Saxophone player, Recording/Mixing Engineer, Composer, Arranger Researcher
Degrees
○Bachelor (Engineering)
Shizuoka University
- Faculty of Engineering/Department of Mathematical and Systems Engineering
○Master (Music)
Tokyo University of the Arts
- Faculty of Music/Department of Research Field of Music and Sound
○Ph.D. (pursuing)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Computing and Information Sciences Ph.D.
Akira Takeuchi is a musician, composer, and audio engineer whose work explores the convergence of music, auditory science, and computer technology. As a Saxophonist with a foundation in both classical and jazz traditions, his creative practice spans live performance, film scoring, spatial audio composition, and interactive sound installations. His artistic voice is deeply informed by scientific inquiry—particularly into how humans perceive and direct their attention within 3D sound environments.
A unique hallmark of his work is the integration of real-time brainwave analysis and spatial audio systems, developed through his research in auditory attention and EEG-based decoding. These projects, often realized in collaboration with industry partners like YAMAHA and Studio Infinity, have been presented at international venues and academic conferences alike, bridging the gap between technical precision and expressive depth.
Takeuchi has contributed to animation films, immersive exhibitions, and public art initiatives as a composer, foley artist, and sound engineer. His musical sensibility—ranging from Saxophone improvisation to electroacoustic textures—extends into his engineering practice, where he designs sound experiences that are as scientifically innovative as they are emotionally evocative.
His recent work includes workshops and lectures on auditory attention and aural heritage, performances combining spatial sound with live improvisation, and technical demonstrations of brain-driven audio systems. Whether on stage, in the studio, or at the lab, Takeuchi continues to forge new pathways that connect musical expression with cutting-edge auditory technology.
– 05/10/2025 from a small studio at a large campus
Akira Takeuchi 