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Exclusive Roland x Zanerobe Capsule Collection https://volumeventuresllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Video-Jun.mp4 Featured in Times Square, New York City sponsoring 6 global future artists to attend 1500 Sound Academy’s Live Online Music & Industry Fundamentals Program and On-Demand Online Music Courses.

NEWPORT BEACH THE 1500 OR NOTHIN’ WAY 1500 or Nothin and Twila True combined Hip Hop and Newport Beach elite at her annual Tropical Summer Soiree. Held at Twila’s ultra high end jewelry store, she is a partner in the 1500 Sound Academy. Everybody had a blast.   1500 or Nothin’ is a musical ensemble… Continue reading NEWPORT BEACH THE 1500 OR NOTHIN’ WAY

JORDIN SPARKS SPORTS A SMILE ON AUG. 24 Jordin Sparks sports a smile on Aug. 24 while celebrating the re-opening of 1500 Sound Academy in Inglewood, California. READ FULL ARTICLE

  PRODUCERS JAMES FAUNTLEROY AND RANCE DOPSON COMMEMORATE RE-OPENING OF 1500 SOUND ACADEMY </h2 > Co-founders of 1500 Sound Academy and Grammy Award winning songwriter/producers James Fauntleroy (Beyonce, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Britney Spears) and Larrance “Rance” Dopson (Jay-Z, Khalid, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Nipsey Hussle, Travi$ Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Migos, Snoop Dogg),… Continue reading PRODUCERS JAMES FAUNTLEROY AND RANCE DOPSON COMMEMORATE RE-OPENING OF 1500 SOUND ACADEMY

L.A. RAMS HOME OPENER NATIONAL ANTHEM DUTIES WENT TO TAYLER GREEN, A STUDENT FROM THE CITY’S 1500 SOUND ACADEMY The season kick-off game versus the Chicago Bears marked the first time SoFi Stadium filled up with fans in the stands, including many notable names from the world of sports and Hollywood. READ FULL ARTICLE

FLORENCE LARUE TALKS THE FIFTH DIMENSION, GRAMMY-WINNING MUSIC, TOURING, WRITING, AND LIFE LESSONS, PLUS JAMES FAUNTLEROY ON NAVIGATING THE MUSIC BUSINESS AND 1500 SOUND ACADEMY Fifth Dimension legend Florence LaRue joins Nancy to talk about her career journey with the Grammy Award-winning group, hits like “Up Up and Away”, “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In,” and “Wedding… Continue reading FLORENCE LARUE TALKS THE FIFTH DIMENSION, GRAMMY-WINNING MUSIC, TOURING, WRITING, AND LIFE LESSONS, PLUS JAMES FAUNTLEROY ON NAVIGATING THE MUSIC BUSINESS AND 1500 SOUND ACADEMY

1500 SOUND ACADEMY AND LA URBAN LEAGUE ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIPS 1500 Sound Academy has announced its new partnership with the Los Angeles Urban League to work with private donors, foundations and public entities to fund scholarships for aspiring African American and other underserved communities of music students to begin in 2022. The scholarships will enable students… Continue reading 1500 SOUND ACADEMY AND LA URBAN LEAGUE ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIPS

  1500 SOUND ACADEMY RAISES THE VOLUME ON EDUCATING NEXT GENERATION OF MUSIC CREATORS </h2 > Since 2006, 1500 or Nothin’ has played an integral role in writing, producing and/or playing for superstars such as JAY-Z, Kanye West, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar. Beyond its hit-filled portfolio, however, the Grammy Award-winning collective is laser-focused on… Continue reading 1500 SOUND ACADEMY RAISES THE VOLUME ON EDUCATING NEXT GENERATION OF MUSIC CREATORS

1500 OR NOTHIN: RANCE & JAMES FAUNTLEROY TALK 1500 DAY AND OPENING MORE SCHOOLS IN ASIA 1500 Or Nothin’ continues to prove over and over again why they are elites in the rap game. The multi-Grammy award-winning musician ensemble was co-founded by Larrance “Rance” Dopson, best known for touring, recording, and producing records for everyone… Continue reading 1500 OR NOTHIN: RANCE & JAMES FAUNTLEROY TALK 1500 DAY AND OPENING MORE SCHOOLS IN ASIA

1500 SOUND ACADEMY LAUNCHES OUTDOOR STAGE IN INGLEWOOD INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Multiple Grammy nominee Terrace Martin is proud to tell you where he comes from. It’s the Crenshaw District in South Los Angeles. “I learned how to play music in Leimert Park, so this community is very dear to me. The whole West Side is… Continue reading 1500 SOUND ACADEMY LAUNCHES OUTDOOR STAGE IN INGLEWOOD