V.J. Manzo (PhD Temple University, M.M. New York University) is composer/guitarist and directs music technology studies at Montclair State University where he teaches courses in electronic music and composition.
     V.J. is the Oxford University Press author of the book MAX/MSP/Jitter for Music (2011) on developing software-based interactive software systems for composition, performance, instruction, and research.
     As a programmer, he has authored several open-source interactive music projects including the Modal Object Library, a collection of composition/theory algorithms for use in algorithmic and electro-acoustic composition, and EAMIR, an open-source project assisting individuals, including those with disabilities, to compose and perform music with accessible musical interfaces, alternate/adaptive controllers, and sensors.

He has guest lectured on music technology, music education, and interactive media at numerous conferences, universities, and forums including ATMI, CMS, ACM, ISTE, TI:ME, and has had his compositions performed in distinguished venues including the Peabody Institute, SEAMUS, and ASTA     // more >
 

 

       

 

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