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John Whynot is an Associate Professor in the Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) department at Berklee College of Music, where he actively teaches and mentors students in audio engineering, music production, and sound mixing. He integrates decades of professional experience into his pedagogy, emphasizing hands-on learning, artistic inquiry, and technical mastery.
His research and professional interests span Music Production, Audio Engineering, Sound Mixing, Film Scoring, and Recording Technology. He advocates for a holistic understanding of music creation, asking students to reflect on the purpose and audience of their recordings. His teaching blends storytelling, theory, and live demonstrations to make technical concepts engaging and practical.
The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent focus on high-profile film and album projects, particularly in sound mixing and audio engineering. These works demonstrate expertise in cinematic sound design, narrative audio, and hybrid analog-digital production. Subfields such as score-to-picture synchronization, spatial audio engineering, and acoustic clarity in vocal-centric albums recur, indicating a deep engagement with both technical precision and emotional impact in sound.
- Grammy-winning work on 'Timeless: A Hank Williams Tribute' by Lucinda Williams
John Whynot has advised numerous artists in professional settings and contributed to major recording projects, though formal student advisees are not listed. He has been involved in grants and collaborations through film and album productions. He leads no formal lab but operates as a core faculty member in Berklee’s MP&E program, influencing curriculum and student development through direct instruction and industry integration.
