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Claire Marie Lim

Position
Associate Professor
Expertise
electronic music
Electronic Digital Instruments
dance music
classical music
pop music
Telephone
617-747-6630

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Claire Marie Lim is a music technologist and electronic musician, active under her artist project dolltr!ck. A pioneering faculty member of the electronic digital instrument (EDI) program at Berklee, she specializes in instruction for electronic performance, as well as production and programming under her educational moniker the smol prof.

Lim is an advocate of women and Asian representation in music technology. She is an Ableton Certified Trainer, a Bitwig Certified Trainer, and an Apple Certified Pro, and consults for artists from Universal Music Group, Spinnin’ Records, Monstercat, Liquicity, and more. A wearer of many hats, Lim has been a producer, songwriter, performance designer, audio engineer, playback technician, synthesist, and more throughout her career. She has worked on the teams of Grammy-winning and Billboard-charting artists, such as Alphabet Rockers, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Wang Leehom, 070 Shake, Nona Hendryx (Labelle), My Brightest Diamond, lullaboy, and Agnez Mo, among others.

As dolltr!ck, Lim is known for her live electronic performances that seamlessly combine dreamy synths, punchy drum machines, and processed vocals, tied together by dynamic controllerism. Her endeavors have been hailed as “shattering the glass ceiling of electronic music,” gaining recognition from the likes of Spotify, iHeartRadio, Broadway World, Sofar Sounds, and the Recording Academy. Having worked with organizations such as Splice, the International Center of Photography, and Coursera to bring music technology education to the masses, Lim continues to collaborate with initiatives such as We Make Noise (formerly Beats By Girlz), FEMME HOUSE, and the New York Public Library network to share creative tools with the community.

Career Highlights
  • Educator and certified with Ableton, Bitwig, Apple, Avid, Audinate, and Roland
  • Press features by CBS, DJ Mag, Resident Advisor, FOX 5 New York, QNS, Arirang News, and Kukmin Ilbo, among others
  • Collaborations with organizations such as Cirque du Soleil, Queens Council on the Arts, FEMME HOUSE, the Recording Academy (Grammy Awards), female:pressure, and Women in Music, among others
  • Performances and presentations with Audio Engineering Society, Moogfest, Genelec, the NAMM Show, Aodyo Instruments, Sonicbids, and RoadNation, among others
  • Content creator and contributor for music brands and organizations, including Splice, Soundfly, Vochlea, and New York Foundation for the Arts, among others
Awards
  • Gold Award (Category 5: Remix) at the Audio Engineering Society Convention
  • Hand Hospitality HUNGRY creative arts festival award 
  • SongwriterUniverse Best Song of the Month (pop/electronic)
  • Queens Council on the Arts: Artist Commissioning Program Grant 
  • Queens Council on the Arts: Queens Art Fund New Work Grant 
  • Berklee Urban Service Award 
  • Berklee College of Music Faculty Development Grant
  • Berklee College of Music Faculty Travel Grant
In Their Own Words

As an active artist, especially one who identifies as a woman and a minority, I aim to show my students that strength and flexibility can coexist in the professional world. I have faced numerous situations where others have tried to steer me away from my creative path, but I have consistently chosen to remain true to my valuesnot just as a musician, producer, or performer, but as a person. This commitment has led me to not only a rewarding career but also a fulfilling life, and so, through the lens of creative technology, I strive to guide my students in finding the right balance between adapting to real-world demands and staying true to their artistic vision.

Live performance is where I thrive, regardless of whether I am onstage or behind the scenes. As a seasoned performer with experience spanning classical repertoire, musical theater, dance, K-pop, and live electronic music, my journey has profoundly influenced my approach to live performance design for the artists and clients that I collaborate with. I strive to bring the insights from my professional career into the classroom, as a lifelong learner from the “school of hard knocks.” My goal is to equip folks in my classes with the practical knowledge that will enrich not only their college experience, but also their future careers. I want my students’ education to be holistic, extending beyond mere content mastery.