Songwriting Department

	Songwriting Department • Careers in Songwriting • Courses • Faculty • Songwriting Major • Summer Programs

Focusing on melody writing and lyric structure, the department encourages you to develop your own personal musical identity.

Jack Perricone Chair B.M., Hartt School of Music M.M., Indiana University Numerous recording, producing, and songwriting credits for Janet Lawson, David Geddes, Angela Bofill, Jerry Butler, Michael Jackson, Lou Rawls, and others Composer and producer of internationally aired jingles and commercial themes, and music for theater and films

Songwriting Department Facilities and Resources

• Professional Writing Division MIDI Lab: This lab consists of 12 fully configured workstations and a separate similarly equipped studio for live overdubbing to provide you with hands-on access to professional music technology.
• Berklee Performance Center and Recital Halls: These performance venues are available to you throughout the year for recitals and concerts.
• Recording Studios: Each of the college's 10 recording facilities is outfitted with professional-level equipment configured to meet a variety of teaching and recording needs.

During Spring Break each year, the Songwriting Department organizes a trip to Nashville where students meet and mingle with songwriters, industry professionals and representatives from various songwriting associations.

For further information about the Songwriting Department, please e-mail songwriting@berklee.edu or call (617) 747-2385.