Berkleemusic Catalog

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Welcome to Berkleemusic, Berklee College of Music’s online continuing education division. Berkleemusic offers a growing catalog of accredited online courses and certificate programs in all areas of contemporary music, including songwriting, arranging, production, education, music business, and performance. If you are looking to enhance your career opportunities, develop your skills, or connect with like-minded musicians, Berkleemusic has something for you. I invite you to explore our web site to discover the many ways Berkleemusic.com can help you achieve your goals.

Debbie Cavalier Dean of Continuing Education

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The Best of Berklee Online With Berkleemusic, you can study what you want, when you want, and where you want. The best online educational tools and the newest technology available—weekly real-time chats, discussion boards, interactive activities and quizzes, and personalized feedback on your assignments from your instructor—enable you to pursue your craft with new depth and insight.

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what are the lessons like? You’ll work with innovative, interactive tools to help guide you through your course’s twelve weekly lessons. You’ll complete the lessons on your own schedule within the week, begin and end as you need to, at a pace that’s right for you.

what is the homework like? Assignments are due at the end of each week, and could include recording audio files, developing business and marketing plans, or writing, arranging, or orchestrating music. Your instructor will provide detailed feedback, then assign a grade on your weekly assignments.

How do you interact with others? Instructors lead weekly chats with the entire class to discuss course content and address any questions on the week’s lesson. Students can post questions and communicate with other classmates in the course’s dedicated discussion board. Private messages can also be used to communicate directly with instructors.


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Jeff baust ProductionA composer, audio engineer, educator, and multi-instrumentalist, he has created scores for ESPN, NESN, Avid, Sony, Polaroid, Sharp, Reebok, Lotus and others.

Paul schmeling Performance, music Theory

Recently retired as chair of the piano department, he is co-author of the Berklee Practice Method: Keyboard (2001) and Instant Keyboard (2002) and

the author of Berklee Music Theory: Book 1.

lauren davis music businessAn accomplished music business attorney with a past client list that includes the Allman Brothers, the Psychedelic Furs, and Tim Collins (Manager of Aerosmith).

matt marvuglio PerformanceThe Dean of the Performance Division at Berklee College, he is a virtuosic flutist and composer who has traveled extensively, premiering his compositions. He has presented clinics for the National Flute Association, and the International Flute Convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

david mash ProductionAuthor and VP for Information Technology at Berklee College of Music, he founded the nation’s first music synthesis department and developed the Center for Technology in Music Instruction. He has also scored award-winning digital films, and appeared on such programs as CBS Evening News, and National Public Radio’s All Things Considered.

roberta radley Performance, music Theory

Roberta Radley is Assistant Chair of the Ear Training Department at Berklee College of Music, as well as co-author of the Department

Core Curriculum Ear Training 1-4 books. She is also the author of the Harmonic Ear Training DVD on Berklee Press.

daniel ThompsonProductionAn author, independent writer/producer, and recording engineer, his credits include work for major films and television programs, including ER, The Sopranos, Swim Fan, The Sweetest Thing, Melrose Place, Touched By An Angel, Soul Food and CSI Miami.

suzanne dean ArrangingAn arranger, educator, composer, keyboardist, and vocalist, she has released two albums on Nova Records, and worked as an orchestrator on the television series Jake and the Fatman.

michael bierylo Production

A musician and producer who has completed film, video, and multimedia scores for clients including Hasbro Interactive, Nintendo, MSNBC,

Nickelodeon, VH1, Martha Stewart Living, and Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure.

michael rendish HarmonyFounding chair of Berklee’s Harmony Department, he has composed, orchestrated, and conducted some 30 film scores, and was an arranger and guest conductor of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra of the 50th Jubilee Concert in honor of the King of Thailand.

michael Hamilton songwriting, Production

Wrote and produced hip-hop pieces for guest artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Warren G, Method Man, Diddy, and Mystical. He

has produced recordings for Interscope, Island Def Jam, and BGP Records.

Jimmy kachulis songwritingA composer, arranger, and conductor, he has worked with great artists like George Coleman, Jon Hendricks, Eric Gale, John Lewis, and Martha Reeves, and his compositions have been featured on scores from The Sopranos to Touched By An Angel.

david kusek music businessAuthor, music futurist, lecturer, co-developer of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), and VP of Berklee Media.

Pat PattisonsongwritingAuthor, clinician, and Berklee Professor of Lyric Writing and Poetry.

eric beallmusic business

Vice President, Creative at Sony/ATV Music, former Creative Director for Zomba Music Publishing, as well as a songwriter and record producer.

larry baione GuitarChair of the Berklee College of Music Guitar Department. He has studied with Lenzy Wallace, Mick Goodrick, Bill Harris, William Leavitt, Bucky Pizzarelli, and Jim Hall, and received a Downbeat Hall of Fame Scholarship award.

George Howard music businessProducer, musician, entrepreneur, and former President of the large independent label Rykodisc. Currently an Assistant Professor and Executive in Residence in the College of Business Administration at Loyola University.

rick Peckham GuitarAssistant Chair of Berklee’s Guitar Department, he is an internationally known jazz guitarist, clinician, composer, and writer. He has performed with George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, Mike Gibbs, and recorded with the jazz collective Um, featuring John Medeski.

ben newhouseProduction

Author, music supervisor, and composer on dozens of television shows, films, and stage productions for media corporations including ABC,

FOX, MTV, and Disney, he has arranged movie themes, and scored for full-length feature films using Digital Performer.

Learn from the BestBerkleemusic’s faculty consists of distinguished industry professionals and many of the same instructors that teach at Berklee’s main campus in Boston. They are recognized experts in their fields—having produced and engineered hundreds of artists and numerous award-winning projects—and their students’ work has earned scores of GRAMMY® nominations.

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Online Music CoursesOur award-winning courses are authored and taught by industry experts and the same renowned instructors that teach at Berklee College of Music’s main campus in Boston. Our courses are twelve weeks in length, and are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Credits earned in a Berkleemusic course can be transferred to another college or university, at the discretion of the receiving institution. Many Berkleemusic courses are also transferable into Berklee College of Music for credit.

over 80 online courses now enrolling in:

• Guitar

• Music Production

• Music Business

• Songwriting

• Arranging

Guitar chords 201rick PeckhamMaster Berklee’s approach to playing guitar chords. Improve your style, intonation, technique, time feel, and tone in this in-depth course. Explore open triads, seventh chord structures, open triadic shapes, and inversions in a variety of musical styles.

Guitar scales 101larry baione Organize the guitar fretboard, develop your technique, and learn to confidently navigate the instrument by gaining a firm understanding of the pentatonic, blues, major, melodic minor, and harmonic minor scales and their modes.

rhythm and Groove Guitarbruce bartlett Learn the rhythmic techniques and chord tools that are the foundation of groove-based music. Expand your chord knowledge and learn to construct original rhythm guitar grooves that you can apply to a wide variety of music styles.

Guitar

Jazz Guitar 101bruce saundersStudy the styles of some of the most influential jazz guitarists, and learn the basics behind the jazz language: chord/scale usage, building melodic tension, and improvisation techniques.

Jazz Guitar 201bruce saundersFurther develop your jazz guitar performance skills by learning advanced techniques to improvise over chord changes, both in traditional “standards” and complex modern harmony.

funk and r&b GuitarThaddeus HogarthLearn the appropriate scales, the best use of effects, and the rhythmic and melodic timing to create an authentic funk-based solo and sound.

