Kelly Riley

Kelly Riley is a Songwriting faculty member at Berklee College of Music, holding a Bachelor of Music in Professional Music from the institution. She specializes in voice, guitar, piano instruction, and music theory while maintaining active roles as an award-winning songwriter, vocalist, touring performer, and recording artist. Her work has been featured in prominent TV shows (Mission Impossible, General Hospital) and commercials.

As an instructor, she contributes to online coursework including lyric writing modules. Notable career highlights include opening for Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett, demonstrating her industry prominence. Her multidisciplinary approach integrates performance, composition, and media-driven music creation.