Online Music Courses
Our 4- and 12-week online music courses are authored and taught by industry experts and the same renowned instructors that teach at Berklee College of Music's Boston campus.
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Ableton Live Fundamentals
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn all the fundamentals of Ableton Live, covering aspects of production, composition, synthesis, sampling, effects processing, and more.
Ableton Live Techniques: Non-Linear Creative Strategies and Composition
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Take a deep dive into composing with Ableton by learning and leveraging linear and non-linear creative techniques using advanced Ableton Live tools.
Ableton Live Techniques: Sampling
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Building off of Ableton Live Fundamentals, explore common sampling concepts applicable to all samplers and techniques that are unique to Ableton Live.
Ableton Live Techniques: Synthesis and DSP
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Building off of Ableton Live Fundamentals, explore how you can use the many synthesizers and audio effects in Ableton Live to achieve sounds found in contemporary music production.
Acoustic Blues Guitar
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore acoustic blues guitar, from fingerpicking melodies to soloing over independent bass patterns, to performing in the acoustic bottleneck slide style.
Acoustic Guitar Techniques
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Strengthen your rhythmic strumming, use of alternate tunings, and fingerstyle playing, and improve your fluency, tone, dynamics, and control.
Acoustics
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Become a better recording and live sound engineer, and improve your editing and mixing environment by learning the ins and outs of acoustics.
Advanced Audio Ear Training for Mix Engineers
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Expand your production skills and critical listening by learning how to identify and implement mix strategies and a wide array of professional mix approaches.
Advanced Audio/Music Mastering: Theory and Practice
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Learn mastering theories and techniques to deliver quality masters in a variety of genres, for various platforms including vinyl, lossy codecs, and streaming.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Advanced Blues Guitar
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
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, soul, and more.
Advanced Jazz Piano
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
In Advanced Jazz Piano, you will be able to analyze, curiously reimagine, and perform songs in the advanced jazz piano styles covered in this course. A special emphasis will be placed on aspects of solo piano performance, group performance, chord voicings, creating lines, left hand/right hand independence, and Afro-Latin influence on jazz improvisation.
Advanced Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This advanced music production course provides you with a deep understanding of mixing and mastering tools and techniques that you can apply to a wide variety of styles.
Advanced Mixing Techniques
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Explore advanced mixing techniques such as balance, EQ, dynamics, spatial effects, automation, pitch and time correction, mixing for digital streaming services, and more.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Afro-Cuban Drums
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Strengthen your overall versatility as a drummer by learning the rich grooves and rhythmic concepts of Afro-Cuban music.
AI for Music and Audio
New! 4-Week Course
Level 1
Credit:
$515
In this course, we will delve into the core principles of artificial intelligence (AI) models and their diverse applications in music and audio.
AI for Songwriters
New! 4-Week Course
Level 1
Credit:
$515
AI for Songwriters is designed for songwriters who are eager to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can ignite their creativity. Whether you’re new to AI or already have some experience, this course will introduce various AI tools and demonstrate how to use them to generate fresh musical ideas, craft unique lyrics, and compose memorable melodies.
Applied Mathematics for Musicians
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This action-oriented course is designed to help you build your own knowledge of, and confidence in, math in practical ways that relate directly to the world of music.
Architectural, Acoustic, and Audio System Design for the Modern Music Production Studio
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
This course will help you understand, design, and implement a professional music production environment for the projects you embark on.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Arranging 1: Rhythm Section
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore all of the aspects of writing and arranging for the rhythm section and essential techniques for arranging music for a band.
Arranging: Advanced Horn Writing
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Take your arranging abilities to the next level by studying more advanced techniques for voicing chords, orchestration, articulations, and background lines.
Arranging and Producing Contemporary Music Styles
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Expand your vocabulary of musical styles to create the contemporary grooves needed in today’s market, including explorations in rock, pop, Brazilian, Latin, R&B, funk, hip-hop, and more.
Arranging for Songwriters: Instrumentation and Production in Songwriting
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Create a unique sound and explore tools and techniques that will help you craft songs with the instrumentation and production to support your intended emotional meaning.
Arranging: Small Ensemble and Horns
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Develop your writing and arranging skills for small and large ensembles and learn techniques that you can apply to both live instrumentation and sequences.
Arranging: Woodwinds and Strings
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore the sound and personality of woodwind and string instruments and learn how to apply them to songs, arrangements, and compositions.
Art History of the Western European Tradition
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Discover the diverse ways that art is meaningful to the human experience by looking at a variety of media from the Western European tradition, including painting, sculpture, and architecture throughout the ages.
Artist Management
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore the role and importance of an artist manager, what they do, and how it impacts the career of the artist and their brand.
Artist Management in the Music Business
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Learn the strategy behind effective artist management, as well as the best approaches for growing and sustaining artists' careers, and much more.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Artistry, Innovation, and a Sustainable Career in the Music Industry
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
This course highlights the many paths and combinations by which artists, performers, songwriters, producers, composers, and creators pursue their goals in music to get paid and build a sustainable career. Learn how to monetize essential income streams from publishing and licensing, to streaming, touring, social media, fan funding, sound design, production, and more.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Art of Mixing
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn how to mix music in today's production environment by exploring the many creative and technical considerations you need to know.
Audio Fundamentals for Recording
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn how to properly set up, operate, and manage a recording studio, integrating both analog and digital elements.
Audio Mastering Techniques
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a thorough understanding of what is involved in creating a final master recording ready for duplication, replication, or online distribution.
Audio/Music Production for Visual Media
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Explore the tools, techniques, workflows, and creative considerations in producing audio for film, television, and related media.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Audio Post Production for Film and TV
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Become a more marketable and in-demand producer by learning the fundamentals of audio post production for film and television: sound design, foley, dialogue, and more.
Basic Ear Training
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Build your confidence as a performer with this practical approach to ear training by learning how to notate rhythms and identify different parts of a song.
Basic Improvisation
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn an approach to improvisation that applies to all styles and instruments by studying legendary players and finding your own style by learning to develop solos on the fly.
Bass Performance 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
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.
Berklee Keyboard Method
Level 1
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Master the basics of piano keyboard technique and chord voicings, and gain an understanding of more advanced concepts like interpretation of lead sheets and improv.
