Interviews and Masterclasses

Jasper Harris

Interview: The Creative Process in the Industry

Jasper Harris is a GRAMMY-winning composer and producer from Los Angeles, California. Since leaving NYU after his sophomore year, Jasper has produced records for Baby Keem/ Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow, Post Malone, Doja Cat, and many more. We’re very proud to claim Jasper as a YPG alum.

Sachi Rodriguez

Masterclass: Digital Signal Processing

Sachi attended Berklee College of Music where she studied Songwriting and Music Production. She consistently collaborates with creatives like those from Kobalt, Universal, and Warner. Although she mainly works in the pop area of the industry, she also writes for film/tv with multiple production companies and sync reps.

Drew Sliger

Interview + Masterclass: The Recording Engineer

Drew is a Grammy nominated and multi-platinum recording engineer/vocal producer/mixer based in Los Angeles, CA. He’s worked extensively with artists across the industry but is best known for his recording Lil Nas X on several of his biggest tracks.

Hanna Hicks

Interview: Copyright

Hannah Hicks is an LA-based artist/producer manager and A&R who has worked with legends such as DJ Dahi, Grimes, Michael Uzowuru, and Take A Daytrip. In 2022, she founded AGAINST ALL EVIL, the first management company devoted to increasing gender equality in the studio, where she boasts a diverse clientele across all genres.

Jenna Kon

Interview: Introduction to Music Law

Jenna began her legal career at The Legal Aid Society at the Bronx Juvenile Rights Practice Trial Offices. After passing the bar, she was tapped by Mass Appeal to help clear the music for a documentary on the rapper Future. She went on to serve as their in-house counsel before working for the NYC law firm Carroll, Guido, Groffman, Cohen, Bar & Karalian.

Aresh Banaji

Masterclass: Mixing

Aresh is an in-demand mixer. He’s mixed and engineered records for Young Thug, Offset, Kid Cudi, MGK, Megan Thee Stallion, Polo G and others that have accumulated over a billion streams. Despite his success, Aresh keeps a low profile, preferring to let his work speak for itself.