The Drake is a legendary Laguna Beach restaurant known for its spectacular menu and swanky interior, created by Alec Glasser. The Drake in Laguna was first created in 2019 and was inspired by the old Drake Hotel in New York City, where Alec used to work as an elevator operator and bellman. Offering talented performers, who play nightly, and chefs just as The Drake hotel once had, The Drake’s decor and ambience take on many of the same themes as The Drake hotel.
However, The Drake is more than just a restaurant. It’s also dedicated to giving back to the community. The mission of The Drake’s non-profit organization, The Drake Gives, is “to connect, inspire, and help under-deserved youth reach their full potential. The foundation helps provide youth with the music education, materials and instruments they need and deserve to fuel their passions and experience the power of music.”
Entrepreneur and founder of The Drake Laguna, Alec Glasser
Alec first learned how to play the saxophone in school when he was 12. Being introduced to music at such a young age helped to shape his life in ways he never even dreamed to be possible. His motivation for creating The Drake Gives is for all kids to be able to have the same opportunity and exposure to music in their public school education and to help public schools that have specifically been affected by budget cuts.
The Drake Gives is proudly sponsoring a full scholarship for Dr. Mathew Knowles’ upcoming Artist Development course with Point Blank LA. Starting on October 3, Dr. Knowles will be teaching Artist Development, designed for performers and artists of all types. Artist Development is your exclusive opportunity to spend 10 amazing weeks honing your craft under the direct mentorship of an industry mastermind. Dr. Knowles, the father of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, has distilled his decades of musical knowledge and industry experience down into 10 all-important lessons on how to properly develop yourself as an artist. Receive direct feedback on your performances and powerful instruction in important areas like media training, stage presence and endurance, unshakeable practice methods, and artist branding and image development. Become a true entertainer by working directly with the manager who launched the superstar careers of Beyoncé, Solange, and Destiny’s Child, among many others.
Artist Development will cover:
- The Business of Music
- Defining your Artist DNA
- Psychology of Artistry
- Performance Evaluation & Feedback
- Media Training
- Developing your Artist Image
- Stage Orientation
- Sound, Lighting, & A/V Equipment
- Becoming a True Entertainer
- Vocals, Endurance, and Fitness
- Developing your Stage Presence
- Performance Showcase
The lucky scholarship winner will be announced on September 12. To apply for this scholarship, email mathew.knowles@pointblankmusicschool.com with your name, phone number, and a statement on why you want to take the course. The scholarship winner will be expected to attend all 10 classes in Los Angeles. No transportation or housing expenses will be covered by Point Blank.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from and get valuable personalized feedback from Dr. Knowles. Got any questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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