Berklee Guitar Department

Coffee Talk with Rick Peckham

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

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

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

Coffee Talk with Scotty Johnson

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

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

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

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

Coffee Talk BONUS: Ratings Audition Special

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

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

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