Prepare for Berklee

Build a solid foundation by studying Berklee College of Music's core curriculum prior to arriving at the school.
 
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"One of the most important differences between online learning and classroom participation is the complete absence of the shyness factor. In complete privacy, the online student is able to make as many efforts to grasp something as is necessary without concern about what others may think." --Michael Rendish, Assistant Chair of Berklee College of Music's Film Scoring Department and Online Instructor of Getting Inside Harmony.

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"Sometimes it's good to read a book and talk to someone about what you've read. It's even better when you can talk to the person who wrote the book you're reading. That's one of the great things about Berklee's online program. I can learn from the person who wrote the book, and enjoy the flexibility that I need." -R. Williams
Music Theory 101
Paul Schmeling (12 weeks) 3 Credits 		For-credit: $1,400
Non-credit: $1,200
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 Method
Paul Schmeling (12 weeks) 3 Credits 		For-credit: $1,400
Non-credit: $1,200
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 1
Matt Marvuglio and Roberta Radley (12 weeks) 3 Credits 		For-credit: $1,400
Non-credit: $1,200
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 Section
Suzanne Dean (12 weeks) 3 Credits 		For-credit: $1,400
Non-credit: $1,200
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 Horns
Jerry Gates (12 weeks) 3 Credits 		For-credit: $1,400
Non-credit: $1,200
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 1
Michael Rendish (12 weeks) 3 Credits 		For-credit: $1,400
Non-credit: $1,200
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.
Harmonic Ear Training
Roberta Radley (12 weeks) 3 Credits 		For-credit: $1,400
Non-credit: $1,200
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.
Desktop Music Production for Mac
Michael Bierylo and David Mash (12 weeks) 3 Credits 		For-credit: $1,400
Non-credit: $1,200
Master the tools and techniques for producing great-sounding music at home…and create high quality recordings ready for CD or MP3!
Desktop Music Production for PC
Michael Bierylo and Steve MacLean and David Mash (12 weeks) 3 Credits 		For-credit: $1,400
Non-credit: $1,200
Master the tools and techniques for producing great-sounding music at home…and create high quality recordings ready for CD or MP3!
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