Aaron P. Dworkin

Aaron Paul Dworkin (born September 11, 1970) is an American violinist and music educator.

He became dean of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance on July 20, 2015. On April 5, 2017, he announced his resignation as dean at the conclusion of the 2016–17 academic year planning to focus on his family. He currently serves as a Professor of Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship at the university.

Dworkin has written a variety of books and worked on a multitude of creative projects. He has authored a children's book, a science fiction novel, two memoirs, and a book entitled The Entrepreneurial Artist: Lessons from Highly Successful Creatives. His film, An American Prophecy, won an Emmy Award and honors from multiple festivals. He also created a digital art project entitled Fractured History.

Dworkin holds the title of Poetjournalist-in-Residence at several organizations, including The Rodham Institute at George Washington University, the City of Ann Arbor’s Bicentennial, Grantmakers in the Arts, His pieces created in collaboration with these organizations focus on the specific societal issues that each organization aims to impact.

In 2024, Dworkin founded The Institute for Poetjournalism, which organizes a competition and serves as a news bureau for poetjournalism. 2006 Newsweek Giving Back Award MLK Spirit Award 2013 Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society National Governors Association Distinguished Service to State Government Award

Discography Ebony Rhythm Ethnovibe Bar-Talk. Ethnovibe

Personal life Dworkin is married to Afa Sadykhly Dworkin and has two children, Noah Still and Amani Jaise.