Hi, I’m Federico Masetti. I’m the founder and CEO of MusicXChange, Inc., a nonprofit using the power of music to address education and healthcare inequalities. I’m a creative producer and audio engineer with 10+ years of experience, based in Rome, Italy, collaborating with artists across genres to craft compelling records and experiences. Through MusicXChange Ghana and FM Sound Studio, I have collaborated with a diverse network of musicians, producers and technicians to drive social impact through music. I’ve earned AES Silver and Bronze Awards and the Audio-Technica/Parsons contest, and I hold a Bachelor’s degree from Berklee and a Harvard HBX Certificate of Readiness in Business. I’m fluent in English, Italian, French and Spanish, and I’m passionate about using music to create positive change.

Federico Masetti

Hi, I’m Federico Masetti. I’m the founder and CEO of MusicXChange, Inc., a nonprofit using the power of music to address education and healthcare inequalities. I’m a creative producer and audio engineer with 10+ years of experience, based in Rome, Italy, collaborating with artists across genres to craft compelling records and experiences. Through MusicXChange Ghana and FM Sound Studio, I have collaborated with a diverse network of musicians, producers and technicians to drive social impact through music. I’ve earned AES Silver and Bronze Awards and the Audio-Technica/Parsons contest, and I hold a Bachelor’s degree from Berklee and a Harvard HBX Certificate of Readiness in Business. I’m fluent in English, Italian, French and Spanish, and I’m passionate about using music to create positive change.

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Hi, I’m Federico Masetti. I’m the founder and CEO of MusicXChange, Inc., a nonprofit using the power of music to address education and healthcare inequalities. I’m a creative producer and audio engineer with 10+ years of experience, based in Rome, Italy, collaborating with artists across genres to craft compelling records and experiences.

Through MusicXChange Ghana and FM Sound Studio, I have collaborated with a diverse network of musicians, producers and technicians to drive social impact through music. I’ve earned AES Silver and Bronze Awards and the Audio-Technica/Parsons contest, and I hold a Bachelor’s degree from Berklee and a Harvard HBX Certificate of Readiness in Business. I’m fluent in English, Italian, French and Spanish, and I’m passionate about using music to create positive change.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Greek, Modern
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder/CEO at MusicXChange, Inc.
May 1, 2015 - Present
Founder and CEO of World MusicXChange™, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focusing on using music to address education and healthcare inequalities. MusicXChange Ghana serves as the inaugural project, bringing together musicians, producers and technicians to advocate for world music and social impact.
Sound Engineer/Owner at FM Sound Studio
January 1, 2012 - Present
Rome-based studio providing freelance producing, mixing and engineering services across genres; collaborating with artists and musicians on recording, mixing and mastering projects.
Sound Production Intern at Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
February 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Assisted Sound Production Supervisor in sound production, audio restoration, digital transfer and archival projects; experience with Studer and MCI tape machines and Pro Tools/WaveLab.
Staff Consultant at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2017
Live sound engineering and event production for "Berklee On The Road: Gabon Workshop"; assisted with coordinating logistics, class schedules and audio equipment inventories.
Studio Operations Assistant at Berklee College of Music
November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Supported studio operations; assisted students in sessions, managed gear sign-outs, prepared studios for projects and guest lectures, and performed office duties.
Staff Member at Berklee College of Music Summer Performance Program
July 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Assisted with Event Production and Live Sound; played bass for ensemble classes in Valencia, Spain.
Sound Production Intern at Smithsonian Folkways
February 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Assisted Sound Production Supervisor in sound production, audio restoration, digital transfer and archival projects; worked with Studer/MCI tape machines and Pro Tools/WaveLab.
Staff Member - Summer Performance Program at Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Assisted with Event Production and Live Sound; played bass for ensemble classes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Certificate Of Readiness, HBX / Harvard Business School Core at HBX / Harvard Business School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Diploma di Maturità - Classical Studies at Liceo Classico Terenzio Mamiani
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Certificate of Readiness, Business at HBX / Harvard Business School
January 1, 2016 - January 6, 2026
High School Diploma, Classical Studies at Liceo Classico Terenzio Mamiani
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

HBX / Harvard Business School Core: Certificate Of Readiness, Business
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Music Production and Engineering
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Certificate of Readiness, Business
January 1, 2016 - January 6, 2026
High School Diploma, Classical Studies
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services