Black Creative Expression: An Introduction to Africana Studies
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course explores the brilliant, resilient, and demonstrative hope of Black Creative Expression with emphasis on music, dance, and theater. Inclusive of African, Caribbean, AfroLatinidad, and African American creative voices, this course will explore excerpts of canonical works through three interpretive lenses: the message, the messenger(s), and the approach used to communicate.
Blues and Rock Keyboard Techniques
Level 3
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Explore the piano and keyboard techniques and improvisation styles associated with common blues and rock styles. Explore theory, harmonic concepts, patterns, and more.
Blues Guitar
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn the techniques and licks of blues legends such as T-Bone Walker, Lightning Hopkins, B.B. King, and more to explore the form, feel, and harmony that will help to bring a blues sound to your playing.
Business Communications
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn effective techniques for choosing the right format, tone, and message for diverse audiences and the most appropriate way to deliver the message.
Career and Job Success in the Music Industry
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore the ins and outs of career development and learn from Berklee alumni and employers about what you need to succeed in the music industry today.
Chromatic Writing and Analysis
Level 3
Credit:
$1,290
Non-credit:
$1,545
In Chromatic Writing and Analysis, you will craft innovative compositions, expand your artistic voice by analyzing chromatic music from concert repertoire, film scores, and dramatic music, and have your projects performed by live musicians.
Classical Guitar 101
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a foundational, working repertoire for classical guitar and learn techniques including tremolo, rasgueado, slurs, and percussion effects.
Classic Rock Guitar
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Elevate your playing by learning the styles and techniques of the architects of classic rock guitar: Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Gilmour, and Page.
College Writing
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Develop academic writing and expository prose techniques for creating clear and coherent written works necessary for college-level work.
Commercial Songwriting Techniques
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to write for commercial success by reproducing the time-tested characteristics of hit songs while maintaining your own unique voice.
Commercial Vocal Production
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Develop the skills necessary to create vocal-focused recordings that are contemporary and commercially viable. You will explore voice as an instrument that is naturally expressive, but can also be technologically processed.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to create electronic music in a variety of styles such as drum and bass, glitch, dub, trance, downtempo, house, and techno.
Composing and Producing Electronic Music 2
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Building on Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1, gain the skills to identify, appreciate, and utilize new musical styles and techniques.
Composing the Orchestral Film Score
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Explore the orchestral film score process by composing, mocking up, orchestrating, and copying a cue that a professional orchestra will record in the 10th week of this course.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Compositional Voice Development in Film Scoring
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Compositional Voice Development in Film Scoring provides you with methods and exercises for expanding your compositional voice.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Computer Programming Fundamentals
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to read, understand, and modify basic code in a variety of languages, whether in music creation software, web-based applications, or business software, with an organized, logical approach.
Contemporary Techniques in Music Composition 1
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Develop a unique compositional voice to write music through the study of modern twentieth century compositional techniques.
Contemporary Techniques in Music Composition 2
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a solid knowledge of modern instrumental writing and competence using twentieth century techniques in composition. In addition, you will gain enhanced listening skills to identify and appreciate new musical styles, and be capable of implementing these skills in your writing, enriching your capacity to express yourself in this intellectually stimulating musical idiom.
Contemporary Vocal Arranging
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Master the concepts of vocal writing and arranging and learn to write vocal charts in a number of contemporary styles, including jazz, folk, pop, and R&B.
Copyright Law
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Understand how creative works are protected by copyright law, what rights you have as a content owner, and how to leverage your copyrights to generate income.
Counterpoint
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a broad overview of counterpoint and the art of writing lines that support both the melody and the overall structure of a composition.
Country Guitar
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
In Country Guitar you will learn how to play guitar in the country music style. The course begins with the basic tools and techniques that are essential for any country guitar player and gradually gets more complex as we work through the various sub-genres of country music, including western swing, fingerstyle, truck-drivin’ songs, and modern pop/rock country. The course covers techniques for developing, practicing, and performing melody lines, various country style rhythms, soloing, and improvisation, as well as playing melodies and bass lines while simultaneously playing through chord progressions.
Creative Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for Music and Visuals
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore modern sound design techniques that give you the tools to get ahead of the game, in both audio-for-visuals projects and music production.
Creative Entrepreneurship
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Develop the mindset, knowledge, and insights required to pursue an entrepreneurial track and learn to leverage your creativity for business innovation.
Creative Music Production Skills
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain insight into the art of music production and develop the necessary skills for producing music according to professional standards.
Creative Recording and Editing Techniques in Music Production
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Develop creative and essential recording techniques and explore the advanced audio editing necessary to achieve professional sounding recordings in any setting.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Creative Strategies for Composition Beyond Style
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore a variety of approaches to composing and learn how to develop any musical idea, from a melodic fragment to a catchy rhythm or phrase, or a chord.
Creative Video Editing with Adobe Premiere
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
From traditional music videos and lyric videos, to VJ loops, visualizers, and short-format videos for social media, this course covers creative editing techniques to help you tell your story.
Creative Writing: Finding Your Voice
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to write clearly and strongly in your own unique voice, bringing your full self to your writing process every time you write.
Creative Writing: Literature Studies for Musicians
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Strengthen your writing skills and creative expression by exploring works of fiction, personal narrative, poetry, playwriting, and even music journalism.
Creative Writing: Poetry
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to craft and control your writing, enhance your ideas, and write better lyrics through the study of poetry.
Critical Analysis of Music Production Techniques
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Learn to dissect music for its use of various production techniques, including arrangement, instrumentation, performance, mix considerations, and more.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Critical Listening 1
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Create compelling, professional-sounding songs by learning to identify the production elements that contribute to a well-balanced, artful and professional mix.
Data Analytics in the Music Business
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Gain a deep understanding of the role of data in the business of music through illustrative case studies and practical application..
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Designing Immersive and Interactive Experiences
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Designing Immersive and Interactive Experiences will examine XR technologies for experiencing reality via human-computer interactions. XR technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), spatialized sound, motion capture, and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly reworking how we experience and consume music, dance, and theater, and also offer new prospects for creation and audience engagement in entertainment, art, education, and industry.
Developing Your Artistry
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore what it means to be an artist, from a philosophical and practical perspective while learning how to plan and sustain a creative career.
