EPD Core & Sound Design Tutor

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music seeks a self-motivated tutor for the EPD program to assist students in music production and sound design. You will meet with students individually or in small groups, explaining concepts from EPD core courses and helping them navigate software used in class such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, FM7, Reaktor, Pro Tools, Kontakt, Ableton Live, and Max.

The role requires a current EPD major who has completed the 3xx level EPD courses, strong computer and audio knowledge, excellent

Qualifications

• Applicant must be an EPD Major and finished with the 3xx level EPD core courses.
• Substantial knowledge of software used in class such as Logic Pro, FM7, Reaktor, Pro Tools, Kontakt, Ableton Live, and Max.
• Broad understanding of computer maintenance, physics of sound, analog/digital synthesis and recording, sampling, effects processors, and MIDI.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• GPA 3.0 or higher and good organizational/time management skills
• Balance academics and work; engage tutees effectively
• Interest in working one-on-one or in small groups with peers
• Responsible and dependable; commit 10–12 hours/week
• Become a leader and a role model for students

Responsibilities

• Meeting with students, both one on one and in groups, tutoring on EPD subjects.
• Help students work through challenges with technology and music production and sound design concepts.
• Schedule student meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Education

EPD major

Tools

Logic Pro

GarageBand

FM7

Reaktor

Pro Tools

Kontakt

Ableton Live

Max

Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.


• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program.


• Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled.


• In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester.


• This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.


• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).


• Remain in \"valid\" Visa status as applicable.


• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.


• Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.


• Federal Work Study student may apply.


• In good disciplinary standing.


• Must be located in the U.S.


• For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

The EPD office is looking for a self-motivated, responsible person to provide tutoring for EPD students.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to explain concepts taught in EPD core courses in music production and sound design, including specific knowledge of software used in class such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, FM7, Reaktor, Pro Tools, Kontakt, Ableton Live, and Max.

They should have a broad understanding of basic computer maintenance, the physics of sound, analog and digital synthesizers, analog and digital recording, sampling, effects processors, and MIDI production.

Responsibilities

Meeting with students, both one on one and in groups, and tutoring on a variety of EPD subjects, helping students work through challenges with technology and music production and sound design concepts, scheduling student meetings.

Experience and Qualifications

• Applicant must be an EPD Major and finished with the 3xx level EPD core courses.


• Demonstrate substantial knowledge of software used in class such as Logic Pro, FM7, Reaktor, Pro Tools, Kontakt, Ableton Live, and Max.


• They should have a broad understanding of basic computer maintenance, the physics of sound, analog and digital synthesizers, analog and digital recording, sampling, effects processors, and MIDI production.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Maintain an overall GPA of a 3.0 or higher


• Have good organizational and time management skills


• Be able to balance academics and work


• Be able to engage tutees with the learning process


• Have an interest working one-on-one or in small groups with peers


• Are responsible and dependable


• Commit a minimum of 10-12 hours per week.


• Become a leader and a role model for other students

Hourly Rate: $17.51

Hiring Manager: Michelle Stockman