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Good News: My Heart Will Speak as the Music Plays

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I finished writing a new song yesterday. For me, there is no greater news than when people tell you they love your song, since that's when your heart finally speaks out loud. Reoccurring good news throughout my whole life has been the presence of music. I remember when I saw Lorde live in March 2018. Right before she sang "Writer in the Dark," she made a speech that I … [Read more...] about Good News: My Heart Will Speak as the Music Plays

Fine Arts Students Return to Campus

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Senior Theatre and Music major Sydney DeMaria performs "Valse Je t'aime" with accompanist David Fraley in Raitt Recital Hall on March 9. DeMaria was able to record her senior vocal recital after pushing it from the fall 2020 semester to spring 2021. Photo Courtesy of Sydney DeMaria When campus partially reopened in February, the University gave Fine Arts students access to … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Students Return to Campus

Fresh Faces: Songwriter Dreams of Entering Music Marketing Industry

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First-year Courtney Hancock camps with her friends in Deer Creek, Colo., in June 2019. Hancock said she enjoys being in nature.Photos Courtesy of Courtney HancockFirst-year Courtney Hancock, a songwriter, singer and guitarist from Denver, released five songs and one cover on her website and Soundcloud in 2019 and 2020. She said music is her biggest passion in life.Hancock said … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Songwriter Dreams of Entering Music Marketing Industry

2021 Grammy’s Preview: New and Established Artists Take the Stage

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Art by Samantha MillerComing to television screens this week is the biggest night in music — the Grammy Awards. Even with COVID-19 safety regulations, an all new in-person, immersive experience is planned. While artists get to perform and walk the red carpet, the Sunday awards will be one to watch.The awards will be held March 14, from the Los Angeles Staples Center from … [Read more...] about 2021 Grammy’s Preview: New and Established Artists Take the Stage

Pepperdine’s Women in Music: Singer/Songwriters Speak Out on Their Musical Journeys

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Senior singer/songwriters Cameron Davis (left) and Lindsey Sullivan (right), editor in chief for Currents magazine and co-producer for the Graph podcast, perform their original songs for PGM's podcast Small Studio Sessions in the KWVS studio in February 2020. They started a folk duo named "Sweet Karine" and recording an album is their current focus. Photo courtesy of Lindsey … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Women in Music: Singer/Songwriters Speak Out on Their Musical Journeys