Our Story
An inner city high school biology teacher turned physician meets a flutist with a business degree. Not your average love story, but a diversity of passions for music, service, and education soon led to the creation of Good Beats.
Just as different instruments establish rhythm, melody, and harmony in music, we want to use music to build deeper connections within ourselves and with one another, thereby cultivating an even greater vibrancy and flow in life.
-Hansel & Rachel Lee
Meet Our Executive Team
President & Executive Director of Operations
Hansel Lee, M.D., M.Ed
Dr. Hansel Lee, President and Executive Director of Operations, began his career in Teach for America, earning an M.Ed. and teaching biology in inner-city high schools for 11 years in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. He later earned his medical degree to practice family medicine, working at Kaiser Permanente and currently serving military veterans. Dr. Lee has extensive non-profit experience with organizations like the American Cancer Society, leading regional and international fundraising and outreach campaigns targeted at health and equitable education access.
Artistic Director
Rachel Choe Lee, DMA, MBA
Dr. Lee has over 20 years of experience in the music industry as a performer, educator, and seasoned administrator, with a focus on artistic programming and financial planning. She has founded multiple non-profit organizations for performing arts and served as an executive officer and on boards. Dr. Lee's expertise in artistic administration and management is invaluable to the board.
Content Creator
Eric Black
Eric Black is an active chamber, orchestral, and solo clarinetist praised by the Baltimore Sun for his introspective sound. He has performed across the U.S. at venues including at Carnegie Hall, and has served as guest Principal Clarinetist with Symphony in C and for Marin Alsop's Peabody Conducting Orchestra. Black is a regular studio musician at Omega Recording Studios and was featured on the Peabody Symphony Orchestra's album under Marin Alsop and Leonard Slatkin. He holds a Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.
Fundraising Advisor
Emily Russell
Emily Russell, has dedicated two decades to developing robust funding networks for mission-driven organizations. She has orchestrated successful donor partnerships across foundations, corporations, and the public sector for elite entities including the U.S. Green Building Council, American Forests, and the African Wildlife Foundation. At Good Beats, Russell spearheads strategic initiatives to diversify the non-profit's institutional funding framework, deepen long-term partner relationships, and secure sustainable revenue channels to fuel community music operations.
Treasurer
Ally Shin, M.Ed, EA
Ally Shin, provides comprehensive financial oversight backed by nine years of professional accounting and advisory experience. Having served Good Beats since its inception, Shin previously volunteered as an accountant for a non-profit performing arts organization. This background granted her unique, specialized insight into non-profit financial frameworks, compliance, and asset management, which she leverages to direct the organization's fiscal policies, transactional transparency, and long-term budgetary sustainability.
Legal
Hanjoong (Han) Kim
Han Kim is a nationally recognized entertainment lawyer advising leading companies, artists, and media brands on complex cross-border transactions, intellectual property, and global partnerships. With deep experience spanning music, film, television, technology, and digital media, he represents major K-pop companies, studios, record labels, publishers, and talent across Asia and the United States. Fluent in Korean, Han is known for bridging Eastern and Western entertainment markets through strategic dealmaking and rights management. He also counsels clients on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality, helping creative businesses protect and expand their global opportunities.
Meet Our Musicians
String
Violin
Matthew Evans
Matthew Evans has been a member of The U.S. Army Strings since 2007, currently serving as Stroll Leader for the Strolling Strings and first violinist with The Triforce Quartet. Originally from State College, PA, he completed his BM in violin performance at the University of Louisville, serving as concertmaster. Evans has won multiple concerto competitions and performed with the Williamsport, Nittany Valley, and Louisville symphonies. Career milestones include performing for four U.S. Presidents, appearing as a soloist with Mark O'Connor, and playing the theme from Schindler's List at the U.S. Capitol.
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Violin
Yunhee Ahn
Yunhee Ahn is an active violinist and dedicated educator with extensive performance and teaching background. A member of the Washington Chamber Orchestra for nine years, she has taught private violin lessons for three decades across Boston, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. She currently runs a private teaching studio in Northern Virginia and volunteers as a strings instructor at the Central Music Academy. Ahn earned both her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music, where she studied under Eric Rosenblith.
