Highlighting Resilient Musical Pioneers: Saluting Our Notable Female Alumni in the Music Scene
In the world of music, the contributions of alumni from various music schools have been significant, with many making a mark through performance, education, leadership, and advocacy.
Kylie Parham, widely known as the "technymph," is one such alumna who has made a name for herself in the dance music scene. A graduate of our school's Music Production and DJ Certificate programme in London, Kylie has performed at esteemed venues and major festivals, including Groove Cruise Miami, Ultra Europe, and Area15. She co-owns the dance music outlet Exron, one of the largest media organisations in the space, and boasts an impressive 90% women employment rate. Kylie launched her monthly mix series, "Empyria," in April 2024, and celebrated the 10th edition with a live show in Brooklyn.
Another notable alumna is Florentia Stassi, who goes by the stage name FLORENTIA. She joined our school in 2017 and secured an internship at Defected Records, where she curated the now 24/7 Defected Radio channel. FLORENTIA's performances have included major events and venues like Jamie Jones' Paradise London at Drumsheds, Hi Ibiza for Eric Prydz Presents: CELL, Ushuaïa for ANTS, Amnesia Ibiza, Eastern Electrics Festival, The Warehouse Project for BBC Radio 1 & elrow, and Sziget Festival. She was even selected as the elrow resident DJ, making her the youngest and the only female artist ever chosen thus far.
Tailor Jae, a scholarship winner in 2019, has also made a mark in the industry. She now holds a Rinse FM residency, cementing her position as a rising force in the industry. Tailor's debut solo track received support from BBC 6 Music's Mary Anne Hobbs and recognition from DJ Mag. She has recorded sets for HOR and Boiler Room, and her talent has been recognized by BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Our school offers degrees in various music-related fields, including DJing, music production, sound engineering, vocal performance, software engineering, radio, songwriting, and foundation year, both in London and online. We also offer short courses in all subjects mentioned above, with campuses in London, Los Angeles, Ibiza, and online. When you register with our school, you can access a range of free sounds, plugins, online course samples, and tutorials.
Notable female alumni from other music schools have also made significant achievements. Maddi Shake from the Music Academy of the West serves as Principal Percussion with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and performs frequently with the Kansas City Symphony, highlighting her orchestral leadership. Ha eun Song, a cellist and 2019 Keston MAX Winner, has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle and studied under Desmond Hoebig at Rice University. Nina Bernat is pursuing her master's at The Juilliard School, has appeared at the International Society of Bassists Recital in 2019, and served as Guest Principal of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Brandi N. Icard from Converse University has contributed significantly as a performer and educator. She performed as a principal artist with the Fort Worth Opera Company and now directs the voice program at Clover High School while maintaining a private studio. Ricki Askin from the same university has shaped music for media as a music supervisor for MTV and VICE, illustrating influence beyond live performance into media and entertainment leadership.
Barbara McAlister received a 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Plimpton Foundation for her contributions as a performer, indicating a distinguished career.
These alumni exhibit a range of accomplishments from high-level orchestral roles, solo and chamber performance, educational leadership, to innovative roles in media music supervision. Their achievements reflect both artistic excellence and impactful contributions to music education and industry advocacy.
- Kylie Parham, a graduate from our school's Music Production and DJ Certificate programme, is a renowned figure in the dance music scene, excelling in music performance, co-owning a dance music outlet, and promoting personal growth with an 90% women employment rate.
- Florentia Stassi, an alumna who joined our school in 2017, has made a mark in the industry through her leadership roles, such as curating Defected Radio and serving as the elrow resident DJ, showcasing her accomplishments in music, education, and self-development.
- Tailor Jae, a scholarship winner in 2019, has demonstrated her talent in the industry with a Rinse FM residency, recording sets for HOR and Boiler Room, and educational recognition from BBC Radio 1Xtra. Her achievements embody both music and learning.
