Berklee Guitar Department

Coffee Talk: Rob Jaczko Nov 11, 2024

Chair of the Music Production and Engineering Department at Berklee College of Music and recording engineer and record producer Rob Jaczko joins Dr. Kim Perlak and Professor Sheryl Bailey in this episode.

Coffee Talk: Yulia Musayelyan Nov 04, 2024

Yulia Musayelyan, the assistant chair of Berklee's Ear Training Department joins Dr. Kim Perlak and Professor Sheryl Bailey on this episode.

Coffee Talk: Alex Mak May 06, 2024

Berklee alum Alex Mak joins Chair Kim Perlak and Asst. Chair Sheryl Bailey on this episode.

Coffee Talk: Michele Darling Apr 22, 2024

Berklee Electronic Production and Design Assistant Chair Michele Darling joins Guitar Dept. Chair Dr. Kim Perlak and Asst. Chair Professor Sheryl bailey on this episode of the official podcast of Berklee College of Music's Guitar Department.

Coffee Talk: David Hamburger Apr 15, 2024

David Hamburger joins Guitar Department Chair Dr. Kim Perlak and Asst. Chair Professor Sheryl Bailey on this episode of the official podcast of Berklee College of Music's Guitar Department.

Coffee Talk: G. Andrew Maness Mar 25, 2024

Berklee Guitar Faculty, and Berklee alum, G. Andrew Maness joins Guitar Department Chair Dr. Kim Perlak and Assistant Chair Professor Sheryl Bailey on this episode of the official podcast of Berklee's Guitar Department.

Coffee Talk: Rodney Alejandro Mar 18, 2024

Berklee Songwriting Department Chair Rodney Alejandro joins Guitar Department Chair Dr. Kim Perlak and Assistant Chair Professor Sheryl Bailey on this episode of the official podcast of Berklee's Guitar Department.

Coffee Talk: Ayn Inserto Feb 05, 2024

Assistant Chair of Harmony and Jazz Composition at Berklee College of Music, Ayn Inserto, joins Dr. Kim Perlak and Professor Sheryl Bailey on this episode of the Spring 2024 season.

Coffee Talk: Berklee Valencia with Daniel Flors and Ivan Cebrian Dec 11, 2023

Berklee Valencia faculty Daniel Flors and Ivan Cebrian join Dr. Kim Perlak and Professor Sheryl Bailey on this episode of the official podcast of Berklee College of Music's Guitar Department.

Coffee Talk: Rich Hinman Dec 04, 2023

Rich Hinman joins Dr. Kim Perlak and Professor Sheryl Bailey

Coffee Talk Fall 2023 Highlights: ”Be Prepared” feat. Professor David Tronzo and Katie Graves Nov 27, 2023

Fall 2023 Highlights: Be Prepared feat. Professor David Tronzo and Katie Graves

Coffee Talk: Toki Wright Nov 20, 2023

Chair of Berklee's Professional Music Department joins Dr. Kim Perlak and Professor Sheryl Bailey on this week's episode.

Coffee Talk: Inside the String Deptartment Nov 13, 2023

Berklee String Department Chair Dr. David Wallace joins Dr. Kim Perlak and Professor Sheryl Bailey in this special episode chronicling the history of Berklee's unique String Dept.

Coffee Talk: Adam Levy Nov 06, 2023

Adam Levy joins Dr. Kim Perlak and Professor Sheryl Bailey on this episode of "Coffee Talk!"

Coffee Talk: Tyrone Chase Oct 23, 2023

Tyrone Chase, the interim chair of the Ensemble Department joins Dr. Kim Perlak and Professor Sheryl Bailey in this week's Coffee Talk episode.

Coffee Talk Summer 2023 Highlights: Social Media Panel Aug 29, 2023

Coffee Talk Summer 2023 Highlights: Social Media Panel

Coffee Talk Summer 2023 Highlights: Ear Training Special Aug 15, 2023

Summer 2023 Highlights: Ear Training Special

Coffee Talk Summer 2023 Highlights: Berklee Guitar Theory Book Aug 08, 2023

2023 Summer Highlights: Berklee Guitar Theory Book

Coffee Talk Summer 2023 Highlights: Professor David Tronzo Aug 01, 2023

Summer 2023 Highlight episode!

