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Marty Walsh is an Assistant Professor in the Ensemble and Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) departments at Berklee College of Music. He brings decades of experience from the Los Angeles studio scene, where he performed as a session guitarist on numerous hit records and toured with major artists such as Supertramp, John Fogerty, and LeAnn Rimes.
- Position: Assistant Professor
- Institution: Berklee College of Music
- Departments: Ensemble, Music Production and Engineering (MP&E)
- Email: mwalsh1@berklee.edu
- Phone: 617-747-8688
- Personal Websites: martywalsh.com, Marty Walsh's music website
His research and teaching interests center on professional musicianship, with a strong emphasis on rhythm, time feel, and groove as foundational skills. In music production, he focuses on arrangement development and the decision-making processes involved in record production. He draws on his extensive experience working with legendary producers such as Michael Omartian, Roger Nichols, Tom Dowd, and Andy Johns to inform his pedagogy.
Walsh has not published academic articles in a traditional scholarly format, but his body of work as a recording and touring musician represents a significant contribution to the field of popular music. His career spans collaborations with iconic artists including Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Neil Diamond, Christopher Cross, John Denver, Eddie Money, Kenny Rogers, Sheena Easton, Julio Iglesias, and Air Supply. His session work includes the hit songs "9 to 5," "She Works Hard for the Money," "Heartlight," and "I Need You." He was the guitarist on Supertramp’s albums Brother Where You Bound (1985) and Free as a Bird (1988), and toured with the band during the mid-1980s.
While no formal scientific awards are listed, his career highlights include performing on recordings that achieved major commercial success and working with some of the most respected producers and musicians in the industry. His blog, "The Life and Times of a Second Call Studio Musician," serves as a valuable oral history of the LA studio scene.
Walsh has mentored students at Berklee and emphasizes hands-on learning in both ensemble performance and music production. He has not disclosed specific grant funding or formal advising of graduate students, but his teaching philosophy centers on preparing students for professional careers in music. He maintains a production facility called "The Shed," which may serve as a creative workspace for projects and student collaboration.
Though not structured as a formal research lab, his professional network and production work reflect an ongoing engagement with contemporary music practices. His career trajectory—from session musician to educator—demonstrates a deep commitment to passing on practical knowledge to the next generation of musicians and producers.
