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Student Spotlight

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

Joshua Griffin — Image by Junia Morrow

Student Spotlight: Joshua Griffin

The New Orleans native, who was named the 2026 student commencement speaker for Boston Conservatory at Berklee, talks about how dance has transformed him.

Keziah Thomas — Image by Aine Lindsay

Student Spotlight: Keziah Thomas

The Indian composer, who was named the 2026 student commencement speaker for Berklee College of Music, talks about how she's pushed through others' limiting beliefs to follow her dreams.

Matthew Leon — Image by Aine Lindsay

Student Spotlight: Matthew Leon

The dual major shares his path from community college to Berklee, and how his heritage influences his work.

Alan Catz conducting — Image by Ken Yin

Student Spotlight: Alan Catz

The Argentine film and game composer talks about working on League of Legends, receiving Berklee’s BMI Award, and the lifelong bond with his twin brother.

Siva in front of a Back Bay brownstone — Siva

Image by Sophia Paffenback

Student Spotlight: Siva

Maja Gierszewska, who performs under the artist name Siva, shares how she found her songwriting confidence at Berklee.

Xander Dawson with his saxophone on the Comm Ave Mall — Xander Dawson

Image by Sophia Paffenback

What Makes a Good Marathon Running Playlist?

We asked Xander Dawson, an eighth-semester saxophone major at Boston Conservatory running the Boston Marathon this year, for his playlist.

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A collage of images representing music marketing — Illustration by Michelle Parkos

Music Marketing: 5 Practical Strategies for Independent Artists

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

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Val Jeanty, who teaches with the Ensemble Department and Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, has been named a 2026 recipient of a Doris Duke Artist Award.

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Val Jeanty Receives 2026 Doris Duke Artist Award

Jeanty, a composer, percussionist, and turntablist, is the fourth Berklee recipient of the prestigious award since 2019.

Santander team representatives with student fellowship recipients — From left to right (back row): Kino Billon, district executive, Santander Bank; Benjamin McCoy, commercial banking relationship manager, Santander Bank; Berklee students Samuel Brennen, Jonah Gangi, Neo Pono, and Jupiter Montalvo; Leah Daly, head of corporate responsibility and sustainability, Santander US; Kjudi Ibrahami, district executive, Santander Bank.

Image by Michelle Parkos

Berklee Partners with Santander US to Establish Global Opportunity Fund

The $400,000 grant offers students access to experiential learning opportunities within the professional industry and the chance to study at Berklee Valencia.

Joshua Griffin — Image by Junia Morrow

Student Spotlight: Joshua Griffin

The New Orleans native, who was named the 2026 student commencement speaker for Boston Conservatory at Berklee, talks about how dance has transformed him.

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