The Vatterott College ex’treme Institute by Nelly-St. Louis is sponsoring a speaker series beginning today (March 1) to help educate aspiring musicians and producers about how to break into today’s music industry. Speakers will provide tips on how to be successful in a music career, whether as a producer, engineer, singer or songwriter.
The first event in the series will feature Kandi Burruss andPhaedraParks, who are co-stars on the popular reality show, “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Aside from being TV stars, both women have extensive experience in the entertainment field and will be able to share their perspectives on the entertainment industry, the music industry, and living in the spotlight.
Burruss is a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter who is known for her work with music groups such as Xscape and TLC. She has experience in many facets of the industry, working for other artists as well as recording and touring to promote her solo album.
Parks is an entertainment attorney and served as a legal analyst for NBC and Fox News during the recent case involving Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray. In 2010, Parks was recognized by the Atlanta Business League as one of Atlanta’s Top Women of Influence.
Ex’Treme Institute, a new music production school inSt. Louis, allows students to gain real life experience working alongside artists, producers and engineers in the music industry. The 9,000-square foot facility houses a recording studio, a music engineering space, and a design studio in which students can work on creating album covers and other music related artwork. Students can create their own schedule, choosing from the available courses. The courses are designed for all types of music genres.
The March 1 event will be held at the Lumiere Place Casino Theater Room from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person and include light appetizers. A limited number of VIP seats are available for $55. To purchase tickets online, visit www.eibynelly.com. For more information call (314) 657-4444.
FAFSA Workshop for parents, seniors
Parents of seniors at Hazelwood Central High School are encouraged to attend an FAFSA Workshops to learn more about completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid scheduled for March 13.
Attendees will learn the basics of financial aid, learn about scholarships, and get help applying for aid online. Sessions are offered from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Representatives from the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis will share information about the FAFSA process.
Parents and students need to provide W-2 returns; 2011 federal tax returns; social security numbers; driver’s license numbers; dependency status; date of birth; records of untaxed income such as social security, veterans, welfare, child support benefits; and information on savings, investments, business/farm assets.
For more details about the FAFSA Workshop, contact Cary Lewis, Jr., guidance counselor, at (314) 953-5421.
