Jason W. Solomon

Jason W. Solomon is Associate Professor of Music at Agnes Scott College, Georgia, USA, where he teaches music theory, composition, and classical guitar. He holds a BM, MM, and PhD from the University of Georgia.

• BM, University of Georgia
• MM, University of Georgia
• PhD, University of Georgia

His research interests include spatialization, music perception, popular music, and music theory pedagogy. He is the author of the textbook Music Theory Essentials (Routledge, 2019), which offers a concise and accessible approach to core topics in music theory, integrating fundamentals, tonal harmony, post-tonal materials, and popular music.

Solomon has published in journals such as Theory and Practice, Soundboard, and Guitar Review, and has presented at major international conferences including the International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition and the College Music Society National Conference. His scholarly work explores the intersection of spatial gesture, perception, and musical form.

The recent publications and presentations reflect a strong focus on spatial and gestural aspects of music, cognition, and pedagogy, bridging classical and popular genres. His work integrates theoretical analysis with practical performance insights.

• Founding member of the Georgia Guitar Quartet – ensemble with five CDs, national performances, and multiple awards
• Author of Music Theory Essentials
• Active composer in acoustic and electronic music

Solomon is also an active performer and composer, with the Georgia Guitar Quartet touring across the United States and conducting masterclasses. His artistic output spans classical transcriptions, orchestral arrangements, and original compositions in both acoustic and electronic media.