Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known for the study of jazz and modern American music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including rock, flamenco, hip hop, reggae, salsa, and bluegrass. Since 2012, Berklee College of Music has also operated a campus in Valencia, Spain.In December 2015, Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory agreed to a merger. The combined institution will be known as "Berklee", with the conservatory becoming "The Boston Conservatory at Berklee".AccreditationBerklee College of Music is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). NEASC is the regional accreditation agency for schools and colleges located in the New England region of the United States.
