I would like to talk with you about The Recording Academy
also known for the Annual GRAMMY Awards.
We will be talking about another area of The Recording
Academy called GRAMMY U. This program is designed to help students get
connected at an early age with the entertainment world by educating the youth
about the academy and the multiple different areas of recording. Being apart of
the academy has been a huge success for me. I am no longer a GRAMMY U student
but have moved up to a Voting Member.
It’s important to network and be apart of something bigger
than yourself. Looking back on the many journeys I have been apart of I
couldn’t see my life in regards to the entertainment world being any different.
I have met some of the most notable and promising celebrities in the world. Of
course this started at such an early age for me being 16 and hanging out
backstage with none other than Mr. B.B. King himself.
Becoming apart of the industry has separated me from the
crowd. GRAMMY U has opened so many wonderful doors for me to walk through.
I remember loading the Josh Abbot Band trailer and getting
to mingle with the group all day during sound check and even got to have a drink
with them (Root Beer). In fact, on that same day at SXSW I also got to assist
the new and upcoming star Gary Clark Jr..
Lets keep in mind that this volunteer work would only be
optional for GRAMMY U students. Even though I would sometimes make long morning
drives from my studio in Dallas TX to Austin for SXSW to assist many wonderful
artist over the past few years I believe it was worth it.
I hope you have all liked the read.
Until next post, Joshua Knight
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