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Brian Warwick

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Brian Warwick, a Grafton, Massachusetts, native, brings over 20 years of experience to his teaching. He equips future entertainment professionals with practical skills for the industry. Known for his engaging and humorous approach, Warwick ensures his students' music and post-production projects are globally competitive.

As an independent recording engineer, Warwick has worked with many artists, including Michael Bublé, Ludacris, Michael Bolton, Andrea Bocelli, Deftones, Idina Menzel, Stevie Nicks, and Slayer. He was fortunate to work for two Los Angeles recording studios, Westlake Studios and Record Plant. Warwick's credits include eight GRAMMY-winning albums, nine nominations, 15 RIAA-certified platinum and gold records, and an Emmy-nominated score.

Between recording sessions, Warwick takes pride in innovative course design. He has designed courses on the life and work of “Weird Al” Yankovic as well as pitch-correction software. He helped develop the music production major at the Los Angeles Recording School. He is also an associate professor at Vermont State University Lyndon.

Career Highlights

Engineered Michael Bublé's Christmas album, which reached no. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart
Engineered "Weird Al" Yankovic's Mandatory Fun album, which reached no. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart (first comedy album to be no. 1 in over 50 years)
Engineered Emmy-nominated main title theme for Black Sails on Starz network
Engineered Emmy-nominated original dramatic score for Outlander on Starz network
Avid Pro Tools Professional Music and Post-Production Certified Instructor (ACI)

Awards

Maverick Movie Award winner for Best Sound Design and Editing of Scream of the Bikini

Education

School Name

Full Sail University

State or Province

Florida

Degree

Master of Science (MS)

Field of Study

Global Entertainment & Music Business

Date Degree Received

2012
School Name

Berklee College of Music

State or Province

Massachusetts

Degree

Bachelor of Music (BM)

Field of Study

Music Production and Engineering

Date Degree Received

2003

In Their Own Words

I want my students to leave my classes feeling excited and equipped to immediately put their new knowledge into practice on their music and projects. I hope they feel motivated not only to apply specific techniques but also to approach their creative work with fresh perspectives and confidence.

I draw on my professional experience daily in the classroom, grounding each lesson in real-world applications that help students see the value of what they are learning. When students ask, "Why are we talking about this subject?" I see it as an opportunity to connect theory to practice, ensuring that every topic we cover has a clear link to situations they will encounter in their careers.