How to Write Better Chord Progressions
I love it when songs just fall out. If I could write every song without consciously applying a single tool of the craft, I would. Tools are hard work, and let’s face it, I’d rather be lazy.
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Beginning Songwriting
I recently finished a new book with co-author Jan Stolpe called “Beginning Songwriting,” and I’d like to talk about its contents here.
BerkleeICE Releases “Transparency and Money Flows” Report
BerkleeICE, or the Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship, recently released a report titled “Transparency and Money Flows” detailing the lack of transparency in the music business.
Instructor Spotlight: Neil Diercks
Berklee Online songwriting instructor Neil Diercks talks about his teaching methods as well as his experience in the music industry.
How to Get a Job in the Music Industry
Keith Hatschek’s book “How to Get a Job in the Music Industry” has helped thousands of people follow their dreams and find work in music.
Berklee Wins UPCEA’s Award for Strategic Innovation in Online Education
Berklee College of Music won the University Professional and Continuing Education Association’s (UPCEA) Award for Strategic Innovation in Online Education.
Course Spotlight: Music Writing and Production with the iPad
Andrea Pejrolo offers his thoughts on the rise of mobile music technology and this exciting, forward-thinking course.
Songwriting Outside the Box
We all have a particular style of writing, whether we’re aware of it or not. Our style supersedes genre, and characteristics of it bleed through.
Student Spotlight: Tom Breyfogle
Songwriter, orchestrator, arranger, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Tom Breyfogle has an impressive history. He currently plays bass and drums with Relient K.
Zac Baird (Korn Keyboardist) Berklee Online Student Story
Touring Korn keyboardist Zac Baird regularly takes music courses to keep his skills sharp, even enrolling in a few Ableton Live classes with Berklee Online.
