Propellerhead And Berklee's Online Music School Develop Reason Certification Program

Curriculum Offers Music Production Essentials In Tandem With Goal-Oriented Classes In Songwriting, Film Scoring, Remixing and Arranging

Stockholm, Sweden, September 5, 2006 - Propellerhead Software has joined forces with Berklee College of Music's online extension school, Berkleemusic.com, to develop four accredited certificate programs based on Reason. The programs are Propellerhead Software certified and mark the beginning of formalized education surrounding the award winning software. The certification will enable existing Reason users and those new to the software to gain an industry recognized certification with courses developed and taught by the renowned faculty at Berklee College of Music.

The four certification programs; Sound Design using Reason, Electronic Music Production using Reason, Music Creation using Reason and Music Production using Reason offers students a directed study plan that addresses practical approaches to music production, sampling, sequencing, sound design and arranging in various genres. The online courses enable students to study with Berklee College of Music's production faculty and collaborate with other musicians and producers from anywhere in the world. In addition, Berkleemusic offers nine individual online courses using Reason and has taught over 5000 students worldwide over the past four years.

"This certification provides an excellent learning platform for existing Reason users as well as musicians new to the software," says Barry Kelly, Director of Marketing, Berkleemusic.com. "Not only will they gain industry recognized proficiency but they will walk away from these programs with core skills and new music production techniques. The online courses also bring Reason users far and wide together in an collaborative environment to share and exchange ideas."

"We are excited to be working with Berklee College of Music and their innovative approach to teaching music theory, engineering, and production," comments Robert Pointer, Propellerhead's Director of U.S. markets. "The Reason certification program will enable artists around the world to get closer to their creative potential by acquiring the certification. One of our goals as a company is to provide the tools and the path towards making music a reality for all artists, and the Reason certification program is a valuable step towards that goal. We can't wait to see this be available to Berklee's online students."

The Music Production using Reason program consists of eight courses, five core and three elective courses that let students customize their own specific educational goals in music. Elective courses are offered in songwriting, film scoring, remixing, arranging, performance, composition, orchestration, music theory, production, and music business.

About Berkleemusic
Berkleemusic.com is Berklee's online music school, delivering online access to world-renowned music faculty, educational concepts and time-tested curriculum previously available only to on-campus students. Berkleemusic.com expands music-education opportunities beyond the campus experience using the newest methods, media and technologies. Berkleemusic.com is the first online music school seamlessly combining education and career development to give musicians, educators and music industry professionals a one-stop destination for all their learning, career and networking needs. http://www.berkleemusic.com

About Propellerhead Software
Propellerhead Software is a privately owned company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Formed in 1994, Propellerhead has created some of the most innovative new music software (ReBirth, ReCycle and Reason) and technology standards, including ReWire and the REX file format, which are used extensively in all kinds of music production. Propellerhead ReBirth program was the first virtual emulation of vintage analog gear - a trend that now dominates the music software arena. http://www.propellerheads.se