Barry R. Hill

Barry R. Hill is a Professor and Director of Music Production at Lebanon Valley College. He holds a BS from University of North Carolina at Asheville, MM from New York University, and D.Ed. from The Pennsylvania State University. His work bridges audio engineering, instructional design, and theme park history through publications, podcasts, and industry consultations.

• Education: B.S. (UNC Asheville), M.M. (NYU), D.Ed. (Penn State)
• Roles: Professor, Director of Music Production, Recording Engineer, Consultant, Publisher

Hill's research focuses on mental models in recording engineering instruction, pedagogical approaches in audio education, and practical applications of cognitive learning theory. His expertise extends to church sound systems, podcast audio production, and historical analysis of theme parks, with a particular emphasis on Walt Disney's America's Disneyland through his website Barry R. Hill.

Hill's publications reveal a career trajectory combining technical audio mastery with educational theory. His work spans Mixing for God: A Volunteer’s Guide to Church Sound, instructional design frameworks, and cognitive model analysis in teaching. The articles collectively demonstrate his commitment to improving audio education through both technological innovation and psychological understanding.

Key Scientific Awards:
• National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammys) membership
• Audio Engineering Society membership
• Themed Entertainment Association membership

Hill has delivered presentations at major conferences including Worship Summit Live and EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative. He teaches courses in Audio Engineering, Recording for Music Educators, and Psychology of Music Teaching & Learning. His Rivershore Audio platform provides resources for audio engineering education, while Rivershore Creative showcases his publishing endeavors.