Daniel Dehaan lives at the intersection of music technology and creative expression, building bridges between technical innovation and artistic vision. With a doctorate in music composition and technology, he combines deep musical understanding with technical fluency to both create compelling sonic experiences and empower others in finding their unique voice through thoughtfully designed tools and workflows.

As both an audio designer and music technology educator, Daniel has developed a rare perspective on how artists interact with their creative tools. His dual career path has taken him from designing immersive audio for award-winning VR games to teaching the next generation of music creators at Columbia College Chicago, where he secured funding to build three state-of-the-art production studios. Along the way, he's collaborated with renowned institutions like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and brands such as T-Mobile and Beam Suntory.

What drives Daniel is his commitment to understanding how technology can enhance rather than complicate the creative process. Whether designing responsive audio systems, consulting on music technology integration, or helping students navigate complex production workflows, he brings both analytical precision and artistic sensibility to every challenge. His expansive knowledge across major music creation platforms allows him to provide honest, nuanced guidance on tool selection and implementation.

When not in the studio or classroom, Daniel can be found performing with his modular synthesizer, collaborating with developers on innovative interactive projects, or exploring natural soundscapes with a microphone in hand. Through all his work runs a common thread: a deep-seated belief that when technology serves creativity rather than constraining it, we unlock new realms of artistic possibility – driven by an endless curiosity about the pathways between technical innovation and artistic freedom.