Art by Emma Crees Transparency Item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. Summer is a time for basking under the sun, picnics at the park and road trips with loved ones, and the music industry delivered an array of hit songs and … [Read more...] about Music Rewind Review: The Songs That Shined This Summer
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Ryan Dusick: From the GRAMMYs to GSEP
Ryan Dusick, the founding drummer of Maroon 5 and Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) Alumnus ('21) is a master of music and the mind. In 2022, he penned a memoir, "Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery," to chronicle his story.Dusick was born and raised in Los Angeles, to parents Ken and Gina Dusick … [Read more...] about Ryan Dusick: From the GRAMMYs to GSEP
Samantha Proctor Makes Music as Good as Gold
Samantha Proctor poses confidently with a bright smile. During her time at Pepperdine, Proctor’s confidence grew in herself and her music. Photos by Lucian Himes For senior Samantha Proctor, music naturally lives within her. Being a musician is what she said she feels called to do.From age 5, Proctor said she has been singing, writing original songs and playing piano. … [Read more...] about Samantha Proctor Makes Music as Good as Gold
Pursuit of Passions: Artists Share Their Aha Moments
Senior Michael Gullo strums his guitar. Gullo said his father gifted him a guitar one Christmas when he was a kid. Photo by Lucian HimesAn aha moment is when one experiences a sudden realization, inspiration or insight.My aha moment for writing this article goes like this.I was sitting in my Art Fundamentals class at the beginning of last semester. My professor, Christina … [Read more...] about Pursuit of Passions: Artists Share Their Aha Moments
From Music to Teaching: Pepperdine Film Professor Shares Her Journey
Joi Carr, professor of English and Film, takes part in the Engaged Symposium on Nov. 3. Carr spoke with Cedric the Entertainer and said she asked him about his work as a producer. Photos courtesy of Joi Carr An author, professor, singer-songwriter and a woman in leadership are just a few words to portray her, said Joi Carr, professor of English and Film. From singing in … [Read more...] about From Music to Teaching: Pepperdine Film Professor Shares Her Journey