Tetsuya Takeno

Tetsuya Takeno is an Instructor at the University of Arizona, where he teaches Japanese language and music. His academic work bridges the fields of linguistics and music composition, with a focus on the interplay between language and musical structure.

His educational background is diverse, spanning both language and music:

• Ph.D. in Music Composition, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
• M.A. in East Asian Studies (Japanese Linguistics), University of Arizona
• B.M. and M.M. in Percussion Performance, Youngstown State University
• B.A. in Japanese Pedagogy, International Christian University, Japan

Takeno's research explores the connections between language and music, particularly how a composer's native language influences their musical output. He investigates Japanese linguistics and sociolinguistics in the context of music, and develops digital resources and leverages popular culture for language pedagogy. His interdisciplinary approach combines insights from linguistics, music theory, and education to create innovative teaching methods.

His recent publications reflect a strong interest in rhythmic and metric structures in contemporary composition, especially in marimba quartets and jazz. He examines how language patterns may inform musical composition and vice versa, contributing to the understanding of cross-disciplinary artistic processes.

Previously, Takeno taught Japanese language and music courses at Williams College, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and Youngstown State University, bringing a wealth of experience to his current role at the University of Arizona.