Jeff Lupker

Jeff Lupker serves as an Assistant Professor at Western University's Don Wright Faculty of Music, specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and musical creativity. His work develops computational tools that augment human composition through deep learning algorithms and interactive systems, positioning him at the forefront of AI-driven music innovation.

Lupker completed his entire academic training at Western University:

• PhD in Composition (2021)
• Master of Music in Composition (2016)
• Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition (2014)

His research program focuses on artificial intelligence applications for musical creation, including deep learning models for algorithmic composition, sentiment analysis of social media as compositional input, and mobile-based spatial audio systems. Lupker investigates how transformer architectures generate musical structures and how real-time web applications enable collaborative performance, emphasizing practical tools that combat writer's block while expanding composers' stylistic range through AI-assisted creativity in electroacoustic and popular music contexts.

Analysis of his 2021 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory leveraging cutting-edge AI methodologies to solve creative challenges in music. The works demonstrate how deep learning transforms composition through systems like Score-Transformer and explore mood-pattern recognition using machine learning, collectively establishing foundational work for human-AI creative collaboration that bridges music theory with big data analytics.

As founder of Staccato, Lupker leads the development of an AI co-writing platform that functions as an intelligent creative partner. The system generates lyrical content from keywords and suggests musical continuations, helping composers overcome creative blocks while expanding artistic possibilities across diverse genres through accessible, user-friendly interfaces.