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Dafna Naphtali is a Visiting Assistant Professor at NYU Steinhardt, specializing in Music Technology with over 25 years of experience as an adjunct faculty. She holds a Master of Music in Music Technology and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from NYU. Her teaching focuses on music technology, Max programming, and electronic music performance and composition. An active electronic musician, singer, instrumentalist, and composer, Dafna engages in experimental and interactive electro-acoustic music, performing internationally. Her projects incorporate custom interactive computer programming and explore multi-channel sound and site-specific soundwalks. She has performed compositions by Cage, Stockhausen, and La Monte Young and has a history with collaborations and tours, including performing songs from the Spanish Civil War. Dafna has received multiple fellowships and awards, notably a Guggenheim Fellowship in Music Composition in 2023. She is currently writing a book titled "Live Processing & Improvisation," expected to be published in early 2026. Her contributions to academic publications include works discussing interactive soundwalks and the identities of musical instruments in the 21st century, showcasing her commitment to the integration of musical and technical skills.
Department of Media, Culture, and Communication - PhD Program focusing on Global and Transcultural Studies, Technology and Society, and Visual Culture.