How to get into the USC Popular Music Program
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
- Thanks to Tim Kobza for answering some of our questions and detailing the USC Thornton Popular Music and Guitar audition process! You can reach him at kobza@usc.edu
Tim Kobza is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, recording artist and music producer who divides his time between composing, producing, performing and teaching. His style ranges from rock, jazz, blues and R&B to electronic sound design. His music can be heard on TV, film and popular records ranging in style from hip hop to jazz.
Originally hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, Kobza established himself as a top-tier guitarist while obtaining his undergraduate degree from the prestigious music program at North Texas State University. His decorated career as a performer has taken him around the world and he has shared the stage with artists such as C.J. Emmons of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, Deborah Gibson, Modereko, James Torme, Sara Bareilles, Jon B. and the Metropolitan Master Chorale.
Teaching has always been a passion for Kobza. After obtaining his Master’s degree in Studio/Jazz Guitar Performance from USC, he prioritized helping artists and performers realize their musical and artistic potential by imparting his unique skills onto others; skills he developed over many years of experience working in the music and entertainment industry.
As a mentor, Kobza’s ability to hone the raw talent of his students in a productive, decisive and compassionate way has consistently put his students in a position for success in the industry. Former students of Kobza’s are now writing songs that are charting, securing publishing & production deals, and performing with artists like Vampire Weekend, Katy Perry, John Legend, Troye Sivan, and King Princess, and have even gone on to be appointed by the United States Department of State to represent the country as cultural ambassadors.
A well-rounded approach to what it takes to be a working musician has been a key to Kobza’s accomplished career. He has an active performance schedule in the LA area and over 900 titles to his name as a composer in ASCAP’s catalog. Additionally, he has over 25 TV and Film credits, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Desperate Housewives, The Office, Parenthood, Taken, among others. 
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Can you do a similar interview for songwriting?
We loved seeing you at the open house. so cool
This was extremely helpful!! I'm 34, and I'm preparing to try to get into undergrad Classical guitar program in 2 years down the line. As the culture in India goes, I was forced to ignore my calling in high school, but I'm gonna give my all to it now. Do you think I have a chance of getting in for my age?
I hope you go for your dream no matter your age. 🙏🏾
@@TiffanySoulbird I am! not at the USC coz I got rejected in the pre-screening round, but elsewhere. It's a big world! Thank you for your wishes! 😃🤟
@@theguitarteacherAll the best!
Please doa similar interview for Undergraduate composition
20-25 students??
What about if i like metal?
Like thats not all I lke but i enjoy playing metal and rockyou know but i also enjoy playing challenging jazz pieces but would i be enough for the school? :/
For metal musicians who want a mix of metal and jazz instruction, I would reccomend Berklee or if u wanna stay in LA Musician's Institute.
@@yonatankahn2884 haha damn this was a while ago!! i ended up getting into berklee!! and i play much more genres now haha i was in my metallica phase haha