{"id":225307,"date":"2025-11-13T10:48:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T20:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=225307"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T20:50:20","slug":"uh-masterclass-music-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/13\/uh-masterclass-music-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Lights, camera, concert: 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> Masterclass teaches how to build careers in music, media"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Image courtesy of Visionize Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Industry professionals and award-winning musicians who took part in the masterclass, from left: Teddy Barbosa, Brian Wallace, Chariya Willis, Keilana Mokulehua, Fia “The Artist Fia” Esene, Leiʻa<\/span> Haff, Jewelyn Lui, Sanoe Damon, Antonio Agosto and Wendy Tatsuno (Image courtesy of Visionize Media)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Art of Music Media Masterclass, recently hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi<\/span>–West Oʻahu<\/span>, offered local creatives\u2014including working professionals, hobbyists and students\u2014an intensive, free workshop merging film production and music industries. The masterclass, held two days in October, aimed to grow skills through real-world experience.<\/p>\n

Nearly two dozen participants joined the workshop, including students from 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> West Oʻahu<\/span>, 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> M\u0101noa, Honolulu Community College, and Kapiʻolani<\/span> Community College. The goal was to build confidence and community through education.<\/p>\n

Students learned technical skills, such as video lighting, shooting, editing and workflow, alongside professional aspects, such as backstage etiquette, ethics and professionalism. For the hands-on capstone, selected students shot content alongside real production teams during the Holo Holo Music Festival.<\/p>\n

One student reflected, “Being part of a real working media team—whether in a studio setting or at a live concert—made the learning practical and unforgettable.”<\/p>\n

Connected industry skills<\/h2>\n

Instructor Antonio J. Agosto, Visionize Media co-founder and a former 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> West Oʻahu<\/span> student, designed the program drawing on his 15 years of experience in concert and festival production.<\/p>\n

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Josh Tatofi, Grammy nominated artist and multiple N\u0101 H\u014dk\u016b Hanohano Awards recipient, was among the talent who took part in the masterclass (Image courtesy of Visionize Media)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Agosto explained the course focused on educating photographers, videographers and storytellers on how to work in live music environments while also giving musicians and performers the chance to understand how media plays a role in their careers.<\/p>\n

“The Art of Music Media Masterclass was created to bring together two industries that are often connected but rarely taught side by side\u2014film production and the music industry,” Agosto said.<\/p>\n

Agosto also emphasized that the training was designed to foster local talent.<\/p>\n

“It wasn\u2019t just about teaching camera skills; it was about showing how creatives in Hawaiʻi<\/span> can build sustainable careers without having to leave home,” he said. “This masterclass wasn\u2019t just a class\u2014it was a reminder that Hawaiʻi<\/span> can lead in storytelling. We just need the right opportunities and a strong community to make it happen.”<\/p>\n

The collaborative effort was launched by Visionize Media, and presented by International Cultural Arts Network (ICAN<\/abbr>) in partnership with 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> West Oʻahu<\/span>, KS<\/abbr> Kai\u0101ulu, Zippy\u2019s, Good Vibez Presents and Visionize Media.<\/p>\n

For more visit Ka Puna O Kaloʻi<\/span><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

—By Zenaida Serrano Arvman<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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