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Introduction to Songwriting Spring 2026

This course provides a hands-on introduction to collaborative songwriting in a professional context. Students will explore the songwriting process through guided co-writing, creative exercises, listening analysis, and structured feedback. A significant portion of each class is dedicated to in-class writing, ensuring that creativity is actively supported during sessions.
All musical backgrounds are welcome: lyricists, topliners, singers, beatmakers, instrumentalists, and producers. While the course is taught in English, students may write in any language, applying the learning outcomes across cultural and stylistic contexts. By the end of the course, students will have developed a portfolio of original songs and song ideas, and gained confidence collaborating with others in a professional songwriting environment.

DJing and Turntablism Private Study Spring 2026

Private instruction is part of the performance core and will help to develop the student’s unique sound while developing proficiency on his/her principal instrument. Through this private instruction at Berklee Abu Dhabi, the student is encouraged to become a skilled turntablist across diverse genres.

A range of skills and techniques such as: cueing, mixing, beat matching, beat extending, mash-ups, blending, and scratching will be covered.

Price: starting from AED 1,101 (6 sessions)

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Introduction to Digital Music Production Spring 2026

This certificate course will introduce students to the powerful tools and techniques needed for digital music production.
Starting with the basics of audio and how to use a Digital Audio Workstation all the way to song pre-production, recording, editing and mixing techniques.
Through a series of assignments students learn how to create their own songs and instrumental tracks while developing their ability to think and listen like a producer.

Fees: AED 2,936

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DJing and Turntablism Labs Spring 2026

Through this Lab at Berklee Abu Dhabi, the student is encouraged to become a skilled turntablist across diverse genres. A range of skills and techniques such as: cueing, mixing, beat matching, beat extending, mash-ups, blending, and scratching will be covered.

Price: starting from AED 1,101 (6 sessions)

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