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.
John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats: The Satan of Home Recording
What would you say if I told you that all you need to record a classic album is to head to eBay and pay the “buy it now” price of $59.95 to acquire one Panasonic RX-FT500?
Trevor Horn on Music Production, Buggles, Yes, and Bass Lessons
Trevor Horn is not only a co-writer of “Video Killed the Radio Star” and a producer of mega-hits for Yes, John Legend, ABC, and more. He’s also a Berklee Online student!
Enrique Gonzalez Müller Nominated for 2018 Grammy Award
Enrique Gonzalez Müller has been nominated for a Grammy for his work producing the album El Paradise by Los Amigos Invisibles.
Recording a Debut: A Crash Course in Music Production
The experience of recording my first album taught me a lot about myself and how well I work with others. It taught me to advocate for myself and be confident in my own creative decisions.
Tips for Recording Vocals in Pro Tools
One of the most important skills for any self-producing songwriter to know is how to record vocals. Here are a few quick tips, with an instructional video.
How to Find the Right Music Producer
As you are deciding which producer to work with, there are a few key things you will want to keep in mind.
Six Things I Learned While Tracking My First Record in a Professional Recording Studio
I recently spent seven days at Spirit Radio Studio in East Nashville recording an EP. And let me tell you, I learned a lot.
