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.

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!

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.

Ardie Farhadieh has learned his fair share of lessons in the music industry, and he’s sharing them all in his new Artist Management course at Berklee Online. In this Q&A, he tells us about what you’ll learn in his course, his background as a classically-trained violinist, what he looks for in new talent, and his approach to helping artists build sustainable careers.

Songs from KPop Demon Hunters have stormed the Billboard charts, with “Golden” hitting No. 1 in summer 2025. Berklee K-Pop expert Dr. Ray Seol unpacks why this animated phenomenon resonates far beyond its tween audience—with its mythology, cultural impact, and irresistible hooks.

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.

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.

Mahmoud Abuwarda reflects on his unwavering pursuit of music, from living amid war with limited access to music education, to becoming an accomplished classical guitarist, music teacher, and now a composer whose pieces are premiering around the world.

For the fifth consecutive year, Enrique Gonzalez Müller has partnered with iZotope, Slate Digital, and Sweetwater Sound to award six outstanding alumni from Berklee Online’s master’s in music production program: Merrily James, Jerold Jerry, Canita Rogers, Todd Urban, Andrew Veres, and Dean Vitale.