McLean Johnston Macionis

A forward-thinking artist, composer, and educator who lives at the intersection of music and technology. Passionate about creating and applying cutting-edge software tools to craft unique musical experiences. Eager to share knowledge and skills with students and emerging artists. Known as a dynamic and resourceful collaborator, working with musicians and artists across diverse genres and disciplines. Notable for composing music for film, TV, and digital media, with a reputation for creativity, self-discipline, and organization.

Contact

๐Ÿ“ย Hague, NY ๐Ÿ“ฑย 740.504.8950 ๐Ÿ“ฉย [email protected] ๐ŸŒย LinkedIn

Listen

๐ŸŽตย Bandcamp ๐ŸŽตย **Spotify** ๐ŸŽตย Apple Music

Research Interests

Music Production ****Music Technology Audio Engineering Mixing Mastering Immersive Experience Design Interactive Performance Audio Plug-in Development User Interface Design

Kadenze Certifications

Machine Learning for Musicians & Artists Sound Synthesis Using Reaktor Sound Production in Ableton for Musicians & Artists Programming for Musicians & Digital Artists

Skills

Music Production Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, WaveLab, Reaktor, Kontakt, CDP

Programming C++, JUCE, openFrameworks, Arduino, ChucK, Wekinator, TouchDesigner

Design & Video Editing Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro

Instruments Piano, Guitar, Synthesizers

Mac iOS / Apple


Education

Current Rank

Middlebury College

Professor of the Practice Department of Music

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

California Institute of the Arts

Music Technology, 2019

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Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Occidental College

Diplomacy & World Affairs, 2014 Honors: Cum Laude

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Educational Initiatives

2019

Walt Disney Imagineering x CalArts Educational Initiative

Selected as one of 16 students to participate in a Walt Disney Imagineering / Blue Sky idea development process, which involved ideating an immersive consumer experience and pitching concept to senior executives at The Walt Disney Company.

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Teaching Experience

Professor of the Practice | Middlebury College

Middlebury, Vermont

Spring 2025

MUSC-0212: Advanced Topics in Electronic Music MUSC-0500: Independent Study, Marina Prikis, Music Production MUSC-0500: Independent Study, Phoebe Davis, Songwriting & Music Production MUSC-0704: Senior Work, Greg Marcinik, Composition

Winter 2025

MUSC-1025: Electronic Music: Digital Audio Synthesis & Production

Fall 2024

MUSC-0112: Introduction to Electronic Music MUSC-0500: Independent Study, Sorina Johnston, Songwriting & Music Production

Spring 2024

MUSC-0212: Advanced Topics in Electronic Music **MUSC-0500: Independent Study, Charlie Moore, Audio Plug-in Development MUSC-0704: Senior Work, Jeff Blake, Composition

Affiliate Artist | Middlebury College