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Jonathan Feist on Wrapping His Head around Contemporary Music Notation

Jonathan Feist, editor in chief of Berklee Press, talks about writing his third book “Berklee Contemporary Music Notation.”

Josh Ritter Shares His Songwriting Advice

Josh Ritter says there is a time to write a song, and a time when you definitely should not write a song.

David Skorton talks Berklee Online and the Future of Education

Renowned educator David Skorton has played music as a hobby for nearly 60 years, so it makes sense that when he tested the waters of online education, he dipped into a music course with Berklee Online.

Matt Marvuglio is pictured in this undated photo.

In Memoriam: Matt Marvuglio

Matt Marvuglio’s legacy at Berklee spanned over four decades, from student to dean, performer to visionary. As the longest-serving dean in Berklee’s history, he helped launch major programs like the Global Jazz Institute and championed performance as the heart of music education. A virtuosic flutist and dedicated educator, Matt’s influence continues to resonate deeply throughout the Berklee community.

Dr. Cleniece Mbeche Owino and Christine Wambui Maina Student Spotlight

Cleniece and Christine are both musical educators based in Kenya. They both chanced upon Berklee Online courses and found them so inspirational that they used the material to teach their students.

Berklee Online Class of 2017 Graduates Reflect on Commencement, Careers, and Dreams

When Luis Rivera arrived home in Puerto Rico after last weekend’s festivities in Boston, the first thing he did was place a “Berklee Alumni” sticker on his car.

A man plays a bass guitar.

Bass Groove Basics: Build Better Lines with Q&A Technique

Learn to craft dynamic bass grooves using a method called the question-and-answer technique.​

A musician using guitar chord inversions

Guitar Chords 101: Triad Inversions Up the Fretboard

Chord inversions help to smooth out motion from chord to chord, harmonize melodies, and allow smooth bass motion. On the guitar, use of inversions allows the player to be able to play some form of a given chord virtually anywhere on the neck. Inversions are your friend!

Berklee Online Unveils Online Guitar Tuner

To celebrate its brand new first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in guitar, Berklee Online has just unveiled a brand new one-of-a-kind Online Guitar Tuner.

INFOGRAPHIC: See How Online Tuition Stacks Up

The most effective way to save money on a quality college education is to get your degree online.