Bruce Forman takes one-man show to New York City
Studio Guitar faculty member Bruce Forman is taking his one-man show “The Red Guitar” to New York city this November. After playing more than 100 shows in cities around the world, Forman will be bringing the show to Broadway’s The Green Room 42. “The Red Guitar” uses the power of jazz to combine provocative story-telling… Continue reading Bruce Forman takes one-man show to New York City
Matt Cohen produces winner of GMA Dove Award for Hip Hop Song of the Year
Studio Guitar alum Matt Cohen (BM ’14) co-wrote and produced the song “Fight For Me,” by GAWVI that recently won the 2019 Dove Award for Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year. Cohen was also a producer on GAWVI’s album “Panorama,” which was nominated for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year. The GMA Dove Awards are… Continue reading Matt Cohen produces winner of GMA Dove Award for Hip Hop Song of the Year
Adam del Monte premieres new flamenco opera
Adam del Monte, USC Thornton faculty member and a celebrated flamenco guitarist, showcased scenes from his new flamenco opera, Llantos 1492, at the 2019 Tucson Desert Song Festival in January. The concert version of Llantos 1492, the world’s first flamenco opera concert, features five singers and a piano reduction of the score with del Monte’s wife, Mercedes… Continue reading Adam del Monte premieres new flamenco opera
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Alum John Storie records with Jeff Goldblum jazz orchestra
Guitarist and USC Thornton alumnus John Storie (BM ’06, Studio Guitar) is featured on the forthcoming album, Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, which will be released November 9th. The 14-track album by the well-known actor and part-time jazz pianist Goldblum, includes appearances by Haley Reinhart, Till Bronner, Imelda May, and comedian Sarah Silverman.… Continue reading Alum John Storie records with Jeff Goldblum jazz orchestra
Jaden Smith highlights work with Thornton faculty member Nick Stoubis
Musician and actor Jaden Smith mentioned his work with Nick Stoubis (pictured), chair of USC Thornton’s Studio Guitar program, on the radio show Big Boy’s Neighborhood on Real 92.3 in Los Angeles. On June 1st, Smith visited the show for an insightful conversation. “People are not making music right now that’s informed by the past,”… Continue reading Jaden Smith highlights work with Thornton faculty member Nick Stoubis
Molly Miller pens article for Premier Guitar
A sought-after Los Angeles guitarist, USC Thornton Studio Guitar alumna Molly Miller (BM ’11, DMA ’16) was recently published in Premier Guitar, in the first article of an ongoing series. Her piece, entitled “Dr. Molly’s Guitar Lab: The Badass Riffs of Sister Rosetta Tharpe,” breaks down the compositional patterns behind the “Original Soul Sister’s” distinctive… Continue reading Molly Miller pens article for Premier Guitar
Scary Pockets covers Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You”
close Scary Pockets is a Los Angeles funk band that features four USC Thornton alumni. Vocalist Kenton Chen (’10, Popular Music), guitarist Ryan Lerman (’09, Studio/Jazz Guitar), drummer Ben Rose (a Dornsife grad who majored in Jazz Studies for one year), bassist Sam Wilkes (’13, Popular Music), and keyboardist Jack Conte recently recorded a cover… Continue reading Scary Pockets covers Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You”
Steve Trovato
Steve Trovato is a faculty member in the Studio Guitar and Popular Music departments at the USC Thornton School of Music. A world-class guitarist, he has released several recordings under his own name that all received favorable reviews. Trovato’s masterly technique, intoxicating spontaneity and mesmerizing choice of material never fail to dazzle audiences everywhere. His kaleidoscopic… Continue reading Steve Trovato