Meet Our Students: Moriancumer Hurtado

Moriancumer Hurtado

Pronouns:

He/Him

Age:

Residence:

Magna

From:

Born in California and raised in Utah

Major:

Media music. I’ve always enjoyed writing and creating music, and this degree allows me to do this as well as prepares me for modern music production.

Academic goals:

Graduate with an associates degree in Music.

Dream job:

Music composer, specifically for film and video games. I’ve always liked the music in both films and video games.

Plan B:

Sound/recording engineer. While working on this degree I was exposed to audio production, and I enjoyed doing it. So, I can see myself working as a sound/recording engineer.

Why higher education:
So that I can pursue a career as a composer and make a living from it.

Why SLCC:
Due to it’s cheap tuition and its industry-standard equipment and recording studio.

What motivates you or inspires you at school and/or in life:
Music plays a big part in my life. Every time I listen to music, it motives me to learn more and inspires me to create.

Important life and/or career lessons you have learned:

Following your passions requires hard work, but it’s worth it. As music major, it’s hard to avoid the stigma that a music degree is a waste or that there is no money or financial security in it. But from my experience, I can say otherwise. It is hard, but it’s worth it.

Best advice you have been given or that you give others:

That hard work and kindness pays off

Family:

Mother, two younger brothers and one younger sister.

Hobbies:

Songwriting, cooking, playing volleyball and playing guitar.

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