Meet Your Instructors

“It was beyond an honor to get to have Sean Slade as a professor. I truly looked forward to every Live Class: it was a gift.”

“Sean is an excellent instructor and a natural choice to lead this course. Everybody has a niche at Berklee, and Sean’s is having one of the most diverse palettes for music I’ve ever known. That makes him a perfect choice to help cultivate all the various styles we students bring to Berklee from a non-judgmental place. He’s empathic, accommodating/reasonable, and a delightful lecturer with a deep knowledge of music history, from jazz to hip-hop.”

“Professor Slade is the best. He cares for his students and gives critical feedback in a timely manner, which is like gold. He also relays his passion for the music and its history, which serves only to amplify mine.”

“I found Sean’s feedback to be incredibly insightful and helpful. His love for exploring music is contagious and engaging. He is also very quick to respond to inquiries and demonstrates great concern for the success of each student.”

“Sean Slade is a legend and an absolute pleasure to work with. His lessons have been invaluable.”

“I very much enjoy taking classes with Sean Slade. A wonderful mentor, full of knowledge and soul.”

“It was truly a pleasure and quite the honor to work with Prof. Slade on my final project. His feedback, advice, and wisdom were invaluable. I learned so much from him.”

“Adriana is an amazing person, a huge talent, and it’s clear that she loves teaching. I appreciate getting to learn from her and glean from her insight on the industry.”

“Adriana is such a caring and passionate instructor! Her expertise is unmatched and it was a true pleasure learning from her!”

“I had a wonderful semester with Prince Charles and greatly excelled in my ability to skillfully produce a commercially viable vocal production!”

“It was an honor and a privilege to be taught by Professor Prince Charles Alexander. I admire his decency to forge ahead and teach what needed to be taught; no matter how many students attended the Live Class. I respect his wisdom and knowledge. … This was a really uplifting and motivating course for me. It gave me the spiritual boost and emotional ‘uplift’ I didn’t know I needed. Thank you Professor, I’ll never forget you! I'lll see you in the music industry!!”

“Professor Alexander was so amazing!! His knowledge of the subject is profound and his ability to be able to have the skill of teaching with the amount of knowledge he possesses is incredible. I feel that my skills have grown and I really want to take the class again just to soak up more of what I might have missed.”

“Prince Charles really knows his stuff and it shows in all of the videos and the Live Classes. He has made this course very informative and I’ve learned so much. I would recommend this class to anyone.”

“Prince Charles is the man. It’s an honor to learn from him.”

“Professor Yu is clearly an expert in this field and is excellent at teaching the material in a way where students are able to more easily understand the various techniques/skills and empowers us to experiment further on our own. Professor Yu’s feedback is constantly supportive and thoughtful, and he offers effective constructive feedback to improve our projects and our approach. I especially appreciated his live session recordings where he performs examples of our next assignments, so I don’t feel completely overwhelmed/helpless with just the course material instructions. I really enjoyed learning under Professor Yu and feel that I’ve gained a lot from this course!”

“Professor Yu is very knowledgeable while being extremely helpful and easy to talk to!”

“Simon Yu is very knowledgeable, responsive, helpful and encouraging. All the attributes of a great teacher.”

“Prof. Simon Yu’s expertise in his field is nothing short of magnificent. His deep knowledge and experience overflow in every lesson, providing a unique perspective that goes beyond the conventional. Every explanation, every detail shared is presented in a way that cuts straight to the heart of the creative process, making seemingly complex concepts accessible and understandable for everyone. What truly impresses is not only Prof. Simon's technical prowess but his ability to convey his passion. Every spoken word, every demonstration reflects not only an exceptional director but a true lover of music and cinematography. His infectious enthusiasm has inspired us all to elevate our own artistic aspirations. He has taught us to see beyond the screen and listen beyond the notes, revealing the magic that occurs when both worlds collide harmoniously. Every class is an enriching experience, full of knowledge, inspiration, and the promise of continuous artistic growth. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to learn from such a passionate and exceptional teacher like Simon Yu.”

“Simon is exceptionally gifted as a teacher. He cares about the students and is commendable.”

“Gabrielle Goodman is the most knowledgeable, engaging, and inspirational course leader one can imagine.”

“Ms. Gabrielle is amazing! I took her when I first started. She is the best; very knowledgeable about her craft.”

“Professor Goodman is very inspiring. She is an amazing singer and teacher! I wish I could learn more from her in the future!”

“Professor Goodman is incredibly experienced, gifted and a fantastic educator. It’s an honor to learn from her as we take her course.”

“Rodney is an excellent instructor. He’s patient and didactic, joining every song as if he were writing them, which is priceless. He always provides assertive feedback, which is important for me to grow. Thank you, Rodney, for being the most critical instructor in my journey at Berklee so far.”

“Rodney is great. One of my favorite instructors I’ve had. He’s consistent, sticks to the schedule, and gives useful feedback. He’s also a wealth of knowledge on these topics and has great real-world experience to share.”

“Amanda and David [Carroll, co-teacher] were great and it is clear that they care about their students’ success!”