Marty Beller, Grammy Award–winning composer and longtime drummer for the iconic alt-rock band They Might Be Giants, brings students inside the real world of a professional musician whose career moves seamlessly between recording, touring, and scoring for the screen—on stage, in the studio, and in the creative spaces where projects come to life.
This 60-90 minute interactive lecture is designed for music students, emerging artists and anyone passionate about the arts, and is ideal for lecture series, visiting artist programs, and music school forums.
Marty brings students into the recording studio, onto the stage, and into vibrant creative meetings, immersing them in a whirlwind of twists, turns, and breakthroughs. Do you want this all-consuming, exhilarating lifestyle more than anything else in the world?! Yes, you do!
Students leave with a clear understanding of what a working music career looks like — and the importance of finding your voice, showing up hungry and grabbing every opportunity.
"Marty showed our students that a career in music can take many shapes and inspired them to pursue their own creative vision." Colton Dodd Professor at Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University
Event Details
Limited spots available for this free event. Reserve through 12Twenty@Texas – open to all COFA students.