Jason Freeman

Jason Freeman is a Professor and Chair of the School of Music at Georgia Institute of Technology, part of the College of Design. His research focuses on interactive music, computer science education, and STEAM integration, emphasizing technology-driven engagement in music and broadening participation in computing. Freeman holds degrees from Yale University (B.A.) and Columbia University (M.A., D.M.A.).

His work spans creative projects like the EarSketch platform, which teaches coding through music remixing, and collaborations with institutions like the American Composers Orchestra. Freeman has received over 25 awards, including the Best Paper Award at the Web Audio Conference (2022) and recognition from the National Science Foundation, Google, and Amazon.

Freeman’s contributions extend to service roles, including leading the Center for Music Technology and initiatives like the Music Tech Metz festival. His research has been published in over 100 refereed journals and conferences, emphasizing computational creativity, educational interventions, and participatory music systems.

Key grants include NSF funding for projects like UrbanRemix and CreativeIT, supporting locative media and audience participation. His teaching has been honored with awards such as the Georgia Tech Class of 1934 Teaching Award (2020), reflecting his dedication to pedagogical innovation.

Freeman leads the Georgia Tech Laptop Orchestra and collaborates on projects like Ripples, an auditory augmented reality app. His work bridges art and technology, fostering accessible, inclusive engagement in both music and computing.