Dr. Lee Whitmore is a thought leader in music, audio, creative digital media, and education. He’s the Vice President for business-to-business (B2B), including education, pro, post, and government, at
Focusrite Group, which includes
Focusrite,
Novation,
Sequential and
Oberheim,
ADAM Audio,
Martin Audio,
Optimal Audio,
Linea Research, and
Sonnox, and more. With a career that spans three decades, his professional assignments have included leadership positions at music industry companies Avid, Sibelius, and Korg USA, as well as the GRAMMY Music Education Coalition and Berklee College of Music. He has a Columbia University Teachers College doctorate in music education and technology. Because music has dramatically affected his personal life and career, Lee is a vocal advocate for access to music and related arts for all young people. Lee is an author, educator, public speaker, and industry and education executive. Well-read articles include pieces for the
Inter-American Development Bank, the
Hechinger Report, and the
Washington Post. Dr. Whitmore's commitment to music, community, and education is evident in his active involvement in various organizations. He serves as a board member for We Make Noise and The MIDI Association, where he also holds an executive board position and serves as treasurer. His leadership extends to the MIDI in Music Education (MiME) Special Interest Group, which he leads.