Songwriting Advice from 10 Grammy-Nominated Songwriters
Beyoncé is hitting the Grammys hard this year, so we look to her (and a whole bunch of other Grammy grabbers) for advice on songwriting.
Prince Charles Alexander on Bringing the Funk
Berklee Online professor Prince Charles Alexander shares how he came to fame that he walked away from and how Nile Rodgers and Diddy helped him reinvent himself.
Bass Groove Basics: Build Better Lines with Q&A Technique
Learn to craft dynamic bass grooves using a method called the question-and-answer technique.
How What Started with a Mimeograph Machine Led to Berklee Press and to Berklee Online
Lawrence Berk—the founder of Berklee, and my father (pictured above, far right)—was a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger.
Shifting Political Leadership Leads to Music that can Trump Uncertainty
By and large, musicians in the public sphere are not happy about a Donald Trump presidency, but if history has shown us anything, it’s that they’re about to make some great music!
Music Career Advice with Sugarland Touring Bassist Annie Clements
Annie Clements knows a thing or two about the music industry. For years, she’s worked as the bassist for country superstars Sugarland. We caught up with her for a chat before a show with Amos Lee.
Sarah Neufeld on Arcade Fire, Bell Orchestre, and Collaborating with Husband Colin Stetson
Sarah Neufeld began playing violin at the age of three, and considers herself “half-classically trained.”
Glenn Kotche Talks Wilco, Solo Projects, and Soundtrack Work
Music is Glenn Kotche’s life. From the age of three through his study of classical percussion in college to playing with Wilco, music has always been a part of this drummer’s narrative. Hear his story.
Lyric Writing Tips That Only Take 5 Minutes
Sometimes, songwriting can feel like pushing a boulder uphill. But songwriting tools help us work through difficult songs or plateaus in our writing.
Guitar Chords 101: Triad Inversions Up the Fretboard
Chord inversions help to smooth out motion from chord to chord, harmonize melodies, and allow smooth bass motion. On the guitar, use of inversions allows the player to be able to play some form of a given chord virtually anywhere on the neck. Inversions are your friend!