BEST ONLINECOURSE

Guitar chords 101rick PeckhamAdd more dynamics and expression to your playing and gain a greater feel for your instrument by learning Berklee’s approach to the construction of chords and chord voicings.

blues Guitar workshopmichael williams Study the techniques and licks of classic blues stylists, such as T-Bone Walker, Lightning Hopkins, B.B. King, and Magic Sam. Gain a foundation in form, control, feel, and harmony that will help to bring a blues sound to your playing or add more depth to any other style of music.

Getting your Guitar sounddan bowdenLearn to use your ears, hands, and the tools of the trade to play jazz, rock, blues, country, and other genres, with a hi-quality, authentic, and persuasive guitar tone.

classic rock Guitar workshopJoe musellaElevate your playing by learning the styles and techniques of the architects of classic rock guitar: Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Gilmour, and Page.

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• Music Theory, Harmony, & Ear Training

• Bass

• Voice

• Performance workload5–10 hours of coursework

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exclusive Partners of berkleemusicWhen you enroll with Berkleemusic, you join a community of over 20,000 musicians from more than 80 countries who study at the world’s largest—and recognized best—online music school. You also get exclusive access to student-only deals from our partners in the music industry.

Producing with Pro Toolsdavid franz Whether you are a seasoned Pro Tools user or new to the home studio, this course will guide you through everything you need to know to create great-sounding home recordings using Digidesign’s Pro Tools software. Learn Berklee’s renowned production techniques from set-up to mix down, and get a chance to talk gear, studio configurations, philosophies of production, and even speaker placement.

Producing music with Ableton livekai TurnbullRemix and produce in any number of contemporary styles, including drum and bass, R&B, breakbeat/trance, and house music using Ableton’s Live audio and MIDI sequencing software, a sequencer you can play like an instrument.

Advanced music Production with Ableton liveloudon stearnsBased on feedback from Ableton Live users, this advanced course offers a forward-thinking approach to recording, editing, mixing, and mastering using Ableton Live.

Producing music with cubaseJames ramsayGain a broad skill set and a fully realized background in music production using the state-of-the-art Cubase 4 software.

recording and Producing in the Home studiodavid franz Take your demos through the entire music production process, and learn to apply a number of concepts and techniques that will dramatically improve the sound of your recordings, mixes, and masters no matter what recording device you are using.

music Production

desktop music Production for macmichael bierylo and david mashMaster the tools and techniques for producing great-sounding music at home on your Mac.

desktop music Production for Pcmichael bierylo, steve maclean, & david mashMaster the tools and techniques for producing great-sounding music at home on your PC.

mixing and mastering with Pro ToolsJeff baustGain a greater understanding of two key elements of music production by learning the Berklee approach to mixing and mastering using the Pro Tools software.

Advanced mixing and mastering with Pro ToolsJeff baust and mark wesselThis advanced music production course provides students with a deep understanding of mixing and mastering tools and techniques that can be applied to a wide variety of styles.

Producing music with logicJeff baust and david domsStrengthen your technical understanding of Logic Pro and heighten your overall creative abilities in music production. Harness the power of Logic’s extensive software instruments, and learn to record, edit, and mix your project like a pro.

Producing music with reasonerik Hawkins Gain a firm understanding of the functionalities and capabilities of Reason software. Explore Reason’s rack of virtual instruments, effects, mixers, built-in sequencer and patching system, and learn real-world production setups and techniques used by today’s top producers.

Producing music with sonArsteve macleanComplete all aspects of a multi-track recording using MIDI, audio, loops, and plugin effects using Cakewalk’s SONAR Producer Edition.

Pro Tools 101digidesign and Andy edelsteinPro Tools 101 constitutes the first stage of Digidesign’s Pro Tools certification program. Learn the foundational skills needed to understand Pro Tools technology and software. This course instructs you on recording, editing, and mixing on a basic level, and will get on the road to becoming a Pro Tools operator from home.

Pro Tools 110Andy edelstein This second stage of Digidesign’s Pro Tools certification program teaches a broad range of tools and Berklee production techniques that will help you tackle more complex Pro Tools projects and enhance your capabilities in all aspects of Pro Tools production.

critical listening 1dan Thompson Create compelling, professional-sounding songs by learning to identify the production elements that contribute to a well balanced, artful and professional-sounding mix.

NEWcritical listening 2dan Thompson Expand your production skills and take your critical listening to the next level by learning to identify and implement mix strategies, compression and panning techniques, and a wide array of professional mix approaches across multiple genres of music.

midi sequencing intermediatemichael moss Learn to create musical-sounding MIDI arrangements with assignments that challenge your creativity while you produce music in three divergent styles: electronic dance music, blues, and advertising scoring.

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music business 101lauren davis Gain a broad overview of the music business and learn how the various segments of the industry operate on a day-to-day basis. Discover the career opportunities that are available to you, and the knowledge you’ll need to achieve your goals.

music Publishing 101eric beallCreate and operate your own publishing company, and learn how to effectively promote and place your songs into income-generating opportunities.

Artist managementGeorge HowardExplore the role and importance of an artist manager, what they do, and how it impacts the career of the artist and their brand.

legal Aspects of the music industrydon Gorder and steve masurBuild your music career with an understanding of the legal issues that are of special concern to musicians and songwriters, and take a focused look at the important legal changes that have evolved as a result of the shift in the music business landscape.

music marketing 101bob bakerGain a firm foundation in music marketing. Learn techniques to successfully attract new fans, garner media exposure, make smart use of the Internet, and sell more of your music!

Hip-Hop writing and Productionmichael Hamilton Learn the techniques that hip-hop producers use to create hit songs. Learn writing and production considerations unique to hip-hop, how to analyze and recreate different styles of hip-hop, and how to use this foundation to produce your own songs using Reason.

sound design for the electronic musicianmichael bierylo and david mashLearn to create your own electronic sounds and musical productions using Propellerhead’s Reason and Native Instruments’ Absynth.

sampling and Audio Productiondavid domsExplore the art of sampling and audio production, and learn Berklee’s approach to recording, editing, and programming using the software samplers provided in Reason.

introduction to Game AudioJeanine cowenGain a solid foundation of sound production and engineering skills that will prepare you to work at a game development company or as a freelance game audio professional.

remixing with Pro Tools and reasonerik HawkinsLeverage the power of Pro Tools and Reason using ReWire technology, and gain a comprehensive understanding of how these powerful programs work together in the remixing process. Master the principles and techniques to create mash-ups, stereo master remixes, a cappella remixes, and multi-track remixes.

orchestration 1benjamin newhouse Learn to write and apply traditional orchestration techniques to both sampled performances and live orchestral performances.

NEWorchestration 2 benjamin newhouseLearn advanced orchestration strategies and approaches to writing for full orchestra, including both a live orchestra and sampled MIDI mockups.

film scoring 101donald wilkins Create original music to accompany a visual medium by learning fundamental to more advanced film scoring techniques.

NEWlive sound: mixing and recordingbill Gibson Learn to construct a dynamic, high-quality mix for live sound. Identify proper microphone technique, equalization, effects, and dynamics processing to build professional sounding instrument sounds and vocals.

Producing music with digital Performerbenjamin newhouse Gain a complete understanding of this powerful audio/MIDI music production tool and take a detailed look at each aspect of the production process, from conceiving and recording your original idea, to mastering your final product.

