Hi, I'm Joey Mariano, a multidisciplinary musician and creative technologist blending sound, interactive art, and multimedia performance to craft immersive experiences. I work across live performance, installations, and web-based projects, building custom hardware/software and generative visuals that react to music and audience interaction. I studied at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and Flatiron School, and I collaborate across disciplines to realize ambitious, interdisciplinary work—from solo performances to collaborative installations and digital experiences.

Joey Mariano

Hi, I'm Joey Mariano, a multidisciplinary musician and creative technologist blending sound, interactive art, and multimedia performance to craft immersive experiences. I work across live performance, installations, and web-based projects, building custom hardware/software and generative visuals that react to music and audience interaction. I studied at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and Flatiron School, and I collaborate across disciplines to realize ambitious, interdisciplinary work—from solo performances to collaborative installations and digital experiences.

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Hi, I’m Joey Mariano, a multidisciplinary musician and creative technologist blending sound, interactive art, and multimedia performance to craft immersive experiences. I work across live performance, installations, and web-based projects, building custom hardware/software and generative visuals that react to music and audience interaction.

I studied at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and Flatiron School, and I collaborate across disciplines to realize ambitious, interdisciplinary work—from solo performances to collaborative installations and digital experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Composer & Music Educator at Self-employed
January 1, 2005 - Present
Released 15 albums spanning genres from electronic to guitar-driven music. Latest release: SP 33K (2024). Designed and taught NES music composition workshops at NYU; instructed students in electronic music production using open-source tools. Created personalized lessons for guitar, composition, and improvisation; composed original soundtracks for video games and applications, including Hipster City Cycle, Dragon Leap, and TG Un.
Front-End Developer
November 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Front-End Developer, Illustration Division — collaborated with ID Team to enhance the website and showcase illustrators' artistic talent.
ReactJS Tutor at HeyTutor
June 1, 2019 - Present
One-on-one ReactJS instruction via video conferencing; educated clients with 50+ years of development experience, simplifying complex concepts.
Composer at Twilio Quest
September 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Composed original music for Twilio Quest, an educational video game that teaches programming.
Game Development Teacher at Julian Krinsky Camps
August 31, 2017 - September 25, 2025
Taught Lua programming, pixel art, and chiptune music using PIC0-8.
Guitar Instructor at Private Studio
January 1, 1998 - Present
Specializing in guitar and audio production; delivered personalized instruction tailored to individual skill levels.
Web Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Designed, developed, and maintained websites for artists and events, including 8static.com, nmlstyl.art, and cheapdinosaurs.com.
Music Coordinator at 8static Festival
January 1, 2008 - Present
Curated nine years of semi-monthly chip music events and four festivals, successfully raising $11,000 via Kickstarter.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Jazz Guitar Performance at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Full Stack Web Development Program at Flatiron School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
at Flatiron School
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
at Women Take Tech Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
at Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
Full Stack Web Development at Flatiron School
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
Scholarship at Women Take Tech Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
at Flatiron School
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Qualifications

Women Take Tech Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Women Take Tech Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Gaming, Professional Services