Dr. Steve Taddei
Co-Founder and Lab Director at HearAdvisor
About
Ever since childhood, I have been fascinated with sound and music. My interest grew into passion leading me to open a small recording studio and pursue a degree in audio production. Hungry for more understanding of acoustics and our perception of it, I obtained a doctorate in audiology.
During my time in academia, I took every opportunity to learn from those around me. Some highlights include assisting in the construction of professional recording studios, conducting hearing sciences research in wind tunnels, and traveling abroad providing hearing services for orphans and low-income families.
Since graduating with my doctorate in 2018, I have continued to explore my passions. I have been working as an audiologist at a non-profit. Simultaneously, I have been teaching audio production and hearing sciences at several universities. Further, I am the co-founder of an audio product start-up which just received patent approval.
Regardless of my explorations in sound, I remain inspired, eager to learn more, and grateful. As an audio engineer, I facilitate an artists' vision and help bring it to the world. As an audiologist, I work with the hard of hearing population exploring all options to improve quality of life. As an audio professor, I hope to inspire students to find their passion and pursue it.
Experience
Co-Founder and Lab Director
HearAdvisor · Jan 2023 - Present
Illinois, United States
Podcast Host and Producer
Hearing Tracker · Contract · Sep 2020 - Present
- Assist in the development of brand voice and content strategy for podcast.
- Conduct research and interviews to support podcast content and stories.
- Record bi-monthly podcasts with industry leaders in hearing sciences and technology.
- Edit and produce audio content for fidelity, impact, and entertainment.
Professor Adjunct
Rock Valley College · Aug 2018 - Present
- Proctor courses in audio theory, psychoacoustics, and recording methodology.
- Acoustic consultation and room treatment plan for student facilities.
- Create unique demonstrations to facilitate learning of complex theory.
- Conduct workshop in room acoustics for students.
- Generate course materials, e.g. syllabi, assignments, tests, lectures.
Adjunct Professor
Northern Illinois University · Part-time · Aug 2019 - Present
Sycamore, Illinois
- Proctor graduate level course in acoustics and instrumentation for hearing sciences.
- Create unique demonstrations to facilitate learning of complex theory.
- Conduct group labs for demonstration of audio editing and analysis.
Audiologist & Multimedia Specialist
Center for Sight & Hearing · Jul 2017 - Jun 2021
Rockford, Illinois Area
- Videography and sound design for educational multimedia content.
- Perform comprehensive audiologic evaluations, hearing aid fits, and verifications.