Najwa
Al-Aswad

Sonic Curator & Educator

Mount Holyoke College ‘16

Berklee College of Music, Masters Candidate (MPTI)

Welcome to the sonic sphere of Najwa Al-Aswad—where rhythm shapeshifts, structure bends, and soundwaves pulse with intention.

Whether you’re here to fine-tune your neural pathways, decode the alchemy of sound, or immerse yourself in an unforgettable DJ set, you’re exactly where you need to be.

Multifaceted musical curator mastering the intersection of music, technology, and education.

    • Mount Holyoke College

    • Berklee College of Music

  • Ableton Live 12

  • Professional and personal experience supporting victims of sexual assault and advocating for racial justice.

  • Languages that I speak:

    • Arabic [heritage speaker]

    • French [proficient]

    • Spanish [intermediate]

    • Vietnamese [beginner]

My Offerings

DJing for Live Events

From underground sanctuaries to high-voltage spaces, Najwa curates sonic experiences that dissolve the mundane and transcend the ordinary.

A powerful set from a fundraiser for Lebanon, featuring majority Arabic music and Arab artists, paying homage to Najwa’s heritage.

Original Music

Najwa produces and composes music with the sensibility of a multi-instrumentalist with a jazz background.

An original song produced as an assignment for the class: Indian Music Concepts in Electronic Production.

Lessons in Music Production

Break the algorithm, warp the waveform, and craft sonic architecture that defies convention. One-on-one or group sessions available.

Executive Dysfunction Workshops

Designed for minds that hum on different frequencies, these sessions fuse structure with flow:

  • Bullet Journaling: Mapping Chaos into Harmony

  • Body Doubling: Shared Energy, Amplified Focus

  • Goal-Setting for Music Students: Composing Your Future

Connect

Whether it’s hacking your creative workflow or surrendering to the rhythm, get in touch to elevate your experience.