MusicTech.Education

Studio One E-Meetup – Nigeria
2022-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Lagos)
Come hang out with Studio One E-Meetup Captain & Mixing Engineer @brnyjr and talk about music, audio production & Studio One!

Songwriting & Recording – From Start To Finish
2022-03-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Develop songwriting and recording techniques to complete your music project. Or Just write a song!

A&R: Curating an Artist
2022-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a live zoom interview Q&A and listening session with top A&R professionals of the music industry!

This event is sponsored by Finessed Media, Inc. and hosted by Marley Davis-Hewitt.

RSVP to attend.

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One of the core essentials of being established as an independent artist is having a good team behind you. It’s vital that independent artists know what to look for in A&R and have a comprehensive understanding of this role. Having an amazing person in this position on your team can take your career to new heights.

We’ll be discussing the role and process of A&R and how they discover, sign, and develop independent artists.

We will be joined by:

Adam Small – CEO of ADS Music Partners

Chyna Cayson – A&R / Executive Assistant, Atlantic & Asylum Records

Agenda:

12 – 12:10pm EST Introductions

12:10 – 12:45pm EST Interview with Speakers

12:45 – 1pm EST Q+A with Zoom Audience

1 – 1:30pm EST Listening Session

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Adam Small is the CEO of ADS Music Partners and A&R mastermind. With over 3 billion streams under his belt, Adam Small has stamped his name across Billboard charts as one of the premier A&R execs to know. The LA-based, Detroit native has facilitated hit singles from industry leading artists Saweetie, Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Mulatto and more, making it a point to carve out more lanes for the fastest growing segment of musical artists — female rappers.

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Chyna Cayson currently currently works in a dual role as A&R/Executive Assistant to the EVP of A&R at Atlantic Records & President of Asylum Records, Dallas Martin. She met Dallas, who also attended her alma mater, during an event she hosted with her organization, The Curators Hub. Some of the artists included on their roster are Roddy Ricch, Cordae, Sada Baby, KenTheMan and more. Still at a young age, Chyna has plans of becoming a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.

Vocal Improvisation Techniques – Riffing , Scatting & Song Styling
2022-03-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Find your voice & sing it YOUR way!
Learn and practice techniques and exercises to perform and style a song. The techniques we practice in t

Studio One E-Meetup – Nashville
2022-03-03 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Come hang out with the one & only Joe Gilder of PreSonus and Home Studio Corner, and talk about all things Studio One!

Next E-Meetup: Thursday, March 3rd @ 8PM Central Time

This E-Meetup will be hosted via Zoom! Join using the following link: https://presonus.zoom.us/j/83018582146 (Passcode: [REDACTED]

Because this is a digital event, anyone is welcome to join – even if you are not from the area.

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Studio One Meetups are essentially community get-togethers hosted by enthusiastic Studio One users, our Captains. The first-ever Studio One Meetup was kickstarted at NAMM 2020, and we were overwhelmed by the amazing support this idea has received since then. In February alone, more than a dozen Studio One Meetups took place all over the world, with so many more in the making. It became very clear that Studio One is much more than just a software for our users – It is a passion that brings people together.

Wherever possible, PreSonus developers, employees, artists and developers participated in these Meetups as well. We are continuously striving to remove communication barriers between the company and our supporters, and we believe that Studio One Meetups are one of the best ways we have to achieve that.

Unfortunately, our efforts came to a grinding halt in early March, as it became more and more apparent that we would be dealing with a pandemic on an unprecedented global scale. Thankfully, people all over the world are taking responsibility by staying home and isolating themselves! And yet – especially in tough times of worry and social isolation, staying in touch with friends and the things we love becomes even more important.

That’s why our amazing community believes that Studio One E-Meetups are the perfect answer to the growing feeling of solitude in our hearts right now. Just because we all need to socially isolate, doesn’t mean we have to be digitally alone as well, right?!

If you know any Studio One supporters who would like to start their own Studio One E-Meetup, or if you are interested in hosting one yourself, then please get in touch per mail for more information: s1meetups@presonus.com

Studio One E-Meetup – France
2022-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Paris)
Rejoignez notre Studio One E-Meetup français pour un moment convivial afin de parler production musique/mixage avec S1 Captain James Haver!

Studio One E-Meetup – Australia
2022-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Come join our Australian Studio One E-Meetup on Zoom and talk Studio One with Andy Hazzard & Grammy-nominated Producer Häzel!

