Ben Johansen

About

I explore, play, make, and share.

For nearly 20 years, I have combined coding, music, and technology in creative projects, teaching, and research. Curiosity and self-drive has lead me into learning technologies in many different areas, both hardware (from microcontrollers to analog synths) and software (from Max to JavaScript). I am passionate about intuitive interactions and modularity … but more than anything, I am built to explore, play, and experiment with technology and sound to create what others have not even imagined. My creative areas of focus include acoustic and electronic music, improvisation/indeterminacy, performing, and the intersection of art and Christianity.

My mission is to empower students to become leaders in the creation of meaningful, forward-looking art, guiding them as they blend technology and creativity to shape their chosen industries. I am also committed to advancing the School's pioneering status in arts innovation and help foster a culture of innovation and curiosity at the intersection of art and new technologies.

I am a Senior Lecturer in Composition & Computer Music at Baylor University.

Education

BME & MM - Baylor University
Ph.D. - University of North Texas

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