
Hug-a-Bassist Day: Embrace the Teachings of Berklee Online’s Bass Instructors
October 12 is Hug-a-Bassist Day, a little-known but much-needed celebration that honors those who lay down the low end. Celebrate by hugging a bassist, obviously, but also by getting to know Berklee Online’s four bass instructors—each as essential as the four strings on a standard bass guitar.
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Best National Anthems—According to Berklee Online Faculty
Berklee Online instructors weigh in on which country takes the gold for best national anthem, which is important to know as you watch the Olympic Games medal ceremonies in July.

Songs about Climate Change and the Environment
Earth Day is April 22, and now is a great time to listen to songs about climate change and the environment, to reflect on ways we can lean into our collective responsibility.

Modulation 101: Berklee Online Instructors on How to Leap into a Key Change
Modulation can inject a song with a jolt of interest, but it takes skill to make a key change work. Be advised, songwriters: Use modulation in moderation. And learn from these Berklee Online instructors, sharing their favorite songs to feature key changes.

25 Influential Female Rockers Through the Decades
During Women’s History Month, learn about 25 of the most influential female rockers with the help of Berklee Online’s Rock History course.

Scary Music: This Spooky Playlist Will Slay at Your Halloween Party
Faculty members at Berklee Online offer their most haunting and bone-chilling scary music recommendations just in time for Halloween.

Songs for Pride Month: LGBTQIA+ Artists to Listen to Now
June is Pride Month and here are 15 LGBTQIA+ artists who you should listen to not only now, but year-round.

Best Drum Songs—According to Berklee Online Faculty
We polled members of the Drum Department at Berklee on the drum grooves they love the most. Some of the usual suspects are there—Ringo and Bonzo—but some of their choices may surprise you. Drumroll, please! …

Best Guitar Songs—According to Berklee Online Faculty
We polled members of the Guitar Department at Berklee on the guitar-based songs they love the most. Some of the usual suspects are there—Hendrix and Van Halen, etc.—but you may be surprised by some of the songs that strike a chord with your instructors, including some acoustic picks!

Indigenous Musicians You Should Listen To Now
November in the US is National Native American Heritage Month. Here is a playlist of Indigenous musicians who you should listen to now.