Alex Halloran Starts and Sells Help the Bear Record Label
After graduating with his master’s degree from Berklee Online, Alex Halloran started and sold his own record company in less than a year.
Arooj Aftab on ‘Vulture Prince,’ Grammy Noms, Genius.com, and Berklee
Arooj Aftab began getting notice with a viral cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” more than 15 years ago, but with two Grammy nominations, she has finally arrived. Her “Vulture Prince” album is a stunning work that frequently reaches transcendence.
How to Get Started Making Electronic Music: Compose a Track a Day for 100 Days
Berklee Online course author Loudon Stearns created the #hundredtrackhive project for his class to help them get into the habit of writing a song every day for 100 days.
Audi Ellis on Pursuing the Arts as a Visually Impaired Creator
Berklee Online certificate student Audi Ellis discusses her passion for figure skating, cello, and acting, and being empowered as a visually impaired creator.
Debbie Gibson Collaborates with Rising Producer Sean Thomas
Debbie Gibson understands the importance of nurturing young talent, which is why she chose 20-year-old Berklee Online grad Sean Thomas to produce and mix her new album.
Brandon Iljas: A Coursera Worker Paving a Musical Future with Berklee Online
Coursera manager Brandon Iljas saw his 30th birthday approaching from a distance, and decided to make a key change, courtesy of Berklee Online.
Music Production Alumni Recognized by Sweetwater, iZotope, and Slate Digital
Tommy Pedrini, Luis Rivera, Michael Simon, and Dan Toth are recognized by Sweetwater, iZotope, and Slate Digital for their excellence in music production.
Marc Lumley Starts Nonprofit Horns United to Fight COVID
Just one week into the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Marc Lumley founded the nonprofit Horns United, with a mission to raise money for COVID relief and infectious disease research.
Shalom ‘J.Storm’ Miller on Beyoncé, Missy Elliott, Bad Boy Records, BMI, and Artist Management
Berklee Online degree student Shalom “J.Storm” Miller talks about his two decade-long career in the music business, which includes collaborating with Beyoncé and Missy Elliott, working in the licensing department at BMI, and starting his own music management business out of Nashville.
Music Law: E. Michael Harrington Talks Music Business
Dr. E Michael Harrington is one of the preeminent figures in the world on music copyright and intellectual property matters. Famously, he worked as a consultant and expert witness to return “We Shall Overcome” and “This Land Is Your Land” to the public domain. In this Q&A, Harrington talks about falling into the music business accidentally, his extensive background in music, and the lessons he’s learned along the way in his career where music law and business intersect.



