S. Alex Ruthmann

S. Alex Ruthmann is Associate Professor of Music Education and Music Technology at NYU Steinhardt where he teaches courses at the intersection of music, education, technology, design and entrepreneurship. Alex leads the NYU Music Experience Design Lab (MusEDLab.org), where he and his students research and co-design new technologies and experiences for music making, learning and engagement together with young people, musical novices of all ages, school, community, and industry partners. At New York University, Ruthmann has launched over 20 software and experience design projects with partners such as the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, PBS, Herbie Hancock, Peter Gabriel, Theolonius Monk Institute of Jazz, UNESCO, and Urban Arts Partnership. You can follow him via social media at @alexruthmann on Twitter.