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Scott J. Simon, PhD in Information Science, is a classical guitarist, music technologist, and interdisciplinary scholar based in Austin, Texas. A published composer and poet with degrees in music, philosophy, information technology, and information science.
Former faculty at University of South Florida and San Jose State University, with international conference presentations on music, improvisation, and symbolic systems.
His musical path centers on classical guitar and jazz improvisation, blending technical precision with expressive nuance and creative intuition. Performances have ranged from intimate settings to prestigious stages, including corporate events for clients like Ferrari Motors and KMFA Classical Radio.
Highlights include dissertation publication on jazz improvisation entropy modeling and a featured presentation at the UNESCO International Music Council World Forum on Music.
A devoted volunteer with Austin Classical Guitar Society, Scott brings thoughtful mentoring to education—fostering technique, repertoire, and joyful musical discovery.
Currently offering limited private lessons (select spots only). He applies multimodal expertise to advancing expressive audio perception and ethical creative systems.
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