Brain and Body Music Studio

Founder

Harley is a healing artist dedicated to supporting local music and art scenes. They advocate for the process to learn, play, and create art that challenges people to be seen for who they are. They are a multi-instrumentalist composer with a wide range of contrasting pieces; earning their Masters of Music in composition from the B.C. Conservatory at CSU Puvungna with a performance art piece revealing how gender socialization promotes cultural harm. Their current practice at Brain and Body is in community creative arts healing. When they are not mentoring young musicians; they spend their time reading, practicing archery, and sound near a tree.

President

Alejandra (Alex) Navarro Sanchez is a Photographer/Videographer and Co-Owner of Ghostlight Entertainment. She produces all ages concerts and manages local youth bands. She began working with Brain and Body in 2020 when live events went digital; her skills and services were vital to keep programming accessible to everyone. As of 2023 Alex has been the acting President of B&B, she is excited to help pave the arts and culture road for the future generations.

Treasurer

Devon Ingram is a local photographer, and an optician during the day. She enjoys supporting small businesses and local music. As someone who does well with budgeting and sales, with an interest in finances, she helped form Brain and Body as treasurer. She is a full time paying music student of the program, and volunteers to organize and our free community events. Devon was raised in alternative culture as a vegan and goth culture lover; she advocates for more people to incorporate plant based meals into their diet for their own health and the health of our communities. She is dedicated to keeping local community spaces for survivors of assault and creating systems of accountability.

Co-Treasurer

Brigitte Donahugh currently serves as co-treasurer on the Brain and Body board. As an administrator in prior years, she helped to develop many of the record-keeping systems still in use at our organization today. Brigitte is a patient, detail-oriented individual who has undeniably contributed vital work to Brain and Body.

Secretary

Robin Truong -- an assistant, teacher, multi-instrumentalist & photographer -- is Brain and Body's secretary. She's been deeply involved with the male-dominated marching arts scene for the last decade, both as a young performer/student leader & staff member in various drum corps/drumlines/marching bands, where she's had to advocate for herself and other SA survivors. She's dedicated to safe music education/exploration, and hosts free jams/events at Brain and Body.

Board Member

Maurice Sanchez is Co-Owner of Ghostlight Entertainment, a company specializing in producing concerts. Maurice is an audio technician and event coordinator. He’s been involved in the Santa Ana arts community since he was a student at Segerstrom High School; he quickly became hired as the principal theater tech for the 430 seat theater on campus. Maurice is honored to bring his experiences to the Brain and Body story; helping cultivate a brighter future for the youth.

Board Member

Francis is a local singer-songwriter, performing and organizing shows in the southern California area. He is committed to creating and protecting inclusive spaces where people can find and express themselves through music and art.

Board Member

Gaby is a lively, determined soul who actively seeks to benefit the world around them. If there’s a job to be done, you can bet that they’ll insist on lending a hand and bringing plenty of laughs to the room. You can find them at most Brain & Body events with a smile and a passionate will already prepared.

Teacher/Administrator/Sound Engineer

Local Non-Binary visionary Jay Vesper serves as a teacher, administrator, and Sound Engineer at Brain and Body. Having played in bands, recorded their own music, and taught at various music schools while working odd jobs since High School, Jay works carefully to apply their multifaceted skillset wherever it is needed. You can often find them playing bass all over the country with San Pedro post-grunge group Cosmic Kitten, jangling on the guitar at home, going for hikes, sketching in their journal, banging on the drums (when no one’s looking), and advocating for the fair treatment of artists on social media. They are committed to creating the change they want to see in the world.

Sound Engineer