McLean Johnston Macionis

A forward-thinking artist, composer, and educator who lives at the intersection of music and technology. Passionate about building and applying cutting-edge software tools to deliver unique music experiences. Enthusiastic about offering knowledge and professional skills to students and new artists. Known for being a dynamic and resourceful collaborator with fellow musicians and artists across various genres and disciplines. Hallmarks include a background composing music for film, television, and digital media projects, plus a reputation for being self-disciplined, organized, and creative.

Contact

📍 Hague, NY 📱 740.504.8950 📩 [email protected] 🌐 LinkedIn

Listen

🎵 Bandcamp 🎵 **Spotify** 🎵 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, Python, 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 Affiliate Artist 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 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

Fall 2023

MUSC-0112: Introduction to Electronic Music

Affiliate Artist | Middlebury College

Middlebury, Vermont

Spring 2024

Brooke O’Toole Nila Dudley Greg Marcinik Sam Medina

Songwriting Music Production Music Production Recording & Music Production

Fall 2023

Jeff Blake Yon Bui Violet Gordon Lillian Shattuck Julia Ulsh

Music Production Music Production Music Production Music Production Music Production