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GRAMMY Week Panel #2 – 1500 Sound Academy Panel – 01.29.24 James Fauntleroy attends GRAMMY Week 1500 Sound Academy Panel at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live READ FULL ARTICLE

Grammy-winner James Fauntleroy steps into spotlight as nominated artist LOS ANGELES — James Fauntleroy grew up in Inglewood and is giving back to the community with the 1500 Sound Academy. He was already won four Grammys as a writer and producer, working with the likes of Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and many more.… Continue reading Grammy-winner James Fauntleroy steps into spotlight as nominated artist

  Terrace Martin & James Fauntleroy Release Joint Album ‘Nova’: Stream </h2 > We were quite excited when Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy announced last week that they were working on a joint project called Nova. The project made of 6 songs is out tonight and it doesn’t disappoint. Close collaborator Robert Glasper as well as Chief Adjuah… Continue reading Terrace Martin & James Fauntleroy Release Joint Album ‘Nova’: Stream

Best New Tracks: Lil Yachty, Burna Boy, Mitski and More As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. This week’s lineup is led by Burna Boy, Lil Yachty and Mitski, who each released the album I Told Them… and the singles “TESLA” and “Star/Heaven,” respectively. Also… Continue reading Best New Tracks: Lil Yachty, Burna Boy, Mitski and More

ALBUM: TERRACE MARTIN, JAMES FAUNTLEROY ‘NOVA’ Thirds a charm.   Terrace Martin is at the halfway point on his latest effort, Nova, a collaborative project with James Fauntleroy. For the third release from his six part series, Martin shares six new songs with Fauntleroy including “Online Shopping”, “Butterfly Effect”, and “Sir Fauntleroy”. Elsewhere, Robert Glasper joins… Continue reading ALBUM: TERRACE MARTIN, JAMES FAUNTLEROY ‘NOVA’

FENDER – PRESS RELEASE Legendary guitar maker Fender is making a move into the non-profit space.   Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced on Wednesday (Sept. 18) the launch of the Fender Play Foundation, a new charity designed to provide resources and music education opportunities to young people. As part of those efforts, the foundation… Continue reading FENDER – PRESS RELEASE

1500 OR NOTHIN’ PRODUCTION COLLECTIVE & ROLAND TEAM FOR SYNTH-FOCUSED MUSIC EDUCATION COLLABORATION 1500 or Nothin’ and its 1500 Sound Academy production training program are partnering with the Roland Corporation to launch a curriculum based around synthesizers, drum machines, MIDI controllers and other studio tools from the famed electronic equipment manufacturer and its associated brands.… Continue reading 1500 OR NOTHIN’ PRODUCTION COLLECTIVE & ROLAND TEAM FOR SYNTH-FOCUSED MUSIC EDUCATION COLLABORATION

ROLAND ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH 1500 SOUND ACADEMY The academy, created by GRAMMY®-winning R&B/pop singer/songwriter James Fauntleroy and GRAMMY-winning producer/musician Larrance “Rance” Dopson from 1500 or Nothin’, serves as a bridge between school and a potential career in the music business teaching kids the necessary knowledge and tools they need to succeed in the modern-day. Starting… Continue reading ROLAND ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH 1500 SOUND ACADEMY

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