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James Donahue is an Associate Professor in the Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) department at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches courses in audio engineering, music production, and acoustics. He is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains strong ties with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Handel and Haydn Society. Donahue holds a Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology from the University of Southern California, earned in 2020.
- Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology, University of Southern California (2020)
His research and professional interests center on acoustics, immersive audio technologies, broadcast media, and music production. He emphasizes experiential learning, drawing on his extensive industry experience to enrich student education. Donahue's work bridges classical and contemporary music, with a focus on high-fidelity recording, Dolby Atmos, and historical performance practices.
His recent publications and engineering projects reflect a deep engagement with classical repertoire, particularly works by Haydn, Mozart, Vivaldi, and Boccherini, performed by ensembles such as the Handel and Haydn Society and Parker Quartet. These recordings highlight expertise in orchestral balance, choral integration, and period instrument acoustics, often involving immersive and spatial audio techniques.
- Grammy nomination for engineering My Last Go Round by Rosalie Sorrels
- Avid certified professional in Pro Tools and Dolby Atmos
- Don Wilkins Excellence in Curriculum Development award
- Best of Berklee Since 1945
- Voting member, Recording Academy’s Grammy Foundation
- Member, Audio Engineering Society
Donahue has served as Chief Technology Officer at Whiskey Lane Productions and artistic advisor to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. He has also been an innovator at USC’s Immersive Media Systems Center. His industry experience includes 23 years as broadcast engineer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and collaborations with Julia Child, Kermit the Frog, and PBS. He actively mentors students and integrates real-world case studies into his teaching, fostering a dynamic and practical learning environment.
He is affiliated with professional ensembles and institutions including the Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and USC, and continues to contribute to both academic and industry advancements in audio engineering and music technology.