Digital Cinematography Fundamentals
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn effective techniques for producing any kind of video, including a music video or short film.
Digital Storytelling
New! 4-Week Course
Level 1
Credit:
$515
In Digital Storytelling, you’ll learn to craft compelling audiovisual stories using digital tools, mastering essential skills from preproduction to postproduction, culminating in a finalized digital story that aligns with your personal or professional narrative goals.
Drum Set Performance 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Improve your overall coordination, touch, and dynamics, and gain a solid foundation in drum set performance and musicianship.
Ear Training 1
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Ear Training 1 is all about learning how to accurately recognize, imagine, remember, and notate musical sounds, while gaining the ability to read music notation.
Ear Training 2
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Building off of Ear Training 1, Ear Training 2 will improve your improvisation skills, musical interaction in performance, and music perception in listening.
Ear Training 4
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Ear Training 4 is the final ear training course that is designed to help you learn essential musicianship skills applicable to all styles of music: the ability to accurately recognize, imagine, remember, and notate musical sounds, and the ability to read music notation.
Ear Training for Live Performance
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to play what you hear more quickly, become more certain of the notes you are performing, and respond to music with greater conviction and expression.
Essentials of Teaching Contemporary Voice
Level 2
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
This course investigates teaching and learning voice and explores practical strategies for facilitating singers’ learning to produce sound effectively.
Film Score Analysis
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Learn how film composers use an effective musical vocabulary while you expand your own overall knowledge of film, and start seeing films through the lens of a filmmaker.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Film Scoring 101
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
After a quick overview of the media industry today, students will learn the technical and aesthetic challenges in this highly competitive field. They will analyze and spot a film score and become better storytellers through various writing exercises.
Funk/R&B Drums
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Develop solid time and a Funk/R&B feel to your playing, exploring topics from triplet-based blues to gospel patterns, and everything in between.
Funk/Rock and R&B Guitar Soloing
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn the appropriate scales, the best use of effects, and the rhythmic and melodic timing to create an authentic funk-based solo and sound.
Game Audio 101
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a solid foundation of sound production and engineering skills that will prepare you to work at a game development company or as a freelancer.
Game Audio Production with Wwise
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn how to compose music, unique sounds, and voices for video games and explore the creative process and practical challenges of game audio production.
Game Design Principles
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn video game design by drafting ideas, prototyping, testing, and revising. This is the process that is at the heart of the video game industry.
Gary Burton: Jazz Improvisation
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn the art of jazz improvisation from Gary Burton, one of the most renowned improvisers in the jazz world.
Genre Survey for Songwriters: Analysis and Application
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
This course explores top examples of representative songs from different popular music genres, as defined by Billboard.com, with the goal of analyzing and understanding the musical components that determine the nature of these genres, resulting in a successful songwriting process, according to music industry standards.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Getting Inside Harmony 1
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to identify and modify chord progressions, improvise effectively from chord to chord, and deepen your understanding of music’s inner workings.
Getting Inside Harmony 2
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore more advanced principals in harmony, including melodic and harmonic tension, chord substitution, and chromatically altered chords.
Getting Your Guitar Sound
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to use your ears, hands, and the tools of the trade to play jazz, rock, blues, country, and other genres, with an authentic guitar tone.
Gospel Music for Keyboard
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course will demonstrate and teach students the history, styles, and techniques of the gospel keyboard.
Guitar Chords 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Add dynamics and expression to your playing and gain a greater feel for your instrument through Berklee’s approach to constructing chords and chord voicings.
Guitar Chords 201: Chord Melody and Inversions
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Improve your style, technique, and tone as you learn open triads, 7th chord structures, open triadic shapes, and inversions in a variety of musical styles
Guitar Ensemble Techniques
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore the many creative and technical considerations you need to know to mix music in today’s production environment.
Guitar Fundamentals
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Guitar Fundamentals is a comprehensive introduction to the instrument. The course explores basic techniques for chord-playing and melodic improvisation, and introduces a variety of chord forms and scale patterns.
Guitar Improvisation Techniques
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to play a great guitar solo! Guitar Improvisation Techniques is for guitarists who may know the technical aspects of playing, but lack the theory needed to build a solo that moves listeners.
Guitar Scales 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Develop your technique, and learn to confidently navigate the guitar fretboard by gaining a firm understanding of scales and modes.
Harmonic Ear Training: Recognizing Chord Progressions
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn techniques that will improve your performance, arranging, and compositional skills by learning to recognize what is going on within chord progressions.
Harmony 2
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Harmony 2 studies concepts such as melodic construction and motif development and builds upon principles of linear harmonic continuity (voice leading). The course also introduces concepts like guide tones, modal interchange, blues theory, chord progressions, melodic rhythm, form and melody/harmony relationships.
History of Film Music
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course is a survey of music in film, covering everything from the late 1800s to the present day.
Iconic Dance and Urban Movement
This is a Boston Conservatory course offered through Berklee Online.
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course will take you through an analysis of dance trends and their absorption and cultivation in American culture, focusing on urban styles and their evolution in commercial and social settings. We will examine iconic dances as movement trends stemming from ordinary spaces in society, reflecting the socio-political ideology of the culture and show how they define the eras of their origins.
Improvisation Techniques for Singing Pop and R&B
Level 3
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
In this R&B and pop Improvisation course, you will learn several techniques in improvisation in the R&B and pop styles. You will learn riffs based on the pentatonic scales, the use of mixed voice, falsetto, belting, gritty textures, and other widely used techniques in the R&B and pop genres, while applying them to well known songs by Etta James, Christina Aguilera, The Weeknd, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Justin Timberlake, Prince, Demi Lavato, and more.
Interactive Scoring for Games
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn the fundamental music approaches and skills that professional composers use to create interactive scores for games.
Intermediate Keyboard
Level 2
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
This keyboard course is designed for students who have some previous experience with this instrument, but want to take their skills to the next level. The course bridges the gap between entry-level keyboard courses and more advanced and challenging ones, covering a wide range of skill sets.
International Music Marketing: Developing Your Music Career Abroad
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain in-depth knowledge on the expertise and strategy required to release, market, publish, tour, and export music in the global music industry.
Jazz Arranging
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore techniques that will allow you to write effective jazz arrangements for all types of instrumental combinations.
