Tips for Writing Big Message Songs

There are two topics they say never to bring up with your inlaws – religion and politics. Funny enough, those same topics carry some baggage for songwriters, too, though not for the same reasons.

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Transcribing Jazz Guitar with Michael Kaplan

“Even if you are using a written transcription, it is imperative to listen to the recording of the transcription to be able to better understand the player’s feel, articulation, nuances, etc.”

How to Become a Unique Songwriter

What many artists don’t realize is that originality is not planned, but the product of fervent exploration leading to happy accidents.

Ben Grubbs: NFL Player and Berklee Online Student

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Ben Grubbs began studying with Berklee Online in preparation for an eventual career switch which will allow him to play for a different kind of fan.

Berklee Online Unveils Online Guitar Tuner

To celebrate its brand new first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in guitar, Berklee Online has just unveiled a brand new one-of-a-kind Online Guitar Tuner.

Two people collaborate writing a song.

How to Find a Music Collaborator

Berklee Online songwriting instructor Andrea Stolpe talks about finding a collaborator as a songwriter and what they can bring to your music.

Song Lyrics: Writing with Small Moments

If you’ve been writing songs very long, you may have heard how important “imagery” can be in songwriting.

INFOGRAPHIC: See How Online Tuition Stacks Up

The most effective way to save money on a quality college education is to get your degree online.

Man standing on top of a mountain observing the view and deep in thought about writing song lyrics.

How to Write Song Lyrics

Learn how to write song lyrics for the first time with these five steps from singer and multiplatinum songwriter Andrea Stolpe at Berklee Online.

How to Get Better Feedback On Your Songs

Berklee Online songwriting instructor Andrea Stolpe offers six tips for getting better feedback on your songs as a songwriter.