Lamont Holden

Lamont Holden is an Assistant Professor of Audio and Recording Technologies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He returned to campus in Fall 2021 after four years in Atlanta, GA, where he engaged deeply with the music industry. His roles include teaching courses such as Beatmaking I & II, Critical Audio Listening, and Audio Recording Techniques. Holden is co-launching the 'Illini Anthem' project, merging hip hop culture with athletic and school spirit traditions at UIUC.

Education:

• B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2004)
• M.A. in Teaching & Education, National Louis University (2011)

Research and Interests: Holden’s work spans music production, audio engineering, and the cultural integration of hip hop. He is a practicing music producer (TheLetterLBeats), DJ, podcast host, videographer, and social media content creator, with a focus on sound design and educational technology.

Awards and Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the text.

Advising and Labs: No explicit details on student advising or lab affiliations provided, though his pedagogical focus on beatmaking and audio techniques suggests active mentorship in music technology education.