Boston, MA • May 30-31, 2025

Early Bird Ticket, $159.00 • Register by March 21

What is Berklee Onsite?

Open and inclusive to the entire music community (not just students), join us Friday, May 30 through Saturday, May 31 on Berklee College of Music’s campus in Boston for an unforgettable two days of live music, learning sessions, and networking events!

  • Hands-on workshops in music business, music production, songwriting and more
  • Live classes from Berklee's award-winning curriculum
  • Panels with Berklee instructors and industry experts
  • Face-to-face connections with Berklee instructors, students, and advisors
  • Networking and socializing events
  • Surprise performances
Picture of a Berklee Onsite session in action in a Music Production studio

Sessions

Join us Friday, May 30 through Saturday, May 31 on Berklee College of Music’s campus in Boston for Berklee Onsite 2025! Onsite is two days of live music, learning sessions, and networking events, giving you the opportunity for face-to-face connections with Berklee instructors, students, and advisors you might normally only get to interact with online.

Full list of sessions will be available soon!

Speakers

2024 Keynote

Tonya Butler

Assistant Chair, Business/Management

In this inspiring keynote address from Berklee Onsite 2024, Tonya Butler brings her theme of “How to Survive Your First Day of School” to life in unexpected ways. Beginning with a grade school photo, she shares a humorous anecdote about her grandmother putting her in a homemade dress, which underscores the first takeaway of “embrace your authentic self and love who you are, the way that you are.”

2025 Keynote Speaker to be announced soon! Be sure to catch Tonya's keynote from 2024, above.


Zahili Gonzalez Zamora

Assistant Professor

Zahili Gonzalez Zamora is an award-winning pianist and composer whose work fuses Afro-Cuban traditions with jazz innovation. Her trio, MIXCLA, has wowed audiences at Monterey and Montreal Jazz Festivals. A Berklee alum and Piano Department faculty member, she graduated summa cum laude in 2017 with a dual degree in Jazz Composition and Jazz Piano Performance.

Rodney Alejandro

Dean

Rodney Alejandro has written, produced, and performed with icons like Quincy Jones, Roger Daltrey, and Stevie Wonder. A former member of the Script, he shaped their live sound as musical director. From chart-topping hits to TV scores (The Shield), his expertise fuels Berklee’s Songwriting Department. In 2024, he was nominated for his first Grammy.

Alison Plante

Professor of Screen Scoring & Program Director for the Online M.M. in Film Scoring

The first female chair of a collegiate film scoring department, Alison's scoring credits range from documentaries for PBS and the History Channel to national television ads, independent films, live action and animated shorts, theater, and multimedia museum installations for the Smithsonian Institution and the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Prince Charles Alexander

Professor, Music Production and Engineering

A legendary producer and engineer, Prince Charles Alexander has worked with Mary J. Blige, the Notorious B.I.G., Sting, and more, earning multiple Grammys and more than 40 Platinum and Gold certifications. A former Virgin Records artist, he was an early innovator in digital production, blending funk, R&B, and hip-hop with emerging studio technology.

The full list of speakers to be announced soon!

Thanks to Our Sponsors

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors, whose support makes this event possible. Their dedication to music education and the arts empowers our students and enriches our community.

Berklee Onsite is an opportunity for sponsors to reach a unique audience of enthusiastic music learners. Interested in becoming an Onsite sponsor?

Map showing the many countries that Berklee Onsite attendees come from.

Berklee Onsite FAQs

Berklee Onsite 2025 is taking place Friday, May 30 through Saturday, May 31 at Berklee College of Music’s Boston campus. Attendees will be able to check in to the conference beginning at 8 AM on May 29.
Individual session and workshop registration will open the week of April 21. You will receive an email as soon as the sessions become available for registration!
Berklee Onsite is open to Berklee students and the general public. Please note that the conference will be capped at 500 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
Berklee Onsite attendees who are under the age of 13 must be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian. Attendees under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver stating that their participation in Berklee Onsite is approved. Attendees under the age of 18 will receive a waiver via email prior to Berklee Onsite.