Getting your Guitar sounddan bowdenLearn to use your ears, hands, and the tools of the trade to play jazz, rock, blues, country, and other genres, with a hi-quality, authentic, and persuasive guitar tone.

music business

The future of music and the music businessdave kusek Examine alternatives to the traditional means of distributing and marketing music, and explore scenarios and uncover opportunities that the new digital reality offers. Explore challenging aspects of the music business and discover the changes, technologies, innovation and powerful trends that are affecting its future. This course is essential for all artists, songwriters and music business people seeking success in the future.

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Berkleemusic really changed the way I write and how I mix. And for me the investment has paid off. I would recommend Berkleemusic to anyone interested in furthering their careers. There is a wealth of information and resources available. All you have to do is tap in.

David WaughProducer/composer for Wounded Buffalo Studios in Johannesberg

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Arranging

Arranging 1: rhythm sectionsuzanne deanEssential learning for anyone interested in arranging music for a band, This course explores all aspects of writing and arranging for the rhythm section.

Arranging: small ensemble and HornsJerry GatesDevelop your writing and arranging skills for smaller bands and larger ensembles and learn techniques that can be applied to both live instrumentation or sequenced/sampled sounds.

Arranging: Advanced Horn writingJerry GatesTake your arranging abilities to the next level of development by studying more advanced techniques for voicing chords, orchestration, articulations, and background lines.

NEWArranging: woodwinds and stringsJerry GatesGain a practical, real-world understanding of the sound and personality of woodwind and string instruments, and learn how to properly apply them to songs, arrangements, and compositions.

film scoring 101donald wilkinsCreate original music to accompany a visual medium by learning fundamental to more advanced film scoring techniques.

music notation using finaleJonathan feistCreate great-looking music quickly and easily with the powerful Finale music notation software, and learn techniques to maximize speed, control, and accuracy.

music notation using sibeliusTom rudolphLearn to create lead sheets, choral and instrumental scores, drum maps,and guitar notation. Explore many other ways to use Sibelius for your own personal and professional needs.

music marketing: Press, Promotion, distribution, and retailmichael king(Formerly Music Marketing 201) Learn advanced marketing techniques that can be immediately implanted into any band, independent label, or manager’s promotional strategy. Create an effective worldwide marketing strategy in the major music marketing segments of publicity, radio promotion, physical and online retail and distribution, merchandising, Internet, advertising and touring.

inside the record industryGeorge HowardGain critical marketing and positioning advice on how to prepare yourself, your music, and your band, and learn realistic strategies for success for artists looking to get their music heard!

music industry entrepreneurshipGeorge HowardFocus your efforts and dramatically increase your chances of success by learning the entrepreneurial tools particular to the music industry, including business structures, finance, marketing, management, and leadership. Create a concise business plan that you can apply to many different music business ventures.

BEST ONLINECOURSE

concert TouringJohn czajkowski and Jeff dorenfeldLearn the preparations and logistics involved in developing, budgeting, and executing a successful tour, from small club dates to international stadium shows.

music Theory, Harmony,& ear Training

music Theory 101Paul schmelingGet the musical foundation you need to take your skills to a higher level. Learn to read, write, really listen—and put theory into practice every day!

music Theory 201Paul schmelingBecome a more effective player and writer by furthering your music theory background. Learn more complex chords, progressions, and rhythms to open up your understanding of the elements that help put the groove in jazz, pop, blues, and rock.

music Theory 301Paul schmeling Prepare yourself for any future musical endeavor and gain a professional command of the mechanics of contemporary music in this advanced music theory course.

basic ear Training 1matt marvuglio and roberta radleyThis practical approach to ear training will help you build your confidence as a performer by teaching you how to notate basic rhythms and better identify the different parts of a song.

BEST ONLINECOURSE

Getting inside Harmony 1michael rendishUse harmony creatively in your playing and writing. Learn to hear and modify chord progressions, improvise effectively from chord to chord and deepen your understanding of music’s inner workings.

Getting inside Harmony 2michael rendishTake your harmonic development to the next level by gaining a solid footing in more advanced principles including melodic and harmonic tension, chord substitution, and chromatically altered chords.

Harmonic ear Trainingroberta radleyPut your harmonic theory into practice. Learn techniques that will improve your performance, arranging, and compositional skills by refining your ability to really hear and recognize what is going on within the chord progressions.

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faculty spotlight dan Thompson Critical Listening 1 & 2 FacultyDan Thompson, Online Instructor of Critical Listening 1 & 2, is Assistant Chair of Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music, where he has taught advanced production, as well as mix techniques and audio technology for over a decade. An independent writer/producer and recording engineer, his credits include work for major films and television, including ER, The Sopranos, Swim Fan, The Sweetest Thing, Melrose Place, Touched

By An Angel, Soul Food, and CSI Miami, to name just a few. Daniel Thompson’s new book, Understanding Audio (Berklee Press, 2005), is the required textbook for Berklee College of Music’s MP&E Audio Technology classes, and will soon be required at numerous music production and engineering programs throughout the country and abroad. He is a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), the Audio Engineering Society (AES), and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).

orchestration 1benjamin newhouseLearn to write and apply traditional orchestration techniques to both sampled performances and live orchestral performances.

NEWorchestration 2 benjamin newhouseLearn advanced orchestration strategies and approaches to writing for full orchestra, including both a live orchestra and sampled MIDI mockups.

Arranging: contemporary stylesdaniel morettiLearn to create your own original grooves by analyzing, writing, sequencing, and recording the rhythms and styles that have influenced western contemporary music.

songwriting

lyric writing: Tools and strategiesPat PattisonGenerate more and better ideas. Express them in compelling and original ways.

lyric writing: writing from the TitlePat PattisonMake your writing process more efficient and your lyrics more effective. Learn how to find a powerful and effective song title, and discover how to build lyrics, develop the rhythms of your song sections, create contrasting sections and ideas to re-color your chorus based on that title.

lyric writing: writing lyrics to musicPat PattisonGet the most out of your lyrics by learning how to combine them accurately and effectively with melody.

songwriting workshop: writing Hit songsJimmy kachulis Move your listeners and express yourself more effectively by crafting your songs the way hit writers do.

songwriting workshop: melodyJimmy kachulisLearn to construct strong, expressive melodies that your audiences will remember.

songwriting workshop: HarmonyJimmy kachulisLearn how harmony can help you to articulate the essential meaning of a song, and the best ways to adapt chords and progressions to suit your unique songwriting style and ideas.

commercial songwriting TechniquesAndrea stolpeLearn to write for commercial success by reproducing the time-tested characteristics of hit songs while maintaining your own unique voice.

Hip-Hop writing and Productionmichael Hamilton Learn the techniques that hip-hop producers use to create hit songs.

music Theory 101Paul schmelingGet the musical foundation you need to take your skills to a higher level. Learn to read, write, really listen—and put theory into practice every day!

music Theory 201Paul schmeling Learn more complex chords, progressions, and rhythms to open up your understanding of the elements that help put the groove in jazz, pop, blues, and rock.


BEST ONLINECOURSE

Getting inside Harmony 1michael rendishUse harmony creatively in your playing and writing. Learn to hear and modify chord progressions, improvise effectively from chord to chord and deepen your understanding of music’s inner workings.

Getting inside Harmony 2michael rendishTake your harmonic development to the next level by gaining a solid footing in more advanced principles including melodic and harmonic tension, chord substitution, and chromatically altered chords.



