Who is a song really talking to? Discover how direct address shapes intimacy, tension, and emotional connection in lyrics in this course excerpt from Lyric Writing 2, featuring examples from Dolly Parton, Billie Eilish, and more.

Berklee’s Songwriting Chair Rodney Alejandro reflects on his career and offers hard-earned wisdom for anyone looking to make their mark in music.

Berklee Online instructor Scarlet Keys is leading The Songwriting of Taylor Swift, a four-week course that serves as a bite-size online version of the popular course she teaches at the Berklee College of Music campus in Boston. Learn what particular Tay-Tay songwriting tricks Scarlet appreciates most.

Explore how Berklee Online instructor Ben Camp is helping songwriters harness the creative potential of AI. Also, discover a unique approach to structuring prompts, and insights into the ethical debates surrounding AI-generated music.

Learn why the Flamingos “I Only Have Eyes for You” has the best romantic song lyrics of all time, and why Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” is, well, not perfect.

’Tis the season to spice up your catalog of originals with holiday songwriting tips courtesy of songwriter Brady Rymer, Berklee Online songwriting instructors Andrea Stolpe and Jimmy Kachulis, as well as Berklee’s Joe Bennett, who helped compose what is winkingly known as “the happiest Christmas song, according to science.”

Music for advertising is much like other types of custom songwriting: if you want to win the game, you must know the rules of that game. Once I figured out what game I was actually playing, I started to have success with sync licensing.

With Berklee Online’s new Masterclass series, students can experience the renowned curriculum of Berklee College of Music in a one-time, two-hour long live session led by a Berklee instructor for just $99.

The key to a great love song is a specific yet universal message that feels like it’s about you and your special someone. This is how you achieve that.