Scene at Berklee

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

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.

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

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

Thirteen student teams spent a Saturday writing, workshopping, and performing original songs.

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

The Grammy-winning Snarky Puppy bandleader spoke on crafting an authentic sound in a master class with the Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble.

The saxophonist for Dave Matthews Band shared practical tips on gigging, getting paid, and building relationships. 

The Chance the Rapper collaborator shed light on his lyric-writing process and why self-confidence, while necessary, can only take you so far.

The turntable pioneer shared "the Biblical law of DJing" and other practical wisdom from the early days of hip-hop.