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Jazz Guitar 101bruce saundersStudy the styles of some of the most influential jazz guitarists, and learn the basics behind the jazz language: chord/scale usage, building melodic tension, and improvisation techniques.

Jazz Guitar 201bruce saundersDevelop your jazz guitar performance skills by learning advanced techniques to improvise over chord changes, both in traditional “standards” and complex modern harmony.

BEST ONLINECOURSE

Guitar chords 101rick PeckhamAdd more dynamics and expression to your playing and gain a greater feel for your instrument by learning Berklee’s approach to the construction of chords and chord voicings.

Guitar chords 201rick PeckhamMaster Berklee’s approach to playing guitar chords. Improve your style, intonation, technique, time feel, and tone in this in-depth course. Explore open triads, seventh chord structures, open triadic shapes, and inversions in a variety of musical styles.

Guitar scales 101larry baioneOrganize the guitar fretboard, develop your technique, and learn to confidently navigate the instrument by gaining a firm understanding of the pentatonic, blues, major, melodic minor, and harmonic minor scales and their modes.

rhythm and Groove Guitarbruce bartlettLearn the rhythmic techniques and chord tools that are the foundation of groove-based music. Expand your chord knowledge and learn to construct original rhythm guitar grooves that you can apply to a wide variety of music styles.

blues Guitar workshopmichael williamsLearn the techniques and licks of classic blues stylists, such as T-Bone Walker, Lightning Hopkins, B.B. King, and Magic Sam. Gain a foundation in form, control, feel, and harmony that will help to bring a blues sound to your playing or add more depth to any other style of music.

classic rock Guitar workshopJoe musella Elevate your playing by learning the styles and techniques of the architects of classic rock guitar: Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Gilmour, and Page.

funk and r&b GuitarThaddeus HogarthLearn the appropriate scales, the best use of effects, and the rhythmic and melodic timing to create an authentic funk-based solo and sound.

basic improvisationmatt marvuglio and Jim odgren and edward TomassiLearn a step-by-step approach to improvisation that applies to all styles and any instrument. Develop your solos by studying the riffs and licks of legendary players, and learn to incorporate the inflexions, feel, and nuances of the masters into your own playing!

Getting your Guitar sounddan bowdenLearn to use your ears, hands, and the tools of the trade to play jazz, rock, blues, country and other genres, with a hi-quality, authentic and persuasive guitar tone.

Voice Technique 101Anne PeckhamMake your voice sound more powerful, use vocal technique to expand your range and expression, and learn to become more confident in vocal performances.

bass

NEWJazz bassJim stinnettGain the tools and knowledge you need to improvise jazz bass lines like a seasoned professional. Learn to play great jazz bass lines, recognize common chord progressions in jazz standards, and study the work of jazz bass greats like Paul Chambers, Ray Brown, Ron Carter, and Christian McBride.

rock bassAnthony VittiGain the foundation, technique, and vocabulary necessary to construct and improvise bass lines in a variety of rock and blues-based music styles.

bass Performance 101rich Appleman and danny morrisStudy the music of famous electric and acoustic bass players, and learn to create and perform your own unique bass lines in a variety of different styles.

Voice

Voice Technique 101Anne PeckhamMake your voice sound more powerful, use vocal technique to expand your range and expression, and learn to become more confident in vocal performances.

Performance

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berklee keyboard methodPaul schmelingMaster the basics of technique and chord voicings, and gain an understanding of more advanced concepts including interpretation of lead sheets and improvisation.

blues and rock keyboard Techniquesdave liminaStudy the theory and harmonic concepts common to blues and rock styles, and learn the licks, techniques, patterns, and improvisation styles associated with shuffles, New Orleans piano, rock and roll and modern rock piano, and solo blues piano.

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I’m forever in debt for the information I learned with Berkleemusic. It definitely helped me to get my Australian Idol arranging gig.

Mark CostaArranger/Bassist for Australian Idol in Sydney

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music notation using sibeliusTom rudolph Learn to create lead sheets, choral and instrumental scores, drum maps and guitar notation, and explore many other ways to use Sibelius for your own personal and professional needs.

Harmonic ear Trainingroberta radley Put your harmonic theory into practice. Learn techniques that will improve your performance, arranging, and compositional skills by refining your ability to really hear and recognize what is going on within the chord progressions.

BEST ONLINECOURSE

berklee keyboard methodPaul schmeling Learn the Berklee approach to keyboard in this 12-week course. Master the basics of technique and chord voicings, and gain an understanding of more advanced concepts including interpretation of lead sheets and improvisation.

Arranging 1: rhythm sectionsuzanne dean Essential learning for anyone interested in arranging music for a band, Arranging 1: Rhythm Section explores all aspects of writing and arranging for the rhythm section.

Arranging: small ensemble and HornsJerry GatesDevelop your writing and arranging skills for smaller bands and larger ensembles and learn techniques that can be applied to both live instrumentation or sequenced/sampled sounds.

BEST ONLINECOURSE

Getting inside Harmony 1michael rendish Use harmony creatively in your playing and writing. Learn to hear and modify chord progressions, improvise effectively from chord to chord and deepen your understanding of music’s inner workings.

NEWJazz bassJim stinnettGain the tools and knowledge you need to improvise jazz bass lines like a seasoned professional. Learn to play great jazz bass lines, recognize common chord progressions in jazz standards, and study the work of jazz bass greats like Paul Chambers, Ray Brown, Ron Carter, and Christian McBride.

rock bassAnthony VittiGain the foundation, technique, and vocabulary necessary to construct and improvise bass lines in a variety of rock and blues-based music styles.

bass Performance 101rich Appleman and danny morrisStudy the music of famous electric and acoustic bass players, and learn to create and perform your own unique bass lines in a variety of different styles.

music education



music Theory 101Paul schmelingGet the musical foundation you need to take your skills to a higher level. Learn to read, write, really listen…and put theory into practice every day!


music Theory 201Paul schmeling Become a more effective player and writer by furthering your music theory background. Learn more complex chords, progressions, and rhythms to open up your understanding of the elements that help put the groove in jazz, pop, blues, and rock.

Pro Tools 101digidesign and Andy edelstein Pro Tools 101 constitutes the first stage of Digidesign’s Pro Tools certification program. Learn the foundational skills needed to understand Pro Tools technology and software. This course instructs you on recording, editing, and mixing on a basic level, and will get on the road to becoming a Pro Tools operator from home.


midi sequencing intermediatemichael moss Learn to create musical-sounding MIDI arrangements with assignments that challenge your creativity while you produce music in three divergent styles: electronic dance music, blues, and advertising scoring.

music notation using finaleJonathan feist Create great-looking music quickly and easily with the powerful Finale music notation software, and learn techniques to maximize speed, control, and accuracy.

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music Theory 101Paul schmeling Get the musical foundation you need to take your skills to a higher level. Learn to read, write, really listen…and put theory into practice every day!

berklee keyboard methodPaul schmeling Learn the Berklee approach to keyboard in this 12-week course. Master the basics of technique and chord voicings, and gain an understanding of more advanced concepts including interpretation of lead sheets and improvisation.

basic ear Training 1matt marvuglio and roberta radley This practical approach to ear training will help you build your confidence as a performer by teaching you how to notate basic rhythms and better identify the different parts of a song.

