LATE-NIGHT VIRTUOSO: While millions know him through his lighthearted banter with comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno, guitarist Kevin Eubanks '79 takes his music very seriously.
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Stories Past, Present, and Future by Editor Mark Small '73

ALUMNI SHINE BEHIND HIP-HOP HITS
A snapshot of three alumni working with some of the top artists in the hip-hop industry.
by Mark Small '73

THE MARKETING IS THE MESSAGE
Gerd Leonhard '87 shares ideas on how musicians can thrive in the "link economy," where audience attention will trump CD sales.
by Mark Small

A NOVEL APPROACH: The Tierney Sutton Band's versions of entries from the Great American Songbook tell new tales.
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
A Vision for Africana Studies/Black Music Culture at Berklee by Dr. William Banfield, professor of Africana Studies

BREAKING IN ON BROADWAY
New York alumni have made their mark in different quarters of the theater industry.
by Mark Small '73

GOOD WORKS
Berklee's alumni grant recipients are making a difference in their communities nationwide.
by Mark Small

OUT OF AFRICA: With his distinctive blend of new- and old-world sounds, guitarist Lionel Loueke '01 has caught the attention of the jazz world.
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
An excerpt of a November 2008 address delivered by President Roger H. Brown

MAYER MENTORS
During a weeklong residency, pop superstar John Mayer mentored students in the craft of songwriting and, in the process, gave and received creative inspiration.
by Mark Small '73

FROM A DISTANCE
Through Berkleemusic.com, thousands of students are learning music production, writing, performance skills, and more from instructors who are miles away.
by Paul D. Lehrman and Mark Small

OSCAR-WINNING EARS: For Oscar-winning sound re-recorder Michael Semanick '85, the task is to help movie directors tell a story that elicits an emotional reaction.
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Faculty that Inspire
by Lawrence Simpson, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

INSIDE THE GAME
Video games are now the biggest money earner in the entertainment industry and offer composers of interactive music opportunities in the burgeoning field.
by Mark Small '73

CHILDREN'S MUSIC GROWS UP
There has never been a better time to get into the children's music field.
by Julie Pampinella

THE LABORIEL LEGACY: A strong work ethic, diverse talents, and a genuine investment in the music they make have enabled two generations of the Laboriel family to thrive in the music industry.
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Steps Toward the Future
by David McKay, Vice President for Institutional Advancement

TEAM PLAYERS
Songwriters from Nashville to L.A. talk craft and career
by Mark Small '73

WHEREVER THE RIVER FLOWS: From the wellspring of a Brazilian musical heritage, Luciana Souza's course has led her into choice jazz, classical, and pop music territory.
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Internships: Gateway to a Music Career
by Debra Gelinas, Director, Office of Experiential Learning

TUNESMITH TALES
Songwriters from Nashville to L.A. talk craft and career
by Mark Small '73

CROWD FUNDING
Arts Patronage by the Masses
by Peter Spellman

INDIE MUSICIAN ADVOCATE: Marking CD Baby's first decade, founder Derek Sivers and his company continue their ascent.
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
The State of the College
by President Roger H. Brown

THE RIGORS OF THE ROAD
Top touring musicians give their insights for staying healthy and focused while playing around the world
by Mark Small '73

TEACHING THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Berklee's Songwriting Department Moves into its Third Decade
by Susan Lindsay

ON HIS OWN TERMS: Years after experiencing pop stardom, hit songs, Grammy Awards, and platinum-selling records, Bruce Hornsby '74 continues to seek new musical challenges.
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Reaching Diversity Goals
by Vice President for Cultural Diversity Myra Hindus

OTHER PATHS
Some high-achieving alumni have chosen career paths that have led them to surprising places.
by Mark Small '73

COMPLETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS
After time away from the college, alumni discover the benefits of returning to fulfill graduation requirements.
by Kamelia Aly

