Jim Lucchese joined Berklee on January 1, 2025, as the institution's fifth president. Lucchese is a pioneering music industry executive who came to Berklee with over two decades of experience in ...

Taking a look back at our playlists for 2024, there are some strong themes: Latin beats, rocking tunes, comebacks, and send-offs. Explore the nine playlists we shared this year, and then check out ...

Country music is having a moment. Country artists regularly top the Billboard Top 100 chart, which tracks the most popular songs in the US. The genre is the fastest growing in America, and 2023 was ...

The only problem was that the track was so new that not all of the rights for it were settled. “So many artists have friends, producers, and managers that are involved in the writing process,” ...

Music documentaries grant unprecedented access to the stories behind our favorite songs, artists, and iconic moments that have made their mark on music history. Whether you’re looking to broaden your ...

In a letter Jim Lucchese wrote to the chair of Berklee’s Presidential Search Committee last spring, he starts with a disclaimer. His life’s trajectory “seems more certain in hindsight than it did at ...

To quote the musical that defined my formative years, "how do you measure a year?" When you're a music institution, the (partial) answer is in songs. We asked people across Berklee to share their ...

Earlier this year, Daniel Beilman B.M. ’14 was named a quarterfinalist for the prestigious Music Educator Award from the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. This recognition has been humbling and ...

The Signature Series returns in spring 2025 with a diverse lineup of concerts spotlighting the creativity, cultural depth, and artistic excellence of the Berklee community. Running from February ...

’Tis the season for incessant holiday music. If you need an escape, give this scientifically engineered audio track a try, or listen to our playlist of nontraditional winter tunes. It's the most ...

The partnership with the Gnaoua and World Music Festival that helps musicians dig deeper into their artistry and bridge musical cultures. A quarter-century ago, Essaouira was mostly a quiet old port ...

Take a look at some of our best stories of the year, including announcing our next president, hosting André 3000, and learning from the alumni shaping Latin music's future. Suffice to say, the Berklee ...