Gillian Desmarais

Gillian Desmarais has a diverse background in music education and technology. Gillian has worked as a Music Education Technology Consultant for Ableton and New York University, providing expertise in integrating technology into music education. Gillian also has experience as a K-12 Music Technology and General Music Teacher at Maplewood Public Schools.

In addition, Gillian has worked as a Contributing Writer for artistpro, LLC, where they wrote for various music magazines. Gillian has also served as a Music Education Technology Consultant for Zivix (Jamstik), contributing to the development of music technology tools and resources.

Furthermore, Gillian has been involved in the creation and promotion of music education podcasts as a Podcast Creator and Ambassador for Solfeg.io. Gillian has contributed to the changing landscape of music teaching in public and private schools.

Gillian has also been an active member of the Board of Education for the Audio Engineering Society, collaborating with audio engineers and educators to enhance music technology education. Gillian has attended conferences and discussions on current technology, research, and education.

Prior to these roles, Gillian worked as a Music Technology Clinician and Content Developer for Hal Leonard and as a Music Clinician and Ambassador for Soundtrap and Noteflight. In these positions, they created and presented music learning materials and tutorials, and conducted workshops at national music education conferences.

Overall, Gillian Desmarais has a strong background in music education, technology integration, content development, and collaboration with industry professionals. Gillian has made significant contributions to the field through their work in various organizations and roles.

Gillian Desmarais has a strong educational background in the field of music. Gillian obtained a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where they studied from 2011 to 2016. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education at New York University, where they earned a Master of Music degree in Music Technology. Their studies at NYU spanned from 2018 to 2023.

In addition to their academic degrees, Gillian has also obtained two additional certifications. In February 2017, they acquired a certification in Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General (All Levels) from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Furthermore, in September 2022, they received a certification in Vocal and Classroom Music from the Minnesota Department of Education.