Student Testimonials
“I think that if I had to choose a day out of the whole trip that was most bonding for my classmates and I, I would choose this day. It was nice to learn more about the education style in London, but what sticks out to me the most about this day is how important it is to roll with the punches and be able to work under pressure.”
— Payton Wheeler
“I thought the campus was super cool. There were so many studios and practice rooms and the campus seemed lively and there were many students doing all sorts of different things in the school.”
— Paul Hassler
“Songwriting and beat-making have never been my specialty, so it was fun to watch people who genuinely enjoy that in their element. The set-up of the venue was very nice. I enjoyed watching my other classmates perform as well because many of them are performers and they had been looking forward to this event.”
— Brooklin Cox
“We split into two groups, toured the facility, and attended a workshop on Dolby and Sonarworks. I enjoyed the session and plan to use the Sonarworks virtual instrument in my beats and production. The MEBUS students delivered an outstanding performance at the live showcase.”
— Hugo Falcon
“Visiting educational facilities…comparing the similarities and differences to the MEBUS Program I love that we got to meet students that attend these universities.”
— Aylin Figueroa
“We had a recording workshop …and it piqued my curiosity in creating music and how my music would take shape in the future. The recording workshop gave me the creative space for the first time in two years to create music and sing in front of a room full of people.”
— Koko Wilkins
“We were then given the opportunity to create a song in the studio, which was an exciting and challenging experience Working under time constraints and collaborating with new people tested our creativity and teamwork skills.”
— Martin Rodriguez Sturba
“We spoke to industry professionals and professors of music as they provided their insight into the latest technological advancements regarding Dolby Atmos. Then, the class got to mix our very own song using their mixing board and resources. Our program performed incredibly at the unfamiliar venue, adapting creatively and strategically to unfamiliar turf.”
— Sebastian Soler
“I performed for the first time since I was a sophomore in high school. I think my performance went really well, and everyone was so surprised and super complimentary. I have realized that I need to start playing my guitar again and singing.”
— Mason Bass
“It felt amazing to perform to an energetic crowd. I witnessed a resilience and determination in my friends that makes me excited for our future.”
— Justin Amini
“Our first activity was a group writing session with an in-house producer. It was really great seeing my friends come to life in the sound booth and showcase their ideas and talents.”
— Lizzie Driggers