WHERE THE METAL MEETS THE ROAD: After 22 Years Together, Dream Theater Is Still Virtuosic, Dark, Heavy, and Going Strong
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
A Time for Review
by Professional Writing Division Dean Kari Juusela

JAZZAAR MARKS 15 YEARS
Alumni Fritz and Helen Renold direct one of Europe's most celebrated jazz education festivals
by Mark Small '73

NEW MEDIA, NEW MONEY
How some alumni are using their talents to make a difference for others.
by Mark Small

BRIAN TRANSEAU '89: TWENTY-FIRST-CENTURY PROTOTYPE
Brian Transeau '89 is creating dance, film, and art music that's a revelation for the rising generation of laptop musicians.
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Seeking Urban Connections
by Curtis Warner

LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
How musicians view life, their work, and the instruments others play
by Brian Coleman

CHANGING LIVES WITH MUSIC
How some alumni are using their talents to make a difference for others.
by Mark Small

KURT ROSENWINKEL: JAZZ GUITAR'S NEW VOICE
Kurt Rosenwinkel '90 stands tall among a crop of young jazz musicians who are breaking new ground.
Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Farewell, Friend
by President Emeritus Lee Eliot Berk

PR: WHO NEEDS IT? (YOU DO!)
How a good PR effort can boost a developing artist's career
by Brian Coleman

STOKING THE STAR-MAKER MACHINERY IN LOS ANGELES
For those working behind the scenes to break new artists, technology, television, and the Internet play an increasingly larger role.
by Mark Small

ELISABETH WITHERS-MENDES '94: Dreams in Purple and Blue
With a lead role on Broadway in The Color Purple and a recording contract with Blue Note Records, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes '94 is living her dreams.
Rob Hochschild

LEAD SHEET
Keepers of the Dream
By Melissa Etheridge

IT'S ONLY ROCK & ROLL
A new book by musician and neuroscientist Daniel Levitin '80 sheds light on the connections between human brain structure and function and our passion for music.
by Mark Small

BREAKING OUT IN NASHVILLE

HONORING A BERKLEE GREAT

JOHN BLACKWELL '95: Putting it in the Pocket
Prince has called his drummer, John Blackwell "one of the greatest." That's high praise from a six-time Grammy Award winner and multi-instrumentalist who is an accomplished drummer himself.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
The State of the College

EXPANDED CIRCUITRY
Marking 35 years of electronic music studies and the 20-year anniversary of the Music Synthesis Department, Berklee unveils a new, dedicated studio complex.
by Mark Small

RADIO REVIVAL

JOHN MAYER '98: RUNNING WITH THE BIG DOGS
Firmly established as a major-label success, John Mayer '98 is realizing other dreams by spotlighting his guitar playing on his forthcoming album and with legendary jazz and blues artists.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Presidential Scholars Arrive; Additions to the Board of Trustee

TV REALITIES
Behind the Scenes with the Tonight Show Band
by Mark Small

IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?

JUAN LUIS GUERRA: TROPICAL MUSIC SUPERSTAR
By blending elements of contemporary pop and jazz with the folkloric music of his native Dominican Republic, Juan Luis Guerra '82 created a sound that became a musical sensation.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Comin' Home Baby; Planned Giving

THE FUTURE OF MUSIC
by David Kusek and Gerd Leonhard '87

GARY BURTON: INTERGENERATIONAL VIBE
After spending more than 30 years at Berklee as a music educator, five-time Grammy winner Gary Burton is back on the road with a brand-new album and an amazing band of young musicians.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
A Vision for Berklee College of Music in 2015

OVERCOMING WITH THE POWER OF MUSIC
by Mark Small '73

Roger Brown: Mission Driven
A lifelong passion for music, coupled with a reputation for innovation and entrepreneurial vision, indicate that Berklee's third president, Roger Brown, has what it takes to guide the college in the years ahead.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
In·au·gu·rate
by David M. McKay

