About Me
I’m a music educator and researcher exploring how technology — especially artificial intelligence — is transforming music education and the creative industries.
Currently, I serve as Assistant Professor of Music at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA, where I teach percussion, music education, and music technology courses. I also serve on the National Association for Music Education’s AI Task Force, helping shape policy and guidance for AI integration in music education.
Current Research
I’m currently working on a $1.8 million National Science Foundation collaborative research grant called “Toward an Ecosystem of Artificial-intelligence-powered Music Production” (TEAMuP), where an interdisciplinary team aims to empower future musicians to fully leverage AI tools in the creation, performance, and dissemination of their music, while also accelerating audio AI research.
I’m also working on a National Endowment for the Arts research grant exploring creative methods of teaching music composition online.
My research areas include artificial intelligence and music, music technology integration (TPACK), online professional development, and the perception and cognition of groove in popular music.
Education
Ph.D., Music Teaching and Learning
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
M.M., Music Technology
New York University
Focus: video game audio, studio recording, audio programming, iOS interface design
B.M., Drum Set Performance & Contemporary Writing and Production
Berklee College of Music
Professional Background
Before joining EMU, I taught percussion and music technology at El Paso Community College in Texas, as well as various middle and high schools. I’ve also worked as a commercial composer and producer.
I’ve presented at state, regional, national, and international music conferences, including the National Association for Music Education National Conference, Symposium on Music Teacher Education, College Music Society National Conference, Association for Technology in Music Instruction National Conference, Society for Music Perception and Cognition, International Society for Music Education World Conference, International Society for Technology in Education Conference, and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).
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