Mark Marrington

Dr. Mark Marrington is an Associate Professor in Music Production at York St John University, Faculty of Arts. He is a composer, guitarist, and scholar with expertise in musicology of record production, music technology, and 20th-century British art music. His research explores classical guitar recording practices, digital audio workstations (DAW), and heavy metal music aesthetics. He previously taught at Leeds College of Music and the University of Leeds, and has contributed to academic publications on topics ranging from Denis ApIvor's compositional techniques to the role of technology in music production.

Research interests include the evolution of classical guitar recording from the early 20th century to today, the impact of DAWs on creativity, and the intersection of technology and heavy metal music. His book *Recording the Classical Guitar* (2021) was a finalist for the ARSC Award. He also serves as a series editor for academic books on music production, including *Gender in Music Production*.

Professional activities include roles as an external examiner for several UK universities and contributions to pedagogical guitar publications like *Guitar from Scratch*. His artistic output includes compositions such as *Cars* (2012, created from car sounds) and the *MadeinMIDI* project. He has curated archival materials for Denis ApIvor’s works and lectures widely on topics like metal music production and classical guitar history.

• Awards: Finalist in 2022 ARSC Award for *Recording the Classical Guitar*.
• Grants/Projects: Curated the Denis ApIvor archive at University of Leeds, contributed to multiple music technology research initiatives.
• Labs/Teams: Involved in music production and technology research groups at York St John and collaborating institutions.