You Already Have Everything You Need to Make Music
Although brand new gear has occasionally accelerated my work, I’m usually left realizing its addition wasn’t as magical as I had hoped.
Susan Rogers on Recording with Prince
Susan Rogers—who teaches the graduate course Psychoacoustics in Music Production for Berklee Online—worked as Prince’s staff engineer from 1983-1987. She discusses an average day with Prince.
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.