Jazz Bass
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain the tools you need to improvise jazz bass lines by learning to recognize common chord progressions in standards and studying works by the greats.
Jazz Composition
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn effective techniques that will help you compose jazz tunes that have a balance of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic appeal.
Jazz Guitar 101
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Study the styles of some of the most influential jazz guitarists, and learn the basics behind language, building melodic tension, and improvisation techniques.
Jazz Guitar 201: Advanced Jazz Guitar Improvisation
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Develop your jazz guitar performance skills by learning advanced techniques to improvise over chord changes, both in traditional standards and modern harmony.
Jazz Piano
Level 3
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Learn jazz piano by strengthening your command of the melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that make up this rich art form.
Jazz Singing 101
Level 2
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Studying jazz vocal greats like Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan you’ll find your own voice and gain confidence singing with an array of standards.
Jazz Singing 201
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This jazz singing course focuses on performance development and includes historic information on the evolution of jazz singing, complete with precise instruction on how to incorporate and master improvisation through transcription of vocal and instrumental solos and detailed chord/scale relationship exercises.
The course is perfect for the intermediate/advanced vocalist ready to take their musicianship to the next level.
Keyboard for the Electronic Musician
Level 1
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Build skills that will help you write, produce, and perform music using keyboards ranging from acoustic piano to modern controllers with virtual instruments.
Keyboards for Live Performance: Techniques and Technology
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
The focus of this keyboard course is on live performance, providing students with software and hardware tools to achieve professional results in this particular setup. We will discuss different keyboard artists and their techniques, and keyboardist’s best practices for a successful professional career.
Latin Piano Styles
Level 3
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
This course will explore the wide variety of styles in Latin American music, from the perspective of the piano. We will focus intensely on rhythmic elements, but also explore harmonic and melodic elements, as well as the historical and social context that led these styles to be developed and become popular.
Learn to DJ with Traktor
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn all of the ins and outs of the Traktor Pro software, and all of the different ways you can use Traktor to DJ and remix your tracks live.
Live Event Sound Engineering and Concert Mixing 201
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This intermediate live mixing and concert production course is designed to introduce the basic concepts and techniques of live concert mixing.
Live Event Sound Engineering and Concert Production 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course examines the craft of live audio when applied to musical performances, covering all the basics needed to run a live sound event in 100-1,000-capacity venues.
Live Sound: Mixing and Recording
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to construct a high-quality mix for live sound and identify proper microphone technique, effects, and processing to build professional sounds and vocals.
Lyric Writing: Tools and Strategies
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Generate more and better lyric ideas. Express them in compelling and original ways with your songs.
Lyric Writing: Writing From the Title
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to write effective song titles and discover how to build lyrics, develop the rhythms of your song sections, and create contrasting sections and ideas.
Lyric Writing: Writing Lyrics to Music
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Get the most out of your song lyrics by learning how to combine them accurately and effectively with melody.
Max Programming: Introduction to Procedural Music
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to use Max to enhance and simplify real-time musical expression, analyze musical tendencies, and interpret gestural input to direct autonomous musical processes.
Metal Guitar
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Master solos and rhythm parts in the metal/progressive rock style by learning scales, shapes, and theory on the guitar fretboard.
Microphone Techniques
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to produce high-quality results with effective microphone technique, whether your sessions feature a single vocalist or large big-band jazz ensemble.
Microphone Techniques for Live Sound Production
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course will emphasize the differences in approach to microphone techniques, and give you the tools necessary to make informed decisions about microphones in live sound. Students will learn standard microphone selections and various microphone techniques specific to live sound applications.
Mixing and Mastering for the Electronic Musician
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn the tools and techniques involved in mixing and mastering for electronic productions, including EQ, dynamics processing, reverb, delays, and more.
Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn mixing and mastering—two key elements of music production—by learning the Berklee approach using the Pro Tools software.
Mixing the Film Score
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Explore the tools, techniques, workflows, and creative considerations specific to the creation of music for film and television.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Music and Neuroscience
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course explores the mechanisms that transform acoustical signals into the neural patterns that we perceive as music: melody, rhyme, rhythm, and harmony. You will learn neuroanatomy and signal processing along with the personalized experience of music and how it can relate to expertise, emotion, preferences, and creativity, all from a neuroscientific perspective.
Music Application and Theory
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Music Application and Theory provides a study of music fundamentals and their use in contemporary popular music.
Music Business 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain an overview of the music business and how various segments of the industry operate while discovering the career opportunities that are available to you.
Music Business Finance
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Get a hands-on understanding of music business finance and learn how to apply the critical tools of financial analysis to drive new music businesses.
Music Business Finance for Entrepreneurs
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Gain an understanding of the finances behind the music industry and surrounding industries by learning the necessary calculations that drive these markets.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Music Business Law
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Analyze the most important legal issues impacting the contemporary music industry by exploring copyright law, including fair use and public domain.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Music Business Law for Artists
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Music Business Law for Artists examines the business and legal issues of special concern to songwriters and musicians.
Music Business Leadership and Ethics
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain the leadership tools and the ethical decision-making framework you need to make sound business decisions in real time.
Music Business Management and Leadership
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Learn how to become an effective leader in the music industry and how to apply that awareness in multiple environments to give you a competitive advantage.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Music Business Policy
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Expand your knowledge of worldwide laws and regulations, and cultivate your leadership ability to help solve persistent problems in the global music industry.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Music Business Revenue Streams
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Analyze how revenue is generated in the music business, examining the history and current status of revenue streams and their impact on the industry.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Music Business Trends and Strategies
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a forward-thinking approach to key issues in the music industry and learn and how to create new music business possibilities as well as leverage existing opportunities.
Music Career Essentials for the Professional Singer
Level 1
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
This course embraces the experience of becoming a professional vocalist as a whole. We will discuss and analyze different aspects and skills of the contemporary professional singer, from how to prepare and set up your musical act to how to network and establish your business presence in the music industry.
Music Career Strategies: Brand Identity Development for Artists, Songwriters, and Producers
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
This course explores the intersection of branding and personal and creative identity, giving artists, songwriters, and producers useful career strategies to use when navigating their journey in the music business.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Music Cognition
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore the mental processes underlying musical behaviors and how emotion, environment, cognitive capacity, and other factors influence how we perceive music.
