everything music
music theory & cognition
my first formal interaction with music theory was an unpleasant one. i could not understand why anyone would find meaning in perfecting counterpoint writing and cadences. but now, it has grown to become a treasured guide to understanding the value of music across a myriad of disciplines.
my SENIOR THESIS at northwestern EXPLORES THE DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF timbre and tonality in Korean pop music.
relevant coursework: music language & thought, music cognition, music & emotion, music theory & aural skills, music technology, honors thesis
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classical saxophone
fell in love with the saxophone in the third grade after hearing KAORI KOBAYASHI’s rendition of “nothing’s gonna change my love for you”. extensive experience in chamber music, solo performance, and wind ensembles. now playing semi-professionally.
former student of professor taimur sullivan, timothy mcallister, Po-Yuan Ku, chun-hao ku.
relevant coursework: applied saxophone, saxophone ensemble, symphonic band
awards and recognition:
performed at the bienen school of music, 2020. joined by sam alvarez, isaac boone
performed at eslite performance hall, 2019
composition & production
songwriting is my first love. expressing myself through music composition beyond performance is an incredibly cathartic experience. it allows me to channel my creativity and my emotions into something that is accessible and beautiful!
from Tchaikovsky to joe hisaishi to Daniel Caesar, i love infusing these diverse musical elements into my own writing.
re-scored trailer for japanese film, ‘weathering with you’, 2020.
industry experience:
interned with Tizhimself (doja cat’s primary producer): assisted production, recording and songwriting sessions
interned with taylor dexter, wesley singerman (88rising): worked on curating new sample sound packs/loops, organized musical files, recording & production techniques