A colorful illustration shows modulation through the concept of changing keys.

Modulation 101: Berklee Online Instructors on How to Leap into a Key Change

Modulation can inject a song with a jolt of interest, but it takes skill to make a key change work. Be advised, songwriters: Use modulation in moderation. And learn from these Berklee Online instructors, sharing their favorite songs to feature key changes.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Music Lovers

If your Valentine is a music lover, then what better way to show someone you care than by affirming their love for music and their favorite artists? Here are 10 Valentine’s Day gift ideas that offer a musical twist to some classic gift items.

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.

Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl of Nirvana sit with WFNX DJ Kurt St. Thomas, doing a radio interview the evening before Nirvana release their breakthrough album, "Nevermind" in 1991.

Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ at 30

Here we are now, entertain us: It’s 2021, exactly 30 years since Nirvana released their breakthrough second album, “Nevermind,” has anything really changed?

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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.

Kamilah Marshall on Broadway Credits and Starting Berklee Online with BFFs

Kamilah Marshall discusses Broadway roles, touring with Bette Midler, Matthew Morrison from Glee, and going back to school.

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Vocal Production Tips from Prince Charles Alexander

Prince Charles Alexander is the author of multiple vocal production courses at Berklee Online and shares advice for vocalists and producers who are new to the studio.

6 Original Blues Guitar Architects to Rediscover

The musical elements of blues are distinctly African in origin—the pentatonic scales, polyrhythms, use of microtones and pitch bends, and call and response phrase structure all originate from the African continent. Black History Month is the perfect time to get reacquainted with these architects of the blues guitar.

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28 Black Musicians Whose Names You Should Know

In honor of Black History Month, we highlight 28 Black musicians whose names you should know, from unsung heroes to up and comers who you’ll hear from soon.

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Holiday Gifts for Musicians and Music Lovers

This holiday gift guide includes 20 gifts that musicians and music lovers will find useful and thoughtful, and should be able to accommodate all budgets.