Matthew Blessing

Matthew Blessing is an experienced professional in the fields of music composition and audio-visual technology. Currently serving as a Research Assistant at Louisiana State University since August 2014, Matthew focuses on researching haptic feedback in embedded electronic instruments. As a self-employed Music Engraver since 2009, Matthew utilizes Finale and Sibelius software to transform handwritten manuscripts into computer-generated music scores. Prior roles include Audio Visual Technician at Stony Brook University, where responsibilities included digital preservation of media and maintaining seminar equipment, and a Graduate Assistant at San Diego State University, teaching various music courses. Matthew holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Electronic Music and Digital Media from Louisiana State University, a Master of Music in Composition from San Diego State University, and two Bachelor of Music degrees from Southern Illinois University in Music Theory/Composition and Classical Guitar Performance, accompanied by minors in Mathematics and Physics, respectively.