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Brian Donovan serves as an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music, providing remote instruction for the Independent Recording and Production major on the Boston campus. He also teaches Lyric Writing for Berklee Online, bringing his extensive industry experience to music education.
Brian earned his bachelor's degree in Music Production & Engineering from Berklee College of Music before moving to California to begin his professional career.
As a multifaceted music professional, Donovan's expertise spans songwriting, music composition, lyric writing, and production across multiple genres including pop and rock. His creative work extends to film and television scoring, as evidenced by his nomination for the ISA award "Best Original Score" for the web series "Stan Lee's Sweethearts of the Galaxy." With 25 years of professional experience, he maintains an active career creating music for clients through Soundbetter.com while sharing his knowledge with students.
- ISA award nomination for Best Original Score for "Stan Lee's Sweethearts of the Galaxy"
Beyond his academic role, Donovan has built a diverse career working with renowned artists and companies including Barry Manilow, Mickey Rooney, ABC, USA, The CW Network, and Disney. He has toured internationally, edited extensive audio content, and served as a voice-over artist for numerous brands. His industry experience enriches his teaching approach, connecting academic concepts with real-world applications.
Donovan has served as a staff songwriter for a boutique record label and has released his own personal pop/rock music. His professional activities demonstrate a strong connection between creative practice and pedagogy.
