QianLi Ma (also known as Q Production) is a Los Angeles–based R&B music producer, audio engineer, and keyboardist with a strong foundation in both creative production and technical execution. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with dual majors in Music Production & Engineering and Electronic Production & Design, he brings a detail-oriented yet emotionally driven approach to modern R&B, neo-soul, and genre-blending projects. QianLi has extensive experience producing, arranging, recording, mixing, and mastering original music in collaborative studio environments. He works closely with songwriters, vocalists, and performers to shape toplines, harmony, groove, and overall sonic direction, while remaining highly responsive to creative feedback and revision. With a deep understanding of DAWs, signal flow, and professional studio workflows, he is equally comfortable building tracks from the ground up or refining existing ideas under tight timelines. His work balances musical storytelling with technical precision, aiming to create records that feel intentional, expressive, and polished.

QianLi Ma

QianLi Ma (also known as Q Production) is a Los Angeles–based R&B music producer, audio engineer, and keyboardist with a strong foundation in both creative production and technical execution. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with dual majors in Music Production & Engineering and Electronic Production & Design, he brings a detail-oriented yet emotionally driven approach to modern R&B, neo-soul, and genre-blending projects. QianLi has extensive experience producing, arranging, recording, mixing, and mastering original music in collaborative studio environments. He works closely with songwriters, vocalists, and performers to shape toplines, harmony, groove, and overall sonic direction, while remaining highly responsive to creative feedback and revision. With a deep understanding of DAWs, signal flow, and professional studio workflows, he is equally comfortable building tracks from the ground up or refining existing ideas under tight timelines. His work balances musical storytelling with technical precision, aiming to create records that feel intentional, expressive, and polished.

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QianLi Ma (also known as Q Production) is a Los Angeles–based R&B music producer, audio engineer, and keyboardist with a strong foundation in both creative production and technical execution. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with dual majors in Music Production & Engineering and Electronic Production & Design, he brings a detail-oriented yet emotionally driven approach to modern R&B, neo-soul, and genre-blending projects.

QianLi has extensive experience producing, arranging, recording, mixing, and mastering original music in collaborative studio environments. He works closely with songwriters, vocalists, and performers to shape toplines, harmony, groove, and overall sonic direction, while remaining highly responsive to creative feedback and revision. With a deep understanding of DAWs, signal flow, and professional studio workflows, he is equally comfortable building tracks from the ground up or refining existing ideas under tight timelines. His work balances musical storytelling with technical precision, aiming to create records that feel intentional, expressive, and polished.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

President of Berklee DJ Club at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Planned and executed showcases, open-deck sessions, and masterclasses; managed club operations and partnerships; coordinated artist relations and booking to produce DJ events and workshops.
Lab Operations Assistant at Berklee College of Music
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Supervised and assisted students with Modular Synthesizer and Soldering Labs; provided technical support for DAWs, hardware synthesizers, and audio interface routing.
DJ at Electronic Songwriting Night, Berklee College of Music
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Performed original DJ set as event opener.
Sound Engineer & DJ at Mung Bean Music Festival, RISD
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Designed and operated the live sound system; performed original DJ set for live audience.
Producer & Performer at BerryLive Show, Sonia Club
September 1, 2023 - Present
Arranger, Track Producer, Playback Engineer, and Keyboardist.
Ensemble Recording Engineer at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Sourced and coordinated guest vocalists and instrumentalists; designed instrument placement, selected microphones, and applied acoustic treatments; delivered multitrack and stereo mixes for clients.
Producer & Songwriter Practicum at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Produced weekly industry-standard tracks in collaboration with songwriters; arranged, recorded, mixed, and mastered music across various thematic challenges.
Soundalike Lab at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Identified and recruited a vocalist whose style matched the original song for accurate replication; led rehearsals, recorded live sessions, and replicated full track production in-the-box.
Graduation Performance at Berklee College of Music
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Produced an original EP and accompanying visual performance; designed and performed an original DJ set featuring custom visuals and original compositions.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Engineering and Electronic Production & Design at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Coursework toward degree in Business and Music (Transferred after three semesters) at George Washington University
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

Berklee World Tour Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
John Towse Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
Dean's List honors
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education