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Ted Paduck is an Assistant Professor in the Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) Department at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Mix Techniques 1 and 2, as well as Multitrack Techniques. He is also affiliated with Berklee Online, contributing to online music education. His professional base is at Mix One Studios, formerly known as Sound Techniques, where he serves as a staff engineer and producer.
His research and teaching interests focus on the practical and artistic dimensions of music production. Paduck emphasizes the importance of experimentation, active listening, and emotional intelligence in the studio environment. He believes that technical mastery must be balanced with the ability to create a comfortable and creative space for artists, famously stating that the job is '40 percent knowledge of the gear' and '60 percent being a psychologist.'
Throughout his career, Paduck has worked with a wide array of renowned artists across genres, including Aerosmith, Duran Duran, Nine Inch Nails, Run-DMC, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, Paul Simon, John Mayer, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. His work extends into film and television, having engineered scores for the John Sayles film Silver City, Mike Teoli's The Red Thread, and the HBO series Earth to the Moon.
His notable achievements include winning a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2004 for recording 'Never Grow Old' with the Skatalites, and being nominated for Producer of the Year by the New England Music Awards in 2015.
- Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album (2004)
- Nominee, Producer of the Year, New England Music Awards (2015)
Paduck mentors students through hands-on instruction and real-world studio experience. While no specific grants are mentioned, his ongoing work with Berklee and Mix One Studios indicates sustained professional engagement and project funding. He continues to influence the next generation of music producers and engineers through both academic and industry channels.
He is actively involved in studio production and education, with no indication of part-time status or retirement. His work at Mix One Studios remains a central component of his professional identity, bridging academic instruction with industry practice.
