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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.

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.

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What Is Contemporary Music?

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

The 2018 Alumni Achievement awardees, from left to right: Eugene Gearty, Susan Tedeschi Trucks, Tim Cushman, Stephen Oremus, Cristina Abaroa, Robert Vega, Makeba Riddick-Woods, and Mihail Jojatu.

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Eight Tips from Alumni on Building and Sustaining Your Career

Advice and insights from alumni in the music industry and beyond.

Five Berklee Faculty and Staff Share Their Grammy Moments

Hundreds of people from the Berklee community have won or been nominated for Grammys. Here five of them share their stories.

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Berklee Announces 2021 Fall Signature Series Lineup

This year's series celebrates the music of Tina Turner and Billie Eilish and welcomes guest artists Daymé Arocena, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Miguel Zenón.

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Photo of Indigo Girls with Berklee students at Cafe 939 — Left to right: Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls; Berklee students Cammi McDermott, Leana Nykole, and Oscar Hall; Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls; and Janie Barnett, Berklee associate professor of voice

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Indigo Girls Share Advice and the Stage with Berklee Singer-Songwriters

After a master songwriting class with the Grammy-winning folk duo, students joined the band to perform its signature hit, "Closer to Fine,” in front of a sold-out crowd.

Duke Ellington — Duke Ellington, Berklee's first honorary doctorate recipient, performs for guests at the college's 1971 commencement ceremony.

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Berklee Legacy Award Concert Honors African American Trailblazers in Music and Dance

Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, Joseph Douglass, and Carmen de Lavallade will be celebrated for their contributions.

Panel members at 15th Annual Business of Hip-Hop Music Symposium — Left to right: Tonya Butler, chair of the Music Business/Management Department; artist and producer Belly; songwriter and producer DaHeala; and Lola Plaku, Belly's manager and founder and CEO of Lola Media Group

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Belly Inspires Students at Berklee's 15th Business of Hip-Hop Music Symposium

The Roc Nation/XO recording artist and his team discussed his rise to success and shared business advice for working in the music industry.

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