Arranging 1: rhythm sectionsuzanne dean Essential learning for anyone interested in arranging music for a band, Arranging 1: Rhythm Section explores all aspects of writing and arranging for the rhythm section.

Arranging: small ensemble and HornsJerry Gates Develop your writing and arranging skills for smaller bands and larger ensembles and learn techniques that can be applied to both live instrumentation or sequenced/sampled sounds.

Getting inside Harmony 1michael rendish Use harmony creatively in your playing and writing. Learn to hear and modify chord progressions, improvise effectively from chord to chord and deepen your understanding of music’s inner workings.




Contact Our Student Advisors Today

All Berkleemusic students are assigned a personal student advisor, accessible by phone and email, who is are available to help you with any questions you have throughout your online experience. Our advisors have a rich knowl-edge of our course catalog, and are trained to provide expert advice on our curriculum and how to best achieve your academic goals.

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Guitar

Master CertificateGuitar8 Courses (24 credits)

With 8 courses presented over two years, this is Berkleemusic’s most extensive guitar-focused program. You’ll fully immerse yourself in the structural fundamentals of chords and scales, and learn the major elements of three popular guitar styles: Blues, Rock, and Jazz. Once you have this wide breadth of guitar knowledge under your fingers, you’ll choose three electives to take your playing in any number of directions.

required courses• Guitar Scales 101• Guitar Chords 101• Blues Guitar Workshop• Classic Rock Guitar Workshop• Jazz Guitar 101+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

MULTI-COURSECERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Berkleemusic’s certificate programs are designed to provide students with solid qualifications and marketable skills for success. These multi-course programs offer anywhere from one to three years of extensive training with the faculty of Berklee College of Music in a wide variety of disciplines. We offer three types of certifi-cates—Specialist, Professional, and Master—based on the depth of study. Develop your skills, expand your expertise, and add great credentials to your resume with a Berkleemusic certificate.

Master Certificatesongwriting and Guitar9 Courses (27 credits)

The Songwriting and Guitar Master certificate program is the perfect match of time-tested tools, theories, techniques, and applications that you can use immediately to hone your craft and become a more successful and well-versed songwriter, guitarist, and performing musician. Developed by the award-winning faculty of Berklee College of Music and based on the school’s curriculum, this extensive certificate program will provide you with an arsenal of ideas and concepts that are designed to develop a more complete songwriter – not only the most effective ways to write engaging and memorable lyrics, melodies, and harmonies, but the best ways to translate these compositions to the guitar.

required courses• Getting Your Guitar Sound• Guitar Chords 101• Lyric Writing: Tools and Strategies• Lyric Writing: Writing Lyrics to Music• Songwriting Workshop: Melody• Songwriting Workshop: Harmony+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

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Professional Certificaterock, rhythm, and blues Guitar 5 Courses (15 credits)

The most accomplished rock guitarists, from Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, to David Gilmour and Jonny Greenwood, learned to create an immediately recognizable sound by drawing from a broad musical palate rich in the fundamentals. The Professional Certificate in Rock, Rhythm, and Blues Guitar will train you to become a versatile rock guitarist by exploring a variety of genres—Classic Rock, Rhythm & Groove, and Funk and R&B. You’ll study the legends and master the tools and techniques specific to each type of music, while finding and perfecting your own unique style.

required courses• Getting Your Guitar Sound• Guitar Chords 101• Classic Rock Guitar Workshop• Rhythm and Groove Guitar• Funk and R&B Guitar

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required courses• Desktop Music Production• Critical Listening 1• Pro Tools 101• Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools• Producing Music with Ableton Live• Producing Music with Reason• MIDI Sequencing Intermediate• Sampling and Audio Production+ 4 Courses from Program’s Electives

Master Certificatemusic Production using Pro Tools9 Courses (27 credits)

Our most thorough Pro Tools certificate program, Music Production using Pro Tools provides a complete guided education of Digidesign’s Pro Tools software, from setting up your studio to advanced mixing, mastering and remixing techniques, all from the perspective and experience of Berklee’s renowned music production faculty.

required courses• Pro Tools 101• Critical Listening 1• Pro Tools 110• Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools• Advanced Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools• Remixing with Pro Tools and Reason+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

Master Certificatemusic business and Technology9 Courses (27 credits)

New independent music enterprises are springing up and becoming successful everyday. Independent artists and labels are carving our profitable niches in the new music market place with vertically integrated businesses—finding talent, producing artists, recording, mixing, and mastering as well as marketing, promotion, publishing, and distribution. This entrepreneurial spirit in the industry is providing great opportunities for individuals with a wide range of skills. This nine-course program is designed to cover the music business and music production in great detail with a focus on developing students for a future in the new evolving music industry.

required courses• Music Business 101• The Future of Music and the Music Business• Legal Aspects of the Music Industry• Inside the Record Industry• Music Publishing 101• Desktop Music Production+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

Professional CertificateGuitar 5 Courses (15 credits)

To become a truly accomplished guitarist, you first have to master the basics. Players that have an intimate understanding of chords, scales, blues and rock, and improvisation techniques are more comfortable in different musical situations, and are more dynamic, expressive and well-rounded guitarists. This extensive program provides students with a wide array of tools and the knowledge necessary to develop their technique and gain a greater feel for their instrument.

required courses• Guitar Chords 101• Guitar Scales 101• Blues Guitar Workshop• Classic Rock Guitar Workshop• Basic Improvisation

Specialist Certificateblues, rock, and Jazz Guitar3 Courses (9 credits)

The road to becoming a well-rounded and expressive guitarist begins with mastering the basics. This three-course guitar certificate program provides students with an excellent background in three keystone styles: Blues, Rock and Jazz.

required courses• Blues Guitar Workshop• Classic Rock Guitar Workshop• Jazz Guitar 101

Specialist CertificateGuitar skills3 Courses (9 credits)

Chord knowledge, a command of scales, and an understanding of basic improvisation are a necessity for any serious guitarist interested in adding expression, depth, and feeling to their playing. The Guitar Skills certificate program builds the foundation you’ll need to advance these essential concepts, and provides the knowledge necessary to develop your technique and hone your skills in any given style.

required courses• Guitar Chords 101• Guitar Scales 101• Getting Your Guitar Sound

music Production

Master Certificatemusic Production and Technology12 Courses (36 credits)

Become a truly great producer/engineer. This is Berkleemusic’s most comprehensive course of study, focusing on every aspect of music production, from the technology, software and hardware available today to the core music theory necessary to arrange and compose great music. Over the 3 years with Berkleemusic you will immerse yourself in the art of music production, learning about the physics of sound, getting the best performances out of musicians, studio set-ups, MIDI, microphone techniques, mixing, mastering, music and recording equipment, sampling, sequencing, plug-ins and much, much more.

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Thaddeus Hogarth Guitar FacultyA two-time winner of the Independent Music Award for R&B/Blues, Thaddeus Hogarth, Associate Professor of Guitar at Berklee, has been a prominent guitar player and singer-songwriter since 1990. He leads the Thaddeus Hogarth Band, a group recently hand-picked to represent Bose nationwide for the launch of its revolutionary live music amplification technology. His music and voice can be heard worldwide in films and on

television, including work for PBS and MTV. Billboard magazine describes Thaddeus’ music as “Soul Terra Firma,” and the Boston Globe calls him a “guitar virtuoso.”

