Student Spotlight

What’s it like to study here? Our Student Spotlight series asks current students all about their Berklee experience.

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Student Spotlight: Rafael Heredia

The flamenco percussionist is channeling the vibrant music scenes of Japan and Spain in his musical explorations at Berklee, and offers a refreshing take on looking within for inspiration.

Mateo Londoño

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Student Spotlight: Mateo Londoño

The producer talks about leaving Berklee to grieve the passing of a close friend and fellow student and then returning to finish his degree. He chronicles these emotions in his new song "Pachanga."

Bethanie Liu holding a series of electronic digital instruments and samplers — Bethanie Liu

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Student Spotlight: Bethanie Liu

The electronic musician shares how Berklee helped shape her desire to be a songwriter and arranger into something that incorporates digital instruments and computer programming.

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Student Spotlight: Mehrpouya Daneshvar

The clarinetist from Iran talks about discovering a love for Iranian classical music and how coming to Berklee has allowed him to expand his style by exploring jazz and Latin music.

Shivaraj Natraj stands in front of Berklee sign — Shivaraj Natraj

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Student Spotlight: Shivaraj Natraj

The vocalist, konnakol beatboxer, and percussionist reflects on his musical journey from Oman to India and beyond, and how he’s working to bridge Western and South Asian musical styles.

Yağmur Soydemir playing the flute outside among green trees — Yağmur Soydemir

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Student Spotlight: Yağmur Soydemir

The Berklee graduate student discusses her greatest inspirations, her love of ultimate frisbee, and the process of reworking a traditional Turkish folk song for a humanitarian relief project.