Learn Arranging Online with
Berklee College of Music

Featured Faculty

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Jerry Gates

Professor of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee

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Suzanne Dean

Associate Professor of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee

Featured Students

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Brandon Bush

Touring Keyboard Player for Train and Sugarland

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Mark Costa

Arranger and Bassist for Australian Idol

Online Courses

Develop your music arranging, orchestration, film scoring, songwriting, and music notation background.
• Arranging 1: Rhythm Section
• Arranging: Small Ensemble and Horns
• Arranging: Advanced Horn Writing
• Arranging: Woodwinds and Strings
• Arranging: Contemporary Styles
• Film Scoring 101
• Orchestration 1
• Counterpoint
• Basic Improvisation
• Orchestration 2: Writing Techniques for Full Orchestra
• Contemporary Vocal Arranging
• Music Notation Using Finale
• Music Notation Using Sibelius
• Jazz Composition
• Music Composition for Film and TV
• Reharmonization Techniques
• Composing and Producing Electronic Music
• Jazz Arranging
• Gary Burton: Jazz Improvisation

Certificate Programs

Enhance your arranging style, vocabulary, and performance skills by learning to write, record, and arrange for bands and larger ensembles.
Master Certificates (8-12 courses)
• Arranging
• Arranging and Orchestration
• Orchestration for Film and TV
Professional Certificates (5-6 courses)
• Arranging
Specialist Certificates (3 courses)
• Arranging
• Improvisation
• Jazz Composition and Arranging
• Orchestration for Film and TV

Featured Course

Arranging 1

Arranging 1: Rhythm Section

Course Authors: Suzanne 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.