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Emerging Talent Intensive Program

Berklee Global in partnership with The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation hosted the second Emerging Talent Intensive Program, marking its international debut, at Rec Música in Mexico City on Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22.

Image by Ángel Delgado/Getty Images for the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation

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Berklee Global and Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Host Emerging Talent Intensive Program in Mexico City
May 23, 2025

The immersive learning experience, presented by TikTok, debuted abroad, guiding aspiring music creators through production, songwriting, stage performance techniques, and music business.

Graduates at Berklee's 2025 Commencement

Image by Matthew Ryu

Berklee's 2025 Commencement, Through the Lens of a Graduate
May 22, 2025

Photographer Matthew Ryu shares a look at Berklee's 2025 commencement from a graduate's POV. 

Berklee Onsite 2025

Berklee Onsite will take place May 30-31 on the Berklee College of Music campus in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Berklee Online Holds Annual Berklee Onsite Music Conference May 30–31
May 22, 2025

Kamilah Marshall, a backing vocalist for Taylor Swift, will give the keynote presentation. 

A collage of images representing music marketing

Illustration by Michelle Parkos

Music Marketing: 5 Practical Strategies for Independent Artists
May 21, 2025

Five ways help you build visibility, engage your audience, and grow your fanbase—including one trick to steal from Taylor Swift.

John Yao

John Yao, a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship recipient.

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John Yao Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship for Interactive Jazz Project
May 14, 2025

The Berklee professor and trombonist will debut Let’s Make Some Noise, an immersive big band experience that invites audiences to co-compose in real time.

robing room graduation 2025

Left to right: David Bogen, Berklee executive vice president for academic affairs and provost; honorees Sara Bareilles and André 3000; and Berklee President Jim Lucchese 

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Berklee Honors André 3000 and Sara Bareilles at 2025 Commencement
May 10, 2025

This year's honorary doctorate recipients were recognized for their profound influence as artists and innovators across culture.

Berklee Online CEO and Cofounder Debbie Cavalier (left) and the Dominican Republic’s Minister of Culture Roberto Ángel Salcedo (right) shake hands
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Berklee Online Signs Transfer Articulation with Conservatorio Nacional de Música
May 9, 2025

The new agreement allows CNM students in the Dominican Republic to transfer into an online bachelor’s degree program through Berklee. 

André 3000

André 3000 will receive an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music at its 2025 commencement. 

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André 3000 and Sara Bareilles to Receive Honorary Doctorates at Berklee College of Music 2025 Commencement
April 29, 2025

The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 10, with a concert honoring the artists on May 9.

Francisco Mela and Kim Perlak performing on stage

Francisco Mela and Kim Perlak performing in January 2025

Image by Bryan Lasky

Listen to Kim Perlak and Francisco Mela’s New Album, Recorded in a Single Afternoon
April 25, 2025

The duo’s debut album, Spaces, recorded live without edits or overdubs, is a testament to risk-taking, real-time connection, and crossing musical boundaries.

Fito Paéz

Argentine musician Fito Paéz spoke to Berklee students on the Boston campus on April 14, 2025.

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‘Detach Yourself from the Herd’: Fito Páez Inspires at Berklee
April 23, 2025

In a session hosted by the Mediterranean Music Institute, the influential Argentine musician encouraged students to reflect, question, and dance.