Meet Irving Berlin, one of America’s most famous songwriters! Born in a small village in Russia, he moved to the United States as a young boy and grew up in New York City. Even though he had little money and no formal music training, he...

Learn about Irving Berlin, the famous American composer.

The Great American Songbook, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes created by talented songwriters in early 20th century New York, provided solace and joy during difficult times in U.S. history.

We explore what makes the harmony of this iconic Christmas song so iconic and durable. Irving Berlin’s song from 1940 includes a rich blend of diatonic, extended and chromatic chords, which skilfully add distinctive character to the...