Coffee Talk with Oz Noy May 08, 2023

Oz Noy joins this episode of Coffee Talk. Kim Perlak and Sheryl Bailey.

Coffee Talk Special - Book Release: Berklee Guitar Theory May 01, 2023

Larry Baione joins this episode

Coffee Talk: Gilson Schachnik Apr 24, 2023

Gilson Schachnik joins the Coffee Talk team in this episode.

Coffee Talk with Bobby Broom Apr 17, 2023

Bobby Broom joins the Coffee Talk team in this episode!

Coffee Talk with Mike Stern and Leni Stern (2023) Feb 21, 2023

Mike and Leni Stern join hosts Kim Perlak, Sheryl Bailey, and Ian Steed in this episode of Coffee Talk!

Coffee Talk Social Media Special with Tomo Fujita, Ben Cote, and Cecil Alexander Feb 13, 2023

Coffee Talk with Walter Smith III Dec 06, 2022

This week are joined by acclaimed Jazz Saxophonist Walter Smith III. An alum of Berklee College Of Music, Walter is now an educator here at Berklee and the Chair of the Woodwind Department.

Coffee Talk With Terri Lyne Carrington Nov 09, 2022

This week we are joined by three time Grammy award-winning Jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington. Terri Lyne is an NEA artist, as well as the founder and Director of the Jazz And Gender Justice Institute here at Berklee College Of Music

Coffee Talk with Matt Stevens Nov 01, 2022

This week we are joined by the newest faculty member in the Berklee Guitar Department Matt Stevens. An alum of Berklee himself, Matt is an acclaimed guitarist and producer who has been contributed to over 70 records, and has just released an album, Pittsburgh, of solo acoustic guitar compositions.

Coffee Talk with Tim Miller Oct 24, 2022

We are joined by acclaimed Jazz/ Rock Guitarist and Berklee College Of Music Guitar Professor Tim Miller!

Coffee Talk with Jon Finn Oct 20, 2022

We are joined by Rock Guitarist extraordinaire and Berklee Guitar Professor Jon Finn. Professor Finn has over 32 years of teaching at Berklee, as well as 5 published guitar books, and has played all over the world with tremendous acts.

Coffee Talk with Chris Bergson Oct 20, 2022

We are joined by award-winning Blues guitarist and Berklee Guitar Professor Chris Bergson. Chris has been hailed as “one of the most inventive songwriters in modern blues music" by All Music Guide, and was inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame as a Master Blues Artist in 2015.

Coffee Talk with Wolfgang Muthspiel Apr 25, 2022

Berklee alum Wolfgang Muthspiel joins the conversation to share his thoughts about developing classical and jazz techniques, listening skills, and shares some of his insights gleaned from his studies with Mick Goodrick.

Coffee Talk With Bonnie Hayes Apr 20, 2022

Bonnie Hayes, Chair of Songwriting at Berklee College Of Music, shares insider wisdom about developing a successful career as a songwriter and touring musician

Coffee Talk with Kevin Barry Apr 20, 2022

Berklee Guitar and Ensemble Dept Professor Kevin Barry visits Coffee Talk and digs into the art of listening to develop your sound and create textures that elevate the music you are called upon to play

Coffee Talk with Nate Radley Apr 04, 2022

Berklee Guitar Professor Nate Radley joins us for a deep dive on improv and composition techniques

Coffee Talk with Karen Bell Mar 28, 2022

Associate Dean of the Performance Division Karen Bell shares her wealth of knowledge about how how to navigate and thrive within the Berklee experience

Coffee Talk with Brooks Robertson Mar 21, 2022

Brooks Robertson shares his advice on getting the most of your Berklee classroom experience with developing note taking skills and not being afraid to ask questions.

Coffee Talk with Ben Knorr Mar 18, 2022

Berklee Guitar Department alum Ben Knorr joins the conversation to share how his time at Berklee prepared him for his current career in film scoring, by developing his instrumental skills and creativity.

