Research – sound pudding

Music composition as research

Composition Research

My main job is directing a program that supports undergraduate research and creative projects. Personally, I define research very broadly–simply “creating new knowledge.” But it…

A Doctorate in Music: Interview with Brittany J. Green

Academia Composition Doctorate interview Research

In this series, I interview musicians currently pursuing doctoral degrees. I hope their stories will give readers insights into the joys and challenges of pursuing…

Music & Academia: Interview with Alan Theisen

Academia Career interview Research Teaching

In this series, I interview musicians about their experiences in academia. I hope their stories will help readers forge their own paths, in or out…

The winding road of writing a book

Creative work Productivity Research Writing

I’m working on a book which I hope to self-publish by the end of the year. It’s a collection of short essays about musical instruments…

book

The hardest thing I ever wrote: reflections on academic writing

Alt-ac Research Teaching Writing

I’m pleased to announce that I have a book chapter published! It’s part of Audio Education: Theory, Culture, and Practice, edited by Daniel Walzer and…

academic writing book chapter editing listening revision writing

Life in higher ed as an “alt-ac”: a profile of two jobs

Alt-ac Career Research Teaching

The term “alt-ac” was widely discussed in the mid 20-teens, and it’s problematic and misleading but I haven’t seen a better term. Essentially, “alternative academics”…

academia academic career jobs