I'm a multidisciplinary musician and educator, driven by collaboration across genres and cultures. I lead bands, arrange for orchestral and flamenco-inspired ensembles, and teach acoustic/electric guitar, music theory, and ear training to students of all ages. My studies at Berklee Valencia (Master of Contemporary Performance, summa cum laude) and Berklee College of Music (Bachelor of Jazz Composition, magna cum laude) have shaped my approach to performance, pedagogy, and arrangement, and I continue to create original scores and programs that inspire young musicians.

Kris Sebastian Ramakrishna

I'm a multidisciplinary musician and educator, driven by collaboration across genres and cultures. I lead bands, arrange for orchestral and flamenco-inspired ensembles, and teach acoustic/electric guitar, music theory, and ear training to students of all ages. My studies at Berklee Valencia (Master of Contemporary Performance, summa cum laude) and Berklee College of Music (Bachelor of Jazz Composition, magna cum laude) have shaped my approach to performance, pedagogy, and arrangement, and I continue to create original scores and programs that inspire young musicians.

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I’m a multidisciplinary musician and educator, driven by collaboration across genres and cultures. I lead bands, arrange for orchestral and flamenco-inspired ensembles, and teach acoustic/electric guitar, music theory, and ear training to students of all ages.

My studies at Berklee Valencia (Master of Contemporary Performance, summa cum laude) and Berklee College of Music (Bachelor of Jazz Composition, magna cum laude) have shaped my approach to performance, pedagogy, and arrangement, and I continue to create original scores and programs that inspire young musicians.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Greek, Modern
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Coordinator for Student Affairs and Academic Affairs at Berklee Valencia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Spring 2025 role coordinating student and academic affairs.
Music Education Consultant and Curriculum Developer
December 31, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Fall 2024: music education consultancy and curriculum development.
Advisor and Curriculum Developer at Beit Al Musica
September 1, 2023 - Present
Advisor and curriculum developer for largest Arab conservatory in Israel.
Orientation Leader at Berklee Valencia
September 1, 2023 - Present
Fall Semester orientation leader.
Group Leader at Berklee Valencia Summer Performance Program
August 31, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Led groups during Summer Performance Program.
Co-Author at The Key to the Success in the Music Industry (with Eli Slavkin)
March 1, 2023 - Present
Co-authored book.
Instructor at Best Music Coach
September 1, 2021 - Present
Guitar, Music Theory, Ear training instruction.
Guest Teacher at El Sistema (Athens) and A Quelar Cabanyal (Valencia)
May 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Guest teaching in Greece and Spain.
Creator and Instructor at River Valley Waldorf School
December 31, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Music After-School Program creator and instructor.
Musician / Album Release Artist
August 31, 2022 - October 14, 2025
First album released on all streaming platforms 'Interpretation' (with Griffin Woodard).
Assistant Coordinator for Student Affairs and Academic Affairs at Berklee Valencia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assist with student affairs and academic affairs coordination at Berklee Valencia.
Music Education Consultancy and Curriculum Development at Freelance / Self-employed
September 1, 2024 - Present
Provide music education consultancy and curriculum development services.
Advisor and curriculum developer at Beit Al Musica
September 1, 2023 - Present
Advised on and developed curricula for Beit Al Musica, the largest Arab conservatory in Israel.
Orientation Leader at Berklee Valencia
September 1, 2023 - Present
Led orientation activities for Fall Semester at Berklee Valencia.
Group Leader at Berklee Valencia Summer Performance Program
August 31, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Led groups during the Summer Performance Program.
Co-Author at The Key to the Success in the Music Industry
March 1, 2023 - Present
Co-authored a guide on achieving success in the music industry with Eli Slavkin.
Instructor at Best Music Coach
September 1, 2021 - Present
Taught Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Music Theory, and Ear Training.
Guest Teacher at El Sistema (Athens) and A Quelar Cabanyal (Valencia)
June 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Guest taught at El Sistema in Athens, Greece and A Quelar Cabanyal in Valencia, Spain.
Creator and Instructor at River Valley Waldorf School
June 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Created and led the Music After-School Program.
Instructor at Best Music Coach
September 1, 2021 - November 22, 2025
Instructor for acoustic/electric guitar, music theory, and ear training.
Guest Teacher at El Sistema
May 31, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Guest teaching in Athens, Greece and Valencia, Spain.
Creator and Instructor at River Valley Waldorf School
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Created and instructed the Music After-School Program (Spring 2019–2020).
Band Leader/Music Director at Ashfield Community Theater
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Band Leader and Music Director for local theater production (Summer 2019).
