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One of my passions is being able to help others recognize that everyone's story has importance. Taking a reader on a journey into the past, present, and future allows one to get the full scope of how it all came together. You'll find my blog below will share stories, tips about moving forward in your career, and industry insights, all the while inspiring others in their creative sectors by telling a story.
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Pure Intention Brings Buzz to Upcoming Bassline Chicago Gig
Established in 2020 amid the challenges of the COVID pandemic, Pure Intention has swiftly become a prominent fixture in Chicago's vibrant...
tomallenjoyce
Nov 10, 20231 min read
From the Garage to a Stage Near You, Deadbeat Daycare Shows Us How It’s Done
Picture this. You’re in high school sitting at the lunch table with your best friend and contemplating what a great idea playing music...
tomallenjoyce
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Laceles Brings a New Sound to the Chicago Music Scene
Columbia College Chicago Audio Arts majors Marlowe Shachory and Lydia Billie met on their first day at Columbia, and that chance meeting...
tomallenjoyce
Nov 1, 20233 min read
How an Industry Connection Led to Touring with a Famous Rock Band
Senior Interdisciplinary major Kimberley Dunkerley has had an atypical journey during her time at Columbia College Chicago. And if she...
tomallenjoyce
Oct 26, 20233 min read
Internships and SILA Program Lead to Dream Job for 2023 Graduate Makenna Ryan
Coming from a musical family, 2023 Columbia College Chicago Marketing (with a concentration in Entertainment Marketing) graduate Makenna...
tomallenjoyce
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Boy Hazy's Music Sets the Tone for a Bright Future
Recent Columbia College Chicago graduate Boy Hazy has a demeanor that screams, “rockstar.” With a voice that is comfortable singing rock...
tomallenjoyce
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Sunsets South is Setting the Stage for a Successful Place in Music
As Brandon Maroney, AKA Sunsets South, enters the WCRXFM studios to record his Sessions @33 feature, he greets the filming and audio team...
tomallenjoyce
Apr 26, 20233 min read
Dance Major and Music Performer Bre5lin is the Artist you Have Been Searching for
Columbia College Chicago student Bre5lin’s creative output and dreams were evident from an early age. Starting with dance, then Dj’ing...
tomallenjoyce
Mar 30, 20233 min read
With Lyrics Packed With Positive Uplifting Messages, Leone Capone is on the Precipice of Big Things
As Leone Capone enters the studio at WCRXFM, he immediately greets the “Sessions @33” team warmly with a huge friendly smile and...
tomallenjoyce
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Life Experiences Shape Music Major Ashlyn Sisco’s Creative Spark
It’s extremely hard to put Music major Ashlyn Sisco’s music into a genre. There are so many different ranges of emotion running through...
tomallenjoyce
Feb 22, 20233 min read
Freshman Music Major Amos Koyama Jumps Right Into the Music Landscape at Columbia
Amos Koyama, known professionally as Koyama, is from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and to say he has enjoyed his first two semesters at...
tomallenjoyce
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Sessions @33 Performer Emmet Montiecarlo is Ready for Their Spotlight
Last fall after freshman Music major Emmet Montiecarlo was chosen to perform as part of the “Sessions @33 (on the Road Edition)” at the...
tomallenjoyce
Feb 2, 20234 min read
Chance Meeting at New Student Convocation Leads to Formation of Student Organization
Before the start of each fall semester Columbia College Chicago helps to build camaraderie amongst incoming freshman and transfer...
tomallenjoyce
Jan 27, 20233 min read
Winning a Guitar at Six Flags Leads to a Music Career for Jose Israel
Columbia College Chicago Audio Arts major Jose Israel Ceniceros, known in music circles as Jose Israel, is the ultimate example of the...
tomallenjoyce
Dec 20, 20223 min read
Musical Artist k.xxiv Gains Millions of Views by Shining a Light on Mental Health Awareness
Growing up in Wisconsin, Music Business major k.xxiv led an idyllic life filled with jaunts around town, skateboarding, and bike riding...
tomallenjoyce
Dec 8, 20224 min read
A Pocketful of Confidence Gives Saint Frankie the Keys to Success
As a talented, up and coming artist, Saint Frankie takes inspirations from many sources. A Music Business major, he is leaning into those...
tomallenjoyce
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Columbia Checks all the Boxes for International Student Abbas Kagalwala
Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Arts Management major Abbas Kagalwala came to Columbia prepared to make an impact. Not only has he...
tomallenjoyce
Nov 14, 20223 min read
Josh Trimble Creates Sweet Melodies That Touch the Soul
When Senior Music major Josh Trimble transferred to Columbia College Chicago in spring 2020, little did he realize the amount of...
tomallenjoyce
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Twin Passions Propel Audio Arts & Recording Major Liliana Pulido
Columbia College Chicago Sophomore Audio Arts and Recording major and Music Business minor Liliana Pulido is cementing her place in the...
tomallenjoyce
Oct 26, 20223 min read
Music Creator Jabari Zakee Makes Inroads in the Music Industry
One of the many great things about Sessions @33 on WCRXFM is that artists are able to collaborate with students from many different...
tomallenjoyce
Oct 25, 20222 min read
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