Brian Riordan

Brian Riordan is a part-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School, teaching 'Programming Environments in Music: An Introduction to Max/MSP.' He holds a PhD and MA in Music Composition and Theory from the same institution. His research focuses on temporal discontinuity, real-time digital signal processing, and laptop performance aesthetics.

Education: PhD and MA in Music Composition and Theory, University of Pittsburgh.

Research emphasizes experimental music technologies and collaborative performance across rock, jazz, classical, and avant-garde genres. He has performed globally and collaborated with ensembles like The JACK Quartet and Wet Ink Ensemble. As technical director of New Music On The Point festival, he supports contemporary music innovation.

Produced over 70 recordings with ensemble 'How Things Are Made' and commissioned 52 compositions. Technical contributions include arranging string parts for Code Orange's Grammy-nominated album 'The Above.'