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Jason Dawson is an Instructor in the Department of Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches DJ performance and production courses and leads the college's DJ program. He holds a B.M. in Music Production and Engineering from Berklee (2005) and is professionally active as DJ JD, blending academic instruction with a robust career in the music and entertainment industry.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Production and Engineering, Berklee College of Music, 2005
Dawson's research and teaching interests center on modern music performance and production technologies. He emphasizes practical, real-world skills in DJing, music preparation, remixing, live music manipulation, entertainment technology, and music entrepreneurship. His focus includes building personal brands, creating entertainment companies, and mastering technical tools such as digital audio workstations and lighting systems.
Dawson has been instrumental in expanding Berklee’s DJ curriculum since taking over the program in 2012. While no peer-reviewed publications are listed, his professional recordings and performances reflect a strong applied practice in electronic music and event production, particularly through releases on AV8 Records and high-profile residencies.
Notable career highlights include:
- Resident DJ at Shrine Nightclub (Top 25 nightclub) since 2008
- Performed alongside Avicii, Steve Aoki, Diplo, Afrojack, and DJ AM
- Music Director, Big Night Entertainment Group (BNEG)
- Founder, Dawson Entertainment Production, LLC (2007)
- Guest speaker, Welphen Class (China, 2017)
- Performed at The Kennedy Center with Berklee Mix Maestros (2014)
Dawson actively mentors students in entrepreneurial aspects of music, live performance, and technical setup. He founded his own company to manage private events, integrating lighting and photo booth services, and emphasizes these multidisciplinary skills in his teaching. His work reflects a strong integration of academic instruction and industry practice.
He is associated with the following lab and team environments:
- Dawson Entertainment – provides wedding, corporate, and private event entertainment with full production services
- MP&E Faculty at Berklee – part of a leading music technology and production academic unit
- Berklee Mix Maestros – performance group featured at The Kennedy Center
