Brian Funk is AfroDJMac, and Always in the Mood for Music
When Brian Funk first filmed an Ableton tutorial in his basement five years ago, he wanted to maintain his anonymity. So the high school English teacher put on sunglasses and dubbed himself AfroDJMac.
Leah Waldo Makes Music Education MASSIVE
“The whole idea of MOOCs is to increase access to music education for people who wouldn’t necessarily have access otherwise,” Leah Waldo says.
Tips for Writing Big Message Songs
There are two topics they say never to bring up with your inlaws – religion and politics. Funny enough, those same topics carry some baggage for songwriters, too, though not for the same reasons.
Transcribing Jazz Guitar with Michael Kaplan
“Even if you are using a written transcription, it is imperative to listen to the recording of the transcription to be able to better understand the player’s feel, articulation, nuances, etc.”
How to Become a Unique Songwriter
What many artists don’t realize is that originality is not planned, but the product of fervent exploration leading to happy accidents.
How to Find a Music Collaborator
Berklee Online songwriting instructor Andrea Stolpe talks about finding a collaborator as a songwriter and what they can bring to your music.
Song Lyrics: Writing with Small Moments
If you’ve been writing songs very long, you may have heard how important “imagery” can be in songwriting.
INFOGRAPHIC: See How Online Tuition Stacks Up
The most effective way to save money on a quality college education is to get your degree online.
How to Get Better Feedback On Your Songs
Berklee Online songwriting instructor Andrea Stolpe offers six tips for getting better feedback on your songs as a songwriter.
Brian Funk Ableton Live Tutorial: Making Drums that Don't Sound Robotic
Berklee Online instructor and Ableton Certified Trainer Brian Funk (AKA AfroDJMac) demonstrates how to make an electronic beat that feels more human.
