Gwen Howard

Gwen Howard is a Lecturer in Music Production and Songwriting at the Academy of Contemporary Music. A multi-disciplinary artist, she holds a B.M. in Popular Music Performance from the University of Southern California (USC) and an MComp in Electronic Music from Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Her work bridges creative artistry with social advocacy, focusing on electronic music's intersection with gender equity and disability rights. She has spoken at institutions like Berklee College of Music and the 2024 Association for Popular Music Education (APME) Conference in Edinburgh.

• Education: B.M. (USC), MComp (Guildhall)
• Research: Sound design for emotional narratives, electronic music in social discourse
• Artistic Achievements: Music placements in TV (e.g., 'Married at First Sight'), film festival screenings (Cannes, Rhode Island IFF)

Howard’s practice emphasizes using music as a catalyst for change, blending technical expertise in sound editing with heartfelt songwriting. She maintains an active creative presence through her website www.gwenhowardmusic.com.