Introducing the Halloween Music Series
Welcome to Berklee Online’s Halloween music series! Every Friday during the month of October, the Berklee Online staff will be sharing their favorite spooky tracks here on the blog. From goth rock...
View ArticlePage Size and Printing Advice for Sibelius and Finale Parts
In my summer, 2014 semester Berklee Online Sibelius course, one of my students asked me to comment on page size specifics for method books and parts for ensembles. Below are my responses. 1. Question:...
View ArticleNeil Codling Launches Our Musicians’ Tips & Tricks Series
Last Thursday, we launched our Musicians’ Tips & Tricks series with Neil Codling. Known for his work with Suede* and the Penguin Cafe, Neil offers tips for recording and tracking drums, bass,...
View ArticleThe Halloween Music Series: Pt. I
Last week, we introduced the 2014 Halloween Music Series here on the Berklee Online blog. Each Friday in October, I’ll be sharing spooky tunes handpicked by the Berklee Online staff. Here are this...
View ArticleWhy Take Writing Hit Songs?
What does it take to write a hit song? Many of us are familiar with the perfect pop song formula – keep it under 3:30, stick to 4/4 time, etc. – but do we really know what it takes to write a hit?...
View ArticleThe Halloween Music Series: Pt. II
The Halloween Music Series continues with more ghoulish tracks handpicked by the Berklee Online staff! In case you missed the previous installments of this series, be sure to check out the introduction...
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Ain’t No Mountain Pie Enough!
On Thursday, October 16, the Berklee Online staff participated in their very first pie-off! Dubbed Ain’t No Mountain Pie Enough and coordinated by our awesome graphic designer Amy, the event featured...
View ArticleThe Halloween Music Series: Pt. III
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, we return for another installment of Berklee Online’s 2014 Halloween Music Series. In case you’ve missed the previous posts, check out the introduction, part I,...
View ArticleMalcolm-Jamal Warner Visits Berklee
Malcolm-Jamal Warner is an accomplished actor and director. But did you know that he is also a talented bass player and Berklee Online student? While in town for the play Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,...
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Student Stories: Jason Gilman
When Jason Gilman initially enrolled at Berklee Online, he wanted to learn about music production. Little did he know, Berklee Online would foster his entrepreneurial spirit eventually inspiring Jason...
View ArticleThe Halloween Music Series: Pt. IV
Happy Halloween, dear readers! Our Halloween Music Series wraps up today with four more haunting hits hand-picked by the Berklee Online staff. In case you missed the previous installments of this...
View ArticleBerklee 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. Read the full...
View ArticleSparkplug: the “AirBnB for Musicians”
Traveling as a musician isn’t easy. There are countless horror stories of bands having their gear stolen right out of a trailer while on tour. Even with the best quality hardshell cases, it’s almost...
View ArticleOpen Mic Series: Josh Rouse
Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse recently dropped by the Berklee Online offices to speak with instructor Mike King about the music industry. From streaming services to fan funding, Josh offers his...
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Meet Online Degree Student J.R. Mina
Aspiring DJ and producer J.R. Mina began his Berklee studies in our free Coursera MOOCs (massive open online courses). He is now enrolled as a dual music production and music business major in our...
View ArticleThe Holiday Music Series Pt. I
Throughout the month of October, I compiled a Halloween music series here on the blog featuring haunting tracks hand-picked by the Berklee Online staff. The series was a great success (and a lot of...
View ArticleThe Holiday Music Series Pt. II
We’re back with more holiday hits handpicked by the Berklee Online staff! In case you missed part I of the 2014 Holiday Music Series, you can check it out here. Let’s listen to this week’s picks: Run...
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Student Spotlight: Mike Cohen of Gigwax
When Mike Cohen decided he wanted to get into artist management, Berklee Online was the obvious choice. “Obviously, regarding music, Berklee has always come to mind as one of the top players. I found...
View ArticleThe Holiday Music Series Pt. III
It’s the last Thursday before Berklee’s winter break*, so I’m closing out our 2014 Holiday Music Series with the remainder of the Berklee Online staff’s favorite holiday hits. Let’s get merry! Ray...
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Meet Online Student Lindsay Ell
Berklee Online gave rising country star Lindsay Ell the opportunity to study guitar and songwriting from anywhere her hectic tour schedule would take her. She completed a Master Certificate in...
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