SCV’s Teenage Talent – Part five of a five part series

 There is so much talent in Santa Clarita, and much of it goes unnoticed.  SCV teens are at a creative peak, writing their own music and broadcasting it to the world.  The music ranges from indie to metal, with everything in between.  By utilizing platforms like SoundCloud and Youtube, many young musicians have gained a fan base, which could eventually lead to their big break.  These music acts are on the way up, so catch them while they’re close to home.

Jake Lutz
With his sweet voice and open-for-interpretation lyrics, University of California, Santa Cruz freshman Jake Lutz has taken Santa Clarita by storm.
“I knew what (music) could do for a listener,” Jake said.  “I had no idea what it could do for the creator.”
His self-written and produced music is mainly just Jake and his guitar – no fluff added or needed.  The guitar has been his day-to-day escape since he was 12 years old.
“I fell in love with it fast,” he recalled.
When he plays for others, he often adds classics to the set list to engage the audience, a sign of true showmanship.
Although he is mainly a solo act, Lutz sometimes plays and performs with other musicians and local talents that can be found on his SoundCloud.
At UC Santa Cruz, he plans to pursue film and digital media, but music will continue to be a passion.  He may even minor in electronic music composition to expand his craft of producing music.  He plans to perform at local open mics once he moves into the area.
Find Jake Lutz’s music at www.soundcloud.com/jake-lutz.