In his first life, which started at the early dawn of the web, Jean-Philippe Côté was an award-winning web developer, drummer and internet nerd. In his second life as an educator, he makes a habit of pushing the boundaries of what technology can do and invites his students to do the same. Jean-Philippe is a member of the Audio Working Group of the W3c and the creator of the WebMidi.js library

He holds a Master’s degree in Communication with a concentration in Experimental Media and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Arts Studies and Practices. He is a professor with the Multimedia Department of Edouard-Montpetit College.