Music Academy
Marco Renna is an accomplished percussionist, composer, and sound designer with extensive experience in the music industry. Since September 2022, Marco has been teaching Afro-Latin and Brazilian percussion at the Music Academy. Additionally, Marco has been associated with Atelier delle Percussioni as a percussionist and composer since January 2020, where contributions include sound design and soundtrack composition. Since May 1999, Marco has served as a musical consultant and soundtrack composer at Encontro das aguas, also engaging in sound production. Marco holds a High School Diploma in percussion instruments from Centro Professione Musica Milano.
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Music Academy
Music Academy is a performance-based training center and incubator that empowers musicians to positively impact society. The Music Academy welcomes everyone from across all generations, cultures, and backgrounds to experience the transformative power of music. Based in Santa Barbara, California, the Academy presents the preeminent full-scholarship Summer School and Festival for classically trained fellows ages 18 to 34. They study and perform with more than 50 exceptional faculty and teaching artists, while forging close connections with the community. The Music Academy’s commitment to long-term collaborations and exchanges with leading orchestras and opera companies results in unparalleled mentorship and career-advancing prospects. The Innovation Institute spearheads entrepreneurial training and ventures through seminars, residencies, and the Alumni Enterprise Awards, substantial grants given annually for a wide range of creative projects. Launched in 2018, Sing!, a free, after-school choral program for local elementary students inspires personal growth and expression. For more information, visit musicacademy.org.