Resume

• 2013

  Master's degree

  Studied music technology

  education and electronic composition.

  Music Technology

  Music Tech Guys

  Music Technology Ensemble

  Audio Engineering Society

  Society of Music Perception and Cognition.

  The University of Akron

• 2011

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Studied piano

  guitar

  vocals

  and composition.

  Music Studies

  University Singers

  Madrigal Singers

  Humboldt State University

  Bachelor's degree

  While pursuing my bachelors in music at HSU

  I studied piano

  guitar

  voice

  and composition. It was at HSU that my interest in science and technology combined with my passion of music and drove me to begin research into the field of music cognition and music technology. I was an engineer at the C. Crane Company while attending Humboldt which granted me the opportunity to blend my knowledge of audio electronics with applicable music and design research. \n\nCulminating from all my experiences while studying at HSU

  I became driven to pursue further studies in the areas of music technology

  composition

  and cognitive research. \n\n

  Music

  University Singers

  Madrigal Singers

  Humboldt State University

• 2001

  Certificate of Completion

  Studied electronics technology and music.

  Electronics Technology

  College of the Redwoods

  Electronics Technology

  College of the Redwoods

• Magja Studios

  Magja Studios is a place where 21st century music and technology are explored through education

  collaboration

  and performance. No matter what an individual's personal music interests are

  we seek...

  Magja Studios

  Music Technology Introduction - The Music and Technology Relationship

  Part 1 of 3: This video explores what music technology is and shows the close relationship that music and technology have shared throughout human culture.

  Music Technology Introduction - The Music and Technology Relationship

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  Magja Studios

  Magja Studios is a place where 21st century music and technology are explored through education

  collaboration

  and performance. No matter what an individual's personal music interests are

  we seek...

  Magja Studios

  Adjudicated the science of sound event. Student crafted original instruments and were then judged on construction

  functionality

  quality of both sound and construction

  practicality

  and music performance as per the established rules of the event.

  Science of Sound-Science Olympiad Competition-University of Akron

  Audio Post Production

  Music Technology

  Music Cognition

  Audio Engineering

  Audio Editing

  Audio Processing

  Mechanics

  Music

  Digital Audio

  Sound

  Music Theory

  Sound Reinforcement

  Physics

  Musicians

  MIDI

  Live Sound

  Audio System Design

  Music Education

  Professional Audio

  Live Recording

  Speakers in a Nutshell

  A conceptual review of how speakers work and make sound.

  Speakers in a Nutshell

  A guide to helping audio enthusiast select speaker systems that suit their needs.

  Speaker Selection

  Music and You

  Adams

  I am passionate about music technology

  recording

  production

  and cognition. Exploring each of these fields is one of my biggest interest and an intrinsic part of my identity. From production to research

  I am always excited to teach

  learn

  or work in these areas. Additionally

  I am fascinated by the possibilities that technology grants composers and musicians. My musical tastes are extremely diverse and my appetite for sonic flexibility is large. Utilizing technology

  I am constantly seeking out new ways to create

  perform

  teach

  and experience music. From purely acoustic to completely electronic

  I am constantly experimenting with new techniques

  forms

  and ideas.

  James

  Adams

  The University of Akron

  C. Crane Co.

  Stephen F. Austin State University

  Magja Studios

  Santa Ynez

  CA

  Founder

  Director.\nDeveloped and taught courses in music and technology: production

  recording

  and composition.

  Director

  Magja Studios

  Nacogdoches

  Texas

  At SFA

  I teach courses related to the field of music technology and direct the sound recording technology program. Duties include: curriculum development

  course instruction

  student advising

  leadership

  department coordination

  and scholarly research.

  Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Sound Recording Technology

  Stephen F. Austin State University

  Research (both technology and marketing)

  prototyping

  and project management were my main responsibilities as Audio Engineer. Vendor and parts acquisition management was also a big part of the job.

  C. Crane Co.

  The University of Akron

  Akron

  Ohio

  GTA in the department of music technology.

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Audio Engineering Society

  English

  Outstanding Graduate Student in Music Technology

  I received this award in recognition to my efforts

  accomplishments

  and service to the University of Akron School of Music.

  University of Akron School of Music