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FAME WEEK | HOW TO FUND YOUR PROJECT’S KICKSTARTER

FAME WEEK | HOW TO FUND YOUR PROJECT’S KICKSTARTER

We’ve heard it all before, money makes the world go round. But where do you get the money? One increasingly popular avenue for raising the capital to start your dream project is crowdfunding. Alumnus Rylend Grant has assembled a panel of creative professionals who have ran successful film and comic project crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter to teach you what works and what doesn’t. Learn the fundamentals of the platform and how to make the most of it.

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FAME WEEK | PAINT JAM

FAME WEEK | PAINT JAM

Come mix, mingle & vibe out with students, alumni and fellow artists as we bring you our second ever Virtual Paint Jam! This interactive live art battle will feature submissions from the country’s hottest street artists along with our incredibly talented students & alumni.

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FAME WEEK | BRING THE BEAT: WITH LEON “KWIKSTIKS” KITTRELL II

FAME WEEK | BRING THE BEAT: WITH LEON “KWIKSTIKS” KITTRELL II

The beat breakdown is one of the most important elements of a hit song— in this event we invite performing artist Leon Kittrell II to breakdown famous beats over the years, as well as a few student submitted songs.

Infused with fun games like “Guess the Groove”, Leon will take us on a musical journey where we strip away the vocals and other instruments and focus solely on the drums & percussion of some of today’s biggest hits.

About Leon:

Leon G. Kittrell II, started playing drums at the very early age of two years old. Being influenced by his father and many other drummers, he has taken a path that spans him across many genre. He is totally self-taught and has never had a lesson. He has been touring for the last 15 years. Starting out his career with his first major gig in the hip hop world with ‪Travis Porter, he has crossed all genre and boundaries as a drummer to date. After being given the nickname “Kwikstiks” by ‪Bo Diddley, Leon has been blazing up the industry from stages to studios working with the best.

Artist’s Leon has toured & worked with:

TLC | Janelle Monae | Lil Wayne | Mac Miller | Monica | 2chainz | Travis Porter | Norman Brown | Eric Benet | Jidenna | Too Short & More!

 

Leon’s Info:

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kwikstiks/?hl=en

Website: www.lessonsquad.com/leon-kittrel

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LARS LIVE: FAME Week Edition!

LARS LIVE: FAME Week Edition!

In celebration of FAME week, LARS Live presents a special edition show featuring student musical artists, filmmakers, and animators: the best of each category! You won’t want to miss this talent-packed show, streaming on Facebook Live, Youtube Live, and Twitch August 26th at 6 p.m. pacific. Join us as we usher in FAME week!

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Music Summit Week: Demo Derby

Music Summit Week: Demo Derby

Beginning August 16th, join Career Development for Music Summit Week! This weeklong series of virtual events will feature special guests from Spotify, Empire, Sweetwater, YouTube, and more. Click below to register for each event and/or submit your music for a chance to participate in a live feedback session with industry experts!

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Music Summit Week: Music Marketing, Artist Branding & Social Media

Music Summit Week: Music Marketing, Artist Branding & Social Media

Beginning August 16th, join Career Development for Music Summit Week! This weeklong series of virtual events will feature special guests from Spotify, Empire, Sweetwater, YouTube, and more. Click below to register for each event and/or submit your music for a chance to participate in a live feedback session with industry experts!

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Music Summit Week: Symphonic Distribution Workshop

Music Summit Week: Symphonic Distribution Workshop

Beginning August 16th, join Career Development for Music Summit Week! This weeklong series of virtual events will feature special guests from Spotify, Empire, Sweetwater, YouTube, and more. Click below to register for each event and/or submit your music for a chance to participate in a live feedback session with industry experts!

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Music Summit Week: Industry Insider – Record Plant

Music Summit Week: Industry Insider - Record Plant

Beginning August 16th, join Career Development for Music Summit Week! This weeklong series of virtual events will feature special guests from Spotify, Empire, Sweetwater, YouTube, and more. Click below to register for each event and/or submit your music for a chance to participate in a live feedback session with industry experts!

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Music Summit Week: Sweetwater Info Session and Hiring Event

Music Summit Week: Sweetwater Info Session and Hiring Event

Beginning August 16th, join Career Development for Music Summit Week! This weeklong series of virtual events will feature special guests from Spotify, Empire, Sweetwater, YouTube, and more. Click below to register for each event and/or submit your music for a chance to participate in a live feedback session with industry experts!

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EB Presents: Anthony Esposito, ATB Talent Agency (Head of Commercial & Social Media Division)

EB Presents: Anthony Esposito, ATB Talent Agency (Head of Commercial & Social Media Division)

Anthony Esposito is a United States Marine Corps veteran, born and raised in Las Vegas Nevada. He received his Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business from The Los Angeles Film School. and transitioned to New York Film Academy to obtain his Masters in Film Production. While in school, Anthony worked as a Production Manager for ARPA International Film Festival and started his own production company making movies and commercials. Eventually, he started interning at talent agencies, and started working full time for agencies after school. He put in the work, and over time, grew from an Intern to Agent’s Assistant, to Jr. Agent, and then finally earning the title Talent Agent. He currently continues his career with ATB TALENT AGENCY.