Michal N. Goldstein

Michal N. Goldstein

PhD Candidate
New York University

Music Technology | Music Theory | Cognitive Psychology | Machine Learning

Email: mng320 [at] nyu [dot] edu

About

Hi! I am Michal Goldstein, a PhD candidate in Music Technology at NYU.

My research focuses on the intersection of music, cognitive science, and machine learning.

At the Music and Audio Research Laboratory, I employ computational methods to investigate human perception and response to music, aiming to uncover underlying patterns in melodic structure and emotional expression.

My academic background, encompassing an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Musicology and a Master's degree in Musicology and Cognitive Sciences from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has prepared me for my current research at NYU. I am particularly interested in exploring the convergence of music and technology.

In addition to my research, I am dedicated to teaching and mentorship. As an adjunct professor and teaching assistant, I have guided students in music cognition, keyboard harmony, and research methodologies, fostering a collaborative and critical thinking environment.

I invite you to explore my work and engage in the exciting dialogue between music, the brain, and technology.

Curriculum Vitae

Publications and Conference Presentations

The Melodic Contour of Speech Intonation

Year: in preparation

Authors: Michal N. Goldstein, Morwaread M. Farbood, Pablo Ripollés

Exploring melodic contour: A clustering approach

Authors: Michal N. Goldstein, Roni Granot, Pablo Ripollés, Morwaread M. Farbood

Year: 2024

Journal: Music Perception

CHILLER: a Computer Human Interface for the Live Labeling of Emotional Responses

Conference Name: International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

Year: 2021

Authors: Claire Pelofi, Michal N. Goldstein , Dana Bevilacqua, Michael McPhee, Ellie Abrams, Pablo Ripollés

Conference Proceedings

Exploring Melodic Contour Using Machine-Learning Tools

Conference Name: Conference for Musical Discussions by Early-Career Researchers

Year: 2023

Conference Talk

Exploring Melodic Contour: A Clustering Approach

Conference Name: International Conference for Systematic Musicology (SysMus)

Year: 2022

Conference Talk

CHILLER: a Computer Human Interface for the Live Labeling of Emotional Responses

Conference Name: New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME)

Year: 2021

Poster Presentation

CHILLER: a Computer Human Interface for the Live Labeling of Emotional Responses

Conference Name: International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (ESCOM/ICMPC)

Year: 2021

Poster Presentation

An Empirical Investigation Into the Cognitive and Physical Influences of Bass and Syncopation

Conference Name: International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (ESCOM/ICMPC)

Year: 2021

Poster Presentation

Perception of size of musical intervals

Event: The Jerusalem Brain Community Brain & Beer event

Year: 2018

Invited Speaker

Perceiving Musical Intervals: a test case for categorical perception

Conference Name: International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (ESCOM/ICMPC)

Year: 2018

Conference Talk (long paper)

Pitch Height Affects Perception of Musical Intervals

Conference Name: The Jerusalem Brain Community Annual Retreat

Year: 2018

Poster Presentation

Pitch Height Affects Perception of Musical Intervals

Conference Name: The Israeli Conference on Cognition Research

Year: 2018

Poster Presentation

Perceiving Musical Intervals: a test case for categorical perception

Conference Name: Music, Language and Cognition summer school (Lake Como)

Year: 2017

Conference Talk

Perceiving Musical Intervals: a test case for categorical perception

Conference Name: The Jerusalem Brain Community Annual Retreat

Year: 2017

Poster Presentation (Selected for “Poster Blitz” presentation)

Perceiving Musical Intervals: a test case for categorical perception

Conference Name: The Israeli Conference on Cognition Research

Year: 2017

Poster Presentation

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