Push your limits as an electronic musician, and develop your skills in sound design, production, and electronic digital instrument (EDI) performance at the Berklee College of Music Electronic Music Production and Sound Design Workshop. Over the course of this workshop, you have the opportunity to explore everything from the foundations of sound synthesis and sampling to sound design for picture and video games, working with modular and vintage synthesizers or the latest in performance controllers. Based on knowledge level and experience, you will select coursework to tailor the curriculum to your interests.
The Electronic Production and Design (EPD) Workshop begins with a keynote presentation from a visiting electronic music artist/producer and features daily morning producer perspectives presentations from faculty based in the EPD department at Berklee. Each morning, there is also a unique opportunity for students to collaborate with other participants, under the guidance of recent Berklee alumni, in producer pods to develop a production that will be presented at the end of the week. Throughout the workshop, several concurrent breakout sessions are offered in the afternoon and evening. You can self-select which session to attend in any given time slot over the course of the workshop, space permitting. Offerings range from introductory to intermediate levels of skill and preparation in electronic music production, sound design, sound for visual media and games, new musical instrument design, and more.
The following is an example of possible breakout sessions to give you a sense of what to expect:
- Introduction to Ableton Live
- Designing Instrument Racks and Effects in Ableton Live
- Designing Sample-Based Drum Racks in Ableton Live
- Sound Design with Modular Synthesizers
- Modular Synthesizer Performance Workshop
- Creative Sound Design Techniques
- Sampling
- Electronic Music Mixing Techniques
- Vocal Mixing Techniques
- Mix Critique
- Producing and Performing with Ableton Push
- Finger Drumming
- Live Sample Beatmaking Techniques
- Remixing
- Digital DJ Techniques
- Vocal Processing Techniques
- Introduction to DJing
- Exploring the Turntable
- Elektron Workflow
- Introduction to Video Mapping
- Sound for Picture
- Patching with VCV Rack
- Musification
*Breakout sessions subject to change.
Location(s)
- Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts
Schedule
- June 22 - June 26, 2026
Cost/Compensation
- Tuition: $2,925
- Housing: $895
Eligibility Requirements
- All students 15 and older with some background in electronic production are welcome to attend.
- Participants must possess a proficient level of English to enroll in this program. We do not require proof of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) as part of the enrollment or application process; however, you are expected to have a sufficient command of the English language to understand class material and assignments.
- Students must be able to bring a computer with access to a digital audio workstation (DAW) software (e.g., Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, etc.) and a MIDI Keyboard. All other required musical equipment and technology will be provided throughout the program. Consider bringing portable media storage to save the work you create during the week. Participants are also welcome to bring completed songs.
Deadline
- May 1, 2026
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online registration form
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Berklee College of Music is a private music college located in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1945 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of music, including performance, composition, music education, and music therapy. Known for its diverse student body, with over 100 countries represented among its students, Berklee has a unique curriculum that emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with a focus on performance and collaboration. Berklee students benefit from the college’s strong connection to the music industry, including partnerships and collaborations with record labels, music publishers, and other industry professionals. The college has a vibrant campus culture featuring over 700 performances and events each year, such as concerts, master classes, and workshops. Berklee has produced many notable alumni, including musicians John Mayer, Quincy Jones, Esperanza Spalding, Steve Vai, and Charlie Puth.
