing

getting your career started, Berklees curriculum

103 countries and alumni who have collectively

and teaching methods will give you the skills

won more than 300 Grammys and Latin Grammys,

needed to succeed in this

Berklee is the worlds premier learning lab for the

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Bachelor of Professional Studies in

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The ability to fit the

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Curriculum (120 Credits)

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10 Required Courses (30 Credits)

Music Production Analysis

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