Events: Clinics and Master Classes

Karen Walwyn

Dr. Karen Walwyn

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Keys Fest 2026: Conversations and Performances on Florence Price, an International Hero
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Florence Price—the first female composer of color to achieve international recognition—stands as a true cultural hero. Join us for an unforgettable experience that blends history, discovery, and music, and deepens our understanding of Price and celebrates her enduring impact on the world.

Admission
Free
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Opera Innovators Series: Workshop with Anne Bogart
Studio 401
31 Hemenway Street, Floor 4—Studio 401
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Legendary theater and opera director Anne Bogart leads a workshop with Boston Conservatory at Berklee students as part of the Opera Innovators Series.

This event is open to Berklee students, faculty, and staff with a valid Berklee ID, and invited guests only.
 

Admission
FREE
David Fiuczynski and Philipp Gerschlauer

David Fiuczynski and Philipp Gerschlauer

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MikroJazz Clinic featuring Philipp Gerschlauer and David Fiuczynski
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Planet MicroJam Institute presents MikroJazz Clinic featuring Philipp Gerschlauer and David Fiuczynski, who will perform microtonal jazz and explain tuning systems, microtonal harmonies, and more, with audience Q&A welcome.

Admission
Free
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Yuval Cohen Workshop
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist and educator Yuval Cohen presents a master class.

Admission
Free
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Guest Artist: Master Class with Andrew Garland, Baritone
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Boston Conservatory at Berklee welcomes American baritone Andrew Garland for a master class.

Admission
FREE
Carlos Capacho

Carlos Capacho

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Chord Melody, Reharmonization, and Improvisation: A Performance-Driven Global Approach, Presented by Carlos Capacho
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This one-hour master class explores chord melody and reharmonization through live performance on the Venezuelan cuatro. The session demonstrates how a single melodic line can be reharmonized and developed in real time while maintaining groove, form, and cultural character.

Admission
Free
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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Sean Chen Master Class
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Piano Masters Series guest artist Sean Chen presents a master class to Boston Conservatory students. This event is free and open to the public.

Admission
FREE
Huáscar Barradas

Huáscar Barradas

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Huáscar Barradas Presents: The Unlimited Flute—From Bach to Madonna, It Is All Music
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Huáscar Barradas presents: The Unlimited Flute—From Bach to Madonna, It Is All Music
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Jazz Composition Festival: Master Class with John Fedchock and Jennifer Wharton
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Kicking off our Jazz Composition Festival is a master class featuring two of today’s leading voices in jazz trombone: Jennifer Wharton and John Fedchock. Students will gain insight into stylistic versatility, career development, and the creative process from two artists shaping the modern landscape of jazz. 

Admission
Free
Giovani Siveroni

Giovanni Siveroni

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Giovanni Siveroni Presents: The Sound of Fitness—Unlocking Your Musical Potential
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Discover how physical conditioning and mental wellness can elevate your musical prowess to new heights, setting you on the path to mastery. Dive deep into personalized techniques for pre-instrument preparation, instrumental mastery, and artistic expression.

Admission
Free

Past Events

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Melissa Aldana Clinics
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Woodwind Department visiting guest artist Melissa Aldana presents a series of clinics.
 

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Melissa Aldana Clinics
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Woodwind Department visiting guest artist Melissa Aldana presents a series of clinics.
 

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Melissa Aldana Clinics
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Woodwind Department visiting guest artist Melissa Aldana presents a series of clinics.
 

Andres Barrios

Andrés Barrios 

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Festival Paco de Lucía Mallorca Presents
Flamenco Fusion Piano Master Class with Composer and Pianist Andrés Barrios
Room 4Z3
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02215
United States
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Spanish composer and pianist Andrés Barrios, recently nominated for the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards, presents an inspiring master class exploring his distinctive blend of flamenco, jazz, and contemporary music. Through live demonstrations, student and faculty participation, and open discussion, Barrios will offer a deep look into his creative process, rhythmic vocabulary, and harmonic approach, illustrating how tradition and innovation can merge to shape a distinctive musical voice.

 

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A Master Class on American Vocal Repertoire with Ricky Ian Gordon
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Boston Conservatory at Berklee presents an intimate evening of conversation and music-making with American composer Ricky Ian Gordon.

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Opera Innovators Series: Master Class with Melanie Bacaling
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Boston Conservatory at Berklee is proud to welcome back alum and opera director Melanie Bacaling (MM '15) for a master class.

Dr. Bill Banfield

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Africana Studies
Black Music and Culture: The Past, Present, and Future with Dr. Bill Banfield
Africana Studies Center
7 Haviland
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join us for a landmark conversation with Dr. Bill Banfield, the visionary who founded the Africana Studies Center at Berklee College of Music.

Kate Liu posing in a black dress in front of a white wall with a music graphic to the left
Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Kate Liu Master Class
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Acclaimed pianist Kate Liu presents a master class, working with Boston Conservatory at Berklee piano students. This event is free and open to the public.

Kate Lu in concert black standing by a piano, with a music note graphic to the left of the image.
Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Kate Liu in Recital
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Ten years after winning third prize in the 2015 International Chopin Competition, Kate Liu has earned a devoted international audience. Her Piano Masters Series recital will include works by Chopin, Scriabin, and Franck.

Norm Zocher

Norm Zocher

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Norm Zocher Guitar Faculty Artist Clinic
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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In this clinic, Professor Norm Zocher will demonstrate a uniquely guitaristic approach to tonal, polytonal, and atonal improvising on the fretboard.