Michael Moss

Michael Moss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronic Production and Design (EPD) at Berklee College of Music. He holds advanced degrees in Jazz Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music and brings decades of professional experience in music production, performance, and sound design for education, advertising, and media.

• Master of Music, Jazz Performance – New England Conservatory (1984)
• Bachelor of Music, Jazz Performance – New England Conservatory (1981)

His research and creative interests span music technology, audio engineering, MIDI, sound design for educational and industrial applications, audiobook scoring, and jazz performance. He emphasizes real-world skills in his teaching, drawing directly from his work at Soundscape Productions, his studio in Boston.

His creative output includes over 130 audiobook scores, work for major clients like Coca-Cola, Gillette, Warner Bros., and National Public Radio, and performances with legends such as Aretha Franklin and Cab Calloway. His work blends technical precision with artistic expression.

Notable honors include:

• Audie Award
• Oppenheim Platinum Certificate
• Three Grammy Award nominations

Moss actively mentors students, often hiring Berklee graduates into his studio. He runs an associate engineer program each summer, integrating students into professional workflows. He has secured contracts and grants through client work with major publishers and corporations, though specific grant titles are not listed.

He is the founder and owner of Soundscape Productions, a Boston-based studio serving education, medical, and technology sectors. The studio functions as both a creative hub and a training ground for emerging audio engineers.