Live Sound Engineering: What You Need to Start
In this excerpt from Live Event Sound Engineering and Concert Production 101, Toby Francis explores how signal flow, speaker systems, and safety protocols all contribute to producing great sound at live events.
Artist Manager at 20: How I Got Started in the Music Industry
Artist manager Ale Gil shares her experiences managing emerging pop artists, depicting struggles and accomplishments that have made her grow as an industry professional.
DJ ENDO: From Berklee to Ibiza and Back with Traktor
ENDO went from college radio to Ibiza’s biggest clubs, collaborating with legends and teaching his Learn to DJ with Traktor course along the way.
‘Back to My Roots’: David Mash Returns to Guitar After 50 Years
After losing the use of his hand in the 1970s, David Mash thought he’d never play guitar again. Nearly 50 years later, the Berklee innovator—and co-author of the Music Production 101 course—returns to his roots with a new guitar-centered album, as well as a story of resilience, reinvention, and creative legacy.
Rodney Alejandro on Touring with the Script, Topline Songwriting, and Putting in the Work
Berklee’s Songwriting Chair Rodney Alejandro reflects on his career and offers hard-earned wisdom for anyone looking to make their mark in music.
Berklee Online Student Thomas Thunder on Pursuing His Degree at 17
Thomas Ferreira, a 17-year-old drummer whose artist name is Thomas Thunder, talks about his accelerated musical journey, from graduating high school early and studying at Berklee Online, to collaborating with rock legends from the supergroup Sons of Apollo—and he’s just getting started.
Music Supervision: Choosing TV Theme Songs
What makes a TV theme song stick? Go behind the scenes as music supervisors weigh creative instincts, licensing hurdles, and budget realities in this excerpt from Music Supervision 2. If you are unable to open this free lesson, sign up to learn more about the upcoming Music Supervision Graduate Program and gain access to this material.
Mindfulness Practices for Musicians
For Jennifer Caraluzzi, author of the Wellness for Artists course at Berklee Online, daily mindfulness practices and a balanced diet have completely changed her life; she wants to show you how it can change yours, too.
Berklee Online’s Class of 2025: Celebrating the Journey and Embracing the Future
On May 10, more than 200 members of Berklee Online’s class of 2025 will come together in Boston to take part in this year’s Commencement ceremony. This moment celebrates not only the completion of their bachelor’s programs, but also the connections they’ve built, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the music and meaning they’ve created along the way. We’re shining a spotlight on five standout graduates whose stories exemplify where determination can take you.
John Williams and the Music of ‘Star Wars’
It’s hard to overstate the importance of the career of John Williams in the history and evolution of film music. In honor of Star Wars Day on May 4 (may the fourth be with you), we’ll explore how John Williams and his music became such an essential aspect of the beloved franchise.



