Student Spotlight - Sascha Stone Guttfreund

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sascha Stone Guttfreund came to The University of Texas of Austin aspiring to begin his own promotion and production company. Now in his third year as a communication major, Sascha has begun working as a promoter five major music markets in Texas.

Interviewed by: Victoria Huffines, Alison Toth, Joran Rose, Georgia Latcham, Callie Hayes and Courtney Kramme

What brought you to The University of Texas at Austin?

My college counselor told me I had an outside shot at getting in since I am from out-of-state. I've always been the type of guy that when you tell me I can't do something, I am going to do it.

Tell me about your promotion and production company, ScoreMore Productions.

In September 2008, I was approached by someone with a lot of experience in concert promotion and production. He asked me if I wanted to take over the job. Since then I have worked on 29 shows and with some of the biggest record labels in the country.

How do you balance working full-time with being a student?

I talk with my professors and teaching assistants and get on a first name basis. This is a way for me to make a big community much smaller.

How has the College of Communication helped prepare you and your business?

I learn something new in my classes that I can apply every day. From my interviewing principles and practices class, to my class that examines lying and deception, I really am constantly learning.