Adam Patrick Bell is an Assistant Professor of Music Education in the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary, Canada. He has written several peer-reviewed articles and chapters on the topics of music technology in music education, and disability in music education. Prior to his career in higher education, Bell worked as a kindergarten teacher, elementary music teacher, and support worker for adolescents with disabilities. Bell has also worked as a freelance producer, creating commercial music for clients including Coca-Cola.
"""Dawn of the DAW offers a nuanced and enjoyable look at how people engage with and learn music through DIY recording and producing. This book is sure to inspire readers to update and expand music programs while honoring the richness of DIY musical practices outside of formal school settings.""-Evan Tobias, Associate Professor of Music Education, Arizona State University"