THE ORIGIN OF 2BRAIDZ
The Journey from Then to Now
2Braidz, aka David Lloyd "Braidz" Scott, has been studying music since he was 13 years old. After the passing of his grandmother, he needed something to help cope with the void. While he had taken a few music classes and made an attempt to play the snare drum, he didn't consider joining the band until a family friend suggested he should join. There, he met Head Band Director and Jazz Clarinetist Joseph Torregano. Torregano began teaching Scott how to play the tuba at Francis W. Gregory Jr. High School in his hometown of New Orleans, LA. Torregano ultimately formed a brass band called “The Hook’em Up Brass Band” (where Scott was a member) in hopes of showing people that all real music starts with jazz. Torregano also introduced Scott to well-known Jazz Saxophonist and Music Educator Edward "Kidd" Jordan, and he played in Jordan's jazz band for two years.
Scott's love of music grew as he grew older, having the privilege to play under both of the Rawlins brothers: Wilbert Rawlins Jr. and Lawrence Rawlins. Both brothers were renowned band directors and music connoisseurs. Wilbert helped push Scott's tuba-playing skills to the next level, and Lawrence, along with other talented music instructors such as Walter DOC Harris, taught Scott music theory, music composition and eventually, the process behind music mixing and production.
Scott brought his love of music to the Houston area, attending Prairie View A&M University. There, he studied under Music Professor George Edwards. Despite not being a music major in college, Scott landed a job writing music for the jazz band. He composed a piece called “No Jam” that would eventually become one of Prairie View's theme songs that is still played across numerous high school and college bands today. Edwards mentored Scott throughout his time at PV and helped him develop his musical ear. His instructor became the biggest influence in his decision to pursue music as a career.
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Scott went on to spend a season in the Lone Star Jazz (Trumpet) and Symphonic Band (Euphonium), and with the encouragement of his wife, Scott decided to enroll at Berklee College for Music Production. While attending school, Scott began renting studio time for mixing his music. After three semesters at Berklee, Scott transferred to Houston Sound Academy where he studied engineering and production. Scott is honored to have studied under local musical talents, such as Mario Acero and Bandgeek Hustle. With the mentorship and instruction from these talents that he still receives to this day and the Houston Sound Academy, he realized he had a skill that can be beneficial to the industry.
2Braidz's work has already been featured in both the entertainment and commercial industries. His unique approach to mixing and production will prove to be an asset in creating the best high-quality sound for all his clients. As a skilled engineer, Scott can help you create audio for your next project that will evoke emotions your audience will never forget. Talk to 2Braidz about how you and he can make it happen.
