Student Spotlight

What’s it like to study here? Our Student Spotlight series asks current students all about their Berklee experience.

JahQuan Richards wearing sunglasses and playing alto saxophone on stage

Student Spotlight: JahQuan Richards

The saxophonist and performance major discusses finding his voice, analyzing improvisational solos, and taking inspiration from multi-instrumentalist Adam Blackstone.

Carolin Boehnemann

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Student Spotlight: Carolin Bohnemann

The Berklee Valencia graduate student talks about the benefits of taking risks, her passion for creating musical moments, and previews INOCON 2023, a music and tech conference held in Valencia.

Rachel Pac playfully singing into a toy microphone while wearing a feather boa

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Student Spotlight: Rachel Pac

The music education major talks about her passion for teaching, a podcast she started as a result of a class project, and her mentor, the late faculty member Jarritt Sheel.

Formal shot of Xingyao Xue with her eyes closed

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Student Spotlight: Xingyao Xue

The marimba player and performance major talks about her growing interest in jazz and composition as well as her love of performance.

Simón Martínez

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Student Spotlight: Simón Martínez

The pianist and professional music major talks about his musical journey from Ecuador to Berklee, learning to be less competitive, and finding inspiration in cozy environments.