Berklee Guitar Department

Coffee Talk with Amanda Monaco

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

Coffee Talk with Randy Roos

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

Coffee Talk with Norm Zocher

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

Coffee Talk with David Newsam

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

Rhythm Panel Clinic

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

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

Coffee Talk with Nir Felder

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

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

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

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.