”Be Prepared” with David Tronzo and Katie Graves Mar 07, 2022

In this episode Professor David Tronzo and Berklee Guitar student Katie Graves discuss the process of developing robust skills for developing confidence for any difficulty professional scenario. Hosted by Kim Perlak and Sheryl Bailey

Coffee Talk with Jim Peterson Dec 13, 2021

Berklee Guitar Professor and master of the Funk Guitar Jim Peterson joins us this week!

Coffee Talk with Lauren Passarelli Dec 06, 2021

We are joined this week by longtime Guitar Professor, recording artist, and Beatles expert Lauren Passarelli

Coffee Talk with Cecil Alexander Nov 29, 2021

We are joined this week by Cecil Alexander, renowned Jazz Guitarist, Berklee alumnus, and now Guitar Department Faculty member

Coffee Talk with Scott Tarulli Nov 22, 2021

We are joined this week by Berklee Guitar Professor and renowned Rock and Funk guitarist Scott Tarulli

Coffee Talk With Emmet G Price III Nov 15, 2021

Dr Emmett G Price III, renowned pianist, composer, ordained minister, author, and now Dean of Africana Studies at Berklee College of Music joins us this week!

Coffee Talk with Colin Sapp Nov 08, 2021

Colin Sapp has over 150 recording credits and has played with all kinds of folks from Kurt Elling to The Backstreet Boys and Ally Brooke. In addition to teaching in the Berklee Guitar Dept, he also runs the Youtube page Inside Out Guitar with Colin Sapp.

Coffee Talk Bonus: Inside the Entrance Audition Nov 05, 2021

We are joined by guitar professors Jane Miller, Julien Kasper, and former Chair of the Guitar Dept Larry Baione. They help dispel myths about the entrance audition, talk about what to expect when you audition, and give some great advice on how to prepare for it.

Coffee Talk: Inside the Guitar Principal Nov 02, 2021

This is a special Coffee talk episode, on what it is like to be a guitar principal. We talk about the class load, the private lessons, and how to make the most of the guitar curriculum.

Stylistic Diversity Panel Part 3 Oct 25, 2021

This is Part 3 of our Stylistic Diversity webinar series, featuring Guitar Professors Jeffrey Lockhart and Tim Miller.

Stylistic Diversity Panel Part 2 Oct 12, 2021

This is our second installment of our Stylistic Diversity series, featuring Guitar Faculty Abby Aronson-Zocher and David Gilmore

Coffee Talk: Stylistic Diversity Panel Oct 04, 2021

We airing here a webinar we did about a week ago over Zoom, on the stylistic diversity of guitar students and faculty here at Berklee. We were joined by world renowned guitarists and Berklee Guitar Faculty from seemingly opposite ends of the musical spectrum- Berta Rojas and David Tronzo.

Coffee Talk with Tomo Fujita Sep 27, 2021

In this rebroadcast from last year, Tomo Fujita talks about how to make the most of getting a music education, how to be a better student, and how his own experience as a Berklee student shaped his teaching.

Coffee Talk with David Tronzo Sep 20, 2021

This week we revisit an interview we did with Guitar Professor David Tronzo, who shares with us thoughts about developing his own musical identity, as well as the fundamental elements of learning and practicing music.

Coffee Talk with Larry Baione Sep 13, 2021

Special rebroadcast of our interview with Guitar Dept Chair Emeritus Larry Baione!

