Birthday celebrations need (free!) music, so we asked Nathaniel Cohen, a musician, audio engineer, and sound artist from New York City, to teach us the basics of using SuperCollider. SuperCollider is a free audio synthesis that was developed by James McCartney in 1996, and is used by artists and researchers alike. Outside of kindly teaching folks how to use programs such as SuperCollider, Cohen's work explores sonic spaces and the emergence of technology through soundscapes and live performance. If you've never used SuperCollider, or you're looking for an activity to do with someone, check out Nathaniel's video and make some music!

For more tips and trips on using SuperCollider, check out this GitHub: https://github.com/ncohen4/SuperColliderIntro-FSF39