Jen Miessler Pratt, President, CEO and Opera Instructor

Jen Miessler Pratt is the Co-Founder and President of Excelsus Music Collaborators, a non-profit organization committed to igniting passion for music in all its forms by connecting musicians and music lovers of all ages. Prior to founding Excelsus, Jen taught vocal and general music as well as conducted the Junior and Advanced Choirs at the Westerly School of Long Beach. In her work at Westerly Jen directed and led a two year project in which 175 students took part in composing, writing, building and performing the original opera, SERGIO, The Magic Sweatshirt!

http://www.excelsus.org/

Ashley, Tori, Jessica, Nina, Sophia, and Taryn. GOOD TIMES!!

Young MCs

GMG Recording Studios is located inside Gilmore Music on the corner of 7th St. and Cherry Ave. Gilmore Music Store has been serving Long Beach musicians, schools, and students for over 60 years, becoming an important part of Long Beach history. With over 3600 square feet of musical atmosphere, it has become home to a friendly community of musicians, students, teachers, salesmen, customers, repairmen, and studio engineers.

1935 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90813 (562)225-7379

CHRIS HANLIN

Hanlin is leader, songwriter vocalist and guitarist for The Dibs.

This session was solo acoustic demos of new material…

thedibs.net

http://www.myspace.com/thedibs

Ceaser Anderson
Ceaser “Sax Man” Anderson a master of multiple instruments has musical credits dating back to the late 70′s, where he’s performed for various politicians and dignitaries. He toured with Mary Wells during her 83/84 North East Asian Tour with stops in Okinawa Japan, Tokyo, Seoul, Pusan & Tagua Korea. Ceaser has played extensively since then in the LA Jazz Club Circuit.

Will Clark
Musical director SureWill Clark’s credits spread over a wide range of musical greats to include Al Jarreau, George Duke, Stanley Clarke and Gerald Albright; with whom he’s performed with on bass and keyboards.

Ron Benedict
Engineer at GMG, and keyboard player for The Zippers.

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http://www.myspace.com/surewillsjb

Erik Hanson

Josh One, Grammy nominated with Sean Paul

http://www.joshone.net/

Paula Duke

Todd Sanders

Judi Lin and her daughter Shwlammite Lin, she attends Frank C. Leal Elementary School.