Ritzy Bryan of Joy Formidable Talks Music Business, Relationships, and Finding Her Sound

Ritzy Bryan of the Joy Formidable discusses why her Welsh heritage is so important to her music, how her time on Atlantic Records helped inform her understanding of the music business, and how her guitar acrobatics hurt her Fender as well as the forehead of Joy Formidable bassist Rhydian Dafydd. 

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Learn Intermediate Guitar Fundamentals with Amanda Monaco

In this 12-part video series, Berklee Online course author Amanda Monaco teaches you the fundamentals of intermediate guitar.

Chilean artist Nano Stern

Nano Stern Talks Life on Tour and Musical Traditions

Chilean artist Nano Stern stopped by Berklee Online on the eve of his sixth US tour to play some music, discuss life on tour, and talk about musical traditions from Latin America.

Evan Dando (Lemonheads) on Songwriting, Guitars, and Mrs. Robinson

Evan Dando has been releasing music for more than 30 years, reaching a commercial high point in the early and mid 90s with the Lemonheads albums “It’s a Shame about Ray” and “Come on Feel the Lemonheads.”

Guitar Scales 101 with Boston’s Rush Hour Rockstar Peter Wolfe

A feature in the Boston Globe raised Peter Wolfe’s profile, and now he’s being recognized on the street and local politicians are asking to take selfies with him. Berklee Online signed him up for a complimentary course, and now he’s a brand ambassador.

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.

Gary Lucas on Playing with Captain Beefheart and Jeff Buckley

Gary Lucas is best known for playing with Captain Beefheart in the 1980s, and Jeff Buckley in the 1990s. But that’s only a fraction of his accomplishments.

A musician using guitar chord inversions

Guitar Chords 101: Triad Inversions Up the Fretboard

Chord inversions help to smooth out motion from chord to chord, harmonize melodies, and allow smooth bass motion. On the guitar, use of inversions allows the player to be able to play some form of a given chord virtually anywhere on the neck. Inversions are your friend!

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.”

Beginner Guitar Lessons with Thaddeus Hogarth

Are you new to the guitar? Get some expert guidance over on our YouTube channel with over three hours of free beginner guitar lesson content with Berklee Online instructor Thaddeus Hogarth!