Instruments with a mind of their own

Ciaran FramePhD student

Ciaran Frame is a composer and researcher working at the intersection of technology and music. Ciaran’s work has been featured around Australia and internationally, with projects ranging from a regional program of synthesiser workshops for young children to music out of lichen in the Arctic Circle.

He is currently undertaking his PhD under the supervision of Prof Jon McCormack and Dr Alon Ilsar. His research explores autonomy and agency within musical systems, pursuing meaningful music creation regardless of musical experience.

Ciaran.Frame@monash.edu