Networking Tips for Songwriters
One of the first questions I ask songwriters and artists I work with is, “what are you doing to network with other writers and artists?”
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How to Use Sensory Language in Song Lyrics
Berklee Online songwriting instructor Andrea Stolpe teaches you how to use sensory language in your lyrics to write more vivid songs.
Erin Barra on Her New Ableton Live MOOC
Berklee Online instructor Erin Barra talks about her Ableton Live course along with her experience being a producer, performer, songwriter, and musician.
Lyric Writing Roadblocks and How to Overcome Them
As our newest creative group is about to get underway, I’m thinking about some of the frustrations they’ve expressed with their writing and how to guide them through these challenges.
5 Steps to More Songwriting Inspiration
There are a few things we songwriters can do to increase the odds we’ll write something slightly more rare and coveted than our average gleaning.
Josh Rouse: Berklee Online Open Mic Series
Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse dropped by the Berklee Online offices not too long ago to speak with instructor Mike King about the music industry.
Berklee Online Partners with Avid
We are very proud to announce our partnership with Avid as we utilize Pro Tools as the foundational software for our online bachelor of professional studies degree in music production.
EHX B9 | Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ Machine | Pedal Review
I love a great story around a pedal. I recently received an Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ Machine by mail. I picked it up at the Berklee mailroom during my lunch break.
Voice Leading for Guitar
In jazz, you will encounter only seven kinds of diatonic seventh chords (from major, melodic minor, or harmonic minor keys). This article will show you how to voice lead smoothly and easily between these chords and their variations.
Neil Codling (Suede) on Recording and Tracking
Musician Neil Codling, known for his work with Suede and the Penguin Cafe, offers tips for recording and tracking drums, bass, guitar, and backing vocals.