Music Composition for Film and TV 1
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to write music in the style of big budget Hollywood productions and gain a recipe book for writing for film and TV.
Music Composition for Film and TV 2
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Analyze specific genres of film and TV music in terms of melody, harmony, and orchestration, and form a template that you can apply to your own writing.
Music Demo Production for Songwriters
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Develop your sound through song arranging techniques and by producing, recording, and mixing songs at a professional level. You will focus on creating unique instrumentation and overall sound for your original songs, harnessing the power of a Digital Audio Workstation and using professional production techniques.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Music for Beginners
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn the essential concepts in harmony and ear training to strengthen your musicianship, regardless of the instrument or style of music that you play.
Music History of the Western World 1: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore the development of Western European music from Antiquity and the Middle Ages through the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Music History of the Western World 2: Classical, Romantic, and Modern
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain an understanding of how music was developed in the West through the study of composers, compositions, and key characteristics of a number of musical genres.
Music Licensing
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn how to make money through creative licensing of your music and how to introduce it to music supervisors, ad creatives, video game producers, and more.
Music Marketing 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course provides you with the foundational knowledge to design, plan, and execute an integrated music marketing campaign, whether you are a self-promoting artist or a business collaborator, working with artists.
Music Marketing: Strategy for Consumer Brands
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Learn how to best align brands and musical artists and devise strategies for campaigns that have measurable outcomes.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Music Notation and Score Preparation using Sibelius Ultimate
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to use Sibelius to create lead sheets, scores, and parts, as well as how to enter and format notation so it conforms to current music publishing standards.
Music Production 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to configure a personal production workspace and use software instruments and audio recordings to produce music.
Music Production Analysis
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Develop the skills you need for listening and identifying elements of effective records like a seasoned producer, and then learn to use these elements in your own music.
Music Production Fundamentals for Songwriters
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn how to use a Digital Audio Workspace as a compositional tool, how to arrange with MIDI, and how to engineer and produce your own recordings.
Music Production: Maximizing Emotion through Performance, Arrangement, and Sound
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Explore the craft of music production and the fundamental aural and philosophical considerations necessary to achieve emotionally-impactful productions.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Music Publishing 101
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Create and operate your own publishing company, and learn how to effectively promote and place your songs into income-generating opportunities.
Music, Self, and Society
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore why we listen to music, what we use music for, why we have the musical preferences that we do, and how music creates communities and social change.
Music Supervision 1
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore the ins and outs of music supervision so that you can achieve the best possible outcome for yourself or client on either side of a licensing transaction.
Music Supervision 2
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Expand your range of negotiation techniques and licensing practices. Working as a team member on a longform project will build collaborative skills required to succeed in the fast-paced world of music supervision and post production.
Music Technology for Guitarists
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn how to use a DAW and master guitar amplifier modeling and effects processing, in addition to several other digital technologies applicable to recording and live performance.
Music Theory 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn music theory and gain the foundation you need to take your skills to a higher level by reading, writing, and critically listening to music.
Music Theory 201: Harmony and Function
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Become a more effective player and writer by studying harmony and furthering your music theory background to understand the rhythms, progressions, and complex chords in jazz, pop, blues, and rock.
Music Theory 301: Advanced Melody, Harmony, Rhythm
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Prepare yourself for any future musical endeavor and gain a professional command of the mechanics of contemporary music in this advanced music theory course.
Music Theory and Composition 1
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a solid understanding of music fundamentals by taking a detailed look at the major and minor keys, and the tools to comprehend scales and chords.
Music Theory and Composition 2
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Further your own musical language by expanding your knowledge of major and minor key harmony and melody, in addition to scales, chords, and drum grooves.
Music Theory and Composition 3
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Continue developing the foundation for your musical knowledge as you explore and express yourself through composition for film, TV, and video games.
Music Theory and Composition 4
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Building on the foundation of the previous three levels, learn compositional techniques first pioneered by twentieth century European and American composers.
Music Theory and Sight-Singing for Vocalists
Level 1
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
This course is a basic to Intermediate level class introducing the elements of music theory and sight-reading for vocalists who would like to develop a strong fundamental knowledge of music theory and improve sight-singing skills.
Music Theory Fundamentals
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Music Theory Fundamentals will lead you to a basic understanding of scales, harmony, bass lines, rhythmic language, and music notation. Geared towards students with no prior literacy in music, in this course you will explore music fundamentals and their use in contemporary popular music.
Music Therapy Principles
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain an understanding of a music therapy career, including training requirements, levels of practice, and music therapy techniques.
Music Therapy Techniques for Wellness
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Enrich your mind, body, and spirit by learning about the psychological, neurological, and immunological changes that can happen when you engage with music.
Music Venue Management
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn what it takes to launch and run a successful live music venue, exploring the inner-workings of establishing and running nightly shows at a music club.
Music Video Editing with Final Cut Pro
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn all the steps and tools necessary to create a high-quality audiovisual experience and maximize the use of video, audio, and graphic content on Final Cut Pro.
Music Video Production
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
In this course you’ll acquire the skills to produce high-quality music videos that tell the story of a song in a visually compelling way.
Music Writing and Production with the iPad
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore the iPad hardware and operating system then learn how to select and set up a mobile studio with the correct MIDI and audio interfaces.
New Media Economics: Music, Mobile, Gaming, and Online Markets
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore how technological innovation and convergence impact the production and consumption of new media content, and learn how key economic concepts influence and evolve within this economy.
Orchestral Mockups in Film Scoring
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Learn how to emulate live orchestral performances and recordings in the most musical and expressive way, using industry-standard tools and techniques.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Orchestration 1
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to write and apply traditional orchestration techniques to both sampled performances and live orchestral performances.
Orchestration 2: Writing Techniques for Full Orchestra
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn advanced orchestration strategies and approaches to writing for full orchestra, including both a live orchestra and sampled MIDI mockups.
Performing with Ableton Live
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Whether you’re a music producer, DJ, singer/songwriter, or electronic musician, learning Ableton Live can lead to real-time, dynamic live performances.
Piano and Keyboard Techniques for Session Musicians
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
The role of keyboards in recorded music is vast and diverse; from acoustic piano ballad playing to synthesis, sound design and beat making in modern pop music. This course will focus on the role of “piano-based” keyboards in various styles of music through the lens of recording and technology.