Basic Vocal Techniques – FREE Online Vocal Class -Eve Soto VIEW ALL CLASSES
2022-03-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
This is a fun and interactive online singing class in which you will learn the techniques needed to practice to improve your singing

Studio One E-Meetup – Israel
2022-03-01 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Gaza)
Come hang out with producer Idan Reshef AKA Tribal Elephant and talk all things music & Studio One!

Mechanics of Music Management: The Evolution of Music Publishing
2022-03-01 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair.

The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair.
About this event
The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair. A series of six webinars exploring best practice and current trends in artist management, together these sessions provide a comprehensive guide to artist revenue streams and business models, music rights and record deals, fanbase building and direct-to-fan relationships, and explain where the manager fits in with each of these strands of the business.
THE EVOLUTION OF MUSIC PUBLISHING AND PUBLISHING DEALS
Where do music publishers fit into your artist’s business?
How can artists get the most out of the songwriting side of their businesses? Collecting societies PRS and MCPS actually manage many of a songwriter’s revenue streams, but music publishers can nevertheless bring significant value to the table creatively, commercially and administratively. This session looks at the songs business, the different ways songwriters can work with music publishers, and the pros and cons of each approach. It also explores why the societies are more powerful on this side of the industry, and looks at the relationship between those societies and songwriters and publishers.
Questions answered include:
– How do songs make money in 2022?
– What is the role of a music publisher?
– How do publishing deals compare to record deals?
– What is the relationship between the publisher and PRS?
– What are the pros and cons of different publishing deal types?
Full price for each individual webinar is £66+VAT. Members get 50% discount and sister organisations gets 25% discount. Please e-mail manasvi@themmf.net for info and discount codes. Links will be sent out on the day of the training.

Workshop :: Setting Up a Recording Session with Jam Phelps
2022-02-26 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Join core faculty member Jam Phelps in a three hour, hand-on workshop to learn how to set up a recording session from start to finish.

The most important step in the recording process is capturing a clear signal, but it can feel intimidating to know exactly what to do to ensure a high quality recording. Omni core faculty member Jam Phelps will lead a three hour workshop designed to help you learn how to record musicians, from singer songwriters to a full band.
In the first half of the workshop, class participants will explore the topics of preparing for a recording session, gear needed (from a dream set up to more budget friendly options), proper mic placement and direct input options, mic’ing specific instruments, and proper tracking.
The second half of the workshop will include a collaborative practice focusing on selecting the optimal settings and mic placement for best results in a hypothetical recording session.
Everyone who attends the workshop will be entered to win a pair of Sennheiser’s HD 400 PRO studio headphones.
Omni Online classes are open to all genders. This workshop is appropriate for those with some basic experience recording music and sound, but adventurous beginners are welcome. Class attendance is limited to allow for participation.
About the teacher:
Jam Phelps is a mix engineer, music producer, and owner of Denk Studios in Durham, North Carolina. Her studio is focused on uplifting marginalized voices in music such as women and LGBTQ+ folks. She has been a musician for 28 years and loves crafting unique productions and imaginative mixes in a safe environment where creativity thrives. Jam has been featured on Soundgirls.org, Stories in Sound, The Music Executive podcast, and currently is a Waves Audio collaborating artist for Gear Fanatix.
This class is sponsored by Sennheiser. Shaping the future of audio and creating unique sound experiences for customers – this aim unites Sennheiser employees and partners worldwide. The independent family company, which is managed in the third generation by Dr. Andreas Sennheiser and Daniel Sennheiser, is today one of the world’s leading manufacturers of headphones, loudspeakers, microphones and wireless transmission systems.
About the HD 400 PRO:
When working at home or in the studio, you need your mix to sound as it does when your listeners hear it. The HD 400 PRO provides a natural and accurate listening experience for fine tuning your signature sound. Its lightweight design and velour earpads provide the comfort you need during long sessions. In addition, open ear cups and angled transducers allow for a wide and transparent soundstage, making the HD 400 PRO a reliable companion for those who put quality and precision above all else.

Celebrating Black Women in the Music Industry
2022-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a live zoom interview Q&A and networking session with Black Women Leaders of the music industry!

