CUANDO LAS SOMBRAS SE ALARGAN: a live performance of an LP

This work will feature songs from the album, as well as other previous ones that will have to be remade to fit the artist\u27s new sound. The show is entirely in a digital format, since the artist has always worked in the analog domain in her shows. This show will last approximately 50 minutes and will be presented with introductions, interludes and outros that will take us through each mood of the album. Influenced by the work of Frank Ocean, Rosalia or FKA Twigs, this live performance aims to be an experimental and innovative approach to pop electronic live performances. In addition, it will be presented accompanied by visuals, lights and dance that will be synchronized with the musical session in order to provide the spectator an experience more of a show than a concert. It is predominantly a work of musical production, but other important aspects to take into account will be the staging and the overall aesthetics of the project.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-production-technology/1429/thumbnail.jp

ADMISSION: a sitcom scandal musical

Inspired by the 2019 College Admission Scandal, ADMISSION follows Gabi, a washed-up sitcom star who will stop at nothing to reclaim her fame. Gabi learns that if she can get her daughter Mia into the top high school for celebrity kids, nepo babies and narcissists, she can use that clout to get herself back in the starring role of her sitcom ¡Life is a Fiesta! In fact, she will lie, cheat, bribe, and maybe even murder, to see that she gets in. How many crimes are worth the price of admission?https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1193/thumbnail.jp

From Bricks, to Roses & Cubes

From Bricks, to Roses & Cubes explores an artist’s mind trapped in grief, isolation, and substance use. Heavily inspired by visual art, Joseph\u27s culminating project started at the MET while looking at some paintings. He scribbled down his thoughts, and took them home to write the story using his preferred outlet, music. The project consists of 5 songs selected from 3 separate EPs: Blue Bricks, Roses, & Cubism. Inspired by the likes of Mac Miller, A$AP Rocky, The Alchemist, and more, Joseph’s unique take on Hip Hop carves his own space for reflection, and leaves room for potential growth. Joseph’s release cycle begins July 2025, with his debut single Roses. Accompanied by the single will be a minisite gallery experience, and a lyric video filmed in Studio G at Powerstation. He hopes to continue his pursuit of building community by combining art forms with his music, and looks forward to releasing the music!https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1115/thumbnail.jp

Strings of Identity: The convergence of Choro and Global Jazz in the 10-String Mandolin

This project explores the innovative combination of Brazilian Choro and Global Jazz through the 10-string mandolin, reflecting my personal and musical identity while opening new sonic dimensions for the instrument. Motivated by a desire to expand approaches in Choro and mandolin with the creative freedom of Jazz, I composed seven original pieces that blend Choro’s melodic tradition with Global Jazz concepts, including Tetrachords, Zero Gravity, Comprovisation, and Fear Training. The research explores the mandolin’s polyphonic potential, new harmonic pathways, and rhythmic complexity, proposing a fresh approach to interpreting and performing the instrument. A meaningful experience at the Panama Jazz Festival reinforced my understanding of music as a tool for social impact, cultural exchange, and education, inspiring the project’s commitment to these dimensions. Additionally, the project addresses Choro’s historically male-dominated tradition by advocating for inclusion, mentorship, and gender equity in musical spaces. This work contributes to the field by offering new techniques, creative models, and educational resources that encourage dialogue, empathy, and collaboration, showing how tradition can be honored while inviting innovation to build a more connected and socially conscious musical community.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-global-jazz/1189/thumbnail.jp

The Heron’s Journey: Scoring the Animated film El Salto de la Rana

The Heron’s Journey is an original score for the animated short film: El Salto de la Rana. It was composed as part of the Culminating Experience in Berklee Valencia Campus and in collaboration with UPV (Universitat Politècnica de València, Máster en Animación). In this thesis paper, I aim to describe every step of bringing the story and the character of the titular Heron to life through a musical tapestry. First, by analyzing the film, finding meaning in the characters’ struggles and understanding their world. Then, by breaking down my compositional approach and orchestrational references while creating the sound. Through these I describe the preparation and events that led up to the session, the out-of-this-world experience of recording in the Air Studios, Lyndhurst Hall and finally mixing the session in order to bring all elements together.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-scoring/1321/thumbnail.jp

