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TEAM / ADVISORS

 Follow the Music was started by a group of friends who believe in the transformational power of music — and want to support young artists as they navigate the world ahead.


This is that ever-growing circle of friends.  

Larry Batiste

Larry Batiste

Larry Batiste

 Legendary musician, producer, songwriter, vocalist, arranger and educator best known for being the musical director of the GRAMMY Awards Pre-Telecast and NAMM's TEC Awards. 

Jose Corona

Larry Batiste

Larry Batiste

Business and social impact leader who has worked with Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Eat.Learn. Play, the City of Oakland, ICA and other entities doing impactful work. 

Mike Kappus

Larry Batiste

Mike Kappus

 One of the most respected managers/agents in the business, a Grammy winning producer and Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Kappus represented artists from Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and JJ Cale to Mavis Staples, Los Lobos and Trombone Shorty. 

Rodney Knox

Shannon Koehler

Mike Kappus

 Former 49er, Nike and Masterclass brand marketing executive who has worked at the intersection of sports, branding and education. 

Shannon Koehler

Shannon Koehler

Shannon Koehler

 Founding member of San Francisco band The Stone Foxes and operations manager of San Francisco Community Music Center. 

Suzanne Koga

Shannon Koehler

Shannon Koehler

 Manager for legendary singer Roberta Flack and many other artists, with a long history of supporting music education programs. 

Rebeca Mauleon

Danielle Madeira

Danielle Madeira

 Internationally acclaimed musician, band leader, composer, producer, author and Director of Education for SFJAZZ.

Danielle Madeira

Danielle Madeira

Danielle Madeira

 Festival producer who advises festivals and live events, and was instrumental in the growth of Bay Area concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment. 

Terrie Odabi

Danielle Madeira

Michael Olmstead

 “The most dynamic blues and soul woman to emerge from the Bay Area since Etta James” according to the Chronicle, Terrie has also dedicated her life to music education and supporting OUSD. 

Michael Olmstead

Michael Olmstead

Michael Olmstead

 Founder and CVO of e2k Events x Entertainment. Produced global events and shows for the NFL, 49ers, Pixar, National Geographic, Wall Street Journal to mention a few. Former President of the United Spirit Association.  

Dave Perron

Michael Olmstead

Renee Richardson

 An innovative team builder who has worked at the nexus of philanthropy and sports for over thirty years, and lives to “pay it forward.” Currently the Executive Director of Bread & Roses, the music non-profit started by Mimi Fariña. 

Renee Richardson

Michael Olmstead

Renee Richardson

 Former KFOG morning show host who is the Director of Philanthropy for Metallica’s Foundation, and is a Trustee for the board of Blue Bear School of Music. 

Malcolm Spellman

Malcolm Spellman

Malcolm Spellman

 Writer/Producer from Berkeley whose credits include Empire, Falcon and Winter Soldier, Hip Hop Uncovered, Bel-Air and more.  

Judy Tsang

Malcolm Spellman

Malcolm Spellman

 Throughout her career, Judy has championed artists and valued serving diverse communities. She is the former director of programming at Stern Grove Festival, and is currently at ITVS, supporting documentary filmmakers in bringing untold stories to public broadcasting. 

Jason Hofmann

Malcolm Spellman

Jason Hofmann

Former educator and collegiate athlete. Philanthropist & entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience building athletic and music programs for underserved communities. Co-founder of Elevate Oakland. managed several recording artists and helped produce Mexico's Bicentennial.

Phil Green

Jason Hofmann

Phil has worked at the intersection of entertainment, sports and social impact for the last 20+ years -- as an event producer and artist manager. In addition to launching Follow the Music, he has managed several recording artists and helped produce Mexico's Bicentennial.


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