This event is sponsored by Finessed Media, Inc. and hosted by Jordan Steele.
RSVP to attend.
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If you’ve paid attention to what goes on in the music industry even a little bit, you’ve noticed that women, especially BIPOC women, are the LEAST represented demographic in the industry! However, their voices are vital to the creative side, the business side, and all aspects of what makes music what it is today and what it has always been from the very beginning.
This weekend, at the intersection of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Finessed Media will be highlighting some of the Black Women Music Industry Leaders who work with YOUR favorite artists and who are paving the way for aspiring industry professionals like yourself.
We will be joined by:
Sammye Ruth-Scott – Director of A&R, Atlantic Records
Angie K – Content Operator & Artist Services Specialist, Audiomack
Alena Jackson – Marketing Manager, SALXCO
Kaylah Calvert – Marketing, Atlantic Records

Agenda:
12 – 12:10pm EST Introductions
12:10 – 12:45pm EST Interview with Speakers
12:45 – 1pm EST Q+A with Zoom Audience
1 – 1:30pm EST Networking & Breakout rooms
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Alena Jackson is currently the Marketing Manager at SALXCO and a marketing guru! She has over 6 years of entertainment expertise specializing in project management, brand partnerships and digital marketing. She executed an incredible album rollout for artists such as Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, City Girls, London On Da Track, Metro Boomin and more. Her last album rollout was named in the 10 Best Albums of 2020 by Time Magazine.
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Angie K currently works at Audiomack, a music streaming and discovery platform as a Content Operator and Artist Services Specialist. Prior to this position, she interned at Power 105.1 for the Angie Martinez Show and Universal Music Group with their Brand Partnerships department. All of these ventures assured her that working in music was her true passion. She prides herself in being a music enthusiast and enjoys working with like minded creatives.
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Kaylah Calvert is an entertainment marketing professional with a passion for understanding, assisting, and entertaining the minds of like-minded consumers. After obtaining her bachelors in Mass Communications marketing and a minor in Graphic Design, Kaylah quickly rose through the ranks to the marketing team at Atlantic Records.
Known for her reputation as a woman with a keen understanding of urban culture, in this role, Kaylah assists in developing new marketing strategies and ideas for artists projects and activities, act as a support between product managers and artist’s management, designs various promotional tools for advertising, and serves as the intersection with other key department personnel and outside specialty marketing companies. Currently, Kaylah assists with artist including Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty, Cordae, Don Toliver, and more.
Previously, Kaylah held positions as a marketing assistant for Angela Rye / IMPACT Strategies and a project assistant for BET.
Being a lifelong student of the entertainment industry, Kaylah has developed an understanding of effective storytelling and her analytical and strategic abilities to identify her deep-seated interest in challenging the culture by pushing creative buttons.
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Finessed Media is a New York City based start-up focused on developing content in all things music entrepreneurship and creation. The company was founded in January 2020 with the mission to provide resources for a worldwide audience interested in making it in the music industry in any capacity.
Our contributors spotlight music and stories of artists, A&R reps, DJs, music tech executives, radio hosts, and more to speak on their experiences and share insight for others to learn from. These stories are provided via videos, online lessons, news updates, and events.
The Finessed community has grown into a global audience for its work in promoting all genres and for providing a platform for all aspiring music industry entrepreneurs.
Join our community at Finessed Media.
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Studio One E-Meetup – United Kingdom & Ireland
2022-02-25 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Come hang out with PreSonus Tech Support Agent Jonny Lipsham and Studio One Captain David Tritschler, and talk about music & Studio One!

Studio One E-Meetup – Florida
2022-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Come hang out with Steve Cherubino and talk about music, production, mixing & of course Studio One!

Women Warriors: In Conversation
2022-02-23 17:30 - 18:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
Celebrate Women Warriors!
A conversation with the team behind Grammy-nominated concert Women Warriors: The Voices of Change.
WAMF

Celebrate Women Warriors (virtual)
Join WAM, and panelists Amy Andersson (Conductor), Lolita Ritmanis (Composer and Producer), and Mark Mattson (Producer), for a conversation on their Grammy-nominated concert creation Women Warriors: The Voices of Change, a multimedia symphony celebrating women activists fighting for social justice.
This free community event will feature a virtual discussion and Q&A with panelists, on how Women Warriors was produced, engineered, and how the concert all came together. Moderated by WAM’s very own Chanelle Ignant.

Studio One E-Meetup – Louisiana
2022-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Come hang out with Edwin Johnson and the folks at PreSonus and talk about music, production, mixing & of course Studio One!

Mechanics of Music Management: The Evolution Of Record Deals
2022-02-22 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair.