Planet Earth II: Ways of Life

This thesis presents my Culminating Experience for the Master\u27s in Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games at Berklee Valencia: a rescore of the trailer from the acclaimed documentary Planet Earth II, recorded with a full orchestra at AIR Studios in London. Through a creative and analytical approach, I explore the process of scoring nature-based visual storytelling, focusing on translating natural imagery into musical emotion. Breaking down the trailer into different sections, the project traces my compositional journey from initial concept and thematic development to orchestration, professional recording, and final mix. I also discuss how cinematic tools such as cinematography and editing influenced my musical decisions, and how techniques such as motivic transformation enhanced narrative and emotional depth. This project aims to reflect on the emotional and technical implications of scoring this nature documentary and provide future composers with an in-depth view of a scoring process rooted in artistic sensitivity and structural rigor.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-scoring/1324/thumbnail.jp

Echoes of the Diaspora from choro to flamenco

This project explores the fusion of Brazilian music, flamenco, and jazz through original compositions centered on the bandolim and cavaquinho. Drawing on methodologies such as autoethnography and practice-based research, the work investigates shared rhythmic, harmonic, and cultural elements rooted in the African diaspora. Each composition reflects a dialogue between traditions, informed by historical research, transcription, and close collaboration with musicians from diverse backgrounds. The result is a portfolio that highlights the expressive potential of cross-cultural musical exchange, offering a contemporary perspective on identity, improvisation, and innovation. By situating personal narrative within broader social and musical contexts, the project aims to contribute to the global discourse on hybrid music practices and promote inclusive artistic expression.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-contemporary-performance/1318/thumbnail.jp

Label Manager - Disrupción Records

For my Culminating Experience project, I took on the operational role of Label Manager/CEO of Disrupción Records. I chose this project because I want to build a career leading global music businesses, and I saw this as an entry-level opportunity of working with diverse genres in a real world setting. This role was important for me in understanding the moving parts of an independent record label. In this role, I was responsible for the affairs of the label, managing internal activities of its executive team, and the imprints. I was equally focused on developing external sustainable strategies that would be important for the long-term growth of the label. This role required project management, planning, research, and practical execution of ideas. Through this project, I learned how to balance creative ideas with business realities and how to lead a team effectively. Some challenges were expected, like time management, while others, like navigating limited resources, were surprising yet exciting. Overall, this experience has prepared me for future leadership roles as well as provided me with insights on the nuances of diverse genres.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-global-entertainment-business/1402/thumbnail.jp

90 Seconds

90 Seconds, that\u27s all it takes to erase a whole city. In the blink of an eye, buildings crumble, and lives are shaFered. Through the lens of three intertwined stories, we witness the resilience of the human spirit as survivors rebuild what was lost. Aanya, a 15-year old motherless girl, sees her world collapse as the earthquake strikes during her school performance, and now makes the journey to find her father. A homeless man, overlooked by society, becomes an unexpected beacon of hope aPer the earthquake. He guides and comforts others, as only he has the keys of survival on the streets. A driPing couple from Southern India rediscover love and purpose, as they face the ruins together. In 90 Seconds the Musical, the threads of loss, hope and renewal weave together to tell a story of survival and healing in the wake of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1198/thumbnail.jp

Karrion (Looking at Faces)

Before coming to Berklee, I didn’t have a very strong musical identity or personal brand. I had just left my job as a programmer and my indie band in San Francisco to move to New York, and I had only released two songs as my EDM artist project, Karrion. This past year at BerkleeNYC has been a huge transformation. I went from feeling unsure of what I wanted to do with my music to building a solid foundation as an artist with a unique sound and a vision for the future. I’m really proud of the six singles I created for my CE Project, which I grouped together as an EP called Looking at Faces, although I plan to release them only as standalone singles that all fit within my sound.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1156/thumbnail.jp