Songwriting and Producing Music Berklee College of Music

Overview

The Songwriting and Producing Music program at Berklee College of Music begins with a set of core music courses that provide a foundation in theory, ear training, and keyboard, essential information that will enable you to collaborate with other musicians. From there, you will explore the role of the producer, how to get the best sounds from your DAW, and techniques for recording drums, bass, guitar, piano, vocals, and other instruments. 

Upon completion of the Songwriting and Producing Music major, you will be able to:

• Set up, record, and produce professional-sounding recordings in your home studio
• Use harmonic techniques such as modulation, cadence, and power progressions to craft hit songs
• Construct strong, expressive melodies that your audiences will remember
• Create vocal tracks that maximize emotional impact, while staying true to the artist and the song
• Incorporate both a technical and artistic approach to mixing in order to deliver professional-level final mixdowns
• Apply effective composition techniques for scoring a picture, creating original jingles, library track packages, and television themes according to industry standards
• Write and produce songs that are “media friendly,” effectively communicating time, location, and dramatic tone in order for your music to be placed into visual media
• Walk into a professional-level setting and creatively/effectively collaborate with other songwriters in the industry to create an impactful song