Music Production and Engineering Department

 

Studio used by MP&E students

It takes a special set of skills to bring out the best in a musician. In addition to technical and musical expertise, you must have experience in adapting to the various personalities that may walk through your door. Berklee music production and engineering (MP&E) students develop an expert ear for quality and learn how to help musicians achieve their full potential.

Through coursework in Berklee’s state-of-the-art facilities and collaborations with some of today’s most accomplished industry professionals, MP&E students build and hone the skills required to work effectively in the fast-paced environment and challenging situations faced by today’s music producers and engineers.

Learn about the music production and engineering (MP&E) major and the independent recording and production (IRP) major.

For more information and the Music Production and Engineering Department, please email admissions@berklee.edu or call 617-747-2400.

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Programs

  • B.M.
    Bachelor of Music in Independent Recording and Production
    Four-Year Program
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  • B.M.
    Bachelor of Music in Music Production and Engineering
    Four-Year Program
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  • Minor in Recording and Production for Musicians
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  • Specialization in Audio Post-Production
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  • Specialization in Commercial Record Production
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Faculty

Latest News

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From Turntables to Samplers, the Gear That Made Hip-Hop
September 8, 2023

For 50 years, hip-hop has used technological innovations to push the genre forward—producer Prince Charles Alexander tracks these iconic sounds in his new book.

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Press Release
Renowned Producer, Engineer Prince Charles Alexander Reflects on 50 Years of Hip-Hop
August 2, 2023

The Berklee professor and multiple Grammy Award winner will go in-depth on the history and the evolution of hip-hop production.

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Student Spotlight: Aileen (Ping-Chen) Shen
July 31, 2023

The tenth-semester DJ and producer talks about discovering her passion for electronic performance after being trained in classical percussion and explains how international travel influences her musical voice.

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Student Spotlight: Kirsten (Ki) Kirk
July 24, 2023

The Texan vocalist, producer, and engineer talks about recording new music with a band of all women and nonbinary people and picks five tracks ranging from country to bubblegum metal.

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Do Producers Need Technical or Musical Skills?
January 23, 2023

Award-winning producer Benny Grotto unpacks Rick Rubin's recent 60 Minutes comments and weighs the benefits of intuition and formal training in the studio.