The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair.
About this event
The Mechanics Of Music Management’ is a training programme from MMF delivered by CMU Insights and led by Chris Cooke and Marcus O’Dair. A series of six webinars exploring best practice and current trends in artist management, together these sessions provide a comprehensive guide to artist revenue streams and business models, music rights and record deals, fanbase building and direct-to-fan relationships, and explain where the manager fits in with each of these strands of the business.
THE EVOLUTION OF RECORD DEALS AND LABEL SERVICES
Where do record labels fit in to your artist’s business?
Just like the role of the manager has evolved in the last decade, so too has the role of the label. Not least because the distributors who used to only work with labels now also provide services to artists direct. We explain how recorded music makes money and then review all the different kinds of label and distribution deals now available to artists. How do decide what is best for your client? Based on the ‘MMF Deals Guide’, we’ll explain the pros and cons of each approach.
Questions answered include:
– How do sound recordings make money in 2022?
– How does your artist get paid when their tracks are played?
– What services does your label or distributor provide?
– How do you pick a label or distribution partner?
– What are the pros and cons of different label and distribution deals?
Full price for each individual webinar is £66+VAT. Members get 50% discount and sister organisations gets 25% discount. Please e-mail manasvi@themmf.net for info and discount codes. Links will be sent out on the day of the training.

Studio One E-Meetup – Brazil
2022-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Sao_Paulo)
Venha interagir com o Capitão do Studio One “Daniel Figueiredo” e falar sobre música, produção, mixagem e, é claro, Studio One!

Studio One E-Meetup – Canada West
2022-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Come hang out with Studio One Captain Robert John Pilkington and talk about music, production, and Studio One!

Studio One E-Meetup – Illinois
2022-02-19 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Come hang out with Johnny Geib from Home Studio Trainer (HST) and talk about music, production, mixing & of course Studio One!

Monetization Beyond Music: Building Different Businesses Around Your Brand
2022-02-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a live Zoom interview, Q&A, and listening session to discuss how to build different businesses around your brand, beyond music.

This event is sponsored by Finessed Media, Inc. and hosted by Bea Dimaculangan.
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Are you a multi-faceted creative with diverse ambitions but don’t know where to focus your energy?
The traditional “blueprint” to becoming successful in the music industry is becoming more & more outdated – the possibilities for entrepreneurship have expanded and artists don’t have to be pigeonholed into one lane. From content creation, to educational products, to brand partnerships, there are now endless ways to monetize your brand.
This Saturday 02/19 we’ll be joined by Jay Manuel, aka Mini Producer, who has found success in multiple pursuits including music production, acting, & influencer content creation.
Join us to learn how music creatives can successfully build different businesses around their brand, beyond just music.
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Agenda:
12 – 12:10pm ET Introductions
12:10 – 12:45pm ET Interview with Jay Manuel, Mini Producer
12:45 – 1pm ET Live Q+A with Zoom Audience
1 – 1:30pm ET Networking/Listening Session
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LISTENING SESSION
The event will be concluded with our weekly listening session. 6-8 artists will have a chance to play their music in front of a live audience and will receive constructive criticism from our speakers.
To be considered for music play in the listening session, artists must purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket and submit one song LINK (preferably Spotify) by Friday 2/11 at 9pm ET with subject line “SATURDAY SUBMISSION” to info@finessed.media.
Our team will screen your music for relevancy to audience, quality, and how beneficial the feedback will be. If your submission is not accepted, you will receive a full refund. Submissions that are accepted will have 1:30 to 2 min of their song played in front of the audience.
Must be a Finessed Media VIP Career Development member or purchase a SUBMISSION REVIEW ticket for consideration.
Obtain membership here.
Songs will be reviewed before the listening session and your purchase will be refunded if the song is not accepted.
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Atlanta-based music producer Jay Manuel, better known as Mini Producer, started his music production journey at the age of 14, after receiving his first music equipment set, from his father. Over the years, he has worked with both major and independent recording artists, gaining considerable industry experience and knowledge along the way.
To date, MP has been giving his audience a front row seat into the inner workings of his life on his Youtube Vlog Channel. He also hosts his IG LIVE Music Review Show titled, “The Come Up” in which artists and producers submit their best tracks for review by him and a celebrity host to give their honest feedback in real time. MP does this all while producing music, auditioning for acting roles, creating influencer content and submitting for voiceover placements.
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Finessed Media is a New York City based start-up focused on developing content in all things music entrepreneurship and creation. The company was founded in January 2020 with the mission to provide resources for a worldwide audience interested in making it in the music industry in any capacity.
Our contributors spotlight music and stories of artists, A&R reps, DJs, music tech executives, radio hosts, and more to speak on their experiences and share insight for others to learn from. These stories are provided via videos, online lessons, news updates, and events.
The Finessed community has grown into a global audience for its work in promoting all genres and for providing a platform for all aspiring music industry entrepreneurs.
Past events can be viewed below or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFG9Wwo4NzSfXJlxT_CYt6g?
Join our community at Finessed Media.
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Studio One E-Meetup – Ohio
2022-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Come hang out with Nate Kelmes and talk about music, production, mixing, mastering & of course Studio One!