SO YOU WANT A BIG PUBLISHING DEAL?
by Eric Beall '84

ALUM PROFILE
Alum Profile - Curt Sobel '78: A Film Tribute to an American Icon
by Mark Small '73

Pat Metheny: No Boundaries
Pat Metheny's recordings have netted 16 Grammy Awards in nine different categories. Pat's stature as one of today's most influential guitarists and jazz composers owes something to his disregard of musical boundaries.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Know Thyself
by President Roger H. Brown

TWENTY-FIRST-CENTURY TECHNIQUES
by Mark Small

ALUM PROFILE
Alum Profile - Peter Bufano '96: Running Off to Join the Circus
by Mark Small '73

Lee Eliot Berk: All the Right Moves
As his tenure as president at the college that bears his name reaches its finale, Lee Eliot Berk is pleased with the educational legacy his family is leaving.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
by Executive Vice President Gary Burton '62

THE THIRD DECADE BEGINS
by Nick Batzdorf '81

ALUM PROFILE
Alum Profile - Scott Robinson '81: Unusual Voices
by Mark Small '73

TECHNOLOGY AND MUSIC CONSUMPTION
by Peter Alhadeff '92 and Caz McChrystal '03

JULIAN JOSEPH: London's Top Jazz Pianist
With his career as a composer, pianist, bandleader, and BBC host in full swing, Julian Joseph is like jazz royalty in England.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
by Executive Vice President Gary Burton '62

SOUL REBEL, NATURAL MYSTIC
by Matt Jenson

ALUM PROFILE
Michael Gandolfi '76: Point of Departure
by Mark Small '73

AIMEE MANN: IN A GOOD PLACE
After winning the battle for artistic control of her career, songwriter extraordinaire Aimee Mann now calls the shots
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Using the Best Tools Available
by David S. Mash

MUSICIAN WEBSITES 101
by Siobhan Kelleher

ALUM PROFILE
Peter Huttlinger '84: Favored-Nations Status
by Mark Small '73

ANTONION SANCHEZ SPEAKS OF NOW
Rising Latin-jazz drum sensation Antonio Sanchez '97 is making his musical voice heard worldwide with the Pat Metheny Group
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Berklee Adopts a New Mission Statement
by Lee Eliot Berk

ARIF MARDIN IN HIS OWN WORDS
by Mark Small '73

ALUM PROFILE
Alum Profile - Kevin Kaska '94: Taking the High Road to Hollywood
by Mark Small '73

ON THE FAST TRACK
The platinum-selling band Train has pulled into the station with Rob Hotchkiss '82 and Charlie Colin '88 aboard.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Berklee's New Signature
by Gary Burton

TAKING ON THE CHALLENGE OF "FREE" MUSIC
The music industry faces the fact that music piracy and file sharing are here to stay
by Peter Alhadeff '92 and Caz McChrystal '03

USING FOLK SONGS IN COMPOSITIONS
Bartok, Copland, and Grieg were on to something
by Thomas J. McGah

FACULTY PROFILE
Stephen Croes: A New Dean for the Music Technology Division
by Mark Small '73

BERKLEE BEAT
Convocation 2002, Vineyard Vibes, BerkleeMusic.com, Stephen Croes: new Music Technology dean, and more

NEW UNDERSTANDING OF OVERUSE INJURIES
Days of overprescribed rest, ice, and medication are over
by William F. Brady, D.C.

