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Best National Anthems—According to Berklee Online Faculty

Berklee Online instructors weigh in on which country takes the gold for best national anthem, which is important to know as you watch the Olympic Games medal ceremonies in February.

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What is Sora 2 From OpenAI? What Musicians Should Know

Ben Camp, course author of AI for Songwriters at Berklee Online, discusses the new text-to-video model, Sora 2 from OpenAI, including its implications for copyright holders, public figures, and musicians.

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From ‘Blade Runner’ to Berklee Online: Owen Gurry’s Path to Film and TV Scoring

Owen Gurry went from rural Wales to working on Blade Runner 2049 and Netflix series, all while completing his Berklee Online degree. In this conversation, the guitarist and composer talks about returning to finish what he started and how online study fit into an already full creative life.

Andrea Pejrolo sits in front of a desk with various electronic devices and musical instruments, including two iPads, which are significant to him because he teaches the Music Writing and Production with the iPad course at Berklee Online.

5 Surprising Benefits of Producing Music on an iPad

By Ale Gil

What happens when Apple’s iPad becomes as powerful as a MacBook? Dr. Andrea Pejrolo dives into iOS26 and reveals how it’s reshaping his Music Writing and Production with the iPad course, and music production itself!

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Students You’ll Meet at Berklee Online

With a global student population, all seeking flexibility in their music studies and a desire to learn from anywhere, Berklee Online offers unique networking and collaboration you can’t find anywhere else. Learn about the kinds of students you’ll meet at Berklee Online.

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How Will Taylor Swift’s Engagement and Marriage Affect Her Songwriting?

Taylor Swift’s engagement and marriage to Travis Kelce may affect her songwriting dramatically, say Berklee Online songwriting instructors. For Swift, marriage may signal the start of an entirely different era.

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Artist Manager Ardie Farhadieh on Looking for Passion Above All Else

Ardie Farhadieh has learned his fair share of lessons in the music industry, and he’s sharing them all in his new Artist Management course at Berklee Online. In this Q&A, he tells us about what you’ll learn in his course, his background as a classically-trained violinist, what he looks for in new talent, and his approach to helping artists build sustainable careers.

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Grant Writing: How to Turn Ideas into Funded Projects

By Roya Hu

Grants can empower educators, artists, and entrepreneurs to bring bold ideas to life. From proposals to partnerships, discover strategies for turning vision into funded projects. Gain practical insights into the process—and confidence in your approach—in this excerpt from Roya Hu’s Grant Writing: Funding Your Creative and Teaching Projects course.

In this production still from the Netflix movie “KPop Demon Hunters,” we see the three main characters—Zoey (voiced by Ji-Young Yoo), Rumi (voices by Arden Cho), and Mira (voiced by May Hong)—all decked out in colorful clothing, and brandishing shiny weapons.

Berklee K-Pop Expert Dr. Ray Seol on the Phenomenon of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Songs from KPop Demon Hunters have stormed the Billboard charts, with “Golden” hitting No. 1 in summer 2025. Berklee K-Pop expert Dr. Ray Seol unpacks why this animated phenomenon resonates far beyond its tween audience—with its mythology, cultural impact, and irresistible hooks.

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Frank Louis’s Year of ‘Yes’: A Major League Collaboration with Berklee’s Katie Day

Frank Louis was ready to leave music behind—until Katie Day’s Berklee Online class helped him discover a new path in advertising music. One year later, his work is featured in a national MLB campaign. Now he’s finishing his bachelor’s degree, running his own company, and inspiring others to say “yes” to unexpected opportunities.