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10 of the Best Literary References to Berklee

From The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo to authors such as Jodi Picoult and Stephen King, the college has shown up in countless stories.

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Dembow Explained (+19 Songs Featuring the Iconic Rhythm)

How the dembow beat—found in reggaeton, hip-hop, pop, and far beyond—became a global phenomenon.

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How Generative AI Is Changing College Classes

Four Berklee professors explore the educational opportunities and concerns raised by new AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot.

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It’s Time to Change How We Talk About Disability in Education

The managing director of Berklee's newly renamed Institute for Accessible Arts Education makes the case for why our language surrounding disability matters.

A Sonic History of Auto-Tune According to T-Pain

From Roger Troutman to Dr. Dre, J.Lo to OutKast, listen to artists that shaped T-Pain's signature "sing-rap" vocal style.

4 Steps Songwriters Can Take Now to Prepare for the Music Modernization Act

For songwriters and music publishers, the game is about to change in a big way. Here’s how to get ready.

What Is Contemporary Music?

It's practically Berklee's middle name—but what are we talking about when we say "contemporary music"?

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The Best Music Documentaries on Every Streaming Platform

Explore groundbreaking music documentaries streaming across Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and more. From intimate artist portraits to legendary concert films, discover the stories behind your favorite artists and iconic moments.

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What Is Contemporary Music?

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Listen to Kim Perlak and Francisco Mela’s New Album, Recorded in a Single Afternoon

‘Detach Yourself from the Herd’: Fito Páez Inspires at Berklee

Berklee in Puerto Rico Program to Host 30th Anniversary Concert

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