Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Valerie Bonoan, a recent grad of 2020, began her four years at Pepperdine like most students. Her junior year, however, God called Valerie to take a year off of school to join a ministry team and record an album. In this episode, Valerie shares her journey from the Philippines to America, her growth as an artist and musician, … [Read more...] about When God Writes Your Story
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Ethics of Music Streaming
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Music streaming is practically second nature. We open Spotify or Apple Music with ease and have access to anything we want to listen to. Cameron Davis, Pepperdine senior, explains why this can be harmful to artists while unpacking the history and ethics of music … [Read more...] about Ethics of Music Streaming
Artist Spotlight: Valentine Douglas
Art by Madeline Duvall Photos by Milan Loiacono “Art, in general, is the most beautiful thing ever,” senior Valentine Douglas said. Douglas is a singer, pianist, guitarist and filmmaker. In pursuit of the ability to expand his mind, he chose to study Film Studies at Pepperdine. “Storytelling is the pinnacle of our society — it’s about stretching the imagination and … [Read more...] about Artist Spotlight: Valentine Douglas
Music Students Steal the Spotlight at Malibu Public Library Performance
Video by Savannah Welch Riffs and rhythms resonated within the halls of Malibu Public Library on Friday as Pepperdine Guitar Department students performed their first library showcase of the semester. With Malibu community members in attendance, Professor Wesley Park kicked off the hour-long concert with a brief demonstration of classical guitar techniques. Covering a … [Read more...] about Music Students Steal the Spotlight at Malibu Public Library Performance
Silhouetting Sound: Light and Dark in Music
Art by Jordan Smith. Milan Loiacono contributed to the reporting in this piece. Music has the ability to elicit a wide spectrum of emotions. It can create suspense in a film scene. Evoke nostalgia from a middle school dance. Help someone cry through their first heartbreak. Music as an art form is an experience, a mood, a feeling. Musical styles express … [Read more...] about Silhouetting Sound: Light and Dark in Music