Leading with Kindness: Debbie Cavalier’s Vision for the Future of Music Education
Debbie Cavalier has led Berklee Online from an ambitious idea to the world’s largest online music school—and she did it with kindness at the core. Now, as she receives a top leadership honor, she reflects on her journey, from MIDI in the ’80s to AI in the classroom.
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The Resilient: Tim Donley on Playing in a Band of Veterans, Singing with Roger Waters, and the Healing Power of Music
After sustaining severe injuries during his service, retired Marine Corporal Tim Donley found solace in music. He formed a band with fellow veterans, transforming shared challenges into powerful performances. To enhance his vocal abilities, Donley enrolled in Berklee Online’s Voice Technique 101 course.
Prince Charles Alexander Talks Biggie, Beyoncé, and the Secrets to Vocal Production Success
Grammy-winning producer and engineer Prince Charles Alexander discusses his career working with legends like Mary J. Blige and the Notorious B.I.G., his vocal production techniques, studio stories, and advice for aspiring music creators.
Berklee Real Book: A Contemporary Music Milestone Arrives
The brand new Berklee Real Book is a collection of more than 300 songs that have shaped the college’s curriculum, complete with insights from Berklee instructors. This release brings the Real Book full circle, tracing its roots back to the 1970s, when enterprising students compiled and distributed it under less-than-legal circumstances.
Amanda Davis on Working Front of House for Janelle Monae, Ella Mai, and More
Amanda Davis, live sound engineer for Janelle Monáe and Ella Mai, shares insights on her career, from mixing at Madison Square Garden to teaching Berklee Online’s Live Event Sound Engineering and Concert Mixing 201 course.
Berklee Online Brings Ear Training to Virtual Reality with New Game
Improving your musical ear doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Berklee Online’s new virtual reality (VR) Ear Trainer makes practicing rhythm, harmony, and scale degrees a fun and immersive experience.
Newsweek Ranks Berklee Online No. 5 on List of America’s Top Online Schools 2025
Berklee Online is a chart-topping college! When it comes to online education, Berklee Online reached the No. 5 spot on Newsweek and Statista’s 2025 list of America’s Top Online Schools.
Remembering Steve Morse
Steve Morse was a legendary music journalist, having served as the senior rock critic for the Boston Globe for three decades, and on the nominating committee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was also a Berklee Online instructor, who put all of his heart into his Rock History course. He passed away after a brief illness in October of 2024.
BOB’s Got Your Back: How Berklee Online’s New Chatbot is Changing Music Education
Music education and technology are constantly evolving together, and Berklee Online’s newest development, a chatbot named BOB, is a testament to that. And before you ask, BOB stands for Berklee Online Bot.
Hug-a-Bassist Day: Embrace the Teachings of Berklee Online’s Bass Instructors
October 12 is Hug-a-Bassist Day, a little-known but much-needed celebration that honors those who lay down the low end. Celebrate by hugging a bassist, obviously, but also by getting to know Berklee Online’s four bass instructors—each as essential as the four strings on a standard bass guitar.
