Vivian Aguiar-Buff sits cross-legged and looks directly at the camera in this portrait set against a gray background

Vivian Aguiar-Buff on Hans Zimmer, DreamWorks, and Her Emmy Win

What do Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, and Gabby’s Dollhouse have in common? Emmy-winning music supervisor Vivian Aguiar-Buff helped shape their sound. In this deep-dive interview, the Music Supervision and Film Scoring instructor reflects on her path from law school dropout to Remote Control Productions, the secrets behind music supervision, and why being part of a creative team means leaving your ego at the door.

Mike Henderson (a.k.a. DJ ENDO) focuses on his console while DJing a club.

DJ ENDO: From Berklee to Ibiza and Back with Traktor

By Ale Gil

ENDO went from college radio to Ibiza’s biggest clubs, collaborating with legends and teaching his Learn to DJ with Traktor course along the way.

David Mash, a Berklee Online course author and the former senior vice president of innovation, strategy, and technology for Berklee College of Music, stands against a white background, embracing one of the guitars he used to record his new album, titled Back to My Roots.

‘Back to My Roots’: David Mash Returns to Guitar After 50 Years

After losing the use of his hand in the 1970s, David Mash thought he’d never play guitar again. Nearly 50 years later, the Berklee innovator—and co-author of the Music Production 101 course—returns to his roots with a new guitar-centered album, as well as a story of resilience, reinvention, and creative legacy.

Gabrielle Goodman, Berklee Online instructor and singer, known for singing background with Chaka Khan and Roberta Flack, is pictured sitting on a maroon chair, against a gray background.

Gabrielle Goodman on Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, and Nailing Singing Auditions

Gabrielle Goodman, a former backing vocalist for Chaka Khan and Roberta Flack, shares stories from the stage and studio, including the time she opened for Miles Davis, wrote a song Chaka recorded, and taught herself to harmonize on the fly. She also reflects on teaching, improvisation, and what it means to sing every single day.

Berklee Online co-founder and CEO Debbie Cavalier is pictured smiling and crossing her arms, standing against a white background.

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.

Adriana Balic is pictured, seated in a maroon chair, against a deep gray background. She is smiling and wearing a colorful blue shirt with purple hues.

Adriana Balic on Touring the World in P!NK’s Band

Adriana Balic has been a member of P!NK’s band since 2003. In this Q&A, she talks about what it’s like to write a course about live keyboard performance while simultaneously performing for thousands of P!NK fans across the globe.

Prince Charles Alexander, Berklee Online instructor and vocal production engineer, is pictured sitting on a maroon chair, against a gray background.

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 Online instructor Kevin Harris sits at his piano.

Kevin Harris Talks Jazz Piano, Pan-African Music, and the African-Influenced Method

The author of Berklee Online’s Advanced Jazz Piano course says growing up in Kentucky and singing in the church helped him develop an emphasis on teaching students that the best way to understand music is not just to study it, but to dance, clap, and sing to it.

Amanda Davis, Berklee Online instructor and Sound Engineer for Janelle Monáe, is pictured sitting on a maroon chair, against a gray background.

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.

The late music critic Steve Morse is pictured in this undated photo.

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.