Academy Vibe! Phil Nagy, JiJi and Jackson

(Stay Tuned After our Outro Music to hear Jackson and JiJi cut loose!)We had a great time sitting down with just a couple of the talented Hilliard kids working within the ILC’s Academy Vibe program! Phil Nagy is the Hilliard Teacher who has been working to bring these ideas and concepts to fruition over the last decade and shares here some of the ways the program helps homegrown artists take the next developmental (and in some cases professional) steps.Discover how Academy Vibe equips students with cutting-edge tools like Logic and Pro Tools and through immersion and curriculum develop their use.Hear Jackson describe his songwriting journey from GarageBand demos to “in the room” collaborations and growing regional live performances with his metal band.Learn how Jihan’s meticulous songwriting process helps her bring together influences from all over her musical map.Gain insight into how Academy Vibe’s tailored curriculum fosters creativity and prepares students for future careers in production, performance and expression.We hope this episode celebrates the power of innovation in education and the vibrant creativity shaping Hilliard’s young artists! Enjoy!Jackson and bandmates in Anatomize do their thing live in a way old and new fans can surely appreciate.JiJi delivers a incredibly catchy and tightly produced 2:30 pop gem you won’t get out of your head.Check out the rest of Academy Vibe’s recent output and dig in! The talent is here and their time is now!The Hilliard Beacon is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hilliardbeacon.substack.com/subscribe