ALUM NOTES
News, quotes, and recordings of note

FINAL CADENCE

ALUMNI BEAT

L.A. NEWSBRIEFS

CODA
Across Oceans and Time
by Dan Moretti

ON THE WATCHTOWER
Hit producer and high-tech visionary Albhy Galuten '68 charts the future course of the recording industry
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Look who's coming to Berklee
by Marsha Ginn

FROM JAZZ BAND TO JAZZ BRAND
Fifteen tips for creating success in the age of celebrity
by Dmitri Matheny

LIFE BEYOND THE "MONEY NOTES"
Finding a balance between the commercial and the esoteric
by Bryan Beller '93

FACULTY PROFILE
Dennis Montogomery III: Gospel According to Dennis
by Mark Small '73

BERKLEE BEAT
Commencement 2002, Music Career Expo, Steven Tyler at Berklee, Dennis Montogomery III profile and more

THE CHANGING FACE OF DESKTOP PRODUCTION
The emergence of softsynths and various plug-ins promises new sounds and new ways to produce music with computers
by Jeff Baust

ALUM NOTES
News, quotes, and recordings of note

FINAL CADENCE

ALUMNI BEAT

L.A. NEWSBRIEFS

CODA
First Time in Mississippi
by Barbara M. London

LIVING IN THE PRESENT TENSE
With a legacy of gold and platinum albums, awards, and accolades from every quarter behind him, Canada's premier songwriter Bruce Cockburn is firmly in the moment
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
The importance of name recognition
by Gary Burton

OUTSIDE THE GLARE OF THE SPOTLIGHT
A look at the careers of three alumni making waves in the music products industry
by Mark Small

RORSCHACH AND MUSICAL EFFICIENCY
Tips for more efficient composition
by Jon Damian '73

FACULTY PROFILE
Eugene Frisen: Berklee's Cello Man
by Mark Small '73

BERKLEE BEAT
Distance learning, Shekinah, Musical Chills, faculty news, and more

THE DIGITAL PRODUCER
Kimo Williams shares tips and insights on recording with digital tools
by Kimo Williams '76

ALUM NOTES
News, quotes, and recordings of note

FINAL CADENCE

ALUMNI BEAT

L.A. NEWSBRIEFS

CODA
Lessons Learned at the Willow
by Ed Hazell

SCOTLAND'S HARDEST-WORKING JAZZMAN
For some time now, tenor man Tommy Smith '85 has been top dog in Scotland's jazz scene
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
We Heard You
by David McKay

YOU'RE THE BOSS
A few thoughts about the business side of your career from rock guitar hero Steve Vai
by Steve Vai

“FAT TIME, PLAY ME SOMETHING”
A look back at Mike Stern’s classic “Fat Time” solo on the 1981 Miles Davis The Man with the Horn CD
by Mark Small

FACULTY PROFILE
Joanne Brackeen: The Performance is a Work of Art
by Mark Small '73

BERKLEE BEAT
Al Kooper and Elvin Jones, Summer Guitar Sessions, Will Davis gets the chair, Joanne Brackeen profile, faculty news, and more

CD DISTRIBUTION
Seeking a distribution deal for your indie CD? The McCluskey chronicles provide an analysis of the costs versus the potential career benefits.
by Associate Professor Kevin McCluskey

ALUM NOTES
News, quotes, and recordings of note

FINAL CADENCE

ALUMNI BEAT

L.A. NEWSBRIEFS

CODA
The Music Goes On
by Fred Bouchard

PLATINUM TOUCH
Two decades after arriving in L.A., session guitarist Michael Thompson '75 takes his place at the head of the class
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Who Are We?
by Robert Myers

NET RESULTS
A look at alumni pioneers developing careers in cyberspace
by Peter Spellman

TEACHING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Life in the digital age poses unique challenges to the fine art of teaching
by Dr. George Eastman

FACULTY PROFILE
Pat Pattison: Nashville Connection
by Mark Small '73

BERKLEE BEAT
Becker and Fagen, Davis, and Linkin at Commencement 2001, Career Expo, Joe Lovano gets the chair, Pat Pattison profile, faculty news, and more

REHARMONIZING WITH CONSTANT STRUCTURES
Ideas culled from Bill Evans and Herbie Hancock add new life to old tunes.
by Piano Department Chair Paul Schmeling