Piano Chords 101
Level 2
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Learn how to construct, recognize, and musically use essential chords at the keyboard.
Piano Scales 101
Level 2
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Piano Scales 101 will teach the working knowledge of the most essential scales for the piano.
Piano Technique 101
Level 2
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
This course focuses on the basic tools for the piano player to be able to perform powerfully and confidently. We will discuss physical and technical practices that will reinforce and improve your performance skills.
Piano Technique 201
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course is the continuation of the material presented in Piano Technique 101, and will give you the opportunity to apply techniques and concepts you explored previously, along with new and deeper material to develop a more powerful proficiency on the piano.
Pop and Rock Vocals
Level 2
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Learn to sing any style—classic hits, mainstream pop, singer/songwriter, contemporary alternative rock—in an authentic way.
Pop Music Mixing Techniques
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This forward-looking course delves into the techniques employed by top music mixers, equipping you to meet the mixing requirements of today’s competitive music marketplace and beyond.
Pop/Rock Keyboard
Level 2
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Learn to play authentic keyboard parts in a wide range of pop/rock styles, including rock, R&B, dance pop, classic rock, country, and more.
Popular Singing Styles: Developing Your Sound
Level 2
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
This course will help the aspiring singer to develop their own sound as well as their own keen ear, and learn how to shape their voice for tone and style.
Practicing Techniques for Musicians
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Practice Techniques for Musicians will give you tools and routines that will maximize the efficiency of your practice sessions.
Private Composition Lesson Level 1
Private Composition Lesson Level 1 focuses on composing for a solo instrument (not piano) that meets the requirements for the Music Composition Degree Portfolio.
Private Composition Lesson Level 2
Private Composition Lesson Level 2 builds upon the skills developed in Level 1, and expands to include crafting compelling melodies, building harmonically-rich progressions, and experimenting with various rhythmic and textural elements.
Private Composition Lesson Level 3
Private Composition Lesson Level 3 builds upon a foundational understanding of music composition and prepares you to expand your skills by writing for duo or trio, including piano.
Private Composition Lesson Level 4
Private Composition Lesson Level 4 will delve deeply into the nuances of string writing, focusing on the unique characteristics and interplay of a string quartet.
Private Composition Lesson Level 5
Private Composition Lesson Level 5 focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in writing for the human voice, exploring a variety of vocal forms, including art songs, choral works, and operatic arias.
Private Composition Lesson Level 6
Conducting is an important technique and skill for a composer, as many composers are in situations where they conduct their own compositions in various settings. Beginning skills include basic baton technique, standard beat patterns, indicating dynamics and articulations, cueing entrances, leadership skills, and more.
Private Composition Lesson Level 7
Private Composition Lesson Level 7 delves into more advanced composition techniques that are involved in writing for symphony orchestras or large ensembles such as a sinfonietta.
Private Composition Lesson Level 8
Private Composition Lesson Level 8 continues advanced composition techniques of writing a large-scale piece.
Private Composition Lesson Level 9
Private Composition Lesson Level 9 is the final level of private lessons that requires you to complete a major composition project that can incorporate electronic elements or instrumentation.
Private Guitar Lesson Level 1
Gain the theoretical foundation for guitar performance, mastering topics such as chromatic and major scale forms and the chord forms these scales represent.
Private Guitar Lesson Level 2
Learn the melodic minor scale, the harmonic possibilities it represents, and gain a mastery of related triads across the fretboard in the most common keys.
Private Guitar Lesson Level 3
Where Private Guitar Lesson Level 2 introduced the melodic minor scale and the harmonic possibilities represented by the scale, Level 3 does the same with the harmonic minor scale and its chordal possibilities.
Private Guitar Lesson Level 4
Explore the major and minor pentatonic scale in two octaves across the fretboard and an expansion of melodic minor chord forms.
Private Guitar Lesson Level 5
Focus on the major scale in all keys and in various positions, explore chord inversions further, voice leading, and the chromatic scale.
Private Guitar Lesson Level 6
Explore melodic minor in all keys and three octaves, the whole tone scale in all keys, and master four-part arpeggios and chord voicings in all keys.
Private Guitar Lesson Level 7
Private Guitar Lesson Level 7 builds upon the knowledge gained in earlier levels regarding the harmonic minor scale and its chordal possibilities.
Private Guitar Lesson Level 8
Private Guitar Lesson Level 8 continues the application of the harmonic minor scale and its chordal possibilities in all keys.
Private Guitar Lesson Level 9
Private Guitar Lesson Level 9 is an opportunity for you to creatively demonstrate the depth and breadth of the skills you have developed in the guitar program.
Private Piano Lesson Level 1
Private Piano Lesson Level 1 is an introduction to formal keyboard study and performance. The instructor will assess your skill level. Additionally, the instructor will assess the history of your piano training and technique in order to appropriately plan a course of study that will support your learning trajectory and goals.
Private Piano Lesson Level 2
Private Piano Lesson Level 2 builds upon the skills developed in Level 1. You will learn major scales and major root-position triad arpeggios in the keys of F, B♭, E♭, and A♭, as well as triadic chord progressions in those keys. You will continue to work on new technique exercises and focus on hand position and posture. You will be introduced to the concept and application of tensions, which are additional notes added to chords to add harmonic richness.
Private Piano Lesson Level 3
Private Piano Lesson Level 3 builds upon the skills developed in Level 2. You will be introduced to major scales and major root-position triad arpeggios in the keys of B, F♯, and C♯, as well as triadic chord progressions in those keys. You will continue to work on technique exercises as well as hand position and posture. You will be introduced to the concept and application of altered tensions, which are additional notes added to chords to add harmonic richness.
Private Piano Lesson Level 4
Private Piano Lesson Level 4 builds upon the skills developed in Level 3. Previously covered major scales will now be performed in four octaves in rhythmic groupings of 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1 at 72 BPM. Previously covered major root-position triad arpeggios will now be performed in four octaves in rhythmic groupings of 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1.
Private Piano Lesson Level 5
Private Piano Lesson Level 5 builds upon the skills developed in Level 4. You will be introduced to natural, harmonic, traditional, and real melodic minor scales and arpeggios in the keys of G♭, B, E, A, D, and G hands together, four octaves at 72 BPM, in several rhythmic groupings. You will also be introduced to minor triadic chord progressions in those minor keys.
