Real graduates of the programs, in their own credits and words. First sessions that became platinum records, career changes that stuck, apprentices who now run the room.
A five-times-platinum producer with platinum tracks for Travis Scott and Yo Gotti, and a publishing deal with Sony/ATV. He trained one-on-one with his mentor, Ricky Rich.
The G-funk pioneer enrolled in the Hip-Hop and Beat Making program in Long Beach to keep sharpening the craft alongside a working mentor.
Alejandro engineered the livestream premiere of Kanye West's Donda, then founded his own studio, Junxion Søund, in Las Vegas.
Ryan has worked with Justin Bieber, Travis Scott, Snoop Dogg, and DJ Khaled after training under mentor Ricky Rich.
Jamaal, who records as Cy Kosis, has placed music in Blumhouse films and works as a DJ tech at Avalon Hollywood, after training with mentor Drew Kapner, Madonna's engineer.
Performing as Luci, Emily is a DJ and producer on the festival circuit, from Thunderdome to The Untz, mentored by Joey Paranoia.
Robert landed his first major credit on a platinum record for Khalid, working out of El Paso.
John worked on five multi-platinum albums before opening his own studio in Nashville.
Chris changed careers from mechanics to professional audio engineering, proof the room is built for beginners at any age.
Connor was hired at one of the largest recording facilities in the world by the age of twenty.
Jason records alongside Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood out of San Francisco.
Isaac was hired as a vice president at a legendary Los Angeles recording studio.
Dez trained with mentor Tre Nagella and points to the industry relationships as the real difference.
The connections you get here can't be had at regular college.
Joseph apprenticed on real film productions and left with a working mentor relationship.
Thank you for one of the greatest experiences of my life. My mentor is an awesome guy with great professionalism and knowledge.
Brandon worked a professional shoot start to finish and came away looking for more.
I was in the moment and loving every minute of it. I'm looking forward to doing more.
Matthew became a recurring on-air part of a WCTC 1450 AM talk show, weekday afternoons, apprenticing under mentor Tommy G in New Jersey.
Andrew reported on NFL free agency and landed a live on-air interview with actor Vince Vaughn during a broadcast out of Texas.
Brian hosts a weekly radio show, mentored by Melody Allen, chasing the goal he set for himself as a teenager.
Since I was in high school I wanted to be in radio.
Kristen selected the music, hosted, and produced a full show under her mentor's supervision in Nashville.
I'm freaking proud of it.
Francisco was hired to cook at Mélisse, a proof point that learning on a real line leads straight to a job in a top kitchen.
Ronnie stepped away from a regional director role at a major resort company to pursue the culinary heritage that runs through his family.
Cody left content production at Scripps, on HGTV and the Travel Channel, to train as a chef in a working kitchen.
Justin switched from a business track to the Gourmet Chef program, training on the line in San Francisco.
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