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Dr. Hideki Isoda Emmy Award-nominated director and composer Hideki Isoda has made a lasting impact on the musical world through his prolific and multifaceted career. Born in Yokohama, Japan, he honed his musical abilities from a young age through playing various instruments, including the piano, synthesizer, guitar, and saxophone. He further developed his skills through his studies at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Berklee College of Music, and The University of Sydney, where he earned a PhD in Composition and Music Technology. Hideki's expertise as a composer is demonstrated through his work on soundtracks for organizations such as NHK Japan, PBS America, Sony Music, and Panasonic, as well as his contributions to special events such as the Atlanta Olympics. He is also recognized as a leading recording, mixing, and mastering engineer, having produced numerous classical and jazz albums for acclaimed musicians across the globe. His collaboration with Grammy Award-winning producer Michael Fine highlighted an outstanding orchestral album release from Sony Classical in 2022. In addition to his musical prowess, Hideki's expertise in technology has led to several breakthrough innovations. He was part of the team that developed audio-streaming technology in the mid-90s and later created StringPedagogy.com, one of the first e-learning websites utilizing video-streaming technology. He also invented a motion-sensing musical instrument called RIAX that has revolutionized the way music is composed and performed. Hideki served as Associate Dean of Technology and Distance Learning at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (2007-2013) and as Professor of Music and Chair of the Interdisciplinary Program for Creative Contents 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, where he teaches Composition, Electroacoustics, and Music Informatics courses (2020-Present). Hideki resides in Lubbock with his wife Hyejin, daughter, and son.
"As a researcher and professor, I'm 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 Experienced as: TV & Film Composer, Classical and Jazz Instrumentalist, Tonmeister, Filmmaker, Computer Programmer, and Entrepreneur Sequential Artist Research & Development Areas Primary Programming Languages Performing Instruments Other Interests Alma mater Notable Recognitions Special Certifications
Featured Works
PBS Documentary "Circling Around"
Galia Arad "Sand in your bed"
Mimi Zweig StringPedagogy
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