Private Piano Lesson Level 6
Private Piano Lesson Level 6 builds upon the skills developed in Level 5. You will be introduced to major and minor pentatonic scales and root position dominant 7th arpeggios in 12 keys, hands together, four octaves at 72 BPM, in rhythmic groupings of 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1, as well as diatonic 7th chord progression in 12 keys.
Private Piano Lesson Level 7
Private Piano Lesson Level 7 builds upon the skills developed in Level 6. You will be introduced to blues scales in 12 keys performed hands together, four octaves at 72 BPM, in rhythmic groupings of 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1. You will be introduced to root position diminished 7th chord arpeggios in 12 keys hands together, four octaves at 72 BPM in rhythmic groupings of 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1, as well as secondary dominant 7th chord progression in 12 keys.
Private Piano Lesson Level 8
Private Piano Lesson Level 8 builds upon the skills developed in Level 7. You will be introduced to diminished and whole-tone scales in 12 keys performed hands together, four octaves at 72 BPM, in rhythmic groupings of 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1. You will also work on major scales in 3rds or 10ths and 6ths in 12 keys performed hands together, four octaves at 72 BPM, in rhythmic groupings of 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1.
Private Piano Lesson Level 9
Private Piano Lesson Level 9 is an opportunity for you to demonstrate the depth and breadth of the skills you have developed in the piano program.
Private Voice Lesson Level 1
Private Voice Lesson Level 1 is an introduction to voice study and performance. It focuses on learning patterns based on the major scale and major pentatonic scale, as well as body alignment and proper breath management.
Private Voice Lesson Level 2
Private Voice Lesson Level 2 builds upon the skills developed in Level 1. You will be introduced to the blues scale. We’ll also explore range, blending, and agility.
Private Voice Lesson Level 3
Private Voice Lesson Level 3 builds upon the skills developed in Levels 1 and 2. You will be introduced to the natural minor and pentatonic scales and will continue to explore range, blending, and agility.
Private Voice Lesson Level 4
Private Voice Lesson Level 4 builds upon the skills developed in Levels 1–3. You will be introduced to the major scale in two octaves and will continue to explore range, blending, and agility.
Private Voice Lesson Level 5
Private Voice Lesson Level 5 builds upon the skills developed in Levels 1–4. You will be introduced to the harmonic and melodic minor scales. We will also address lyric interpretation and phrasing and discuss recital planning and programming.
Private Voice Lesson Level 6
Private Voice Lesson Level 6 builds upon the skills developed in previous levels. You will be introduced to the chromatic scale and harmony singing.
Private Voice Lesson Level 7
Private Voice Lesson Level 7 builds upon the skills developed in previous lesson levels. You will be introduced to the whole-tone scale. Arranging for solo singing will also be explored.
Private Voice Lesson Level 8
Private Voice Lesson Level 8 builds upon the skills developed in all previous lesson levels. Students in Level 8 are also required to present a 30-minute recital featuring a portion of the music intended for the final recital in Level 9.
Private Voice Lesson Level 9
Private Voice Lesson Level 9 is an opportunity for you to demonstrate the depth and breadth of the skills you have developed in the voice program.
Producing Music with Cubase
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a broad skill set and a fully realized background in music production using the state-of-the-art Cubase software.
Producing Music with FL Studio
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
An introduction to producing music with FL Studio. This course will show you the ins and outs of MIDI sequencing, audio recording, sound design, mixing, mastering, and basic video production using FL Studio.
Producing Music with Logic
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Strengthen your technical understanding of the Logic music software and heighten your overall creative abilities in production.
Producing Music with Reason
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a firm understanding of the functionalities and capabilities of Reason software and explore techniques used by today’s top producers.
Producing Songwriting Demos with Logic
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn how to produce demos and recordings that capture your songwriting abilities and show off the potential of your compositions.
Producing Songwriting Demos with Pro Tools
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Jump into the world of producing, recording, and mixing songs to a professional level using Pro Tools.
Programming and Producing Drum Beats
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to compose and produce polished, professional-sounding drum beats in a variety of different styles.
Project Management for Musicians
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Successfully complete your music industry-related projects by setting up a process for planning, executing, and monitoring your work to achieve your goals.
Pro Tools 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
The first stage of Avid’s Pro Tools certification program, you’ll learn the foundational skills needed to understand Pro Tools technology and software, including recording, editing, and mixing on a basic level.
Pro Tools 110
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
In this second stage of Avid’s Pro Tools certification program, you’ll learn a broad range of tools and production techniques that will help you tackle more complex Pro Tools projects and enhance your capabilities.
Psychoacoustics in Music Production
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Learn how speech and music signals are transformed from physical activity in the environment, to sensations in the ear, to psychological perceptions.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
R&B Bass
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to play R&B bass in the style of the masters and expand your bass playing in the context of a professional, live music performance or recording session.
R&B Vocals
Level 2
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Gain the necessary skills to sing R&B in an authentic way, including proper phrasing, riffing, shouting, scale patterns, rhythmic articulation and much more.
Reharmonization Techniques
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Take your musical vocabulary and skill set to a whole new level for writing, arranging, and performing music of any genre by learning reharmonization.
Remixing
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn the technical skills not only to produce professional sounding remixes but to also hear a song’s possibilities beyond its original arrangement and style.
Rhythm and Groove Guitar
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Expand your chord knowledge and learn to construct original rhythm guitar grooves that you can apply to a wide variety of music styles.
Rock Bass
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain the foundation, technique, and vocabulary necessary to construct and improvise bass lines in a variety of rock and blues-based music styles.
Rock Drums
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to play a variety of rock drumming styles through the study of some of rock music’s most significant drummers.
Rock History
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Discover the history of rock ‘n’ roll from the people who lived it, and learn about the prime innovators and the historical context in which the genre and its subgenres have alternately flourished and struggled.
Sampling and Audio Production
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Explore the art of sampling and audio production, and learn Berklee’s approach to recording, editing, and programming using the samplers provided in Reason.
Script Analysis for Theater
This is a Boston Conservatory course offered through Berklee Online.