All Berklee Onsite attendees are asked to keep government-issued identification with them at all times. You may be asked during event check-in to present an ID to Berklee Online staff.
Yes, all Berklee Onsite events are handicap accessible.
Because Berklee Onsite is a non-credit bearing, short-term program, you do not need a student visa to attend. However, travel regulations vary by country, so to find out if you will need a tourist visa to enter the US, please visit Travel.State.Gov.
Connect with other attendees on the Berklee Onsite 2025 Facebook Event page. Use #BerkleeOnsite2025 for a chance to be featured on Berklee Online’s social media accounts, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.
No, college credit will not be awarded to those who choose to attend Berklee Onsite.
Yes. After the conference, you will be able to download a digital badge from Accredible that you can display on your LinkedIn profile or other social media.
Berklee Online is committed to creating and providing usable, equitable, and inclusive learning environments. If you need accommodations because of a disability, please contact Berklee Online the accommodations department at mailto:accommodation@online.berklee.edu.
Yes. By participating in Berklee Onsite at Berklee College of Music, you agree to the Waiver, Release, and Indemnification Agreement found here.

Accommodations

Recommended hotels and other options are found below next to the map.
We suggest bringing an instrument of your choice (as long as it is portable) and a laptop or tablet. These items are optional, and not a requirement to attend any sessions and workshops.
Check out this list of live music venues in Boston.
Although weather in New England is known for its uncertainty, June in Boston is typically comfortable, with an average daily low of 59°F (15°C) and high of 77°F (25°C). We recommend packing a sweatshirt or light jacket for cooler evenings and air-conditioned classrooms.

Tickets and Registration

Berklee Onsite 2025 features two pricing tiers:
  • Early bird registration pricing is set at $159 USD and will be available Wednesday, February 12 through Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
  • Starting on Friday, March 21, 2025, full price registration will be set at $199 USD.
Please note that the registration fee does not include airfare, accommodations, or other travel related expenses.
You will receive a full refund if you cancel and request a refund by Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. From May 1st onward, you will not be able to cancel your reservation for a refund. Please remember that canceling your Berklee Onsite registration does not automatically cancel hotel and/or travel arrangements. You are responsible for canceling your own hotel and travel reservations.
No. Berklee Onsite attendees can dine a la carte in the 160 Massachusetts Avenue Dining Hall, or explore any of the many wonderful restaurants in Boston.
Registration for individual sessions and workshops will open the week of April 21, 2025. If you have already registered by this date, you will receive an email once these sessions become available for registration.

Hotel Information

Here are recommended hotels near 160 Massachusetts Avenue, sorted by proximity to campus:

  • The Colonnade Hotel
    120 Huntington Avenue • 0.2 miles from campus
    4-star hotel with rooftop pool, near Prudential Center and public transportation
  • The Verb Hotel
    1271 Boylston Street • 0.3 miles from campus
    Rock n' roll themed boutique hotel, close to Fenway Park
  • Sheraton Boston Hotel
    39 Dalton Street • 0.3 miles from campus
    Connected to Prudential Center mall, indoor pool and fitness center
  • Hilton Boston Back Bay
    40 Dalton Street • 0.3 miles from campus
    Close to Hynes Convention Center, recently renovated rooms
  • Westin Copley Place
    10 Huntington Avenue • 0.4 miles from campus
    Connected to Copley Place mall, upscale amenities and dining
Note: All hotels are within walking distance to Berklee, near public transportation, restaurants, shopping, and major attractions. The area is safe and well-lit.

Parking Information

For those traveling to Berklee Onsite by car, limited metered parking is available on the streets surrounding the Berklee Performance Center and Berklee College of Music. Parking is also available at nearby parking garages:

Nearby Garages

Public Transportation

The campus is easily accessible via MBTA:

  • Green Line E Branch to Symphony Station
  • Orange Line to Massachusetts Avenue Station
  • Multiple bus routes along Massachusetts Avenue