QianLi Ma

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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.

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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.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 9 roles

Graduation Performance · Berklee College of MusicDec 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 mo

Produced an original EP and accompanying visual performance; designed and performed an original DJ set featuring custom visuals and original compositions.

Producer & Songwriter Practicum · Berklee College of MusicSep 2024 – Dec 2024 · 4 mos

Produced weekly industry-standard tracks in collaboration with songwriters; arranged, recorded, mixed, and mastered music across various thematic challenges.

Lab Operations Assistant · Berklee College of MusicDec 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

Supervised and assisted students with Modular Synthesizer and Soldering Labs; provided technical support for DAWs, hardware synthesizers, and audio interface routing.

Soundalike Lab · Berklee College of MusicSep 2023 – Dec 2023 · 4 mos
Producer & Performer · BerryLive Show, Sonia ClubSep 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos
President of Berklee DJ Club · Berklee College of MusicSep 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos
Sound Engineer & DJ · Mung Bean Music Festival, RISDOct 2022 – Oct 2022 · 1 mo
Ensemble Recording Engineer · Berklee College of MusicSep 2022 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Education

Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Engineering and Electronic Production & Design · Berklee College of Music2021 – 2025
Coursework toward degree in Business and Music (Transferred after three semesters) · George Washington University2019 – 2020

Certifications and awards

Berklee World Tour Scholarship2030 – 2026
John Towse Scholarship2030 – 2026
Dean's List honors2030 – 2026

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