Violin
Shin-Hye Kim
Shin-Hye Kim is an international violinist and educator. She earned her Bachelor of Music from the Peabody Institute and a Master of Music from the New England Conservatory. Kim has performed with numerous chamber orchestras throughout the United States and South Korea, acquiring a broad range of orchestral experience. Her pedagogical background includes faculty positions at Hoseo University and BIS Canada International School. Additionally, she is a member of Yung Strings, one of South Korea's premier and highly respected recording string ensembles.
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Violin
Madelene Stole
North Carolina native Madelene Stohl is an active violinist, violist, and educator based in the Washington, D.C. area. She has performed at premier music festivals, including Green Mountain, Apple Hill, and Four Seasons, and currently plays with the New Carolina Sinfonia. Stohl completed Suzuki pedagogy training at East Carolina University, where she also earned her Bachelor of Music and Certificate of Advanced Performance Studies. She later completed her Master of Music degree at the University of Maryland.
Violin
Yuanju Liu
Yuanju Liu is a violinist recognized for her natural musical instincts and commitment to underrepresented repertoire. She performs across the DMV, founded Yuanju Music LLC, and teaches for the DC Youth Orchestra Program. Highlights include performing Vivaldi's Spring, serving as concertmaster for The Merry Wives of Windsor, collaborating with the Dover Quartet, and appearing on TEDxDePaul University and Chicago classical radio. Liu holds degrees from Eastman and DePaul, and is pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Maryland.
Violin
Adam Murphy
Violinist Adam Murphy is celebrated for his musical sensitivity and versatility across modern and period performance practices. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, he performed with the Toledo Symphony before attending the Oberlin Conservatory, where he completed his Bachelor's degree under Marilyn McDonald. Murphy performs with diverse groups, including the Handel Choir of Baltimore and the Washington Chamber Orchestra. Beyond the stage, he is active in arts administration, serving as the Box Office Manager for the Washington Bach Consort.
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Viola
Brian Shoop
Brian Shoop is acclaimed for his authentic artistry and exceptional technical proficiency. He holds degrees in viola performance from the Oberlin Conservatory and the University of Maryland. Throughout his career, he has received such recognitions as the Wilkins Memorial Prize at Oberlin and first prize in the Ohio Viola Society competition. Shoop currently performs as a section violist with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and is a faculty member at Levine Music.
Viola
Asli Gültekin Özek
Asli Gültekin Özek earned her Master's and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her achievements include the Chip Davis Mannheim Steamroller Orchestra Award and being named a finalist in the Coeur d'Alene Young Artist Competition. Özek teaches violin and viola privately and performs regularly with the Apollo Orchestra and Washington Chamber Orchestra. Notably, in November 2025, she performed the world premiere of the G. Schneider Viola Concerto with the Manchester Symphony.
Cello
Youbin Jun
Youbin Jun holds a Master's degree from the New England Conservatory and completed doctoral degree at Rutgers University. She won prizes at the American Protégé Concerto Competition, New York International Music Concour, and the Grand Prize Virtuoso Competition. Jun has performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and Seoul Arts Center, and played with the Boston Civic and Boston Philharmonic. She currently plays with the Maryland Symphony, teaches at Mason Community Arts Academy, and maintains a private cello studio in Northern Virginia.
Cello
DoYeon Kim
DoYeon Kim is a distinguished soloist, orchestral cellist, and music educator. She holds bachelor and doctoral degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a master degree from the Eastman School of Music. Kim has performed at prestigious international venues, including Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern and Weill Recital halls, the Kennedy Center, and the Seoul Arts Center. She served as Assistant Principal Cellist for the Washington Chamber Orchestra and has held an acting principal position with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony.
