Berklee City Music

What’s something you’ve discovered about yourself through music?

From finding confidence to learning how they express themselves, Pasley, Jasslyn, and Jessica share what music has taught them along the way.

Through their answers, we’re reminded that music can be more than something you perform, it can be a way of discovering who you are.

🎥: Jamin Escudero

Walter Platt is a teaching artist at City Music. Through out his career Platt has immersed in self in various genres from Calypso to Jazz.

Platt shares with us his musical advice and what he’s been working on with students in his Masterclass for Brass. 🎺🎶

During our recent shoot with , we took a moment to hear directly from a few of our Berklee City Music artists.

We asked a simple question: What part of yourself comes through most in your music?

Hear from Lourde, Jordan, and Tanisha: three Berklee students and City Music alumni reflecting on how joy, memory, and emotion shape the way they create. 🎤

This week, our City Music Boston teaching artist spotlight features Loren Benn. 🎙️

Loren is a vocalist, educator, and Berklee College of Music assistant professor whose work bridges performance, mentorship, and artist development. With over a decade of teaching experience and a career that has included collaborations with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, James Blake, and Debo Ray, Loren brings both artistry and intention into every classroom she enters.

As a Berklee City Music vocal master class teacher, Loren encourages students to carry their stage presence beyond the performance itself — building confidence, leadership, and self-awareness in their everyday lives.

We’re grateful for the teaching artists who help our students grow as musicians, performers, and people.

More teaching artist spotlights coming soon! 🎶

Tanisha Belizaire always approaches music with intention. In her Waveform interview, she shares what she loves most about being a musician and the meaning carried within an artist’s craft.

For Tanisha, the power of music is all in its message. She reflects on how artists are called to move beyond personal storytelling and engage with the world around them using their voice with purpose and awareness.

Watch Tanisha’s full Waveform interview through the link in our bio to hear her expand on her perspective and the values that guide her artistry.