Dr. Nick Vasallo Awarded Distinguished Graduate Student Alumni Award by UC Santa Cruz
Apr 1, 2020
Director of Music Industry Studies, AV Technology, and Music Composition at DVC, Dr. Nick Vasallo was recently named a Distinguished Graduate Student Alumni by UC Santa Cruz.
College Magazine: DVC's Music program listed in top 10 to rock the industry
Jan 13, 2020
DVC's Music department was recently featured in College Magazine! We are thrilled to be listed as one of the "10 California Schools for Music Business Degrees that Rock the Industry." DVC was also recognized as “California’s finest community college for music.”
Dr. Jill Biden speaks at sold-out East Bay Women’s Conference
Mar 6, 2018
At the East Bay Women’s Conference March 5, the paradigm of women in leadership shifted. Talk of “woulda, coulda, shoulda” leadership was out; real- life examples of what women have done, are doing and are determined to do more often were in.
Nick Vasallo: Hitting all the right notes
Oct 15, 2017
UC Santa Cruz Magazine, Ann Parker - "He’s a loving husband and devoted father, an award-winning composer, a renowned musician, a respected teacher. Nick Vasallo is also the originator of “deathcore,” a genre-blending mix of death metal and hardcore music.
SF Chronicle: On the brink: Oakland singer and songwriter Jay Som
Oct 11, 2017
DVC made a significant mark on the trajectory of my music career. Straight out of high school I wanted to break away from the DIY music/recording knowledge I taught myself and learn the basics in an educational environment. I took memorable classes with Tim White, Doug Michael, Mark Steidel, Guy Lento, Jon Bendich, Danny Carnahan, Michael Aczon, and Steve Sage. The music industry program solidified my endeavor into the music industry and I still apply so much of what I learned to my newfound career. I am so grateful for the time I spent at DVC!
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