Dr. Hideki Isoda, an Emmy-nominated composer and music technologist, is dedicated to advancing innovation in music. His research and AI-driven motion-sensing instrument have revolutionized generative music and live performances.

Born in 1970 in Yokohama, Japan, he developed a deep passion for electrical engineering and synthesizer design early on. His formal musical training began in childhood and continued with advanced studies at Indiana University, Berklee College of Music, and the University of Sydney, where he earned a Ph.D. in Composition and Music Technology.

Isoda composed soundtracks for NHK Japan, PBS America, and others, and created commercial music for major corporations. Also, as a leading recording, mixing, and mastering engineer, he has produced numerous classical and jazz albums worldwide.

Dr. Isoda served as Associate Dean of Technology and Distance Learning at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (2007-2013) and Professor of Music and Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program for Creative Content and Technology at Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul (2013-2020). He is a full-time faculty member and Director of Media Production at Texas Tech University School of Music, teaching composition, Recording Technology, and Music Informatics (2020-present).

Hideki lives in Lubbock with his wife Hyejin and their two children.

As a researcher and professor, I am passionate about helping others create innovations that can make the world an even better place. Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing my students get inspired by what's possible when we work together to innovate!

Dr. Hideki Isoda

Hideki Isoda
Director of Media Production
Assistant Professor of Composition
Texas Tech University School of Music

Experienced as: TV & Film Composer, Tonmeister, Filmmaker, and Computer Programmer

Sequential Artist

Research & Development Areas
Music Informatics:
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Instrumental Training;
Robotic Design for Musical Training;
Musical Deep Learning;
Ambisonic Audio;
Design of Music E-Learning Applications;
Film Making for Music Research;

Article
The Possibilities and Drawbacks of Assistive Technologies (2024)

Primary Programming Languages
C++

Performing Instruments
Synthesizers and Guitars

Alma mater
The University of Sydney
Berklee College of Music
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Notable Recognitions
Emmy Award nomination
International Videographer Award
OMNI Intermedia Award
Horizon Interactive Award
Accolade Award
The Communicator Award
BTDESIGN Award
Hermes Creative Award

Featured Works

Research Film "Circling Around in Song"

 

PBS Documentary "Circling Around"

 

Galia Arad "Sand in your bed"

Mimi Zweig StringPedagogy

Hideki Isoda YouTube Channel
 

Links

• Affiliated Organizations

  Texas Tech University School of Music
  Sookmyung Women's University
  The University of Sydney - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
  Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
  UNESCO
  Mimi Zweig StringPedagogy.com
  Thomastik-Infeld
  SEQUENTIAL
  ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) / SIGGRAPH
  BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)
  EMMY - National Television Academy
  

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