Students at Berklee's commencement ceremony

Berklee Online’s Class of 2022 Graduate into a New Music Landscape

For the first time in two years, Berklee Online’s graduating students traveled to Boston from all over the world to receive their diplomas in person at the 2022 Commencement ceremony. Read the impressive stories of five students from the Class of 2022.

Conrad Askland, Music Director of the Cirque du Soleil Show "Crystal."

Cirque du Soleil ‘Crystal’ Music Director Conrad Askland Q&A

In this interview, Conrad Askland discusses live music production for Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal,’ his time at Berklee Online, and conveying empathy with his original musical.

Whitney Marchell Jackson

Jazz Singer and Berklee Online Student Marchell Jackson on Going Back to School in Her 70s

Marchell Jackson’s life in music officially began when she and her friends started a vocal group in the 1960s, and it continues to this day, where at the age of 71 she is a working performer and a Berklee Online student.

Photograph of Alex Born playing guitar in his home studio.

Berklee Online Student Alex Born Earns Credit for Prior Learning in College and Life Experience

Hear how Alex Born took advantage of Prior Learning Credits at Berklee Online, which allows students to forgo up to 30 credits—that could be up to 10 courses that the student doesn’t have to spend time or money taking.

Alex Halloran of Help the Bear Records

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 Music Is My Life interview

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.

Audi Ellis on their first day of school in Incheon, South Korea.

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 and Sean Thomas

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.

A picture of Brandon Iljas

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 producer working on a mix board

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.