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This reflection paper will examine the development of my culminating experience over the past academic year at Berklee NYC, documenting my process of growing as a mature artist and producer. My culminating experience project integrates influences from a variety of genres such as jazz, funk, R&B, and string ensemble. Songwriting-wise, I explore more in personal narrative storytelling and incorporate it with the instrumental composition to achieve prosody. Through collaborating with other musicians and songwriting or recording sessions, I developed a deeper understanding of my artistic identity and acquired more skills in music production, as well as how to build a professional career in the music industry. In addition to my culminating experience, this paper will include a description of my Unique Cohesive Sound and how I achieve it in my works, the new skills I acquired in the past academic year, the challenges I encountered, and my future plan for my music career. Beyond the completion of the musical works themselves, this project also served as a period of self-discovery and artistic reflection. Throughout the year, I was encouraged to experiment with different creative approaches, challenge my existing assumptions about music-making, and refine my vision as both a songwriter and producer. The experience allowed me to better understand the relationship between artistic intention, audience perception, and professional practice, helping me develop a more holistic perspective on what it means to sustain a career as an independent artist in today’s music industry. I appreciate everyone I met in this program, they all helped me at a certain point. It would be impossible for me to achieve my work without their assistance and advice.

Publication Date

7-1-2026

Campus

New York City Campus

Specialization

Songwriting and Production

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