Loyola University New Orleans Music Industry Studies alumni are highly successful professionals, with graduates working as Grammy-nominated producers, music composers for screen, and influential figures in the Louisiana music scene.
The program is consistently recognized by Billboard as a top music business school.
Loyola University New Orleans Music Industry Studies alumni are highly successful professionals, with graduates working as Grammy-nominated producers, music composers for screen, and influential figures in the Louisiana music scene.
The program is consistently recognized by Billboard as a top music business school.
Loyola University New Orleans Music Industry Studies alumni are highly successful professionals, with graduates working as Grammy-nominated producers, music composers for screen, and influential figures in the Louisiana music scene.
The program is consistently recognized by Billboard as a top music business school.
CURRENT NEWS
CURRENT NEWS
CURRENT NEWS
What's Happening Now
What's Happening Now
What's Happening Now
Alum nominated for Album of the Year GRAMMY
Loyola alum Carter Lang ('12 Music Industry Studies) was GRAMMY nominated for Album of the Year for his work on SWAG by Justin Bieber. Lang co-wrote and co-produced the majority of the album, including the song "Yukon" performed by Bieber at the GRAMMYS.
Quiana Lynell Wins the
International Sarah Vaughan
Jazz Vocal Competition
Quiana Lynell is a faculty member for
the department of Music Industry
Studies.
Alum took home a GRAMMY-Award for Best Arrangement
Loyola alum Johnaye Kendrick ('09 Master of Music in Jazz Studies) took home a GRAMMY-Award for Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals for her work on Nate Smith and säje's track "Big Fish."
Alum nominated for the
Ada Lovelace Woman of the
Year Award
In October of 2015, Flor Serna was
selected as one of the nominees for
the Ada Lovelace Woman of the Year
in NOLA Tech Award.
Alum was GRAMMY-nominated for Best Opera Recording
Loyola alum Greer Grimsley ('76 Classical Voice) was GRAMMY-nominated for Best Opera Recording for Tesori: Grounded.
Alums Parker and Marshall Mulherin appear on SNL
Parker and Marshell Mulherin appeared as backup vocalists for musical guest Dijon on Saturday Night Live, alongside bandmates Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, Nick Hakim, and Amber Coffman.
Alum nominated for Album of the Year GRAMMY
Loyola alum Carter Lang ('12 Music Industry Studies) was GRAMMY nominated for Album of the Year for his work on SWAG by Justin Bieber. Lang co-wrote and co-produced the majority of the album, including the song "Yukon" performed by Bieber at the GRAMMYS.
Quiana Lynell Wins the
International Sarah Vaughan
Jazz Vocal Competition
Quiana Lynell is a faculty member for
the department of Music Industry
Studies.
Alum took home a GRAMMY-Award for Best Arrangement
Loyola alum Johnaye Kendrick ('09 Master of Music in Jazz Studies) took home a GRAMMY-Award for Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals for her work on Nate Smith and säje's track "Big Fish."
Alum nominated for the
Ada Lovelace Woman of the
Year Award
In October of 2015, Flor Serna was
selected as one of the nominees for
the Ada Lovelace Woman of the Year
in NOLA Tech Award.
Alum was GRAMMY-nominated for Best Opera Recording
Loyola alum Greer Grimsley ('76 Classical Voice) was GRAMMY-nominated for Best Opera Recording for Tesori: Grounded.
Alums Parker and Marshall Mulherin appear on SNL
Parker and Marshell Mulherin appeared as backup vocalists for musical guest Dijon on Saturday Night Live, alongside bandmates Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, Nick Hakim, and Amber Coffman.
Where Our Alumni Work
Career Paths
Alumin Network
Why MIS Alumni Stand Out
Where Our Alumni Work
Career Paths
Alumin Network
Why MIS Alumni Stand Out
Where Our Alumni Work
Career Paths
Alumin Network
Why MIS Alumni Stand Out
ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
G-Eazy ('11)
G-Eazy ('11)
Internationally recognized rapper, producer, and entrepreneur, G-Eazy is one of the most prominent alumni of the Music Industry Studies program at Loyola University New Orleans. While still a student, he built an early fanbase through independent releases and digital platforms, eventually breaking through with his major-label debut These Things Happen, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
Internationally recognized rapper, producer, and entrepreneur, G-Eazy is one of the most prominent alumni of the Music Industry Studies program at Loyola University New Orleans. While still a student, he built an early fanbase through independent releases and digital platforms, eventually breaking through with his major-label debut These Things Happen, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
Internationally recognized rapper, producer, and entrepreneur, G-Eazy is one of the most prominent alumni of the Music Industry Studies program at Loyola University New Orleans. While still a student, he built an early fanbase through independent releases and digital platforms, eventually breaking through with his major-label debut These Things Happen, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
Christy Carew ('04)
Christy Carew ('04)
Christy Carew ('04)
Christy Carew ('04)
A composer who creates music for film, television, advertising, multimedia projects, and concert performance. Her recent credits include projects such as Imposters (2022) and (DIS)CONNECTED (2023).
A composer who creates music for film, television, advertising, multimedia projects, and concert performance. Her recent credits include projects such as Imposters (2022) and (DIS)CONNECTED (2023).
A composer who creates music for film, television, advertising, multimedia projects, and concert performance. Her recent credits include projects such as Imposters (2022) and (DIS)CONNECTED (2023).
A composer who creates music for film, television, advertising, multimedia projects, and concert performance. Her recent credits include projects such as Imposters (2022) and (DIS)CONNECTED (2023).
