My name is Kristian Dahlbom and I live in los angeles, CA which is where i was also born. I make some of my music under the moniker 4mación.

I am a computer musician and multi-instrumentalist and the majority of my current work is made for solo laptop performer. I program tools for live music synthesis using max msp/jitter and i also incorporate homemade electronic sensors and controllers into my practice as well.

I use combination of digital synthesis, feedback loops, and sound processing techniques to make my music and i am most interested in sounds that feel alive.

I hold an M.F.A. in Electronic Music from Mills College and a B.M. in Music Technology from N.Y.U.

I have taught computer/electronic music, creative circuitry, and music production to a wide variety of students including elementary and middle schoolers in addition to graduate and undergraduate students.

In addition to teaching, I also offer technical consultation and programming services for computer music compositions, multimedia installations, and sound art works.