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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.

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Andrew Joslyn Talks Violin, Orchestration, Macklemore, Money, and More

After a violin-heavy childhood, Andrew Joslyn ditched classical music and began scoring massive hits for Kesha, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and more.

Vintage Drum Machines: A Buyer’s Guide

Erik Hawkins offers tips for buying vintage drum machines, including what to look for and the best models for musicians on a budget.

5 Must-Try Habits for Musicians

Want a long-term career in music? Embrace these 5 essential habits!

Behringer Model D Review and Programming

Erik Hawkins shows you how this synth actually works in the mix by programming some patches and demonstrating how you can incorporate it into your workflow.

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!

‘We Shall Overcome’: E. Michael Harrington on Freeing a Civil Rights Song to Public Domain

High profile copyright expert E. Michael Harrington tells the tale of bringing the Civil Rights-era anthem, “We Shall Overcome” into the public domain.

Combat Rock: Berklee Online Student Fights Military PTSD One Track at a Time with Vet-Traxx Project

Eric Lewis, a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, has faced the sort of difficulties through his life and career which might be unfathomable to a civilian. But music was there with him.

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.