The Best Live Albums—According to Berklee Online Instructors
We asked Berklee Online instructors to share the live albums they live for. Some chose legendary recordings, like Coltrane, the Dead, Aretha, and the Allmans, but others went for deeply personal picks tied to specific rooms, moments, and memories.
Dylan Charest Doesn’t Skip a Beat: Touring the US as a Drummer and Berklee Online Administrator
When Dylan Charest first started at Berklee Online in 2015, it would have been hard to imagine going on tour while also working full-time. A lot has changed since then—technology and remote work—making it possible for Charest to go on a seven-week, 26-city tour as the drummer for the band Astronoid.
How Mexican Artists Are Driving the Rise of Latin Music
Mexican artists are fueling Latin music’s global rise by blending traditional sounds like corridos and mariachi with pop, rap, and trap. From Peso Pluma to Natalia Lafourcade, their innovations, collaborations, and streaming success are expanding audiences worldwide, even as immigration challenges continue to impact touring and live performance opportunities.
How Hip Hop Culture Became a Global Force in Black Creative Expression
Take an in-depth look at the rise of Hip Hop Culture—from Bronx block parties to global stages—as a powerful expression of Afro-Diasporic identity, resilience, and artistry in this lesson excerpt from Black Creative Expression.
Best National Anthems—According to Berklee Online Faculty
Berklee Online instructors weigh in on which country takes the gold for best national anthem, which is important to know as you watch the Olympic Games medal ceremonies in February.
Music Gifts: What Presents to Buy Your Musician for the Holidays in 2025
With the 2025 holidays coming up, a Berklee undergraduate student is the perfect guide for finding gifts the musicians and music lovers in your life will actually appreciate.
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.
5 Surprising Benefits of Producing Music on an iPad
What happens when Apple’s iPad becomes as powerful as a MacBook? Dr. Andrea Pejrolo dives into iOS26 and reveals how it has reshaped his approach to music production!
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.
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.
