A music producer in a recording studio.

Top 10 Music Production Jobs

If your passion is the intersection of cutting-edge technology and musical artistry, then one of the many fascinating careers available in the field of music production may be perfect for you.

Producer Sean Slade Recalls an Explosive Recording Session with Lou Reed

Producer and Berklee Online course author Sean Slade tells how a recording session he did with Lou Reed blew up, literally!

Prince Charles Alexander on Hip-Hop and Recording the Notorious B.I.G.

Prince Charles Alexander may have engineered some of the most iconic rap recordings of the ’90s, but it wasn’t until he listened to the Notorious B.I.G. that he realized how much it mattered.

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.

John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats: The Satan of Home Recording

What would you say if I told you that all you need to record a classic album is to head to eBay and pay the “buy it now” price of $59.95 to acquire one Panasonic RX-FT500?

Musician and producer (and Berklee Online student) Trevor Horn is pictured, smiling, while relaxing in a chair.

Trevor Horn on Music Production, Buggles, Yes, and Bass Lessons

Trevor Horn is not only a co-writer of “Video Killed the Radio Star” and a producer of mega-hits for Yes, John Legend, ABC, and more. He’s also a Berklee Online student!

Enrique Gonzalez Müller Nominated for 2018 Grammy Award

Enrique Gonzalez Müller has been nominated for a Grammy for his work producing the album El Paradise by Los Amigos Invisibles.

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.

Tips for Recording Vocals in Pro Tools

One of the most important skills for any self-producing songwriter to know is how to record vocals. Here are a few quick tips, with an instructional video.