Rate My Professor Joseph Akins

Akins' research focuses on music technology and education. In 2006, he authored "Facilities Used For Introductory Electronic Music," published in the Journal of the Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA Journal, Volume 6, Number 1). This study surveyed instructors from U.S. universities listed in the Audio Engineering Society's Directory of Educational Programs, gathering data on preferred computer operating systems, digital audio workstations, virtual instrument and synthesizer software, external hardware, course prerequisites, and lab facilities. The findings aim to guide institutions in building or enhancing introductory electronic music courses. Additionally, Akins published the instructional book "The Fundamentals of Synthesizer Programming" in 2021, providing in-depth coverage of synthesizer fundamentals, programming, playing, and recording techniques. In 2015, he received a nomination related to his work in recording industry, as noted in university faculty updates. His teaching includes courses such as Introduction to MIDI and Sound Synthesis (RIM 4190), aligning with his expertise in electronic music production.