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Alexandria Smith is an Assistant Professor of Music at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Music within the College of Design. She is the Principal Investigator (PI) of the IMPACT Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research in music technology. Her expertise spans multimedia artistry, audio engineering, and scholarly work at the intersection of music and technology.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Music from University of California, San Diego
- M.M. and B.M. from Mannes the New School for Music
Research & Creative Practice: Smith integrates biofeedback training, sensor observation, and interactive media design into music performance. Her work explores electronic music embodiment and has been published in Arcana Musicians on Music X, presented at conferences like AES and MoxSonic, and recognized by Downbeat and bestofjazz.org. She specializes in recording/mixing/mastering experimental and genre-blending music.
Performance & Collaborations:
- Performed internationally in venues like the San Diego Symphony’s Hearing the Future Festival
- Collaborated with artists such as Billy Martin, Wilfrido Terrazas, and John Zorn
- Featured in festivals including the FONT Festival NYC and Instigation Festival
Recognition:
- Recipient of ‘Best Solo Albums of the Year’ (bestofjazz.org, 2023) for co-producing Mark Dresser’s Tines of Change
- Recognized by Downbeat as one of the best albums of 2023
Labs & Teams: Leads the IMPACT Lab, which develops interactive media applications and environments for performers. Her work bridges music, technology, and critical studies through experimental audio engineering and interdisciplinary projects.
