Grammy-nominated Memphis producer Tay Keith named honorary MTSU professor
Memphis native and music producer Brytavious “Tay Keith” Chambers turns up the volume to one of his produced tracks Wednesday, Sept. 29, on the campus of his alma mater, Middle Tennessee State University, during a special “sneak-peek” visit to the MTSU Department of Recording Industry’s new studios on campus. (Photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)
Brytavious “Tay Keith” Chambers, center, answers questions from MTSU students. At left is MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee. (Photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)
Brytavious “Tay Keith” Chambers, third from left, holds the honorary professorship certificate he was presented from Middle Tennessee State University. Pictured, from left, is alumnus Tyland Jackson, Chambers’ stylist; Chambers’ manager Cambrian Strong; Chambers; MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee; Drumatized Executive, Chambers’ PR director and MTSU alumnus Nicholas Brownlow, who was also honored; College of Media and Entertainment Dean Beverly Keel; and John Merchant, chair of the Department of Recording Industry. (Photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)
MTSU is currently developing a class called “The Tay Keith Experience,” where Keith will give students guidance on how to work professionally in the music industry.
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Tay Keith MTSU John MerchantJasmine McCraven
Jasmine McCraven considers herself to be a music enthusiast and believes that she makes the best playlists ever. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State, but couldn’t wait to move back home to Memphis for the best food and culture in Tennessee.
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