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Professional Certificatestudio Production5 Courses (15 credits)

Learn to create, produce and record music using Pro Tools and Reason, and develop your ability to hear and identify the key features of a well balanced, artful and professional-sounding mix.

required courses• Critical Listening 1• Pro Tools 101• Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools• Producing Music with Reason• MIDI Sequencing Intermediate

Specialist CertificateProducing music with logic3 Courses (9 credits)

Some of today’s hottest artists—including The Killers, Akon, Brandi Carlile, and The Roots—are creating their music with Logic Pro. This powerful software gives you the ability to write, record, edit, and mix any project like a pro in your home studio. Berkleemusic’s Specialist Certificate in Producing Music with Logic will teach you how to make the most of Logic Pro to create quality recordings. You’ll learn Berklee’s renowned approach to production and explore the fundamentals of a great mix.

required courses• Critical Listening 1• Desktop Music Production for Mac• Producing Music with Logic

Specialist Certificatestudio Production3 Courses (9 credits)

Develop a firm Pro Tools foundation, and learn how to record, mix, and produce great music with the help of Berklee’s renowned faculty and their masterful production techniques. The Specialist Studio Production certificate will introduce you to concepts including studio set up and equipment optimization. You’ll become proficient at recording in Pro Tools and receive technical training in sound recording, from setup to mix-down. You’ll also gain a foundation in popular topics that include microphone placement and editing techniques.

required courses• Critical Listening 1• Pro Tools 101• Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools

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Specialist Certificatelive sound Production3 Courses (9 credits)

Although there are a number of foundational changes occurring within the music industry, live events continue to be a growing revenue stream for musicians and sound engineers. In the Specialist Certificate in Live Sound Production, you’ll learn to identify all the elements of an effective mix for live sound—from the proper width and depth, frequency range, dynamics, and different mix approaches used in various musical genres, to the impact that microphone and even mic-preamp choices have on the mix—and gain all the tools, techniques, and insights needed to become a well-versed live sound producer.

required courses • Critical Listening 1• Critical Listening 2• Live Sound: Mixing and Recording

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Master Certificatewriting and Producing9 Courses (27 credits)

Berkleemusic’s Master Certificate in Writing and Producing trains students to become hit-making songwriters and arrangers, as well as well-versed producers. By teaching Berklee’s time-tested techniques along with cutting-edge software, this program will prepare you to become a contemporary writer/producer with a wide range of useful knowledge and applicable tools to succeed in the evolving music industry.

required courses• Desktop Music Production• Songwriting Workshop: Writing Hit Songs• Commercial Songwriting Techniques• Arranging 1: Rhythm Section• Arranging: Contemporary Styles• Critical Listening 1+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

Professional Certificateelectronic music Production and sound design5 Courses (15 credits)

Gain a complete foundation in recording music on your computer, and explore the art of sampling, sequencing, remixing, audio production, Reason, and sound creation in this five-course program.

required courses• Desktop Music Production• Sampling and Audio Production• MIDI Sequencing Intermediate• Sound Design for the Electronic Musician• Producing Music with Ableton Live

Professional CertificatePro Tools4 Courses (12 credits)

If you’re serious about a career as a studio producer, one of the best ways to get started is to learn the techniques that the pros use on the software that music producing industry uses everyday. In the Professional Certificate in Pro Tools, you’ll engage in a guided program of study that will take you from the basics of setting up your home studio, to advanced mixing and mastering techniques using one of the most popular music production software around.

required courses• Pro Tools 101• Pro Tools 110• Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools• Advanced Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools

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Arooj AftabBerklee College of Music, Class of 2009

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Specialist Certificatemusic Production using Ableton live3 Courses (9 credits)

More and more DJs and producers these days are turning to a program that allows them to express their musical ideas in unique ways: Ableton Live. Ableton Live’s features are countless – multi-track recording, nondestructive editing, creative MIDI sequencing - the list goes on and on. With Berkleemusic’s three-course Specialist Certificate in Music Production using Ableton Live, you’ll develop the technical skills to compose, record, remix, improvise, edit, and more, using Ableton Live – and in the process, make yourself significantly more marketable in the increasingly competitive world of music production and performance.

required courses• Critical Listening 1• Producing Music with Ableton Live• Advanced Music Production with Ableton Live

Specialist Certificatemusic creation using sonAr3 Courses (9 credits)

Cakewalk’s SONAR software is one of the most professional and reliable tools for music creation. This three-course SONAR-based certificate program provides musicians, engineers, and producers worldwide with an accomplished SONAR knowledge base using Berklee’s renowned production techniques.

required courses • Desktop Music Production• Critical Listening 1• Producing Music with SONAR

Specialist Certificatemusic creation using reason3 Courses (9 credits)

The curriculum in this program is developed and certified by Berkleemusic and Propellerhead Software. This certification provides a powerful credential for any resume, as well as the practical skills necessary to pursue your creative ideas and reach your creative potential using Reason. A joint certification from Berkleemusic and Propellerhead Software assures educational

Specialist Certificateorchestrating and Producing music for film and Games3 Courses (9 credits)

Today, more than ever, music fulfills a vital role in feature films, television shows, and video games. While album sales continue to fall, music placements provide writers with an effective new way to reach potential fans and make money. These modern revenue outlets require a detailed understanding of orchestral writing skills, specific production techniques, and a deep knowledge of the unique facets of these particular music segments. This three-course specialist certificate program provides students who already have a strong background in music with specific skills dedicated to advancing their writing for films, T.V., and video games.

required courses• Orchestration• Film Scoring 101• Introduction to Game Audio

Specialist CertificatePro Tools3 Courses (9 credits)

Work with world-class Berklee faculty and classmates from around the world to become a skilled producer using Digidesign’s Pro Tools, one of the world’s most popular music production software programs. This 3-course certificate program unlocks the secrets behind production and mixing (from basic to advanced) techniques for a number of contemporary music styles including jazz, pop/rock, electronica and more.

required courses• Producing with Pro Tools• Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools• Advanced Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools

integrity and industry credibility. To be a producer in today’s competitive environment means staying on top of the latest trends in technology, equipment, and studio technique. But it also means training yourself to hear, understand, and replicate a nearly infinite variety of sounds, styles and techniques. In the Specialist Certificate in Music Creation using Reason, you’ll work with world-class Berklee faculty and classmates from around the globe to gain a solid background in production basics and the art of creating music using Reason.

required courses• Critical Listening 1• Desktop Music Production• Producing Music with Reason

Specialist Certificatemusic Production using cubase3 Courses (9 credits)

Whether you’re recording and producing your band’s album, scoring music for film or TV, or producing a record to be distributed on CD or online, there’s one piece of software that represents the cutting edge of digital audio: Cubase 4. Designed by professionals from the ground up, Cubase provides a vast range of tools that allow you to compose, record, edit and mix any type of music imaginable. In Berkleemusic’s Specialist Certificate in Music Production using Cubase, you’ll develop foundational skills to listen critically, gain cross-platform home studio production chops, and learn to use Cubase’s state-of-the-art tools to create the most professional sounding mixes around.

required courses• Critical Listening 1• Producing Music with Cubase• Recording and Producing in the Home Studio

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Pat Pattison Songwriting FacultyPat Pattison, Online Songwriting Instructor, is an author, clinician and Berklee Professor of Lyric Writing and Poetry whose students have composed for major artists and written Number 1 songs. At Berklee, he developed the curriculum for the only songwriting major in the country. His books, including Songwriting: Essential Guide to Rhyming and Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, are recognized as definitive in their genre,

and have earned many ecstatic reviews. His clinics are attended by songwriters all over the country, and his articles appear regularly in a variety of industry publications.

