The music production and engineering (MP&E) experience at Berklee prepares you to enter the current music production field as an effective professional in any number of roles within a landscape of rapidly evolving tools and techniques. Your experience will prepare you to appropriately adapt to the changing demands of the recording industry.
Through in-studio classroom experience, hands-on project work, and exposure to resident and visiting industry professionals, you will: develop an informed and critical aesthetic vision; gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of complex technical systems; learn to collaborate effectively with others in numerous musical settings through participation as an engineer and producer; learn to define quality using both musical and technical criteria, and to apply those criteria to your work and to the work of others; and refine your communication and time-management skills in the context of multidisciplinary productions. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Due to the rigor and popularity of the program, admission to the MP&E major is by application only. Acceptance is competitive and decisions are based on musicianship, prior academic record, and demonstrated passion for the craft. Applications are accepted online at the beginning of fall and spring semesters, and students typically apply after their first or second semester. The application is a two-step process that includes: submission of an online application; and taking part in a twenty-minute interview with the department chair or full-time faculty. Following the completion of this process, a decision will be reached by the MP&E selections committee. Prior to applying, potential applicants must hold one semester of Berklee grades or a minimum of 12 transfer credits. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 6.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 72]
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| Application Notes : | If you are applying to the degree program and your first language is not English, you are required to submit a PTE Academic, a TOEFL, or an IELTS score to complete your application for admission. We recommend a PTE Academic score of 48, a TOEFL IBT score of 72 or higher, or a IELTS score of 6 or higher. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Berklee’s unique audition and interview process allows us to learn about you as a whole artist while assessing your current level of musicianship and potential to succeed in our dynamic community. It also allows us to consider you for merit-based scholarship awards. The audition and interview, combined with your transcripts and supporting application materials, gives us a picture of who you are and where you have potential to grow.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.