Andrea Pejrolo is currently a Professor (and former Chair) in the Contemporary Writing and Production Department at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music.  He is a national and international composer, producer, arranger, bassist,  and music educator in Boston, Massachusetts.  He holds a Ph.D. in jazz studies from New York University, a Master’s in Composition for Film, TV, Theater, and Multimedia from the University of Bristol (U.K.), and a Music Diploma in Jazz Performance from Manhattan School of Music in New York City. Andrea is currently a member of the Board of Trustees and the Chair of the Technology Committee at the Winchester Community Music School. Some of his collaborations and projects include Scanzonati, Sounds of Italy, Lou Salloum and Jamie Helou (Lebanon, Beirut), Kukaio Film Production (Munich, Germany), Traits de Marque in Paris, iAcoustica Studio drum library, iDrum Rock Edition for iPhone/iPad in collaboration with Izotope, arrangements and recording with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Don Sebesky, ABC, CBS, Cy Coleman, Burning Petals Music Production (U.K.), the Broadway Show "Swing" (St. James Theater, NYC), and the Grand Canyon Music Festival.  His most recent album releases include “A Place for You to Call Home”, and “The Legend of Ramu Setu Bridge”, available on all streaming platforms. Andrea is also the author of various books, articles, and essays on the subject of music technology and jazz analysis. His most recent publications include: “Creating Sounds from Scratch” for Oxford University Press (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and “Acoustic and MIDI Orchestration for the Contemporary Composer” for Focal Press (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ YouTube Channel: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Web: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Instagram: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Featured videos: You Tube: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Soundcloud: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Relate Links: Berklee On Line: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Publications: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Andrea Pejrolo

Andrea Pejrolo is currently a Professor (and former Chair) in the Contemporary Writing and Production Department at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music.  He is a national and international composer, producer, arranger, bassist,  and music educator in Boston, Massachusetts.  He holds a Ph.D. in jazz studies from New York University, a Master’s in Composition for Film, TV, Theater, and Multimedia from the University of Bristol (U.K.), and a Music Diploma in Jazz Performance from Manhattan School of Music in New York City. Andrea is currently a member of the Board of Trustees and the Chair of the Technology Committee at the Winchester Community Music School. Some of his collaborations and projects include Scanzonati, Sounds of Italy, Lou Salloum and Jamie Helou (Lebanon, Beirut), Kukaio Film Production (Munich, Germany), Traits de Marque in Paris, iAcoustica Studio drum library, iDrum Rock Edition for iPhone/iPad in collaboration with Izotope, arrangements and recording with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Don Sebesky, ABC, CBS, Cy Coleman, Burning Petals Music Production (U.K.), the Broadway Show "Swing" (St. James Theater, NYC), and the Grand Canyon Music Festival.  His most recent album releases include “A Place for You to Call Home”, and “The Legend of Ramu Setu Bridge”, available on all streaming platforms. Andrea is also the author of various books, articles, and essays on the subject of music technology and jazz analysis. His most recent publications include: “Creating Sounds from Scratch” for Oxford University Press (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and “Acoustic and MIDI Orchestration for the Contemporary Composer” for Focal Press (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ YouTube Channel: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Web: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Instagram: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Featured videos: You Tube: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Soundcloud: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Relate Links: Berklee On Line: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Publications: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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Andrea Pejrolo is currently a Professor (and former Chair) in the Contemporary Writing and Production Department at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music.

He is a national and international composer, producer, arranger, bassist,  and music educator in Boston, Massachusetts. 
He holds a Ph.D. in jazz studies from New York University, a Master’s in Composition for Film, TV, Theater, and Multimedia from the University of Bristol (U.K.), and a Music Diploma in Jazz Performance from Manhattan School of Music in New York City. Andrea is currently a member of the Board of Trustees and the Chair of the Technology Committee at the Winchester Community Music School.

Some of his collaborations and projects include Scanzonati, Sounds of Italy, Lou Salloum and Jamie Helou (Lebanon, Beirut), Kukaio Film Production (Munich, Germany), Traits de Marque in Paris, iAcoustica Studio drum library, iDrum Rock Edition for iPhone/iPad in collaboration with Izotope, arrangements and recording with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Don Sebesky, ABC, CBS, Cy Coleman, Burning Petals Music Production (U.K.), the Broadway Show “Swing” (St. James Theater, NYC), and the Grand Canyon Music Festival. 
His most recent album releases include “A Place for You to Call Home”, and “The Legend of Ramu Setu Bridge”, available on all streaming platforms.

Andrea is also the author of various books, articles, and essays on the subject of music technology and jazz analysis. His most recent publications include: “Creating Sounds from Scratch” for Oxford University Press (Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup and “Acoustic and MIDI Orchestration for the Contemporary Composer” for Focal Press (Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Italian
Fluent
French
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Professor at Berklee College of Music – Boston
January 1, 2022 - Present
Professor in the Contemporary Writing and Production Department, contributing to curriculum development and pedagogy, with responsibilities in teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activity.
Chair of Technology Committee at Winchester Community Music School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading the Technology Committee to guide strategic technology initiatives at the community music school.
Board of Trustees member at Winchester Community Music School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Member of the board providing governance and strategic oversight for the organization.
Chair, Contemporary Writing and Production Department at Berklee College of Music – Boston
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Led the department, overseeing curriculum development, faculty, and program planning.
Assistant Chair, Contemporary Writing and Production Department at Berklee College of Music – Boston
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2017
Supported department administration, curriculum development, and program coordination.
Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music – Boston
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Taught in the Contemporary Writing and Production Department, Film Scoring Department, and Music Synthesis Department.
Associate Professor at New England Institute of Art – Boston
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Associate Professor; teaching across music technology, composition, and production disciplines.
Part-Time Faculty at University of Hartford (CT) – Ward College
January 1, 2004 - Present
Part-time faculty teaching music-related courses.
Chairman of the MIDI and Digital Audio Department at Institute of Audio Research – Manhattan
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Led the MIDI and Digital Audio Department; directed curriculum and labs.
Faculty at Audio Recording Technology Institute – Long Island
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Faculty member teaching audio recording technology courses.
Adjunct Faculty at Hudson County Community College – Jersey City
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Adjunct faculty teaching music courses.

Education

Ph.D. in Composition and Performance at New York University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
M.A. in Composition for Film, TV, and Theater at University of Bristol
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Undergraduate Diploma in Jazz Acoustic Bass at Manhattan School of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Studies in Business Administration at Universita’ degli Studi di Torino
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026

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