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Cello
Ryan Donohue
Ryan Donohue began studying cello at age three via the Suzuki method. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and attended prestigious music festivals including the Pacific Music Festival and Kent/Blossom. Donohue has served as Principal Cellist for the Montgomery, Huntington, and Blue Ash symphonies. He plays with the Fairfax Symphony and substitutes with major orchestras like St. Louis and Cincinnati symphonies. Based in Washington, D.C., Donohue teaches using the Suzuki Method on the faculty at Levine Music.
Cello
Wonhee Kim
Acclaimed cellist Wonhee Kim serves as Principal Cello of the Washington Chamber Orchestra and has been the Chairman of the Maryland State Bach Solo and Young Musicians competitions for both cello and violin since 2017. Deeply committed to pedagogy, she was a faculty member of the Peabody Institute's Preparatory division for fifteen years. Under her mentorship, many of her students have achieved notable success, winning local music competitions and positions in the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra and Peabody Youth Orchestra.
Double Bass
Kimberly Johnson
Double bassist Kimberly Johnson completed her musical training at the Catholic University School of Music. She had the privilege of studying under the guidance of prominent bassists William Vaughan of the National Symphony Orchestra and Linda McKnight of the Manhattan School of Music in New York. Throughout the concert season, Johnson dedicates to both teaching double bass and performing across a wide array of musical ensembles.
Bass
Stephen Arnold
Stephen Arnold is a Washington, D.C.-based bassist and composer originally from Greenfield, Massachusetts. Initially a pianist, he transitioned to upright bass at George Washington University under Herman Burney, Jr. Following graduation, he was chosen for the prestigious Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program at the Kennedy Center, directed by Jason Moran. Arnold collaborates with various artists, including Fran Vielma and Sharon Clark, and has performed at landmarks such as the Library of Congress, the Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, and the Howard Theater.
Harpist
Kristina Finch
Dr. Kristina Finch is a versatile harpist focused on expanding public perceptions of her instrument by blending classical mastery with popular music. She serves as principal harpist for the Miami City Ballet, Mississippi Symphony, and Miami Symphony, second harpist with the Charlotte Symphony, and guest artist with the Anchorage Symphony. An entrepreneur, visual artist, and Harp Mastery Certified Coach, Finch teaches at the University of Southern Mississippi, hosts the Harp Column Podcast, and manages social media for the Atlanta Harp Center.
Woodwind
Flute | Arranger
Rachel Choe
Rachel Choe is the co-founder of Good Beats and an internationally accomplished flutist whose performance career spans both humanitarian and prestigious global stages. She has shared her music in Syrian refugee camps and street schools in India's slums, as well as at landmark venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Singapore's Esplanade, Shanghai Cultural Center and Tokyo Opera City. A seasoned music educator, Dr. Choe currently serves on the faculty at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, where she earned her master’s and doctoral degrees.
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Saxophonist
Dannel Espinoza
South Florida native Dr. Dannel Espinoza is the Assistant Professor of Saxophone at the University of Southern Mississippi. Praised by the Florida Classical Review for his "effective sense of phrasing and dynamic sensitivity,” he performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, notably with the Kontra Duo alongside his wife, harpist Dr. Kristina Finch. Espinoza earned his DMA in saxophone with a minor in conducting from the Eastman School of Music, following degrees from Northern Arizona University and Florida State University.
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Saxophonist
Matt Evans
Dr. Matt Evans is an award-winning saxophonist, chamber musician, and educator. He is a member of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" and serves as Instructor of Saxophone at Virginia Commonwealth University. Evans is a founding member of the award-winning chamber ensembles Project Fusion, the Zzyzx Quartet, and the Eastman Saxophone Project. He studied at Indiana University and the Eastman School of Music, earning the prestigious Performer's Certificate from both institutions. He is an official Yamaha Performing Artist and D'Addario Woodwinds Artist-Clinician.
Saxophonist
Doug O'Connor
Dr. Doug O'Connor is an Assistant Professor of Saxophone at the Peabody Institute and board member of the 21st Century Consort. He performs music of all eras and styles from across classical, jazz, and electronic, playing with the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" since 2016 and formerly with the U.S. Naval Academy Band. O'Connor holds MM and DMA degrees from the Eastman School of Music. He is a former Astral Artist, co-founder of the Global Premiere Consortium Commissioning Project and alto saxophonist with the acclaimed Project Fusion Saxophone Quartet.
