Ethan Castro

Ethan Castro, PhD has a diverse work experience in the field of sound research and technology. Ethan co-founded EDGE Sound Research in 2019 and is currently serving as a Co-Founder. In 2022, they became a Founding Member of WXO - World Experience Organization. Prior to this, Castro worked as an Audio Lead at Acoustic Haven since August 2019. Ethan also has a long-standing association with EDGE Original Inc., where they started as Vice President in 2008. In this role, they led an innovative music research organization focused on songwriting camps and music technology research and innovation.

Castro's academic journey includes serving as the Graduate Studio Manager at the Experimental Acoustics Research Studio (EARS) at UC Riverside from January 2018 to June 2023. Additionally, they held the position of Member Board Of Directors and later Vice President at Riverside County Philharmonic from April 2018 to August 2021.

At the University of California, Riverside, Castro worked in various roles, including Associate Instructor, Student Assistant, and Teaching Assistant, between October 2018 and July 2020.

Early in their career, they worked as a Southern California Experience Technician at SoundOff Experience from September 2016 to February 2017, where they were responsible for managing logistics and technology intervention at events. Before that, they served as the Technology/Sound Director at Encounter Church in 2015.

In 2013, Castro worked as a GraceNote Instructor at Care Fresno, where they instructed and mentored students in various programs, including "Junk Percussion" and "Hip-Hop/Beats."

With expertise in sound research, music technology, and event management, Ethan Castro, PhD, has made significant contributions in their various roles throughout their career.

Ethan Castro, PhD, has an extensive education history focused on music and digital composition. Ethan began their academic journey at University High School from 2007 to 2011. However, no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.

Castro then attended California State University, Fresno, from 2011 to 2015, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music Theory and Composition. Following this, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Music Industry Administration at California State University, Northridge, from 2015 to 2017.

Continuing their academic pursuits, Ethan Castro enrolled in the University of California, Riverside from 2017 to 2023, where they successfully completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Digital Composition.

It is worth noting that although no specific details regarding certifications and institutions are provided, Ethan Castro has an additional certification as a Pro Tools 110 Operator. However, the name of the institution and the exact month and year of obtaining this certification remain unknown.