IASPM Research Seminar February 2022
2022-02-17 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Memory and Machines: Perspectives on Narratives and Aesthetics in Popular Music

This is the monthly research seminar of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM). This month the event is being curated by the DACH Branch of IASPM and will have two presentations.

Constructing and Re-Structuring Groove and Aesthetics – Drum Machines as Narrative Agents in Popular Music
Robert Michler, Graduate School of the Arts and Humanities, Bern University, Switzerland
Drum machines as analogue and digital rhythmical devices have set a new approach of accuracy since the 1980s. Using a rhythmical grid and introducing a new set of aesthetics with their electronic beats, they have laid the foundation for a paradigm shift in pop and rock music regarding groove, which was later to be completed by the introduction of quantisation in digital music software, manifesting the fixed rhythmic grid as the most axiomatic element of the groove. The origin of these new music technologies, which I refer to as machine-based-groove, can be traced back to the 1970s and more rudimentary devices, especially preset-based drum machines, which were used in subcultural genres until innovative, programmable drum machines with the ability to create custom grooves entered the mainstream of pop. Focusing on drum machines’ diverse characteristics, this presentation addresses the extent to which their functions, sounds and characteristics can be perceived as narratives, through offering re- and constructed grooves within networks of musicians and producers. On the basis of selected successful pop songs, the presentation explores how specific drum machine devices from the 1980s such as the Roland TR-808, Linn-Drum, and Oberheim DMX have functioned as role models for the new technology, and how their sounds and characteristics became essential to the sound of the decade. In addition, looking back at drum machines of the 1970s, the presentation foregrounds their important overlooked aspects as narrative agents. In doing so, the presentation shows how rhythmic music technology manifests artists’ intentions, identities, and sonic fictions, and conveys cultural backgrounds through machine-based groove. This opens up the discussion of how drum machines can offer new perspectives on music technology, narrative, aesthetics, cultural practices, and networks.

Remembering National Socialism: Counter-Narratives in German Hip-Hop
Thomas Sebastian Köhn, Institute of Fine Arts, Music and Education, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany
The Berlin-based rapper Ben Salomo and the Leipzig-based rapper Reimteufel have produced and disseminated hip-hop tracks that engage with family memories and collective memories of the Holocaust and World War II. These memories are interwoven with various historical, political, and religious discourses, referring to current processes of marginalization, to Jewishness, and memory sites. Focusing on the tracks ”Stolpersteine” (stumbling stones), released in 2012 by Reimteufel, and on the tracks “Identität” (identity) and “Deduschka” (grandfather) released in 2016 and 2020 by Ben Salomo, the presentation explores how the tracks employ counter-narratives (Köhn 2021) that not only abandon victim-centered perspectives but also question and criticize institutionalized memory culture. Drawing on a combination of music analysis (Moore 2012, von Appen/Doehring 2014, Steinbrecher 2016), video analysis (Flick 2011, Erll 2014) and ethnography (Pink 2015, Schoop 2021), this presentation examines how counter-narratives are negotiated in the hip hop tracks and the accompanying music videos through the aesthetics of lyrics and flow (Kautny 2009) in combination with sampling (Stratton 2016) and material culture (Golańska 2020). Bringing popular music studies and cultural memory studies into dialogue, the presentation demonstrates how hip-hop serves as a medium for establishing an activist, anti-racist, and reflective post-Holocaust perspective in a musical memory practice.

Robert Michler studied jazz-drums performance, pedagogy in music, and musicology. He is currently a doctoral researcher at the Graduate School of the Arts and Humanities at Bern University, Switzerland. His dissertation focuses on the impact of drum machines and quantisation between 1980 and 1995, investigating new approaches to aesthetics and groove in pop-and rock-music productions. In addition, he is active as a producer for music and film, and develops educational materials for the department for University Didactics and E-learning at Bern University of Applied Sciences.
Thomas Sebastian Köhn is a doctoral researcher at the Institute of Fine Arts, Music, and Education at Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany. Since 2019, he has conducted research on memories of the Holocaust and World War II in contemporary German-language hip-hop and in auditory media in World War II related exhibitions. In his research, he combines approaches from music and media analysis, ethnomusicology, and soundscape analysis. His research interests include the intersections between musicology, sound studies, and cultural memory studies.