ALUM NOTES
News, quotes, and recordings of note

FINAL CADENCE

CODA
Looking In, Looking Out
by Jen Chapin '95

PIANO STORIES
After nine records as a leader, and dozens more as a sideman, Cyrus Chestnut '85 is following the path of the jazz pioneers and revealing himself in his music.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Beyond Berklee's Walls
by Associate Vice President President for Operations Tom Riley '78
Also see New Fordham Road Practice Facility Creates Opportunities for Students
by Dean of the Performance Division Matt Marvuglio

THE CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR AUDIENCE
A review of Livingston Taylor's new book Stage Performance
by Mark Small '73

ALUM PROFILE
Ryan Paternite '93: Bagels, Berklee, and the Birdland Sessions
by Mark Small '73

BERKLEE BEAT
Encore Gala nets $380,000, music education technology conference, Jay Chattaway residence, Bill Pierce profile, faculty news, and more

IN THE MOMENT . . .
A collage capturing hard-working Berklee alumni in the act
by Ken Franckling

ALUM NOTES
News, quotes, and recordings of note

FINAL CADENCE

CODA
When Life Asks You to Play
by JoJo David '94

BLUES STAR ON THE RISE
A gold record, seven Boston Music Awards, three W.C. Handy Awards, and a Grammy nomination signal that Susan Tedeschi's career is on the fast track.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
A New Plan
by President Lee Eliot Berk
Also see Alpert and Benson Gifts Will Bring Industry Bright Lights to Berklee

THE SCHILLINGER/BERKLEE CONNECTION
A perusal of Lawrence Berk's notebooks sheds light on Berklee's early curriculum.
by Professor Ted Pease '66

FINDING THE RIGHT RESONANCE
Thoughts behind the MIDI orchestration for Leni Stern's "Resonance": an interactive lesson
by Professional Writing Division Dean Joe Smith

CODA
The Tao of Teaching Overseas
by Professor Joseph Coroniti

BERKLEE BEAT
Holliday and Vai honored at fall Convocation, BIN Summit in Athens, lifetime e-mail offer for alumni, Matt Glaser profile, faculty news, and more

THE STATE OF E-COMMERCE FOR MUSIC
An overview of the technological and legal issues that are determining the future viability of music distribution and sales over the Internet
by Associate Professor Peter Alhadef '92

ALUM NOTES
News, quotes, and recordings of note

FINAL CADENCE

MASTER SONG CRAFTER
After three decades of writing hits for radio, songwriter Tom Snow '69 takes on Broadway.
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
The 2000 Grammy Awards
by President Lee Eliot Berk
Also, Pamela Roller '95 Named to Board of Trustees

CHORD-TONE VERSUS CHORD-SCALE SOLOING
Getting back to basics can benefit even the best improvisers
by Professor Hal Crook

ENGLAND'S JAZZ CRUSADER
Richard Niles '75, one of London's top pop hit arrangers has another agenda
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
Women and Berklee
by Barbara London
Also, News of the Board of Trustees and Trustee Emeritus Gregory Larkin Honored

USING INSPIRATION AND WRITING TOOLS
Finding the balance of inspiration and technical skills when writing music
by Associate Professor Dan Moretti

ONLY TRUST YOUR HEART
Diana Krall '83 lets love of the music guide her course
by Mark Small '73

LEAD SHEET
A Firm Foundation
by President Lee Eliot Berk

BERKLEE BEAT
Golson, Fuller, and Morgan honored, new trustees, John LaPorta Award, Jamey Haddad profile, faculty news, department news, visiting artists

A LOOK ALONG THE DIGITAL DATA FRONTIER
How emerging DVD delivery formats promise to alter the way we hear music
by Assistant Professor Jeff Baust

ALUM NOTES
News, quotes, and recordings of note

ALUM PROFILE
Kenny Werner '73
Discovering Music in the Space
by Mark Small '73

CODA
Unafraid of Failure
by Associate Professor Danny Harrington