Carter Lang ('12)
Carter Lang ('12)
Carter Lang ('12)
A Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and musician known for his work with major artists including SZA. A graduate of Loyola’s music industry program, he helped produce SZA’s acclaimed albums Ctrl and SOS and has collaborated with artists such as Post Malone, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.
A Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and musician known for his work with major artists including SZA. A graduate of Loyola’s music industry program, he helped produce SZA’s acclaimed albums Ctrl and SOS and has collaborated with artists such as Post Malone, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.
A Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and musician known for his work with major artists including SZA. A graduate of Loyola’s music industry program, he helped produce SZA’s acclaimed albums Ctrl and SOS and has collaborated with artists such as Post Malone, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.
Mynthia Gonkpala ('22)
Mynthia Gonkpala ('22)
Mynthia Gonkpala ('22)
Mynthia Gonkpala ('22)
A recent Loyola graduate and emerging professional whose work reflects the university’s commitment to leadership and community impact, representing the newest generation of alumni beginning to shape careers across industries and public service.
A recent Loyola graduate and emerging professional whose work reflects the university’s commitment to leadership and community impact, representing the newest generation of alumni beginning to shape careers across industries and public service.
A recent Loyola graduate and emerging professional whose work reflects the university’s commitment to leadership and community impact, representing the newest generation of alumni beginning to shape careers across industries and public service.
A recent Loyola graduate and emerging professional whose work reflects the university’s commitment to leadership and community impact, representing the newest generation of alumni beginning to shape careers across industries and public service.
Parker and Marshall
Mulherin ('16)
Parker and Marshall
Mulherin ('16)
Parker and Marshall
Mulherin ('16)
Twin brothers and Loyola music industry alumni who formed the alternative R&B/pop duo Mulherin. Originally from Memphis, they began performing together while students and have since built a following for their melodic, atmospheric sound and songwriting collaborations in Los Angeles.
Twin brothers and Loyola music industry alumni who formed the alternative R&B/pop duo Mulherin. Originally from Memphis, they began performing together while students and have since built a following for their melodic, atmospheric sound and songwriting collaborations in Los Angeles.
Twin brothers and Loyola music industry alumni who formed the alternative R&B/pop duo Mulherin. Originally from Memphis, they began performing together while students and have since built a following for their melodic, atmospheric sound and songwriting collaborations in Los Angeles.
THE ALUMNI ECOSYSTEM
THE ALUMNI ECOSYSTEM
THE ALUMNI ECOSYSTEM
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Note: The following profiles are fictional and created for demonstration purposes only.
Note: The following profiles are fictional and created for demonstration purposes only.
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NAME
NAME
NAME
ROLE
ROLE
ROLE
ROLE
COMPANY
COMPANY
COMPANY
COMPANY
PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO
Chris Duvall ('14)
Chris Duvall ('14)
Chris Duvall ('14)
Chris Duvall ('14)
Tour Manager
Tour Manager
Tour Manager
Tour Manager
Freelance / International Touring
Freelance / International Touring
Freelance / International Touring
Freelance / International Touring
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Tyler Brooks ('15)
Tyler Brooks ('15)
Tyler Brooks ('15)
Tyler Brooks ('15)
Music Supervisor
Music Supervisor
Music Supervisor
Music Supervisor
Magnolia Media Group
Magnolia Media Group
Magnolia Media Group
Magnolia Media Group
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Marcus LeBlanc ('16)
Marcus LeBlanc ('16)
Marcus LeBlanc ('16)
Marcus LeBlanc ('16)
A&R Representative
A&R Representative
A&R Representative
A&R Representative
Bayou Records
Bayou Records
Bayou Records
Bayou Records
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Alex Chen ('17)
Alex Chen ('17)
Alex Chen ('17)
Alex Chen ('17)
Audio Engineer & Producer
Audio Engineer & Producer
Audio Engineer & Producer
Audio Engineer & Producer
Ninth Ward Sound
Ninth Ward Sound
Ninth Ward Sound
Ninth Ward Sound
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Maya Thompson ('18)
Maya Thompson ('18)
Maya Thompson ('18)
Maya Thompson ('18)
Artist Manager
Artist Manager
Artist Manager
Artist Manager
Crescent City Management
Crescent City Management
Crescent City Management
Crescent City Management
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Sofia Ramirez ('18)
Sofia Ramirez ('18)
Sofia Ramirez ('18)
Sofia Ramirez ('18)
Booking Agent
Booking Agent
Booking Agent
Booking Agent
Southern Sound Talent
Southern Sound Talent
Southern Sound Talent
Southern Sound Talent
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Brianna Collins ('19)
Brianna Collins ('19)
Brianna Collins ('19)
Brianna Collins ('19)
Digital Marketing Strategist
Digital Marketing Strategist
Digital Marketing Strategist
Digital Marketing Strategist
Rhythm & Reach Agency
Rhythm & Reach Agency
Rhythm & Reach Agency
Rhythm & Reach Agency
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Jordan Reyes ('20)
Jordan Reyes ('20)
Jordan Reyes ('20)
Jordan Reyes ('20)
Touring Coordinator
Touring Coordinator
Touring Coordinator
Touring Coordinator
Gulf Coast Live Events
Gulf Coast Live Events
Gulf Coast Live Events
Gulf Coast Live Events
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Devin Patel ('21)
Devin Patel ('21)
Devin Patel ('21)
Devin Patel ('21)
Music Producer
Music Producer
Music Producer
Music Producer
Independent Artist
Independent Artist
Independent Artist
Independent Artist
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