Rodrigo Constanzo

Rodrigo Constanzo is a Professor and Deputy Head of Popular Music at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), leading curriculum development in musicianship and popular music studies. He holds a PhD in Music Composition from the University of Huddersfield and has over 20 years of experience in music education, performance, and research.

• Roles: Curriculum Lead for Pop Music Masters, Deputy Head of Popular Music
• Teaching: DAW/leadsheet writing, improvisation, recording production

His research focuses on open improvisation, electronic music extensions, and DIY instrument design. Key projects include the dfscore dynamic scoring system, SP-Tools machine learning for percussion, and collaborative initiatives like Amplifiers & Explosions. He co-founded The Noise Upstairs, an improvisation collective hosting monthly events and workshops in Manchester.

Recent articles explore real-time audio processing, modular synthesis, and interdisciplinary performance. Notable collaborations include the Black Box Project with robotics and electronics.