Wade Matthews

Wade Matthews is a musician and composer affiliated with the Department of Music at Columbia University. Specializing in composition and electronic music, he completed his doctorate at Columbia and has been active internationally in the improv scene. His work integrates acoustic instruments with digital synthesis, emphasizing real-time creation. Matthews has performed globally, including at the Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the Reina Sofia Museum (Madrid). As a visiting professor and lecturer, he has taught at institutions such as the Paris Conservatory and the University of California, San Diego. He also contributes to music theory through publications in Spanish, English, and French.