Erik Privert

Erik Privert serves as an Assistant Professor in the Professional Music department at Berklee College of Music. He is a multifaceted professional in the performing arts sector, combining academic instruction with leadership roles in nonprofit organizations and fundraising operations.

His career spans nonprofit management, artist booking, and touring, including co-founding Departure Arts—a Boston-based initiative focused on amplifying underrepresented artistic voices and fostering creative collaborations. At Berklee, he teaches courses related to professional development, private studio instruction, and major declaration processes.

Privert’s expertise bridges music education with strategic arts sector leadership, emphasizing community impact and innovation in artistic programming.