They bring with them valuable experience in the music industry, to give lessons in music theory, instrumentation and vocals.

From time to time guest musicians offer their time and talent to the various music programs. 

Board of Directors:

​Officers

Frank McIlquham, Founder and Executive Director

Melissa Keyes, President, Marketing LBWD retired

Jayne McCallister, Secretary, Huntington Harbor Real Estate

Charlie Moffett, Matrical Inc. and Brooks Automation Inc. Treasurer

​Board Members ​

Lee Back, Senior VP Markel Corp, 

Katherine McIlquham, Administrator, Executive Administrator Tattooed Chef

Advisory Members:

David Cannan, Ret. Long Beach Police

Peter Dey, Member of Rock For Vets and Navy Veteran

Helen Dolas, MS-BC, BA Music Therapy, CEO Arts and Services for Disabled

Lew Kerns, Ret. LBUSD Principal and Air Force Veteran

Bobby Kimball, Original Lead Singer of TOTO

Braden Phillips, Ret. LBPD and Ret. Commander US Navy 27 years

Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie, Ambassador of all programs, the worlds most recorded drummer

Jerry Salas, Lead Singer El Chicano, Army Veteran, Rock For Vets Head Coach

Russell Stacey, NBC Operations Manager

CH Brenda Threatt, Major, CA State Guard 224th BDE/250th NG Support

Derick Yanehiro, Producer and Assignment Editor, ABC NEWS

Program Staff:

​Frank McIlquham, Founder

Jerry Salas, Head Coach Rock For Vets

Ronnie Ciago, Sub Coach

Charles Julian Fearing, Sub Coach

Bryan Koenen, Volunteer Coach

Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie, Ambassador of all music programs

Malek Sammour, Vocal Coach Gold Star and Alpert JCC

Alex Wright, Pianist / Accompianist Gold Star and Alpert JCC