ESP Biography



KEVIN COSTELLO, MIT Junior studying pure mathematics and music




Major: Math and Music

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2021

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Past Classes

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A13745: Intro to Music Theory in HSSP Spring 2020 (Feb. 29, 2020)
An overview of western music theory with an aim towards composition and aural skills. Possible topics include functional harmony, scales, modes, and counterpoint. Theory concepts will be described in different musical contexts such as classical, jazz, and pop music.


A13536: Music Theory in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
Ever wondered why certain types of music sound happy and why others sad? What are chords, how do you build one, and why are they so important to the way we hear music? This class will discuss questions like these to cover the basics of musical theory and harmony. We'll be building an intuition for the way music works and why it makes us feel the way it does. Register to learn more!


X12838: How to solve a Rubik's cube in Spark 2019 (Mar. 16 - 17, 2019)
Since it first hit the toy market in the 1980s, the Rubik's cube has been puzzling generations of kids and adults alike. Learn how to solve this "impossible" puzzle from MIT's cube club, and get a free Rubik's Cube in the process!


X12126: How to Solve a Rubik's Cube in Spark 2018 (Mar. 17 - 18, 2018)
Since it first hit the toy market in the 1980s, the Rubik's cube has been puzzling generations of kids and adults alike. Learn how to solve this "impossible" puzzle from three-time national champion Kevin Costello III, and get a free Rubik's Cube in the process!