Brian Funk Ableton Live Tutorial: Making Drums that Don't Sound Robotic
Berklee Online instructor and Ableton Certified Trainer Brian Funk (AKA AfroDJMac) demonstrates how to make an electronic beat that feels more human.
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Simple Piano Tips for Songwriters
In my experience working with singer-songwriters, a topic that often emerges is how to use simple and strong instrumental techniques to express our songs.
How to Build Your Songwriting Team
The typical performing songwriter is both the man-power behind and the face in front of a business built from the ground up.
Neil Diercks Receives Distinguished Faculty Award
Our very own Neil Diercks recently received a Berklee College of Music Distinguished Faculty Award.
How to Write Songs with Groove
Some genres of music are driven largely by groove. If we are not accustomed to writing with groove in mind, it can be difficult to push our songwriting into this space.
What to Prioritize in Your Music Career
Berklee Online songwriting instructor Andrea Stolpe discusses using your time wisely and making sacrifices to further your music career.
Student Spotlight: Matt Chirichillo
In between tour commitments with former Eagles members Joe Walsh and Don Henley, Matt works on coursework for his Artist Management class.
Building a Beat with Sample Packs in Ableton Live
A common question I hear from aspiring music producers is, “How can I use a sample pack to quickly build a beat?”
Songwriting from All Directions with Mark Simos
Mark Simos is a songwriter, educator, and author, who has written for Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Del McCoury, Laurie Lewis, Jimmy Barnes, and so many others.
How to Write Better Lyrics
Learn how to write better lyrics with the help of multiplatinum songwriter and Berklee Online author and instructor Andrea Stolpe.