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Grammy Week

The View From the Inside: How GRAMMY Week 2026 Redefined Our Dreams

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For most of the world, the GRAMMY Awards are a three-hour television event filled with acceptance speeches and high-gloss performances. But for our Alumni and Career Development team this year, the 2026 GRAMMYs weren't just watched, they were lived. Over the course of a transformative week in Downtown Los Angeles, we stepped past the velvet ropes and inside the engine room of music’s biggest night. What we found was an ecosystem buzzing with technology, culture, and a profound realization: the gap between "aspiring creative" and "industry professional" is smaller than it looks. Here is an inside look at a week that shifted our perspective from spectators to future participants.
NAMM 2026

The Best of NAMM 2026 – Our Favorite New Gear and Highlights

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This being our third NAMM, it increasingly felt less like a trade show and more like a family reunion. People weren’t just bumping into each other-they were reconnecting. Some even joked about a “NAMM-Union” or calling each other “NAMM-ily,” underscoring the genuine camaraderie that pulses through the event. With the industry moving at breakneck speed, NAMM became a rare place for us to pause, catch up, and celebrate each other and the craft we share.
Top Music Gift Ideas for 2024 (All Under $300!)

Top Music Gift Ideas for 2024 (All Under $300!)

Finding a gift for the music lover in your life can be a tricky business. Whether they’re laying down tracks in a home studio, jamming with friends or just love geeking out about all things music, you want to pick something that feels personal—something they’ll actually use and love.
Henrique Andrade

Grammy-Winning Grad Henrique Andrade Talks Gear

Henrique Andrade Has Worked Hard For His Meteoric Career Henrique Andrade, graduate of the Los Angeles Recording School (a division of the Los Angeles Film School), talks about his favorite software and gear, including Pro Tools and Neumann…