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 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.

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.

An MC raises a fist while rapping into a microphone during an onstage performance at a hip hop concert.

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.

David Mash, a Berklee Online course author and the former senior vice president of innovation, strategy, and technology for Berklee College of Music, stands against a white background, embracing one of the guitars he used to record his new album, titled Back to My Roots.

‘Back to My Roots’: David Mash Returns to Guitar After 50 Years

After losing the use of his hand in the 1970s, David Mash thought he’d never play guitar again. Nearly 50 years later, the Berklee innovator—and co-author of the Music Production 101 course—returns to his roots with a new guitar-centered album, as well as a story of resilience, reinvention, and creative legacy.

Person in an orange sweater sitting on the floor of their living room in a meditative pose with headphones on.

Mindfulness Practices for Musicians

By Ale Gil

For Jennifer Caraluzzi, author of the Wellness for Artists course at Berklee Online, daily mindfulness practices and a balanced diet have completely changed her life; she wants to show you how it can change yours, too.

A student is pictured in a cap and gown at the Berklee College of Music Commencement ceremony.

Berklee Online’s Class of 2025: Celebrating the Journey and Embracing the Future

On May 10, more than 200 members of Berklee Online’s class of 2025 will come together in Boston to take part in this year’s Commencement ceremony. This moment celebrates not only the completion of their bachelor’s programs, but also the connections they’ve built, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the music and meaning they’ve created along the way. We’re shining a spotlight on five standout graduates whose stories exemplify where determination can take you.

A white music staff over a black background with two lightsabers making an X through it.

John Williams and the Music of ‘Star Wars’

It’s hard to overstate the importance of the career of John Williams in the history and evolution of film music. In honor of Star Wars Day on May 4 (may the fourth be with you), we’ll explore how John Williams and his music became such an essential aspect of the beloved franchise.