Danny Ross

Danny Ross is an Assistant Professor at Berklee NYC, specializing in pop production, composition, and performance. He is a music producer, co-founder of the Anti Social Producers Club (ASPC), and a Forbes contributor focusing on music industry trends. Ross teaches in the Songwriting and Production program at Berklee, extending his Cornell University background where he pioneered a degree in Popular Music Composition and Performance (Summa Cum Laude). His research interests include collaborative music production, industry entrepreneurship, and artist development. His work spans producing hits for artists like Simone, Wakey! Wakey!, and Miz Cracker, as well as scoring Hulu’s Everyone Is Doing Great.

Ross co-founded ASPC, a NYC-based collective with over 50 members, fostering industry collaboration through events like Anti Social Camp and educational conferences like SongCon. He advocates for music industry advocacy through roles in the Recording Academy and Grammy U. His Forbes articles address topics ranging from blockchain in music to streaming strategies, reaching over a million readers.

Professional highlights include the Anti Social Producers Club’s partnerships with Spotify, The Recording Academy, and NYC’s Mayor’s Office, alongside his indie project Cheap Synths. Ross actively mentors emerging artists through Building Beats and Recording Academy committees, emphasizing education and industry access.