Talia Smith-Muller

Talia Smith-Muller is the content manager at Berklee Online and a frequent contributor to Take Note. She enjoys telling the stories of Berklee Online’s talented worldwide community. Before coming to Berklee, Talia was an assistant publicist for the top names in children’s music and marketed classical music organizations such as the Aspen Music Festival and School and the Eugene Symphony.




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Berklee Online’s Class of 2022 Graduate into a New Music Landscape

For the first time in two years, Berklee Online’s graduating students traveled to Boston from all over the world to receive their diplomas in person at the 2022 Commencement ceremony. Read the impressive stories of five students from the Class of 2022.

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Music NFTs: What You Need to Know as a Musician and Fan

Some say that music NFTs are the future of the music industry, while others say that they’re a fad that will come and go. Let’s talk about what music NFTs are, how to buy and sell them, and what two Berklee community members say about their viability.

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2022 Grammy Nominees and Winners to Listen to Now

Here are 12 Grammy nominees who are huge in their spheres, but who you still may not know about after watching the 2022 ceremony.

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The Best Bank for Musicians? A Search That Requires Nerve

Learn how John Waupsh set out to create the best bank for musicians, Nerve, which is specifically designed for people working in the creative economy.

Alex Halloran of Help the Bear Records

Alex Halloran Starts and Sells Help the Bear Record Label

After graduating with his master’s degree from Berklee Online, Alex Halloran started and sold his own record company in less than a year.

Audi Ellis on their first day of school in Incheon, South Korea.

Audi Ellis on Pursuing the Arts as a Visually Impaired Creator

Berklee Online certificate student Audi Ellis discusses her passion for figure skating, cello, and acting, and being empowered as a visually impaired creator.

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Debbie Gibson Collaborates with Rising Producer Sean Thomas

Debbie Gibson understands the importance of nurturing young talent, which is why she chose 20-year-old Berklee Online grad Sean Thomas to produce and mix her new album.

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ABBA: A 40-Year Voyage Through Pop Culture

Here we’ll look at the cultural touchpoints that have brought ABBA to releasing their new album ‘Voyage’ in November 2021, and their new interactive concert coming to London this May.

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Music Production Alumni Recognized by Sweetwater, iZotope, and Slate Digital

Tommy Pedrini, Luis Rivera, Michael Simon, and Dan Toth are recognized by Sweetwater, iZotope, and Slate Digital for their excellence in music production.

Olivia Rodrigo and Joe Biden putting on sunglasses at the White House.

How Did Olivia Rodrigo Become Famous?

From American Girl to “New Girl,” to Disney Channel and topping the global music charts, learn how Olivia Rodrigo became famous.