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Dennis DeSantis is an Associate Professor of Music and Technology at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Eastman, alongside degrees from Yale and Western Michigan University. His expertise spans composition, percussion, electronic music production, and music education. Previously, he served as Head of Music Learning at Ableton, where he developed interactive learning platforms like Learning Music and Learning Synths. He has also contributed to software design, user manuals, and education programs at Ableton.
- Educations:
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition, Eastman School of Music
- Yale University
- Western Michigan University
DeSantis’s research interests focus on the intersection of classical training and electronic music technologies. His work includes commissions from institutions like Carnegie Hall, the Whitney Museum, and Staatsoper Stuttgart. Notable projects include an arrangement of Autechre’s music for chamber orchestra and an opera with electronics for Staatsoper Stuttgart. He is the author of Making Music: 74 Creative Strategies for Electronic Music Producers, widely used in academic curricula.
His electronic music has been released on labels such as Ghostly and Cocoon, with performances across North America, Europe, and Japan. He frequently lectures on music technology and education at events and institutions like Berklee Online.
- Awards:
- Grammy certificate (2008)
DeSantis’s advising and grants are not explicitly detailed, though his curricular development at Ableton and academic publications reflect a focus on pedagogy and innovation in music technology. He is affiliated with the Eastman School’s Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media department and maintains a personal website documenting his creative and scholarly work.
