Charles Gutierrez
Charles Gutierrez comes from Southern California, growing up within the club performance music scenes, starting at the young age of fourteen, playing in the local L.A. and Orange County venues. Primarily a guitarist, but playing a variety of instruments, Gutierrez studied at Musicians Institute in the early 80’s with private guitar instruction from a variety… Continue reading Charles Gutierrez
Michael “Smidi” Smith
Michael “Smidi” Smith is an Emmy, Clio, Telly and Addy Award winner who has produced and written songs that have sold over 14 million copies worldwide including multiple #1 songs, albums and top tens. Smidi has worked with Coldplay, Sia, Ke$ha, Britney Spears, Kelly Rowland, the Pussycat Dolls, One Republic, Tyrone Wells, Paramore and others.… Continue reading Michael “Smidi” Smith
Members of the USC Thornton Board of Councilors offer career advice for aspiring professionals
The USC Thornton Alumni Association and Board of Councilors recently presented an interactive career panel for aspiring music industry professionals. Moderated by musician and producer Randy Jackson, the panel of industry veterans and members of the USC Thornton Board of Councilors offered Thornton students insight and advice about pursuing careers in artist management, music licensing… Continue reading Members of the USC Thornton Board of Councilors offer career advice for aspiring professionals
Young Guru participates in Tech808 conference for entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds
Young Guru, a USC Thornton artist in residence, was a featured guest at last week’s Tech808 conference in New York for entrepreneurs who love hip hop. “The crowd of fans thrust their cellphones toward him. They didn’t want autographs. They wanted app advice,” an article in re/code stated. “And one by one, 10 minutes by… Continue reading Young Guru participates in Tech808 conference for entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds
Sean Holt
Sean Holt is an American musician, producer, songwriter and artist. Originally from Louisiana, Holt’s early musical influences were a unique collection of blues, gospel, soul and jazz from that region. He began his professional career in 1991 in Los Angeles, where he currently resides. Shortly after locating in LA, Holt received his master’s degree in… Continue reading Sean Holt
Rick Schmunk
Rick Schmunk, Music Technology program chair, teaches within the Music Production program at the USC Thornton School of Music and is an active music technology clinician. His research interests include the integration of technology in music instruction and music performance. Rick Schmunk has presented papers at the Association for Technology in Music Instruction (ATMI), College… Continue reading Rick Schmunk