Christopher Cayari


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I'm an award-winning academic writer, associate professor, and public intellectual of social science, humanities, and arts research that focus on the intersection of music, media, technology, identity, and learning. I work hard at translating popular culture and social media into educational settings. I have a passion for empowering people, particularly from marginalized populations. My major works include articles in various research journals and major book publishers. Check out some links to my works below.
Purdue University Faculty Page
Google Scholar Page (includes links to all my academic publications)
My favorite video documentaries
My favorite articles
My favorite articles
If Colors Could Be Heard: Narratives about Racial Identity in Music Education
Available October 20, 2025 from Intellect Publishers
Becoming a YouTube Musician: How People Learn, Create, and Connect Online
Available Winter 2025 from Routledge, link coming soon
Media and Technology
The YouTube Effect: How YouTube has provided new ways to consume, create, and share music
The Music of Undertale: Participatory Culture, Video Game Music, and Creating Covers for YouTube
Popular practices for online musicking and performance
Identity Scholarship (Queer, Trans, & Race Studies)
Becoming a ‘Trans Synth Queen’: YouTube, electronic music composition, and coming out
Demystifying trans*+ voice education: The Transgender Singing Voice Conference
The Education of Asian American Music Professionals: Exploration and Development of Ethnic Identity