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Charlie Rosen '12 was photographed at Power Station at Berklee NYC in April 2024.

Image by Mackenzie Stroh

Charlie Rosen: Broadway to Berklee and Back

How the Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist orchestrates a thriving career that spans from Broadway to video game music performances.

Palm trees in front of a pastel building in Miami — Image by Stella Levi

Heat Wave: Inside Miami's Sizzling, Boundary-Blurring Latin Music Scene

In a city shaped by migration and exchange, Berklee alumni are helping drive a Latin music industry that spans continents, cultures, and sounds.

Cue the Change: Jonathon Heyward Is Making Classical Music More Relatable

Nicknamed “the Converse Conductor,” the Boston Conservatory alum holds top conducting roles in Baltimore and at Lincoln Center, bringing a fresh perspective to the podium.

Mei Semones sits on steps with a guitar. — Mei Semones BM ’22

Image by Sophia Paffenback

How Mei Semones Built Her Sound from J-Pop, Jazz, and Bilingual Songwriting

The indie-pop artist combines agile guitar lines, rhythmic shifts, and lyrics that move between English and Japanese.

Students performing in the 2025 Berklee at Umbria Jazz Clinics Gospel Ensemble.

Image by David Morresi

Berklee on the Road Marks Milestones in Puerto Rico and at Umbria Jazz

As two of Berklee’s longest-running global programs celebrate major anniversaries, students, alumni, and faculty reflect on decades of impact and look ahead to the future.