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.

A recording microphone

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.

Berklee Online course author Prince Charles Alexander is shown presiding over the mixing desk.

Prince Charles Alexander on Transitioning to Bad Boy Records

In PT II of this podcast, Prince Charles Alexander shares how he walked away from fame (but not fortune) and how his path eventually led to Diddy, and engineering iconic albums.

Prince Charles Alexander on Bringing the Funk

Berklee Online professor Prince Charles Alexander shares how he came to fame that he walked away from and how Nile Rodgers and Diddy helped him reinvent himself.

Building a Beat with Sample Packs in Ableton Live

A common question I hear from aspiring music producers is, “How can I use a sample pack to quickly build a beat?”

Course Spotlight: Music Writing and Production with the iPad

Andrea Pejrolo offers his thoughts on the rise of mobile music technology and this exciting, forward-thinking course.

Berklee Online Partners with Avid

We are very proud to announce our partnership with Avid as we utilize Pro Tools as the foundational software for our online bachelor of professional studies degree in music production.

Neil Codling (Suede) on Recording and Tracking

Musician Neil Codling, known for his work with Suede and the Penguin Cafe, offers tips for recording and tracking drums, bass, guitar, and backing vocals.

From Demo, to Mix, to Master

Berklee Online music production instructor Erik Hawkins discusses how a song evolves from demo to mix to master.