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required courses • Music Business 101• The Future of Music and the Music Business• Lyric Writing: Tools and Strategies• Songwriting Workshop: Harmony• Songwriting Workshop: Melody• Commercial Songwriting Techniques• Concert Touring• Music Publishing 101+ 4 Courses from Program’s Electives

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Master Certificate Artist management9 Courses (27 credits)

With the power in the music industry shifting from the major labels and other gatekeepers to the artists, the role of a manager is more important than ever. A manager that has a detailed understanding of the new and evolving marketing, technology, legal, touring, and business strategies is an invaluable member of any artists’ team. The Master Certificate in Artist Management provides a complete tool kit to anyone interested in success as an artist manager.

required courses • The Future of Music and the Music Business• Music Marketing 101• Music Marketing: Press, Promotion, Distribution, and Retail• Concert Touring• Legal Aspects of the Music Industry• Artist Management+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

Master Certificatemusic business and Technology9 Courses (27 credits)

New independent music enterprises are springing up and becoming successful everyday. Independent artists and labels are carving our profitable niches in the new music market place with vertically integrated businesses—finding talent, producing artists, recording, mixing, and mastering as well as marketing, promotion, publishing, and distribution. This entrepreneurial spirit in the industry is providing great opportunities for individuals with a wide range of skills. This nine-course program is designed to cover the music business and music production in great detail with a focus on developing students for a future in the new evolving music industry.

required courses • Music Business 101• The Future of Music and the Music Business• Legal Aspects of the Music Industry• Inside the Record Industry• Music Publishing 101• Desktop Music Production+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

Master Certificatesongwriting and music business12 Courses (36 credits)

A successful songwriter needs to not only have a firm handle on the creative elements that contribute to a hit song, but also a thorough understanding of the operations, opportunities, and income streams available to songwriters within the music business. The Master Certificate in Songwriting and Music Business provides songwriters with the necessary tools to create engaging, effective songs, as well as the knowledge they’ll need to navigate and succeed in the rapidly changing music industry.

Specialist Certificatesound design using reason3 Courses (9 credits)

The curriculum in this program is developed and certified by Berkleemusic and Propellerhead Software. This certification provides a powerful credential for any resume, as well as the practical skills necessary to pursue your creative ideas and reach your creative potential using Reason. A joint certification from Berkleemusic and Propellerhead Software assures educational integrity and industry credibility. In classes taught by award-winning Berklee instructors, the Specialist Certificate in Sound Design using Reason will give you a complete overview of how music is written, recorded, mixed, and mastered using Reason, with a focus on sampling, sequencing, sound design, and building your own synth patches from the ground up. Along the way you’ll have the opportunity to share ideas with classmates working in a wide range of genres from around the world.

required courses• Producing Music with Reason• Sampling and Audio Production• Sound Design for the Electronic Musician

music business

Master Certificatemusic business9 Courses (27 credits)

New technologies and innovations are emerging almost daily within the music industry. Forward thinking companies and entrepreneurs are presenting new ideas that artists, managers, independent labels, and business savvy folks are using to not only redefine their relationship with the existing music business model, but also to succeed in this evolving environment. Berkleemusic’s Music Business Master Program is our most extensive business certificate program. Throughout this nine-course program, you’ll gain the business, marketing, management, and touring background (a HUGE part of the music business) you’ll need to understand the industry as it currently exists and to realize the possibilities available to you in the near future.

required courses • Music Business 101• The Future of Music and the Music Business• Music Marketing 101• Music Marketing: Press, Promotion, Distribution, and Retail• Artist Management• Concert Touring+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

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Music Marketing: Press, Promotion, Distribution, and Retail really was a broad-spectrum class that focused on all the necessary marketing elements. It’s a kind of “everything you need to know” class. You construct the pieces of your plan week by week, and at the end, your final assignment really is just tying the bow around a complete marketing plan.

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Specialist Certificatemusic marketing3 Courses (9 credits)

The power dynamics of the music business have been shifting rapidly over the past several years. The tasks that record labels have traditionally undertaken for artists can now be accomplished by the artists themselves, and more artists than ever are finding innovative and creative ways to market themselves successfully on their own. You’ve seen it, you’ve read about it, you’ve heard about it – now learn how to do it yourself. With the Specialist Certificate in Music Marketing, you’ll get a foundation for how the whole process works. You’ll learn different marketing outlets that are available to you, how to access them, where the money comes from currently and, perhaps more importantly, where it will be coming from in the future. And further, you’ll find out how to take advantage of that changing power dynamic, and how to use it to make yourself known in the increasingly competitive world of music.

required courses • Music Business 101• Music Marketing 101• Music Marketing: Press, Promotion, Distribution, and Retail

Theory, Harmony, & ear Training

Master CertificateTheory, Harmony, and ear Training3 Courses (9 credits)Maximize your performance, writing, arranging, improvisation, and music comprehension skills by developing your foundational knowledge in the areas of music theory, arranging, harmony, and ear training. Through interactive activities, hands-on lessons, and transcription exercises, you’ll acquire a firm understanding of the inner workings of these principal concepts and become well versed in applying this knowledge to your own music.

required courses • Music Theory 101• Basic Ear Training 1• Music Theory 201• Getting Inside Harmony 1• Music Theory 301+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

Specialist Certificatekeyboard skills3 Courses (9 Credits)

To become a truly accomplished keyboard player, you first have to master the basics. Players that have an intimate understanding of voice leading chords, creating accompaniments, playing the signature licks for blues and rock, and the techniques of improvisation are more comfortable in different musical situations, and are more dynamic, expressive and well-rounded players. This 3-course program provides students with a wide array of tools and the knowledge necessary to develop their technique and gain a greater command on the keyboard.

required courses • Berklee Keyboard Method• Blues and Rock Keyboard Techniques• Basic Improvisation

Specialist Certificatemusic Theory3 Courses (9 credits)

Before you can become an amazing songwriter, player or producer, you need to first master the mechanics of contemporary music. The Music Theory Specialist Program, developed by Berklee Professor Emeritus Paul Schmeling, provides the knowledge and concepts, from fundamental to advanced, to prepare you for any musical endeavor or opportunity.

required courses • Music Theory 101• Music Theory 201• Music Theory 301

Professional CertificateArtist management5 Courses (15 credits)

Every successful band knows that talent and motivation can get you so far, but without someone behind the scenes putting all of the necessary pieces in place, it’s difficult to reach that elusive next level. With the proliferation of great bands out there these days, it’s more important than ever to have someone who knows and understands the business to guide your band through the twists and turns of today’s industry. Whether it’s a member of the band or a business professional, the right artist manager can make all the difference. With Berkleemusic’s Professional Certificate in Artist Management, you’ll develop the skills you need to make that difference, through a wide range of courses that address the major issues you’ll confront as an artist manager.

required courses • The Future of Music and the Music Business• Music Marketing 101• Music Marketing: Press, Promotion, Distribution, and Retail• Concert Touring• Artist Management

Professional Certificatemusic business6 Courses (18 credits)

Given the shifting landscape of the music industry, the more business-minded musicians are, the better prepared they’ll be to take on an active role in guiding their careers and allowing their music to reach the widest-possible audience. Similarly, for those who aspire to work or start their own music-related firms—be they labels, management companies, or publishing companies—the chances of success in these firms increases exponentially with a solid music business foundation. The Music Business Professional Program provides students with a detailed background in key areas of the music industry, and a plan for success developed with Berklee’s seasoned experts in their respective fields.