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Script Analysis for Theater offers insight into the role of form and structure in theater. Examining genres, aesthetics, and movements across time and around the globe, students will finish the course better prepared to deliver their own work to the stage.
Slap Bass
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
With slap bass being an essential electric bass tool, learn the fundamentals of slap from traditional to modern technique and how to build your own slap lines.
Solo Guitar: Performance, Accompaniment, and Arranging
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn harmony as it relates to the guitar fretboard, rhythm as it relates to different musical grooves, and improv concepts to build a solo guitar piece.
Songs Unmasked: Techniques and Tips for Songwriting Success
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
This course will teach you to write better songs, and refine your tastes by studying your influences. You will become a trained detective, examining and exploring the traits and techniques of successful songs, and applying them to your own writing.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Songwriting for Film and TV
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn how to write music that will appeal specifically to music supervisors, editors, directors, and producers across a number of genres.
Songwriting: Harmony
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn how harmony can help convey the essential emotion in your songwriting and the best ways to adapt chords and progressions to suit your songwriting style and ideas.
Songwriting: Melody
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Create the melodic ideas that convey the emotion of your lyrics, then learn how to develop these melodic ideas into complete sections and songs to suit your songwriting style.
Songwriting Sync Success: The Art and Craft of Licensing, Film/TV, Advertising, and Production Music
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Songwriting Sync Success is a comprehensive look at the many enigmatic ways in which a professional songwriter can make a living beyond just “writing hits.” It draws directly from the author’s personal real-world experience to demystify these intriguing (and often lucrative) arenas of the industry.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Songwriting Tools and Techniques
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
This course requires you to become intentional in every aspect of your writing: melodic composition, harmonic considerations, and lyric composition, all focused through the lens of prosody. You will learn to align each compositional element in relationship to your song’s central intent and emotion.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Songwriting: Writing Hit Songs
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to make the most effective settings for your melodic, harmonic, and lyrical ideas by crafting songs the way hit songwriters do.
Sound Design for the Electronic Musician
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn to create your own unique electronic sounds and musical productions using Reason and Vital.
Steve Vai Guitar Techniques
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a deep understanding and command of the playing styles, repertoire, techniques, and musical concepts of guitar legend and Berklee alum Steve Vai.
Stylistic Adaptations in Film Scoring
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Learn how to research and make appropriate choices for films that require music from a culture other than your own.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Sylvia Massy: Creative Approaches to Recording and Producing Music
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
A hands-on course on pushing the boundaries on adventurous audio engineering and music production, from Sylvia Massy, Chris Johnson, Chrissy Tignor, and Loudon Stearns.
Synthesis, Sampling, and Sound Design in Film Scoring: Electronic and Textural Resources
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
Work with raw and electronic sound using software synthesizers and samplers to develop your own unique sounds and create dramatic musical soundscapes for films.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
The Art of Performing and Engaging an Audience for Singers
Level 3
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
In this course, you will explore several systems and methods you can use thoughtfully and deliberately to enhance your engagement with your audiences. You’ll apply these methods in actual performance to create your own audience engagement practice routine.
The Business of Music Marketing
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
In this course you will gain a professional-level knowledge of cutting edge marketing techniques essential for any music-centric business.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
The Language of Film and TV
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a thorough understanding of film and TV, and learn to communicate effectively with directors, producers, and others involved in the production process.
Time and Rhythm 1
This is a Boston Conservatory course offered through Berklee Online.
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course is designed to enhance your relationship with time by strengthening your sense of internal pulse, aurally analyzing rhythmic structures in music, and by examining the foundations of rhythmic notation.
Tonal Writing and Analysis
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Enhance your compositional skills by exploring repertoire from the Romantic and post-Romantic eras. You’ll engage with diverse course materials and actively participate in hands-on projects to complete four original compositions developed to professional standards.
Topline and Vocal Production
Level 6 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
This course is devoted to the exploration of the topline—a melody with lyrics conceived to go along with an existing track. To complement the development of the topline, we will also do a deep dive into vocal production techniques, offering you a set of tools to achieve successful songwriting results.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Touring 101
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn the skills every musician and music industry professional needs to build a successful touring career from their first gig to their headlining stadium dates.
Vocal Production
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Learn the technical aspects of producing and engineering vocals and the personal, artistic aspects of working with a vocalist to achieve the best performance.
Vocal Production Techniques for Singers
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course explores the production aspects that affect the career and development of vocalists, exposing them to tools and techniques that will serve them well in their professional life. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) skills and collaboration processes are at the core of the course.
Vocal Styles from Around the World
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
This course is an introduction to various vocal traditions from around the world. Designed to broaden your global horizons, this course operates from a tradition of storytelling and will inspire you to incorporate new sounds into your repertoire and artistic aspirations.
Voice Technique 101
Level 1
Credit:
$1,345
Non-credit:
$1,190
Make your voice sound more powerful, use voice training to expand your range and expression, and learn to become more confident in vocal performances.
Wellness for Artists: Music, Movement, and Mindfulness
Level 1
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course explores the Four Pillars of Wellness for Artists: Mindfulness, Movement, Nutrition, and Sleep, to help build a strong foundation in understanding your body and mind to better support a long and happy career in the arts.
World Music Composition Styles
Level 4
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Add depth and flavor to compositions in any genre by studying the characteristics of a wide array of world music compositional techniques.
Writer, Engineer, Producer in the Home Studio
Level 2
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
This course emphasizes the different roles we take on when creating and producing music. Focusing on new technology and new approaches to music production, engineering, and writing, you will transform a song from an idea to something you can be proud to have as part of your portfolio, from a songwriting standpoint as well as a music production standpoint. At the start of the course you will generate the kernel of a new song, which you will develop and produce throughout the course to achieve a final sound recording that is a commercially viable piece of music.
Writing and Analyzing Hit Songs
Level 5 (Proof of a Bachelor's Degree Required)
Credit:
$2,817
Non-credit:
$2,615
All creative works contain structure that make the success of the project more likely. In this course, you will learn to analyze specified current and recent hit songs to determine that structural basis, and apply what you’ve discovered in individual songwriting assignments.
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
Writing and Producing Advertising Music
Level 3
Credit:
$1,545
Non-credit:
$1,290
Gain a practical working knowledge of composing, producing, marketing, and monetizing commercial music, from jingles to television theme music and scoring.