Director and Organizer at Music Summer Camp
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Directed and organized a music summer camp in Upper Black Eddy, PA (Summer 2019).
Arranger and Performer at Musaico Festival
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Arranger and performer at Musaico Festival in Valencia.
Arranger and Performer at Lago de Conciertos
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Arranger and performer at Lago de Conciertos in Valencia.
Performer at Turkish Consulate (Boston)
September 1, 2017 - November 22, 2025
Performance at home of Turkish Consulate, Boston (Fall 2017).
Performer at Umbria Jazz Festival
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Performance at Umbria Jazz Festival (2013).
Performer at Umbria Jazz Festival
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Performance at Umbria Jazz Festival (2014).
Arranger at Educational Institutions
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Arranging for elementary and high school level students.
Composer/Arranger at Simon Shaheen directed ensemble
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Composition 'Blues for Qantara' featured in the ensemble.
Arranger at Berklee Valencia Flamenco Ensembles
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Arranger for Undergraduate and Graduate Flamenco Ensembles, Berklee Valencia.
Arranger at Qantara Berklee Boston
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Arranger for Qantara Berklee Boston ensembles.
Assistant Coordinator for Student Affairs and Academic Affairs at Berklee Valencia
January 1, 2025 - November 22, 2025
Assisted in coordinating student affairs and academic programming for the Valencia campus, supporting both student services and academic operations; collaborated with faculty and staff to enhance curricular alignment and student experience.
Music Education Consultant & Curriculum Developer
September 1, 2024 - November 22, 2025
Provided music education consultancy and curriculum development services, contributing to program design and pedagogy.
Advisor and Curriculum Developer at Beit Al Musica
January 1, 2023 - November 22, 2025
Advised and developed curricula for Beit Al Musica, the largest Arab conservatory in Israel, aligning programs with regional needs and standards.
Orientation Leader at Berklee Valencia
January 1, 2023 - November 22, 2025
Led orientation for Fall semester, facilitating onboarding for new students and introducing program structures.
Group Leader at Berklee Valencia Summer Programs
January 1, 2023 - November 22, 2025
Led groups during summer programs, coordinating activities and ensuring program objectives were met.
Co-Author at The Key to the Success in the Music Industry (with Eli Slavkin)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Co-authored a book on navigating the music industry; contributed insights and editorial input.
Instructor at Best Music Coach
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Instructor in Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Music Theory, Ear Training.
Guest Teacher at El Sistema (Athens, Greece) & A Quelar Cabanyal (Valencia, Spain)
January 1, 2021 - November 22, 2025
Guest teaching engagements in Athens, Greece and Valencia, Spain.
Creator & Instructor at River Valley Waldorf School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Created and taught the Music After-School Program.
Arranger at Undergraduate and Graduate Flamenco Ensembles, Berklee Valencia (2017) & Qantara Berklee Boston
January 1, 2017 - November 22, 2025
Arranged for flamenco ensembles at Berklee Valencia and Qantara Berklee Boston.
Composer at Simon Shaheen-directed ensemble
January 1, 2018 - November 22, 2025
Composer of Blues for Qantara, featured in a Simon Shaheen-directed ensemble.
Arranger at Elementary & High School Music Programs
January 1, 2018 - November 22, 2025
Arranged music for elementary and high school level ensembles.
Album Producer / Artist at Interpretation (Griffin Woodard)
August 1, 2022 - November 22, 2025
First album released on all streaming platforms 'Interpretation' with Griffin Woodard.
Guest Artist
January 1, 2018 - November 22, 2025
Featured as special guest on over 10 albums with artists around the world.

Education

Masters (Summa Cum Laude) at Berklee Valencia
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelors in Jazz Composition (Magna Cum Laude) with minor in Mediterranean Music at Berklee College of Music (Boston)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Masters in Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration) – Summa Cum Laude at Berklee Valencia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition (Minor: Mediterranean Music) – Magna Cum Laude at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Master of Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration) at Berklee Valencia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition (Minor: Mediterranean Music) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Masters in Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration) at Berklee Valencia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Composition (Mediterranean Music minor) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Summa Cum Laude - Master of Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Magna Cum Laude - Bachelor in Jazz Composition (Minor: Mediterranean Music)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Dean's List - Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other