UCLA Music Tech Students and Alumni

Release Date: 02/06/2024

Music Tech Podcast

Go to for full show notes and transcripts. Jad discusses his major in Music Industry at UCLA and his interest in audio engineering. He talks about his connection to Bruce Tambling and the Foothill Music Technology program, as well as his role as a production manager for the student record label. Jad also mentions his upcoming recording session and his file management and backup methods. He advises aspiring students to be proactive in seeking opportunities in the industry. Nick Bernstein discusses his connection to Foothill College and his current role as a Technical Director for film and...

Foothill International Student - Denis Taniguchi

Music Tech Podcast

Go to for full show notes and transcripts. In this podcast, Denis, a former student of Foothill College, discusses his journey in the music technology program. He highlights the importance of networking and hands-on experience in the field. Denis also shares his experiences working with Cookie Marenco at OTR Studios and his time at the School of Audio Engineering (SAE) in Emeryville. He emphasizes the importance of being proactive, polite, and providing value when networking. Denis also shares his strategy for staying consistent and productive in his work. He concludes by expressing...

Singer Songwriter MTEC Student - Ande Estrella

Music Tech Podcast

In this episode of the Music Tech podcast, host Bruce Tambling interviews singer-songwriter Ande Estrella about her experiences with the Foothill College Music Tech Program. Estrella shares her journey from being a theater major at the Boston Conservatory School to becoming a songwriter. She discusses the challenges she faced in the industry-focused curriculum at Berkeley and her decision to switch to music production. Estrella also talks about her songwriting process, her experiences working with producers, and her goals for the future. She emphasizes the importance of networking and...

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Music Tech Podcast

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Jad discusses his major in Music Industry at UCLA and his interest in audio engineering. He talks about his connection to Bruce Tambling and the Foothill Music Technology program, as well as his role as a production manager for the student record label. Jad also mentions his upcoming recording session and his file management and backup methods. He advises aspiring students to be proactive in seeking opportunities in the industry.

Nick Bernstein discusses his connection to Foothill College and his current role as a Technical Director for film and concert shows. He explains how he got involved in the industry, his responsibilities in overseeing audio, video, and lighting departments, and his work as a mix engineer. He also mentions his verification through EngineEars and the gigs he has obtained through the platform. Overall, Nick shares insights into his career and the various projects he has been involved in.

Thomas Freedman, a student at UCLA, shares his connection with the Foothill College program and how he met Bruce through Cookie Marenco, a producer and engineer. Thomas is also now a student at Foothill working on a Pro Tools certification. Bruce emphasizes the importance of follow-up and mentions how Thomas reached out to him. They discuss their collaboration with Vanity on a song and their plans to record live drums and mix/master the track.

Tyler discusses his workflow and experiences as an audio engineer. He talks about setting up his studio, using analog summing, capturing unique sounds during recording sessions, and the potential for receiving production credits. He also mentions his monitoring environment and the possibility of upgrading his speakers. Overall, Tyler emphasizes the importance of being open to trying new things and accommodating unique requests from producers.

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Jad Maluf

Nick Bernstein

Thomas Freedman

Bao

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