Coffee Talk: Welcome Back to Campus Edition Aug 31, 2021

Welcome back to Berklee Fall 2021 with a discussion featuring the Berklee Guitar Department leadership: Chair Kim Perlak, Assistant Chair Sheryl Bailey, Senior Department Coordinator Ian Steed, and Department Coordinator Ben Cote

Coffee Talk with Shaun Michaud Aug 09, 2021

Shaun Michaud joins Coffee Talk to uncover the path to success via total mastery of musicianship and understanding how parameters define creativity

Coffee talk with Bruce Bartlett Aug 04, 2021

Bruce Bartlett discusses the drive for freedom via the pursuit of musicianship

Coffee Talk with Jon Wheatley Jul 26, 2021

Professor Jon Wheatley shares some of his chordal mastery secrets and how to listen for better orchestrating

Coffee Talk with Freddie Bryant Jul 19, 2021

Guitar Professor Freddie Bryant joins us and shares his secret of "the book"

Coffee Talk with Amanda Monaco Jul 12, 2021

Professor Amanda Monaco discusses the power of writing, and how literature influences her music

Coffee Talk with Randy Roos Jun 21, 2021

Guitar Professor Randy Roos shares some words of inspiration on learning to improvise and develop ensemble playing

Coffee Talk with Norm Zocher Jun 17, 2021

Professor Norm Zocher reveals his "pathway" strategy to develop lines over advanced harmonic passages

Coffee Talk with David Newsam Jun 07, 2021

Guitar Professor David Newsam shares some thoughts about going deep into understanding concepts behind the notes

Rhythm Panel Clinic May 31, 2021

In this bonus edition of Coffee Talk, we feature faculty members David Tronzo, David Gilmore, Tim Miller and Jon Finn to discuss their methods and mad concepts on developing great time, phrasing and rhythm

Coffee Talk with Mark White May 24, 2021

Mark White reveals how to connect "what's familiar" to new pathways of advanced harmony and more

Coffee Talk with Nir Felder May 17, 2021

Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist and Berklee Alum Nir Felder shares his insights gleaned from his time at Berklee and how to take the leap into the professional world as a freelance guitarist

Coffee Talk with Dr Larry Simpson May 10, 2021

Senior VP for Academic Affairs and Provost, Larry Simpson shares insights into creating standards for the optimal learning environment and his passion for Jazz.

Coffee Talk with Abigail Aronson-Zocher May 03, 2021

Professor Abby Aronson-Zocher digs deep into how to encourage students to discover their voice and apply the universal practices of musicianship to go beyond their perceived limitations.

Coffee Talk with Joe Musella Apr 26, 2021

Professor Joe Musella talks about the virtues of being prepared and adaptable for the real life scenarios live performances present, as well as his approach to developing pedagogy for Rock guitar studies.

Coffee Talk with Rick Peckham Apr 19, 2021

Professor Rick Peckham joins Coffee Talk and shares his insights about the learning process and pedagogy from his veteran status as an educator.

Coffee Talk with Jason Camelio Apr 12, 2021

The discussion goes global with Jason Camelio, Assistant VP of Global Initiatives. Join us for an inspirational talk about the unifying power of music.

Coffee Talk with Sal DiFusco Apr 05, 2021

Professor Sal DiFusco joins us for a meaningful discussion on melodic development, fluid technique, and overcoming performance anxiety

Coffee Talk with Scotty Johnson Mar 29, 2021

Professor Scotty Johnson digs deep into the skills a pit musician must master for success and shares his optimism for the music business post-pandemic

Coffee Talk with Ron Savage Mar 22, 2021

Berklee's Dean of the Performance Division Ron Savage joins Coffee Talk and explores techniques for a holistic approach to developing as an artist

Coffee Talk with Ben Cote Mar 15, 2021

Ben Cote, Rock Guitarist and our Dept Coordinator, joins us for Coffee Talk!
Hosted by Kim Perlak, Chair Sheryl Bailey, and Ian Steed
Music performed and recorded by Ian Steed

Coffee Talk with David Gilmore Mar 08, 2021

Guitar Professor David Gilmore shares his secrets to success as a sideperson and how to practice

Coffee Talk BONUS: Ratings Audition Special Mar 04, 2021

In this bonus episode of Coffee Talk, we have a panel of guitar faculty who share great some advice and thoughts on the much feared ratings audition. Abby Aronoson-Zocher, David Fiuczynski, Jon Finn join the usual gang of Kim Perlak, Sheryl Bailey, and Ian Steed to dispel myths about ratings auditions, and give some good insight to sight-reading and improvisation skills.