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Saxophonist
Aiwen Zhang
Aiwen Zhang is a pioneering classically trained saxophonist and educator who has performed and mentored across the US, Europe, and Asia. She made history as the first female and first person of Chinese descent to win a Top Prize at the prestigious Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition. Zhang has led masterclasses at top institutions, including the Shanghai, Central and Yong Siew Toh conservatories. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan, Paris Conservatory, and Eastman, studying under Timothy McAllister, Claude Delangle, Chien-Kwan Lin, Vincent David, and John Sampen.
Clarinet
Eric Black
Eric Black is an active chamber, orchestral, and solo clarinetist praised by the Baltimore Sun for his introspective sound. He has performed across the U.S. at venues including at Carnegie Hall, and has served as guest Principal Clarinetist with Symphony in C and for Marin Alsop's Peabody Conducting Orchestra. Black is a regular studio musician at Omega Recording Studios and was featured on the Peabody Symphony Orchestra's album under Marin Alsop and Leonard Slatkin. He holds a Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.
Saxophonist
Valentin Kovalev
Valentin Kovalev is an internationally acclaimed classical saxophonist whose journey spans Siberia, Moscow, the Paris Conservatory, and the University of Michigan. Winning the Naumburg Foundation, Concert Artists Guild, and Astral Artists competition, he gave a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut in the 2023-2024 season. Kovalev has received awards from the Rostropovich Foundation, Fondation pour la vocation, and the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia. Formerly a professor at Rowan University, he is a visiting professor at the Cleveland Institute of Music and teaches masterclasses globally.
Percussion
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Percussion
Byung Kang
DMV-based jazz percussionist Byung Kang is a highly sought-after performer, educator, and session musician. He developed his blend of traditional and contemporary drumming styles by studying and performing alongside jazz luminaries such as Gary Thomas and Nasar Abadey. Kang currently performs as the drummer for the ensemble SoulTET while maintaining a prolific freelance career. Dedicated to music education, he also serves as the Band Director for the Lower and Middle School divisions at Glenelg Country School.
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Percussion
TJ Maistros
T.J. Maistros is an award-winning percussionist who has performed with over 40 ensembles spanning rock, jazz, classical, and world music. A graduate of George Mason University and New York University, his credits include performances at Jacob's Pillow, the United Nations, and top NYC recording studios, as well as opening for Dave Mason on SiriusXM. Having studied under jazz legend Tony Moreno, Maistros teaches and performs extensively across the East Coast and collaborates with diverse regional acts, choirs, and local productions.
Percussion
Paul BernFeld
Paul Bernfeld is an experienced percussionist and music educator from Annandale, Virginia, with over two decades of professional experience. He has served in high-profile athletic entertainment roles, including Drumline Captain for the Washington Commanders Marching Band and the Washington Wizards District Drummers. A proud graduate of George Mason University in classical and jazz percussion, Bernfeld serves as an adjunct faculty member for GMU's Green Machine Ensembles and teaches within the Fairfax and Loudoun County public school systems.
Percussion
Paul Jung
Paul Jung began his musical training in early childhood and has been performing live since the age of nine. He has appeared at national venues, including the Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, and Bohemian Caverns, alongside regional landmarks like the Eighteenth Street Lounge. As an active, in-demand jazz drummer across the greater DMV region, Jung frequently collaborates with top area jazz artists and remains dedicated to community service through musical outreach. Paul Jung began his musical training in early childhood and has been performing live since the age of nine. He has appeared at national venues, including the Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, and Bohemian Caverns, alongside regional landmarks like the Eighteenth Street Lounge. As an active, in-demand jazz drummer across the greater DMV region, Jung frequently collaborates with top area jazz artists and remains dedicated to community service through musical outreach.
