NYU Steinhardt Music Technology

Last week, students from NYU SWiTCH and the Sony Audio Institute participated in an intimate masterclass led by renowned artist and multi-GRAMMY-nominated producer 🎧✨

As our first-ever Artist-in-Residence, Alissia took the time to listen to student demos and mixes, offering thoughtful feedback and sharing insights from her own creative process and production techniques.

We’re thrilled to have her guiding the next generation of producers, engineers, and creators throughout the year.

What an incredible evening with multi-GRAMMY-nominated producer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist , our first-ever Artist-in-Residence with the NYU Sony Audio Institute. Last Friday, she led a panel and shared insights on her creative process, what it means to be an artist, and the music industry overall 💜🎶

Reflecting on the experience, Alissia stated, “Speaking to the NYU students today was such an incredible experience. As the first artist-in-residence at the Sony Audio Institute, I’m really encouraged by this community’s passion and curiosity. Sharing my journey as a musician, producer and artist with the next generation of producers, engineers, and creators reminds me why mentorship matters so much. If I can help inspire just one person in that room, that’s everything.”

Huge thank you to for moderating, and to our inspiring panelists for sharing their insights on creativity and the music business:

• Gloria Kaba – Producer, Engineer & Mixer
• Susannah Karron – General Manager, Park Avenue Artists
• Skye Landgraf – Director of Partnerships & Programs, We Are Moving The Needle

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and can’t wait to continue these conversations throughout the year.

In October, Ish De La Cruz (Music Tech) and Luke Bonenfant (Music Business) were sponsored by the Sony Audio Institute to attend in Paris. This particular masterclass was taught by multi GRAMMY-nominated producer Alissia. 🎶

The experience left a lasting impression:
“Attending Alissia’s masterclass in the Mix with the Masters studio in Paris has been one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had throughout my time at NYU.” - Luke Bonenfant

“Watching [Alissia’s] grace and professionalism firsthand felt like a masterclass in emotional maturity that will resonate with me both in and out of the studio.” – Ish De La Cruz

Alissia is also the Sony Audio Institute’s first-ever Artist-in-Residence 💜

Thank you to all the students who joined us for the Sony Audio Institute Open House! 🎶✨

We’re incredibly excited to kick off this new chapter together, and to provide students with a space for collaboration, innovation, and creativity in music.

Here’s to the future of audio, and the next generation of music business and technology. 💜🔊

The NYU Sony Audio Institute is thrilled to welcome GRAMMY-nominated producer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist Alissia as our first-ever Artist-in-Residence! 💜
Known for her collaborations with icons like Quincy Jones, Prince, Anderson .Paak, and Mariah Carey, Alissia brings her signature sound and creative vision straight into the classroom as part of her residency with NYU Steinhardt.

This fall, she’ll mentor students and collaborate on programming exploring the intersection of music, business, and technology.

Sony Audio Institute’s Open House is October 14th!

Current Music Business and Music Technology students join us at our open house and see how the Sony Audio Institute can help you reach your goals. Learn about our programs and events and connect with students in Music Business and Music Technology. Be sure to check out our website at https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/sony-audio-institute.

When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Where: Ensemble Room 620, Paulson Center, 181 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012

RSVP link is in our bio!

Music Technology students are being issued a pair of Sony’s MDR MV1 headphones to use in their 360 Virtual Mixing Environment.VME measurements are being scheduled now so make sure you sign up! Three courses are integrating this technology into their classrooms this semester(two sections of Audio Mastering (MPATE-GE 2013) and Ear Training for Audio Engineers (MPATE-GE 2650).