Kevin Haden

Haden holds an MA in Music Composition and a BM in Music Theory and Composition, both from New York University. Prior to joining UArts, he served as director of academic operations for NYU’s Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. In one of the largest and most complex academic departments at NYU, Haden oversaw its critical operations and served as a key advisor to its chair. Haden was also active in the university’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Courses, Curricula and Programs committees.

Since 2005, he has taught numerous courses in performance, composition and music business and guided NYU’s vocal and instrumental acoustic pop ensemble, channeling his experience as a professional musician to inform his students. In one recent class, Haden led students as they engaged in semester-long experiences operating Village Records, an NYU record label founded in 1995. Additionally, he contributed significantly to the university’s Music Business Summer Institute, a two-week intensive experience for high school students interested in music business opportunities in higher education, for more than 17 years.