Jacob Sunshine
About Jacob Sunshine
Jacob Sunshine is a Research Assistant at Yale University and a Doctoral Student at Harvard University, focusing on sound cultures in the Caribbean, Africa, and the United States. He has a diverse background in music and education, having held various roles including Lead Instructor at Dedham School of Music and Music Director at Harvard University.
Current Role at Yale University
Jacob Sunshine has been serving as a Research Assistant at Yale University since 2021. In this role, he contributes to various research projects, focusing on sound cultures. His work involves collaboration with faculty and peers to advance knowledge in his field.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Sunshine pursued his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Musicology and Ethnomusicology at Harvard University from 2017 to 2023. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Jazz Studies from Columbia University, completed from 2010 to 2014. He specializes in ethnomusicology, with a particular focus on sound cultures in the Caribbean, Africa, and the United States.
Professional Experience
Jacob has held various positions in the music and education sectors. He worked as a Lead Instructor at Dedham School of Music since 2022. Previously, he was a Music Director at Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes roles as a Data Specialist at Joe Bennett Music Services LLC and as an Office Coordinator at JCDecaux.
Research Interests
Jacob Sunshine's research interests center around sound cultures, particularly in the Caribbean, Africa, and the United States. His doctoral studies at Harvard University allow him to explore these themes in depth, contributing to the field of ethnomusicology.
Previous Academic Engagements
In 2022, Jacob served as a Visiting Scholar at Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, for four months. He also worked as a Citizen Teacher at Citizen Schools from 2014 to 2015, where he engaged with students at Bronx Writing Academy.