A guitarist steps on a pedal, which will inevitably help that guitarist establish a signature tone.

The Quest for Good Guitar Tone

Thaddeus Hogarth shares his thoughts on achieving your signature tone on electric guitar.

DJ Mike Henderson (ENDO) on Learning to DJ with Traktor

Mike Henderson (also known as ENDO) is a DJ who has pioneered harmonic mixing, developed DJ-friendly apps, worked in tour management for other DJs, and developed Berklee Online’s first DJ course.

Pete Muller gets Mega-Meta about Music, and talks BerkleeNYC

When people ask Pete Muller what he does for a living, he’ll usually tell them that it depends on the day.

Death is Real: Mount Eerie and the Art of Expressing ‘Emptiness’ through Songwriting

Is there anything more relatable for a songwriter than another songwriter writing about songwriting? Phil Elverum accomplishes this to devastating effect on the latest Mount Eerie album.

How to Turn Your Band Into a Business

Thinking about your music as a business venture may make you feel uneasy, but if you’re an independent artist, thinking this way can put you on the path towards a sustainable music career.

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.”

Time Management Tips for Juggling Music Studies and a Music Career

School is hard enough on its own, and the added stress of trying to manage your own band or solo music career can be overwhelming.

Recording a Debut: A Crash Course in Music Production

The experience of recording my first album taught me a lot about myself and how well I work with others. It taught me to advocate for myself and be confident in my own creative decisions.

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.