Scene at Berklee

Snapshots and stories from our campus

Scene at Berklee: Michael Franti

Singer, songwriter, and humanitarian Michael Franti (Spearhead) spoke with students about his empathy-centered approach to songwriting.

Scene at Berklee: Charlie Puth

At a Visiting Artist Series clinic this week, the pop hitmaker and Berklee alumnus talked about his influences and why his latest single, "Girlfriend," is indebted to Berklee.

Gil Dor '75 (far left) and Noa shared their musical journeys with faculty member Andrew Shryock and President Roger Brown (far right).

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Scene at Berklee: Noa and Gil Dor

The two Israeli musicians shared their artistic journeys and performed pieces from their new collaboration, Letters to Bach. 

Kenny Werner (left), artistic director of the Effortless Mastery Institute, talked creativity with jazz composer Billy Childs (right).

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Scene at Berklee: Billy Childs and Kenny Werner

The two decorated composers talked about their different approaches to creativity and debated which chord sounds the most like hope.

Jeff Harleston (left) shared his insights in a conversation with Don Gorder.

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Scene at Berklee: Jeff Harleston

The longtime Universal Music Group executive discussed streaming, changing business models, and the three skills required to make it as a musician.