Don Letts on the Culture Clash of Punk and Reggae and ‘There and Black Again’
Don Letts introduced punks in the 1970s UK scene to reggae, kind of. He was a good friend of Bob Marley, sort of. He is the embodiment of punk’s ethos of empowerment, freedom, and individuality, totally!
Margo Nahas and Jay Vigon on Making Album Covers for Prince, Van Halen, Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac
Margo Nahas and Jay Vigon are partners in life, love, and business, and have designed classic album covers by iconic acts like Fleetwood Mac and Prince. The pair discuss what it was like to work with these artists as well as how they met, why they moved from LA to Iowa, and the secret to a long-lasting partnership.
11 Music Career Tips for Graduate Students
Career conversations are vital, especially for students preparing to graduate. Below are some insights by the Berklee Online Academic Advising team on how to put skills, knowledge, and degree experience into paid practice.
Lady A on Musical Life and Legal Battle with Band Formerly Known as Lady Antebellum
Lady A (the Seattle-based singer) discusses her ongoing dispute with Lady A (the Nashville-based trio), as well as her long career in music and how her life experiences brought her to this moment.
Tips for Sending Press Releases to Music Writers
If you take the time to promote your music to the right blogs and writers, you’ll see a greater return on your time investment.
AJR Brothers Jack and Ryan on ‘Bang,’ Concert Livestream, and Tour Tips
AJR is comprised of three brothers—Adam, Jack, and Ryan Metzger. Their first initials are where the name comes from. Their music career began on the streets of New York City, where they would busk together for hours at a time for years. The two brothers who take part in this interview—Ryan and Jack—say that years of trying to get people’s attention off the streets was formative to their work ethic and the constant need to one-up themselves with their live show.
TikTok: How To Get Your Music Discovered
Berklee students Rosie Scher and Brandon Harris are just two of the many who have recently earned TikTok fame, and examining the details of their stories will help you get your music discovered on TikTok too.
Email Subject Line Tips for Musicians
Learn how to optimize your email subject lines and increase your open rates with these five email marketing tips for musicians from Berklee Online.
Music Therapy Techniques for Challenging Times
Joy Allen and Suzanne Hanser of Berklee’s Music Therapy department share five music therapy techniques to help you cope during challenging times.
How to Livestream a Concert
There are more live concerts to stream online than ever before. These seven tips will help you optimize your own live stream, with input from jazz drummer Matt Jorgensen and singer/songwriter Jill Andrews.



