Craig Golding

Craig Golding is a Senior Lecturer and Head of School of Music Production and Events at Leeds Conservatoire, with over 15 years of academic leadership. He holds a BA (Hons) and PGCE, blending classical music training with cutting-edge technology.

Research Focus: Augmented reality (AR) applications in music production education, studio workflow optimization, and immersive learning environments. His work bridges traditional acoustic principles with digital innovation, particularly in spatial audio visualization and mobile AR integration.

Professional Contributions: Co-authored What is Music Production? A Producer’s Guide (Focal Press, 2010) and contributed to Demo to Delivery (2009). He has delivered papers at international conferences in the UK, Italy, and the USA, emphasizing AR’s potential to revolutionize studio teaching.

Industry Experience: A seasoned front-of-house (FOH) sound engineer with credits spanning orchestras, Indian film soundtracks (Vidiyahaa Mun, Life in Marina), and product launches for Aston Microphones. His technical expertise includes live event management, album production, and broadcast-ready recordings.