Frank Doyle

Frank Doyle, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor at Five Towns College specializing in Music Theory and Jazz History. He earned his Doctorate of Musical Arts in 2018 after completing a dissertation on Horace Silver's blues compositions and improvisations (1954-1969). Prior to his current role, he taught music at Northport High School for nearly 30 years.

• Co-author of National Standards in Music Theory and Composition
• Editor of the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy Online
• Collaborated with artists like Meatloaf and "Weird Al" Yankovic

Dr. Doyle’s research focuses on jazz history, musical composition, and theoretical analysis of blues structures. His work bridges academic scholarship with practical music education.

Scientific Awards:

• Long Island Music Hall of Fame (2016)