required courses • Music Business 101• The Future of Music and the Music Business• Legal Aspects of the Music Industry• Inside the Record Industry• Music Publishing 101• Music Industry Entrepreneurship

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Specialist CertificateTheory and Harmony3 Courses (9 credits)

The Specialist Theory and Harmony certificate will help you create a solid base of musical knowledge and deepen your understanding of rhythm, scales, chord progressions, and harmony. You’ll learn how to use scales, intervals, and chords; write a melody; and hear and modify chord progressions. You’ll also gain a firm understanding of the inner workings of harmony in a broad range of contemporary styles, as well as study more advanced harmonic principles including melodic and harmonic tension, chord substitution, and chromatically altered chords. By mastering these concepts, you’ll advance the creativity in your playing and writing and learn to hear the elements of music like never before!

required courses • Music Theory 101• Getting Inside Harmony 1• Getting Inside Harmony 2

Specialist CertificateVoice Technique and musicianship3 Courses (9 credits)

A well-rounded vocalist possesses more than just a great voice. In order to really thrive and succeed as a top-notch singer, you have to also understand the mechanics of contemporary music. The Specialist Certificate in Voice Technique and Musicianship provides the fundamental knowledge and concepts of theory, voice study, and ear training to prepare you to be a better musician and an in-demand vocalist.

required courses • Music Theory 101• Voice Technique 101• Basic Ear Training 1

Arranging

Master CertificateArranging8 Courses (24 credits)

The Master Certificate in Arranging features Berkleemusic’s most advanced and in-depth Arranging curriculum. You’ll build the strong foundation and gain the vital tools you’ll need to become an accomplished arranger, across a variety of genres, instruments, and styles.

required courses • Arranging 1: Rhythm Section• Arranging: Small Ensemble and Horns• Arranging: Contemporary Styles• Arranging: Advanced Horn Writing• Arranging: Woodwinds and Strings+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

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Master CertificateArranging and orchestration8 Courses (24 credits)

Arranging and orchestration skills are a hot commodity. Placements on television, in video games and animation, and in other modern revenue outlets require a detailed understanding of arranging, orchestral writing, and production techniques. In the Master Certificate in Arranging and Orchestration, you’ll gain a broad but in-depth background in arranging—for the rhythm section, horns, and strings—to writing for the full orchestra and gain marketable skills that you’ll be able to put to work immediately.

required courses • Arranging 1: Rhythm Section• Arranging: Small Ensemble and Horns• Arranging: Woodwinds and Strings• Orchestration 1• Orchestration 2+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

Professional CertificateArranging5 Courses (15 credits)

Equip yourself with the most effective chord scale choices for arranging and improvising, and learn arranging and orchestration techniques for a variety of contemporary styles. With Berkleemusic’s Professional Certificate in Arranging, you’ll learn great new skills to apply to both live instrumentation and sequenced/sampled sounds and gain the skills to become an accomplished arranger, across a variety of genres, instruments, and styles.

required courses • Arranging 1: Rhythm Section• Arranging: Small Ensemble and Horns• Arranging: Contemporary Styles• Arranging: Advanced Horn Writing• Arranging: Woodwinds and Strings

songwriting

Master Certificatesongwriting9 Courses (27 credits)

Berkleemusic’s Master Certificate in Songwriting can help you become an expert songwriter, teaching you to create more powerful lyrics, choruses, and melodies to build memorable songs and commercial hits. This extensive program arms you with the writing tools you’ll need to develop your ideas into complete, engaging, and effective songs and master the craft of songwriting.

required courses • Songwriting Workshop: Harmony• Songwriting Workshop: Melody• Songwriting Workshop: Writing Hit Songs• Lyric Writing: Tools and Strategies• Lyric Writing: Writing Lyrics to Music• Lyric Writing: Writing From the Title+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

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A lot of the music I’ve written in the Berkleemusic courses have contributed to the songs on the next Train record. The online courses really pumped up my abilities during the writing process.

Scott Underwood, Grammy winner, and drummer/composer in Train and Foodpill

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Contact Our Student Advisors Today

All Berkleemusic students are assigned a personal student advisor, accessible by phone and email, who is are available to help you with any questions you have throughout your online experience. Our advisors have a rich knowl-edge of our course catalog, and are trained to provide expert advice on our curriculum and how to best achieve your academic goals.

Voice

Specialist CertificateVoice Technique and musicianship3 Courses (9 credits)

A well-rounded vocalist possesses more than just a great voice. In order to really thrive and succeed as a top-notch singer, you have to also understand the mechanics of contemporary music. The Specialist Certificate in Voice Technique and Musicianship provides the fundamental knowledge and concepts of theory, voice study, and ear training to prepare you to be a better musician and an in-demand vocalist.

required courses • Music Theory 101• Voice Technique 101• Basic Ear Training 1

Master Certificatesongwriting and music business12 Courses (36 credits)

A successful songwriter needs to not only have a firm handle on the creative elements that contribute to a hit song, but also a thorough understanding of the operations, opportunities, and income streams available to songwriters within the music business. The Master Certificate in Songwriting and Music Business provides songwriters with the necessary tools to create engaging, effective songs, as well as the knowledge they’ll need to navigate and succeed in the rapidly changing music industry.

required courses • Music Business 101• The Future of Music and the Music Business• Lyric Writing: Tools and Strategies• Songwriting Workshop: Harmony• Songwriting Workshop: Melody• Commercial Songwriting Techniques• Concert Touring• Music Publishing 101+ 4 Courses from Program’s Electives

Master Certificatesongwriting and Guitar9 Courses (27 credits)

Berkleemusic’s Songwriting and Guitar Master certificate program is the perfect match of time-tested tools, theories, techniques, and applications that you can use immediately to hone your craft and become a more successful and well-versed songwriter, guitarist, and performing musician. Developed by the award-winning faculty of Berklee College of Music and based on the school’s curriculum, this extensive certificate program will provide you with an arsenal of ideas and concepts that are designed to develop a more complete songwriter – not only the most effective ways to write engaging and memorable lyrics, melodies, and harmonies, but the best ways to translate these compositions to the guitar.

required courses • Getting Your Guitar Sound• Guitar Chords 101• Lyric Writing: Tools and Strategies• Lyric Writing: Writing Lyrics to Music• Songwriting Workshop: Melody• Songwriting Workshop: Harmony+ 3 Courses from Program’s Electives

Specialist Certificatesongwriting3 Courses (9 credits)

The Specialist Songwriting certificate is designed to benefit musicians of all levels, from relative beginners to professional songwriters who are looking for new ideas to enhance their work.

required courses • Songwriting Workshop: Harmony• Songwriting Workshop: Melody• Commercial Songwriting Techniques

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Master Certificatebass3 Courses (9 credits)

The bass not only holds a band together rhythmically, but it’s also a crucial component to the overall sound and direction of the music. Berkleemusic’s 3-course Specialist Certificate Program in Bass educates students in the essential facets of bass playing: performance, technique, improvisation, and style. After in-depth study and practice in this program, you will be able to perform with confidence, in your own style, and play great rock, blues, and jazz-based bass lines.

required courses • Bass Performance 101• Rock Bass• Jazz Bass

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