Piano
Piano
Wei-Han Wu
Wei-Han Wu has performed at prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center, Chicago Cultural Center, and Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall, as well as the Tanglewood and Aspen festivals. A dedicated new music advocate, he plays with the [Switch~ Ensemble] and Duo Axis. Wu received the Juilliard Distinguished Achievement Award and the Felicia Montealegre Fellowship from the Tanglewood Music Center. He holds degrees from Northwestern, University of Michigan, and Eastman. Currently on faculty at the Peabody Institute, he collaborates with members of the National Symphony and premiere military bands in Washington, D.C.
Piano
Edwin Kim
Dr. Edwin Kim is a celebrated and versatile pianist, composer, vocalist, author, and speaker. He won first prize at the Australian International Chopin Piano Competition and has performed at the Sydney Opera House and Seoul Arts Center. Kim has collaborated with the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and Manchester Camerata. His recent multifaceted artistic outputs include his 2023 memoir, The Boy Who Wanted to Hug His Piano to Sleep, and the choral album MISSA VOCANTIS. He currently serves as the director of Ensemble Evolve, Trio Suits, and Vox Vocantis.
Piano
Ellen Suh
Ellen Suh completed both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in piano performance and pedagogy at the Peabody Institute, attending on a full scholarship as a graduate assistant within the keyboard department. An enthusiastic collaborative musician, Suh focuses on working with colleagues to build impactful musical experiences. She currently serves as a staff accompanist for the Peabody Preparatory and has a successful private teaching studio.
Piano
Yejin Lee
Yejin Lee is an award-winning pianist, recognized at competitions such as the Dallas International Piano Competition. She performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician alongside members of leading orchestras. Lee holds degrees in piano performance and collaborative piano, serving on the faculties of George Washington University, Shenandoah Conservatory, and the Washington Conservatory of Music. She is the founder and artistic director of the Matinee-M house concert series, aiming to cultivate close audience-performer connections.
Piano
Grace Liu
Dr. Grace Liu is a celebrated Taiwanese-American pianist who holds DMA and MM degrees from the Peabody Institute and a BM from UC Irvine. Liu's artistic achievements include the Pauline Favin Memorial Awards and Clara Ascherfeld awards at Peabody, and she was a finalist in the Wonderlic Piano Competition and the Schimmel International Competition. Liu performs internationally and teaches on the faculties of Peabody Preparatory and the Levine School while, maintaining a thriving private studio. Her private students frequently win top prizes in piano competitions and earn the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall.
Piano
Tatiana Loisha
Tatiana Loisha is an international concert and collaborative pianist who graduated from the Belarusian Academy of Music. Since moving to the United States in 2014, she has worked at prestigious institutions including the Cleveland Institute of Music, Baldwin Wallace University, Cleveland Opera Theater, and Maryland Lyric Opera. Based in the Greater Washington area, Loisha is an active performer, coach, and educator. Her extensive discography includes recordings of music by Russian and Belarusian composers on ATMA Classique. She was the collaborative pianist for international competitions including Queen Elisabeth Competition, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World and Montreal International Musical Competition.
Vocals
Vocalist
Dr. Jason Leon Hanna
Dr. Jason L. Hanna is a vocalist, Army veteran, and Top 5 America's Got Talent finalist with Voices of Service. He has performed globally as a cultural ambassador and sung the National Anthem at numerous NFL and NBA games, including halftime shows for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Dr. Hanna holds a master's and a doctorate in psychology from Walden University and works as a certified life coach and leadership speaker. He balances large-scale arena performances with serving as a local worship leader and community mentor.
Vocalist
Imani Mchunu
Imani Mchunu Spicer is a soprano and performer whose career spans opera, musical theatre, and concert repertoire throughout Europe and North America. Her featured roles include Mary in Highway 1, Emmie in Albert Herring, Laetitia in The Old Maid and the Thief, Patience in Patience, Sarah in Ragtime, and Rapunzel in Into the Woods. Beyond performance, she has facilitated discussions on race, gender, and social class through theatrical work, consulted for nonprofits, supported community initiatives, and mentored young artists through educational outreach programs. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she currently serves as a soprano vocalist with the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own."
