‘We Shall Overcome’: E. Michael Harrington on Freeing a Civil Rights Song to Public Domain

High profile copyright expert E. Michael Harrington tells the tale of bringing the Civil Rights-era anthem, “We Shall Overcome” into the public domain.

Combat Rock: Berklee Online Student Fights Military PTSD One Track at a Time with Vet-Traxx Project

Eric Lewis, a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, has faced the sort of difficulties through his life and career which might be unfathomable to a civilian. But music was there with him.

Prince Charles Alexander on Hip-Hop and Recording the Notorious B.I.G.

Prince Charles Alexander may have engineered some of the most iconic rap recordings of the ’90s, but it wasn’t until he listened to the Notorious B.I.G. that he realized how much it mattered.

You Already Have Everything You Need to Make Music

Although brand new gear has occasionally accelerated my work, I’m usually left realizing its addition wasn’t as magical as I had hoped.

Susan Rogers on Recording with Prince

Susan Rogers—who teaches the graduate course Psychoacoustics in Music Production for Berklee Online—worked as Prince’s staff engineer from 1983-1987. She discusses an average day with Prince.

A guitarist steps on a pedal, which will inevitably help that guitarist establish a signature tone.

The Quest for Good Guitar Tone

Thaddeus Hogarth shares his thoughts on achieving your signature tone on electric guitar.

DJ Mike Henderson (ENDO) on Learning to DJ with Traktor

Mike Henderson (also known as ENDO) is a DJ who has pioneered harmonic mixing, developed DJ-friendly apps, worked in tour management for other DJs, and developed Berklee Online’s first DJ course.

Pete Muller gets Mega-Meta about Music, and talks BerkleeNYC

When people ask Pete Muller what he does for a living, he’ll usually tell them that it depends on the day.

Death is Real: Mount Eerie and the Art of Expressing ‘Emptiness’ through Songwriting

Is there anything more relatable for a songwriter than another songwriter writing about songwriting? Phil Elverum accomplishes this to devastating effect on the latest Mount Eerie album.

How to Turn Your Band Into a Business

Thinking about your music as a business venture may make you feel uneasy, but if you’re an independent artist, thinking this way can put you on the path towards a sustainable music career.