About the School

With Berkleemusic, you can study what you want, when you want, and where you want, with recognized experts in contemporary music education. You can participate in several ways:

Our college-credit certificate programs offer over 50 different study options available in subjects including songwriting, music production, arranging, theory, harmony, ear training, electronic music production, guitar, bass, keyboard, music theory, contemporary writing, home recording, and the music business. Choose a program that best fits your time frame and needs, from 6 and 12 month intensive programs, to longer 2-plus year programs that will help you develop complete mastery in your area of interest.

With nearly 80 different Instructor-led Credit and Non-Credit Courses, you can get a great education in music, master new skills, stay current in your profession, and explore personal areas of interest with Berklee's unique curriculum. You'll get one-on-one guidance from Berklee's renowned Instructors, and learn with a community of like-minded musicians.

How it Works

Berkleemusic provides a rich learning environment that's easy to fit into your schedule. Terms start in the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Our advisors are always available to answer any questions you may have regarding our courses and programs. Our advisors may be contacted via email at advisors@berkleemusic.com or by telephone by calling 1-866-BERKLEE ext 1 (1-866-237-5533 ext 1) within the U.S; or 617-747-2146 ext 1 for international callers.

Certificate Programs:

Select the certificate program you want, enroll online, and submit payment. Payments can be made by credit card or check.

Once you enroll, you'll get a customizable home page, your own portal to our vast online community.

Credit and Non-Credit courses:

Select the course you want, enroll online, and submit payment. Payments can be made by credit card or check.

Once you enroll, you'll get a customizable home page, your own portal to our vast online community.

Taking an Online Course:

Each week, your instructor will post a new lesson. You can log on and work on the material anytime within that week. It should take approximately five to eight hours per week to complete the work, more or less time may be required depending on the student's level of experience. The lessons are media-rich, and filled with fun interactive learning activities. Projects and assignments provide practical, real-world experience.

As the course progresses, you'll form a community with your classmates and instructor. You can share ideas, collaborate on assignments, submit and critique each other's projects, and chat in real-time, 24/7. You will have access to your course for one year after its completion!