Torin Hopkins

Research in Music, Computing, and Neuroscience

 

Former Postdoctoral Research Fellow @ National University of Singapore Department of Computer Science

 

Triple Ph.D. - University of Colorado, Boulder

Neuroscience | Cognitive Science | Creative Technology & Design

I am a passionate music educator and multi-disciplinary researcher at the intersection of AI, HCI, XR, Neuroscience, Psychology, and Music. Specializing in design of complex collaborative systems, analyzing human dynamics, and brain-computer interfaces in musical contexts.  

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Torin Hopkins, PhD

Triple Ph.D.

Creative Technology and Design, Neuroscience, and                   Cognitive Science

M.S.

Human-Computer Interaction

B.S.

Physiology / Music

I've been professionally teaching music since 2010 and performing all of my life. I've taught thousands of students from ages 3 to 96 at various institutions across the country, including public schools, music schools, and private lessons. Now I focus on making music experiences more enjoyable and inclusive through technology. I employ methods I've learned throughout my career as a researcher in psychology, HCI, neuroscience, and computer science to design and build experiences for real-time musical improvisation. I specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Neuroscience, Hardware & Software Design, Networked Music, and Performance.  

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Music & Music Technology Lessons

I bring over a decade of teaching experience, science-based approaches, and knowledge from a lifetime in music

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Publication and Scientific Works

Scientific and Technical Research/Creative Performance

How do we learn to read music?

Using psychological methods and eye-tracking I investigate the effectiveness of several popular approaches to music literacy.  

Networking AI-Driven Virtual Musicians in Extended Reality (VR/AR/MXR)

Designing AI-driven music interaction for networked XR environments

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Brain Jam

Controlling AI-driven virtual musicians using neural signals

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Stringesthesia

Stringesthesia: Dynamically Shifting Musical Agency Between Audience and Performer Based on Trust in an Interactive and Improvised Performance

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Virtual AI Jam

Designing AI-driven music interaction

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XR Jam

Designing networked jamming using AI and XR

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Towards Jamming with Jimmy Page

Investigating neural network architecture for musical interaction

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Computer-Supported Musical Improvisation

Doctoral Consortium in New Interfaces for Musical Expression

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Limited Field of View in AR Affects Musical Task Perception

Exploring the limitations of AR experiences and how they affect music collaboration

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AR Drum Circle

Networked musical interaction and collaboration between drummers

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How Late Is Too Late?

Investigating the interaction between visual and audio perceptual delays in networked music

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Rhythmic Conversations

Jamming with audience-controlled AI-driven drummers

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HoloJam

Exploring jamming with AI-driven hologram drummers

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The Jam Station

Algorithmically detecting collaboration in a collaborative musical instrument

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Jam Tabs

Investigating alternative music notation and tools for improvisation

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Modular Guitar

Modular reconfigurable guitar for a play and performance

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String Sheath

Amplifying the sound of any string through braided conductive thread

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Tangible Musical Objects

Investigating the interactions of expert and novice musicians with tangible musical objects

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User Interfaces in Smart Cities - Book Chapter

Authored book chapter on the future of user interfaces in smart cities

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Building Applications for the gTar

Designed and built applications for the gTar Smart Guitar

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SolJamm Workshops

Designed and led jamming workshops using technology for over 50 high school students

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Linguist vs. Machine

Investigating the effectiveness of machine learning algorithms in uncovering morphological grammar rules as compared to linguists

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FOXP3: A Critical Role in Fertility in Mice

Investigating the role of transcription factor Foxp3 in mice

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Foxd1 is Necessary for Pituitary LH Expression in Mice

Investigating the role of transcription factor Foxd1 in mice

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AI Music Resources

Teaching and Research Statements

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