Dr. Jatin Mohan is an assistant professor of music at IILM University, Gurugram. He holds his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, University of Delhi, and he is also a recipient of the reputed Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship. As a Fulbright scholar, he pursued research in comparative musicology investigating the music scales of most distinguished Western microtonal composers at the Graduate Centre of the City University of New York, New York, USA. He has approximately four years of teaching experience with students worldwide. His primary research interests are Scale Theory, comparative ethnomusicology, and performance/analysis issues. Currently, he is working on an ambitious project about developing a template for diversifying music education in music institutions across India to increase the employability of Indian music students.
Qualification
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Ph.D., Musicology, University of Delhi, Delhi (2023)
– Topic: Course of Musical Sounds: A Study and Investigation
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MA, University of Delhi, Delhi (2017)
– Major: Hindustani Music-Vocal (1stclass)
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BA (Hons), Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh, (2015)
– Major: Hindustani Music-Vocal (1st class)
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Sangeet Shiromani, University of Delhi, Delhi (2015)
– Major: Hindustani Music-Vocal (1st class)
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Sangeet Prabhakar, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Uttar Pradesh (2015)
– Major: Hindustani Music-Vocal (1st class)
Publications in Refereed Journals
- Published article on “The Methodologies of Bharata Muni and Dr. Vidyadhar Oke for Determination of 22 Shruti-s with Reference to their Practical Applicability: Evidence and Conflicts.”Sangeet Galaxy, 1st edition, Vol. 12, 53-63, 2023.
- Published article on “Different Dimensions of Music Teaching and Stage Presentation During the Periodof Covid-19.”Anhad Lok 8thedition, Vol. 2, 70 -76, 2022.
Papers Presented in Conferences
- Presented article on “Making a Career in Music – Purpose and Effects of Music on Non-Musical Indian Middle-Class Society: A Hope of Liberalism vs A Trail of Conservatism.” at International Seminar on Presentation and Technique in Indian Music at Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University, Lucknow, U.P. India.
- Presented article on “Merit and Applicability of Shrutis as a Method of Intonation: Conflicts and Applications.” at National Seminar on Music & Dance Form: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow at Subharti University, Meerut, U.P. India.
Other Qualifications
- Participated in a Podcast about Different Tuning Practices with Tak Ensemble – TAK Editions.
- Hosted a Webinar with a Fulbright scholar Professor David Claman entitled What is a Fulbright Scholarship and How Can I Get One? – YouTube.
- Delivered a Speech in a fund-raising dinner of a Not-for-profit organisation called OnetoWorld in Plaza Hotel, New York City, USA. – One To World.
- Represented India as a delegate in Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) 2022, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, USA.