Vocalist
Caleb Green
Caleb Green is a U.S. Army veteran, military musician, recording artist, and former premier vocalist with the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own." A fixture in the DMV music scene since 1999, Green received the Crystal Microphone Award from the Washington Capitals for over 25 years as their anthem singer. He reached the top 5 finalists of America's Got Talent with the quartet Voices of Service. Green is the Emeritus Worship Director at Calvary Baptist Church and was named Prince William Chamber Member of the Year for his work as a business consultant.
Vocalist
Caroline Nielson
Dallas native Caroline Nielson is an alto vocalist with the U.S. Army Chorus "Pershing's Own." She completed her DMA at the New England Conservatory, following an MM from Eastman and a BM from Belmont. An accomplished stage performer, she has sung with Syracuse Opera, Nashville Opera, and Finger Lakes Opera in roles ranging from Cherubino to Meg Boyd. Dr. Nielson also performs with the Washington Bach Consort and teaches voice across collegiate, high school, and adult amateur levels.
Arrangers & Composers
Arranger
Alex Tedrow
Alex Tedrow is an Emmy-nominated, ASCAP Morton Gould Award-winning composer and arranger. He serves as full-time Staff Arranger for the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," crafting music for White House and high-level government events. Tedrow's music has been performed by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Wet Ink Ensemble, and Broadway's Christopher Jackson. Committed to community outreach, he co-founded Composing for a Cause, hosting songwriting workshops in children's hospitals nationwide, and works widely as a guest conductor and clinician with young student musicians.
Arranger
Corey Chang
Corey Chang is a celebrated composer, pianist, and conductor based in Bloomington, Indiana. He holds dual degrees in composition and mathematics from Bard, an MM from Juilliard, and a doctorate from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he directs the Jacobs Composition Academy (JCA) Summer Intensive. Chang has received a Charles Ives Scholarship American Academy of Arts and Letters and two ASCAP Morton Gould Awards. His compositions have been performed by prestigious ensembles including Ensemble intercontemporain, Imani Winds, National Sawdust, and the New Haven Symphony.
Arranger
Chris LaRosa
Dr. Chris LaRosa is a Montreal-based media and concert composer. He earned a doctorate in composition from Indiana University and studied film music at Berklee. LaRosa regularly arranges music for Toronto Symphony, the National Arts Centre Orchestra and l'Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. As a former staff arranger for the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," his scores were routinely performed for U.S. Presidents and world leaders at the White House and the Pentagon. He is an official writer for Hal Leonard's John Williams Signature Series.
Composer
Joshua Mallard
Joshua Mallard is a Phoenix-based composer specializing in experimental classical music and interactive media audio. He holds an MM from Penn State University, where he teaches as an adjunct lecturer of Game Audio. Mallard has composed scores and sound design for video games including Rebel Moon: Bloodline and TMNT: Splintered Fate. His concert pieces have been performed globally by ensembles like HyperCube and featured at festivals including UNK New Music Festival, Electronic Music Midwest and the Penn State New Music Festival and Symposium.Mallard's eclectic body of work seeks to reshape musical idioms and embrace experimentation. Mallard is a prolific composer for non-linear media. This includes contributing music or sound to games such as Rebel Moon: Bloodline, Sirocco, TMNT: Splintered Fate, Beyond Blue: After The Storm, and more. Mallard is also a prolific composer of classical music. His works have been performed internationally by ensembles such as HyperCube and Rote Hund Muzik. His flute work Perennial was programmed on Fear No Music’s 2020–21 concert series, “Tomorrow Is My Turn.” His music has been selected for festivals including the UNK New Music Festival (2022), Electronic Music Midwest (2022), NSEME (2020), MuSE Sound of Arts Festival, and the Penn State New-Music Festival and Symposium, among others. Mallard holds an MM in composition from Penn State University and is an adjunct lecturer of Game Audio there.