Owen Gurry sits against a gray background, wearing a black sweater with heart patterns. He has tattoos on both arms.

From ‘Blade Runner’ to Berklee Online: Owen Gurry’s Path to Film and TV Scoring

Owen Gurry went from rural Wales to working on Blade Runner 2049 and Netflix series, all while completing his Berklee Online degree. In this conversation, the guitarist and composer talks about returning to finish what he started and how online study fit into an already full creative life.

Andrea Pejrolo sits in front of a desk with various electronic devices and musical instruments, including two iPads, which are significant to him because he teaches the Music Writing and Production with the iPad course at Berklee Online.

5 Surprising Benefits of Producing Music on an iPad

By Ale Gil

What happens when Apple’s iPad becomes as powerful as a MacBook? Dr. Andrea Pejrolo dives into iOS26 and reveals how it’s reshaping his Music Writing and Production with the iPad course, and music production itself!

A grid featuring 6 Berklee Online students.

Students You’ll Meet at Berklee Online

With a global student population, all seeking flexibility in their music studies and a desire to learn from anywhere, Berklee Online offers unique networking and collaboration you can’t find anywhere else. Learn about the kinds of students you’ll meet at Berklee Online.

A pair of wedding rings sit on the fretboard of an acoustic guitar.

How Will Taylor Swift’s Engagement and Marriage Affect Her Songwriting?

Taylor Swift’s engagement and marriage to Travis Kelce may affect her songwriting dramatically, say Berklee Online songwriting instructors. For Swift, marriage may signal the start of an entirely different era.

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Register for the Next Berklee Online Live Q&A

Have a question? Register for the next Berklee Online live Q&A, and meet the folks who advise, teach, and lead at the world’s largest online music college.

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Grant Writing: How to Turn Ideas into Funded Projects

By Roya Hu

Grants can empower educators, artists, and entrepreneurs to bring bold ideas to life. From proposals to partnerships, discover strategies for turning vision into funded projects. Gain practical insights into the process—and confidence in your approach—in this excerpt from Roya Hu’s Grant Writing: Funding Your Creative and Teaching Projects course.

In this production still from the Netflix movie “KPop Demon Hunters,” we see the three main characters—Zoey (voiced by Ji-Young Yoo), Rumi (voices by Arden Cho), and Mira (voiced by May Hong)—all decked out in colorful clothing, and brandishing shiny weapons.

Berklee K-Pop Expert Dr. Ray Seol on the Phenomenon of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Songs from KPop Demon Hunters have stormed the Billboard charts, with “Golden” hitting No. 1 in summer 2025. Berklee K-Pop expert Dr. Ray Seol unpacks why this animated phenomenon resonates far beyond its tween audience—with its mythology, cultural impact, and irresistible hooks.

An artist manager helps their artist understand a tour itinerary or a music business contract.

What Makes a Good Artist Manager?

What do top music managers have in common? Passion, drive, transparency, and more—explore these traits in this excerpt from Ardie Farhadieh’s Artist Management course.

Frank Louis headshot on the left, and Katie Day headshot on the right with a diagonal line between them.

Frank Louis’s Year of ‘Yes’: A Major League Collaboration with Berklee’s Katie Day

Frank Louis was ready to leave music behind—until Katie Day’s Berklee Online class helped him discover a new path in advertising music. One year later, his work is featured in a national MLB campaign. Now he’s finishing his bachelor’s degree, running his own company, and inspiring others to say “yes” to unexpected opportunities.

The logo for the Bandle music quiz app is shown on a smartphone. The logo is a red guitar against a maroon B, with a lighter tan background.

Bandle Creator Johann Levy on the Music Quiz 100K Daily Players Love

What started as one man’s side project is now a global daily ritual for more than 100,000 music fans. Bandle, the audio-based song-guessing game, thrives on its handmade feel and indie charm. Creator Johann Levy shares how machine learning, Reddit friends, and a loyal community helped the game grow.