A virtual panel that will take a deep dive into what it’s like to work on a team like those at Facebook, Oculus and Beat Saber. As we go beyond the ever-changing and cutting-edge technology that drives these companies – guests will get an up-close and personal conversation on what it’s like to be a part of the teams who help design projects that are at the forefront of virtual reality.
Record Plant is known for being one of the most legendary studios in the music business. Did you know that Jeff Barnes, LARS alumnus, worked his way up from being an intern, to a studio hand and most recently became the President of the iconic studio?
In this candid conversation, Jeff Barnes chats with Director of Alumni Relations Joe Byron, about his time at The LA Recording School, how he got his first break in the music world, and how he became one of the most respected, and ultimate self-starters in the recording industry.
About Record Plant:
Founded in 1968, Record Plant is best known for being the studio that has created more hits and Grammy-nominated projects than any other studio. Several LARS alumni have gone on to work on multi-Grammy winning and Grammy-nominated projects that were recorded at Record Plant.
From Stevie Wonder to Kanye West, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, J. Cole, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Zayn, Justin Bieber, Nikki Minaj the artist roster goes on.
With projects that include Beyoncé’s Lemonade, Ariana Grande’s Thank U, Next, Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers EP, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III and IV, Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 – and some of the most influential albums of all time, including Blondie’s Parallel Lines, Metallica’s Load and Reload, and Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours — the legendary studio continues to build upon its legacy.
3rd Annual Virtual Gear Day at The Los Angeles Film School. An Expo event that takes place during FAME Week where you get an inside look at prominent companies like Sony’s new technologies. Students/alumni not only be able to watch every technical demonstration but will have the chance to win cool prizes from each company and much more!
Companies: Sony, Roland, Quasar Science, Mo-Sys, Avid, Apple, Arturia, Sandisk Professional
Alumnus and Emmy-nominated comedy writer/director Matt Mazany is back and this time he’s breaking down some of his funniest scripts beat by beat! We’ll learn how some of Matt’s most popular sketches went from script to video and everything in between.
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.
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.
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
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!
