Dr. Cayari’s primary research interests are music making on YouTube and popular music ensembles. He is also interested in virtual identities, sexuality and masculinities, and educational technologies. Dr. Cayari has led various show, jazz, and classical choirs and has extensive musical theater experience both on stage and as a director. His teaching has awarded him the honor of being named on the List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent multiple semesters at the University of Illinois. He has developed virtual learning communities that have been used in traditional, hybrid, and online courses. He has conducted workshops and clinics about popular vocal stylings across the nation and has an international speaking record discussing technology and music education.
