Mike Testa

Dr. Mike Testa serves as an Associate Professor and Music Technology Program Coordinator in the Department of Music and Dance at Salem State University, bringing over 17 years of professional experience from sports broadcasting (Boston Red Sox/Bruins coverage) and music production, including a 2006 New England Emmy nomination for Audio Achievement.

His academic credentials from the University of Massachusetts Lowell include:

• Bachelor of Music in Performance/Sound Recording Technology
• Master of Music in Sound Recording Technology
• Doctorate of Education

Research centers on the intersection of music and technology, with primary focus on Music Technology, Technology Education, and Technology Policy. He explores specialized domains including Audio Engineering, Electroacoustic composition, and genre-specific applications across Electronic Dance Music, Hip Hop, Rap, Rock, and Progressive styles, emphasizing practical pedagogy in audio production.

Nominated twice by the Grammy Academy for Educator of the Year (2016, 2017), he teaches courses spanning Sound Synthesis, Recording Production, Critical Listening, and Music Technology applications while maintaining active industry engagement through professional audio work.