Paul Kozel Paul Kozel
Paul Kozel
Paul has been the Director of the Sonic Arts Center since its inception and has been the guiding force behind the design of the facility, its classes, and degree program. Paul is an active studio designer, audio education consultant, and producer/engineer. His work has encompassed a wide range of experiences which include audio for television and radio, studio recording, mixing and mastering, textbook and books-on-tape audio production, audio technology CD-ROMS, and multimedia. This wealth of experience has been translated into a program and facility that reflects the diversity of the audio and music technology industry today.
   
Jonathan Perl Jonathan Perl
Jonathan Perl
As the Associate Director of the Center, Jonathan works closely with Paul to direct day-to-day activities of the Center and develop the ongoing direction of the facility and curriculum. Jonathan is a busy composer/arranger, producer, engineer, and sound designer, who has a formidable expertise in synthesis, Midi technologies, and digital audio. His expertise and professional experience has played a major role in shaping the direction of the second year classes in Synthesis and Sound design, Digital Audio, and Midi and Audio Technologies.
   
Joe Popp Joe Popp
Joe Popp
Joe Popp has years of experience in the music and audio industry in various technical, administrative, and engineering capacities. This includes work in the post production, sound reinforcement, and studio production areas of the industry. Joe is also an accomplished composer of theatre music and a rock guitarist. Joe’s vast technical background has made him an important voice in determining the direction of the Center’s facilities. In addition to Joe’s technical duties he also provides tutoring for students of the Sonic Arts Center.