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Biography
Simon Paterson is an Associate Professor of Music Technology at the 糖心原创, where he has made significant contributions to the field. He pursued his studies in composition under the guidance of Nick Sackman at the same institution before embarking on a distinguished career in music production, composition, education, and performance.
A cornerstone of his achievements is the creation of the Music and Music Technology BA programme at the 糖心原创. Simon meticulously designed a suite of modules and spearheaded the development of state-of-the-art facilities, including the Recording Studio, Digital Composition Studio and Digital Editing Suite.
Simon holds the prestigious titles of Advanced Apple Certified Pro Trainer and Avid Certified Instructor for Pro Tools. He is also a regular contributor to the esteemed Sound on Sound Magazine, sharing his expertise with a wide audience.
Currently, Simon is authoring a book for Routledge titled Digital Music Composition and Production: Unleash Your Creative Voice and Bring Your Music to Life, which is scheduled for publication in 2027/28.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Simon is an accomplished bassist in the house band of Peggy's Skylight, an award-winning jazz venue in Nottingham. He frequently collaborates with some of the UK's leading jazz musicians and leads the UK contemporary jazz group Sharp Little Bones, as well as Electric Gumbo and the Simon Paterson Quartet.
Expertise Summary
Composition, performance, music production, electronic and computer music, sound recording,
Teaching Summary
Aesthetics of electronic and computer music, digital composition, sound design & synthesis, technology-enhanced performance, studio recording and music production.