AJR Brothers Jack and Ryan on ‘Bang,’ Concert Livestream, and Tour Tips
AJR is comprised of three brothers—Adam, Jack, and Ryan Metzger. Their first initials are where the name comes from. Their music career began on the streets of New York City, where they would busk together for hours at a time for years. The two brothers who take part in this interview—Ryan and Jack—say that years of trying to get people’s attention off the streets was formative to their work ethic and the constant need to one-up themselves with their live show.
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TikTok: How To Get Your Music Discovered
Berklee students Rosie Scher and Brandon Harris are just two of the many who have recently earned TikTok fame, and examining the details of their stories will help you get your music discovered on TikTok too.
Email Subject Line Tips for Musicians
Learn how to optimize your email subject lines and increase your open rates with these five email marketing tips for musicians from Berklee Online.
Music Therapy Techniques for Challenging Times
Joy Allen and Suzanne Hanser of Berklee’s Music Therapy department share five music therapy techniques to help you cope during challenging times.
How to Livestream a Concert
There are more live concerts to stream online than ever before. These seven tips will help you optimize your own live stream, with input from jazz drummer Matt Jorgensen and singer/songwriter Jill Andrews.
Virtual Networking Tips for Berklee Online Students
The Academic Advisors at Berklee Online offer virtual networking tips to help students build their professional network within their courses.
6 Mental Health Tips for Musicians during the Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on musicians. Therapist Claudia Glaser Mussen, who works with musicians regularly, shares mental health tips to help cope with coronavirus anxieties.
5 Tips for Taking Online Music Classes
Eric Zawada knows a thing or two about taking music classes online as an academic advisor and bachelor’s degree student at Berklee Online. He has five tips to help you navigate the musical education experience, whether it’s a choice or result of social distancing.
5 Ways for Musicians to Collaborate During a Pandemic
Social distancing can be a strange new concept for musicians who are used to playing in bands and being around other creatives on a regular basis. Here are five ways that you can collaborate with other musicians while waiting out coronavirus.
What it’s Like to Be a Touring Musician During the COVID-19 Outbreak
For bands like the Boston-based metal act Worshipper, canceling the last leg of their US tour due to coronavirus fears is a last resort that’s out of their control.
