Live in Studio A Prepares Students for Creative Careers

Launched in 2010, Live in Studio A connects the local music community with Aims students. Together, they record and edit live performances in a professional studio setting. The results: high-quality audio and video content that artists can use for promotion, and real-world experience that students can feature on their demo reels.

Aims offers degrees and certificates in Television & Video Production, Audio Production, Video Editing & Effects. Live in Studio A offers projects for students in those programs to work in real‑world scenarios as a team. “For students, it’s a chance to work under pressure and learn what live production feels like,” says Dev Multer, Aims’ Media Production Coordinator. “Whether they're directing, operating a camera, or mixing sound, they walk away with valuable, career-ready skills.”

Patrick Hesse, manager of the Aims Radio Station and a Live in Studio A performer, adds, “This is often the moment it clicks for students; they see how everything they’ve learned comes together in a real-world scenario.”

Explore the impressive and eclectic performances from Live in Studio A 2025. Learn more about a few performers below and watch more videos on the Live in Studio A playlist on YouTube. 

Colorado Springsteen

Local to Greeley, Colorado Springsteen is a cover band that plays all the greatest hits of Bruce Springsteen. The video performance features classics such as “Thunder Road,” “Badlands” and “Born to Run.” The group actively performs shows across the Front Range. 

Patrick Hesse

Patrick Hesse admits, “music’s been my thing for as long as I can remember.” Growing up, he fell in love with everything from rock and folk to country, blues, and jazz. Patrick eventually picked up the guitar and piano to “play it all.” Over the years, he turned that passion into performing live for audiences big and small. One of Patrick’s favorite moments was playing at the Denver Nuggets halftime show. But whether it’s a packed arena or a cozy backyard party, his goal is always the same: to play great songs people love and help create a special vibe for the moment.

Patrick covers hits from the ‘60s to today and brings a laid-back, easygoing style (with a little humor) to every gig. With over 62 five-star reviews on GigSalad, he is proud to be someone people trust to make events memorable.

Johanna Quintana

As a proud immigrant and busy mom of four, Johanna Quintana has worked tirelessly to achieve her goals. With roots in Mexican culture, Johanna is passionate about mariachi. As a proud Mexican immigrant, she blends the vibrant rhythms of mariachi music with heartfelt worship. Johanna uses the rich cultural heritage of her roots to praise God. Through music and service, Johanna aims to share the warmth and love of her heritage with others.

Werewolf Insurance Agency

Werewolf Insurance Agency (W.I.A.) was founded in 2022 at Greeley Central High School by classmates Tobey Parlin, Maleea Hurtado Hamby, Seth Campbell, Jack Mathews, Elli Houle, Maya Cooney, Cecily Mash, Josh Cleveland, Dante Parlin, Marvin Tercero and Zane Branham. The band, which features a complete horn line and backup singers, was created to jam and perform music outside the genres performed in the school’s music program. A diverse blend of musical backgrounds and interests, W.I.A. plays in styles ranging from funk to pop to disco. 

2026 Program Coming Soon

Applications for the 2026 program are opening later this year. Musicians, bands and singers are encouraged to apply. Performances are filmed in March. For more information, email LISA@aims.edu.