Coffee Talk with Michael Williams Mar 01, 2021

Professor Michael Williams goes deep with us in the process and values of transcription, and the importance of the blues.

Coffee Talk with David Fiuczynski Feb 23, 2021

David "Fuze" Fiuczynski joins Coffee Talk and shares his powerful techniques for connecting with your heart and mind to harness your full potential as a musician

Coffee Talk With Julien Kasper Feb 15, 2021

Julien Kasper joins us and uncovers his philosophy of finding your sound, how and what to practice, and how to get noticed on the scene

Coffee Talk with John Baboian Feb 08, 2021

Longtime Berklee Guitar professor John Baboian joins us for a cup!

Coffee Talk with Jane Miller Feb 02, 2021

Longtime Berklee Guitar Faculty and Berklee Press author Jane Miller joins us this week!

Coffee Talk with Bobby Stanton Jan 25, 2021

Berklee Professor, and incredibly creative guitarist Bobby Stanton joins us this week for Coffee Talk!

Coffee Talk with Guy Van Duser Jan 18, 2021

We have a cup and a chat with legendary fingerstyle guitarist and Berklee Guitar Professor Guy Van Duser

Coffee Talk with Berta Rojas Jan 11, 2021

We are joined this week by world renowned Paraguayan Classical Guitarist Berta Rojas.

Coffee Talk with Jeffrey Lockhart Jan 04, 2021

This week we sit down with Guitar Professor Jeffrey Lockhart, who tells us some wild stories and shares some of his thought on music education.

Coffee Talk with Tomo Fujita Dec 28, 2020

Join us as we talk to Berklee Guitar Professor Tomo Fujita about his teaching philosophy, and his many interesting guitars!

Coffee Talk with David Tronzo Dec 21, 2020

We’ve got David Tronzo, the master of the slide guitar with us this week. Professor Tronzo has broken the sound barrier on the slide, using extended techniques and a masterful command of the instrument, to extend the reach of slide guitar far beyond the musical idioms most folks typically associate with it, and it has earned him accolades like being voted one of top ten jazz guitarists by Musician Magazine, and one of the best experimental guitarists by Guitar Player.

Coffee Talk with Thaddeus Hogarth Dec 14, 2020

Berklee Guitar Professor and mulit-instrumentalist Thaddeus Hogarth joins us in this installment of Coffee Talk. He talks about coming to Berklee as an older student, making it as a professional musician, and the endless pursuit of honing your craft.

Coffee Talk With Allan Chase Dec 07, 2020

Ear Training Chair Allan Chase joins us this week to talk about how developing your ear affects all aspects of your musicianship

Coffee Talk with Joe Stump Nov 30, 2020

The Dark Lord joins us for coffee! Shred Guitar legend Joe Stump hangs with us and talks about tone, the joy of playing the guitar, and tells some great stories.

Coffee Talk with Robin Stone Nov 23, 2020

We are joined by longtime Guitar Professor Robin Stone, who talks about what it was like to come to Berklee in 1979 as a young woman guitarist. Though she talks candidly about the sexism she faced as a young woman in that environment, she also talks about how meeting such challenges head-on helps define who we are and makes us stronger.

Coffee Talk With Larry Baione Nov 16, 2020

This is our first interview in the Coffee Talk with the Guitar Deptartment series, and we’re joined by none other than Chair Emeritus Larry Baione, who has been teaching Guitar at Berklee since 1974, and was Chair of the Guitar Department for almost 30 years. He tells some incredible stories, reflects on what has changed at Berklee as well as what has stayed the same, and shares some invaluable wisdom.
This was and was our first interview recorded on Zoom, so the sound quality isn’t quite as slick as the other episodes, but it’s a great conversation, so check it out!

Coffee Talk With The Guitar Dept BONUS Ep: Chairs Kim Perlak and Sheryl Bailey Nov 12, 2020

In this premiere of Coffee Talk with the Berklee Guitar Department, Chairs Kim Perlak and Sheryl Bailey talk about how Berklee has managed COVID, what's coming up for Spring 2021, as well as offering their insight about how connections can make or break careers, and how to keep shedding while overcoming adversity.

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