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Aizhou Liu

Assistant Professor
Affiliated Departments
Songwriting
Songwriting and Production
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Aizhou (I-JO) Liu is a Shanghai-raised, NYC-based songwriter and composer who specializes in writing for picture and interactive media. Known for composing “fun,” she creates soundscapes that blend traditional Chinese and modern Western cultures. This unique sensibility has led her to collaborate with notable clients, including Disney, National Geographic, Mattel, Zynga, and ByteDance.

On the film and TV side, Liu composed the theme for National Geographic’s iconic series Megastructures and was a featured composer for its signature summer program, "SharkFest." In 2024, Liu served as composer/music producer for the first season of The Barbie Podcast in collaboration with Mattel and Sony Podcasts.

Career Highlights
  • Songwriter for Disney's Chip 'n' Dale miniseries
  • Composer for National Geographic's Megastructures, in collaboration with Real Madrid
  • Vocal producer for Crystal of Atlan, ByteDance's top-selling mobile game
  • Two original children's albums commissioned by Platoon and Apple Music
  • Studied with Kevin Killen, Grammy-winning producer/mixer for U2 and Peter Gabriel
Awards
  • Webby Award Nomination for Best Kids Podcast (2023) with National Geographic's How We Explore podcast (contributed as composer)
  • Hollywood Music in Media Award for Live Concert for Visual Media (2023) with Arknights: Ambience Synesthesia (contributed as additional songwriter/composer)
  • BAFTA US Development Program Recipient
  • Genelec x AES Audio Pioneering Scholarship Recipient
Education
  • New York University
    New York
    Master of Music (MM)
    Music
  • Berklee College of Music
    Massachusetts
    Bachelor of Music (BM)
    Music
In Their Own Words
I prepare students for the evolving music industry by equipping them with practical skills in songwriting and production, alongside career guidance to navigate diverse opportunities. By fostering creativity and adaptability, I empower them to thrive as innovative music creators in a dynamic professional landscape.

As a multi-hyphenate musician, artist, and entrepreneur, my own journey reflects just how varied and fulfilling a career in music can be. I love sharing my creative process with students, not just to show them how I approach challenges, but to invite them into the "why" behind my decisions—helping them see that their own paths can be just as unique and meaningful.