Editing Philosophy

I believe that good editing refines academic writing into something that is clear and concise. Similarly, good formatting results in a document that is consistent throughout, easily understandable by the reader, and pleasing to look at.

Education

• PhD in Musicology, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, 2019
• MM in Music History, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, 2013
• BA in Music, Mercyhurst University, 2009

Experience

• Co-editor of forthcoming volume on nostalgia in video game music
• Editor of Music Research Forum, including layout responsibilities
• Layout editor of Music Research Forum
• Assisted several colleagues with formatting documents for submission, including proposals, theses, and dissertations.

Research

I specialize in ludomusicology (the study of sound and music in video games), specifically the function of pre-existing music in video games. I have presented my research at conferences in the U.S. and Canada and published it in a digital journal. I am currently co-editing a volume on nostalgia and video game music, for which I am writing an essay on confronting racism in American popular music via BioShock Infinite. Please see my C.V. or visit my academia.edu page to learn more about my research.