Songwriting Department

Faculty

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  Sarah Brindell

  Professor

  "I want my students to understand how important it is to throw themselves into the fire, to build the confidence to go up to other musicians and say, 'Hey, I'm good; you should play with me.' "

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  Sherry Li

  Class of 2018

  Assistant Professor

  "My multiple identities as a producer, songwriter, sound designer, and entrepreneur all come together to shape my philosophy in teaching. I am highly market-minded, caring primarily about my students' ability to survive in this world as working professionals."

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  Cliff Notez

  Assistant Professor

  "I want students to come away from my classes with a better understanding of songwriting as a whole from the global perspective of hip-hop."

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  Scarlet Keys

  Class of 1991

  Professor

  "I create an environment in the classroom that is relaxed, fun, and creative because although craft is an intellectual pursuit, creativity needs to run rampant."

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  Michael Wartofsky

  Professor

  "I want to empower my students to discover new methods of creation, vocabulary, tools, and habits for success, and faith in their own power to transform the foundation they gain at Berklee into a lifetime of learning, creating, and inspiring the next generation."

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  Kat Reinhert

  Professor

  "My hope for my students is that they come away finding more joy in the creative process, more engagement with their own artistry, and a clearer path to what they want for themselves in terms of success and a career in music."