In her last post Sylvie Simhon talked about transitioning into her career. Now, she shares her experience as a composer’s assistant! In March I took a part-time unpaid internship with composer Jeff Russo. It was fairly straightforward “intern work” in the beginning. Make coffee, pick up lunch, learn the setup, etc. Eventually my duties extended [...]
Tag Archives: Berklee Alumni
Life After Berklee – Growing Pains
June 9, 2011 – 2:35 pm
Gracie Finnigan-Fox, a 22 year-old Berklee graduate, tells a funny and heart felt story about her immediate life post Berklee. Fox studied Pro Music and now teaches and performs in the land of palm trees – Los Angeles. My post-grad plan was to pack up the scant belongings I possess and head out to that [...]
Alumni Interview – Elodie
June 7, 2011 – 10:10 am
Berklee alumna Elodie shares some information on breaking into the European music industry in this post. What was the most challenging about your transition from college to career? My biggest challenge was and has been to find producers that understand the sound I’m going for with my own music. The challenge was to find someone [...]
Berklee Students and Alumni Represented in Boston’s Together Festival
April 28, 2011 – 11:39 am
Last week, Berklee students and alumni were well represented at Boston’s Together Festival. The Together Festival ran from April 18th through the 24th and featured music, art and technology. The festival included great events including art installations, discussion panels, seminars movie screenings and concerts. On Tuesday, April 19th, Berklee students and alumni gathered at the [...]
Successful Careers in Music
April 20, 2011 – 11:35 am
What sets good musicians apart from great musicians? Why do some musicians have to constantly be making calls for work while others receive them? The answer is personality. On April 5th, three successful alumni graced Berklee with their charming and humble personalities. The three gentlemen, Bob Reynolds, Rashawn Ross and Sean Hurley, are all extremely [...]