Visiting Artist News

Each year Berklee hosts visiting artist events with the most innovative performers and creators working today. Often only open to students, these clinics and master classes are opportunities for you to get an intimate and inside perspective of the industry.

A screenshot from 'Dream Machine,' an interactive virtual performance experience created by the Electronic Production and Design Department

EPD Students Create Dream Machine, a Virtual Performance Experience
July 21, 2020

In the wake of COVID-19, Berklee's Electronic Production and Design Department created a virtual performance experience that includes a video game world.

From the left: Jacob Collier, Esperanza Spalding B.M. '05, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Victor Wooten

Berklee Offers First Online Five-Week Program
June 22, 2020

This year's Five-Week program features visiting artists Jacob Collier, Esperanza Spalding, Victor Wooten, and Terri Lyne Carrington, Christian McBride, Gerald Clayton, Kris Davis, and Linda May Han Oh.

Berklee College of Music honoree John Legend performs with students in the 2020 commencement concert.

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Berklee Celebrates Class of 2020 as Commencement Goes Virtual
May 9, 2020

Boston Conservatory at Berklee honored Mikhail Baryshnikov and André De Shields, and Berklee College of Music honored Sheila E., John Legend, and Cassandra Wilson in a pair of virtual events on May 9.

Mikhail Baryshnikov, André De Shields, Sheila E., John Legend, Cassandra Wilson to Receive Honorary Doctorates
April 7, 2020

This year's honorees will be recognized by Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee in virtual commencement ceremonies on May 9.

Gil Dor '75 (far left) and Noa shared their musical journeys with faculty member Andrew Shryock and President Roger Brown (far right).

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Scene at Berklee: Noa and Gil Dor
March 17, 2020

The two Israeli musicians shared their artistic journeys and performed pieces from their new collaboration, Letters to Bach. 

Brian Schreck B.M. '02 talks about his experience creating recordings of his patients' heartbeats.

Image by Ben Pu

The Music of Heartbeats
March 10, 2020

Music therapy alumnus Brian Schreck shared his unique approach to creating music with the heartbeats of patients with a terminal illness.  

Kenny Werner (left), artistic director of the Effortless Mastery Institute, talked creativity with jazz composer Billy Childs (right).

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Scene at Berklee: Billy Childs and Kenny Werner
March 2, 2020

The two decorated composers talked about their different approaches to creativity and debated which chord sounds the most like hope.

Jeff Harleston (left) shared his insights in a conversation with Don Gorder.

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Scene at Berklee: Jeff Harleston
February 27, 2020

The longtime Universal Music Group executive discussed streaming, changing business models, and the three skills required to make it as a musician. 

Michael League of Snarky Puppy

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Scene at Berklee: Michael League
February 25, 2020

The Grammy-winning Snarky Puppy bandleader spoke on crafting an authentic sound in a master class with the Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble.

Coffin played with Berklee students and bassist Victor Wooten (left) earlier in the week.

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Scene at Berklee: Jeff Coffin
February 20, 2020

The saxophonist for Dave Matthews Band shared practical tips on gigging, getting paid, and building relationships.