The Los Angeles Film School Proudly Celebrates Alumni Contributions To GRAMMY-Nominated Works

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Alumni from The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The Los Angeles film School, celebrate eight GRAMMY wins, featuring work with Beyoncé, SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, and more

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven alumni from The Los Angeles Film School have been credited on five different GRAMMY-nominated projects that received wins at last night's 2025 GRAMMY awards ceremony, earning a total of eight GRAMMYs. These talented graduates have worked with some of the music industry's most prominent artists, showcasing the school's commitment to excellence in recording arts.

Four alumni were credited on Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter," which won three GRAMMYs for Album of the Year, Best Country Album, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance. The alumni include recording engineers Brandon Harding (Recording Arts 2013) and Henrique Andrade (Recording Arts 2011), mixing engineer Jaycen Joshua (Recording Arts 2003), and assistant engineer Jacob Richards (Recording Arts 2017).

Specifically, Brandon Harding, securing his first GRAMMY win, was individually named as a recipient of the GRAMMY for Album of the Year for his work as a recording engineer on Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter." This was Harding's third GRAMMY nomination. He was previously nominated twice for his work on Beyoncé's "Renaissance" two years ago. In addition to their work on "Cowboy Carter," Jaycen Joshua and Jacob Richards were also credited on Muni Long's album, "Revenge," which won a GRAMMY for Best R&B Performance.

"Every project is a journey, and this recognition represents the incredible path alumni like me have created in the music industry," said Richards. "This acknowledgment goes beyond personal achievement – it's about the collective creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to the craft we bring to every opportunity."

Other notable contributions include Anthony Vilchis (Recording Arts 2018) who was credited as assistant mixer/studio personnel on Sabrina Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet" album which took home two GRAMMYs for Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album. Hector Castro (Recording Arts 2014) worked as a mixing engineer on SZA's "Saturn," which won the GRAMMY for Best R&B Song, and Julio Ulloa (Recording Arts 2015) was credited as an engineer on Nxworries' "Why Lawd?," which won a GRAMMY for Best Progressive R&B Album.

Through the remarkable achievements of the Recording School alumni, The Los Angeles Film School affirms its commitment to developing world-class audio professionals who not only participate in the music industry but actively define its creative landscape. With each nominated and award-winning piece, these alumni are a testament to our 20-year ongoing legacy of shaping students into industry-defining professionals.

For more information on The Los Angeles Film School or The Los Angeles Recording School, visit lafilm .

About The Los Angeles Film School

The Los Angeles Film School is an accredited higher education institution located in the heart of Hollywood. The school has served the community and its students since 1999 and offers entertainment-focused Bachelor of Science degrees in Animation, Audio Production, Digital Filmmaking, Entertainment Business, Film Production, Graphic Design, Media Communications, Music Production and Writing for Film & TV; and Associate of Science degrees in Audio Production, Music Production, and Film. The campus facilities include the historic RCA Building at 6363 Sunset Blvd. and the studios at 6690 Sunset Blvd., where students have access to industry-standard equipment, editing labs, dub stages and recording studios.

The school's faculty of industry professionals have earned credits on major motion pictures, video games and music recordings. Numerous alumni have received awards at film festivals worldwide, engineered multi-platinum selling albums, and some credits include GRAMMY and Oscar nominations and wins. The school is a VA-approved institution and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

For more information about The Los Angeles Film School, please visit: lafilm or call 323.860.0789.

SOURCE The Los Angeles Film School

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