Rice Enright is an accomplished music performer, educator, producer, and technician. A multi-award winning musician, Rice has also recently been accepted to San Diego State University’s prestigious Music Business Management and Entrepreneurial program after earning two degrees in Business and Music studies from Mesa College. Rice believes that beyond being a good artist, you must have a foundation of business principles to navigate the music world and ultimately make a living in the industry. He is now dedicating his experience to educating current and future musicians. His goal is to not only prepare them for the real world side of the industry, but change their perception of how a living is made within the industry. Rice also has over 20 years of operations and project management experience, including 7 years in life science laboratories. Utilizing this experience will be an integral part of modern day “Covid” business plan, as cleanliness and safety will be paramount. Beyond his skills and education, Rice is also a loving father who has raised two children in the Pt. Loma/Ocean Beach communities, and now is on a mission to give back to the community that has supported his family, by launching Apt 4 Music.

DJ is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music educator. He has been performing and teaching in the San Diego area for nearly a decade. Educated in San Luis Obispo, he spent his formative teaching years developing music programs for nonprofit organizations. All the while, he became known on the open mic scene as a guitarist and played piano for several touring acts. He later brought his aptitude for quality music curriculum to Recreational Music Center in 2016. While collaborating with some of the most outstanding music teachers, he rose to the position of Lead Group and Band Instructor. Hundreds of students per week experienced stimulating group classes, experiences, performances, and field trips planned or taught by DJ. Additionally, he booked concerts for all of the best young performers in Point Loma. He is currently the Junior Stage Director for the Point Loma Summer Concert Series. Whether they be serious rock bands trying to launch their careers, retirees interested in picking up the ukulele, or elementary students on a field trip to learn about the orchestra for the first time, he has the skills and experience to make music exciting for everyone!

Niccolas is an undergraduate in CSU San Marcos music program and had been private teaching for about two years. Niccolas has been involved with music since early childhood, ranging from afterschool performing programs for singing and Community Theater. In middle school, Niccolas leaned towards drumming as his main passion and in high school had joined the Coronado COSA Jazz Band, and started to perform with Teatro Musical in the San Diego Repertory. He had also been an intern and student at Allegro Music Studio and worked as a drum accompanist and front desk. Shortly after Niccolas attended Southwestern College and pursued an associates in music. During this time he played and accompanied in various groups such as the SWC Chamber Ensemble, Gospel Choir, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Latin Jazz Band, Big Band Jazz, Drumline, Concert Band. At CSUSM Niccolas had been a part of the San Marcos Jazz Band. Towards his end at SWC, Niccolas had picked up piano and voice again, and then Ukulele while at San Marcos. Niccolas has been playing various genres over the years such as Jazz, Pop, Latin, Rock, EDM, and has a strong passion for metal. He is currently a part of West Coast Syncopation, San Diego Jazz Loft, Velvet Glow, and Mask Maker.

Zach is a Group Assistant and also does guitar set-ups for Apt 4 Music. He was Apt 4 Music’s very first intern before getting hired! Zach comes to us through The Advocacy For Youth program. He is a big fan of rock and metal, as well as many other genres. In February of 2020, Zach performed with Jason Mraz for The Shine Event, and is currently performing in his band, Cosmic 93. Zach is being mentored to assist with private lessons, groups classes, and has worked hard to become our lead string changer and guitar cleaner.

Kristie Eleison Macogay is an intrepid violinist, private/ensemble teacher, and well versed multi-instrumentalist with experience on the rest of the string family; Viola, Cello, and Upright Bass. They enjoy playing many genres, including Indie, Folk, and Jazz music, and are an aspiring music educator throughout the San Diego and Grossmont Unified School Districts. As a San Diego local, she began performing in open mics at establishments throughout her hometown such as Lestat's, Izola Bakery, and Public Square Coffee House, and since October of 2022 has taken over as host of the weekly Lestat’s Open Mic. Kristie also graduated from Grossmont-Cuymaca College in 2023 with an Associates degree in Music Education. She is also featured on all music streaming platforms with her band called “Earth Tones”, a collective founded by Kendrick Jennings in 2019.

Lindsay is an outreach specialist, co-producing A4M’s events and instructing in our after-school music clubs. Her background is in radio and live music events, having spent two years as Music Director at Colorado State University’s radio station, 90.5 KCSU. While there she chose new music coming into the station each week, trained and managed DJs, and interviewed musicians, song engineers and labels. She also interned with nonprofit Sustain Music and Nature, co-producing their interview-style podcast Songscapes and assisting in planning and running Trail Sessions, an event combining acoustic concerts with hiking to raise awareness for both local musicians and public lands. In her free time she runs an internet radio show called Through the Glass on Electromagnetic Radio, sings and practices guitar.

Helen is a singer/songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from the UK. Helen is excited to join the Apt4music team teaching the South Bay after school music program. She began studying musical theatre 15 years ago where she found her love for singing. In her early teen years she taught herself piano and guitar and began writing her own songs under her artist name HEEN. She also has experience playing drums, electric bass, ukulele and accordion. She then went on to perform in London’s West End whilst playing gigs across Southern England. She completed her associates degree in Vocal Performance and also obtained a certificate of higher education in Music Industry Practice at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford. After graduating, she taught Vocals both privately and in the classroom to students with ages ranging from 3 to 65. Since moving to San Diego, she has been busy street performing, writing, teaching, producing and honing her craft as much as possible.

Roberto is an accomplished guitarist who boasts over a decade of experience in the world of music. Born in San Diego CA, Roberto's musical journey began at the age of 13 when he first picked up a guitar, igniting a lifelong passion for creating soul-stirring melodies. Deepening his knowledge and skills, Roberto pursued a jazz education at both San Diego Mesa College and San Diego State University, immersing himself in the rich complexities of harmony and improvisational nature of the genre. In addition to his virtuosic guitar playing, Roberto has taken his talents to producing music, skillfully weaving his melodic tapestries into meticulously crafted tracks evolving in the genres of soul, r&b, hiphop, jazz, funk, and indie to name a few. In addition to his accomplishments as a musician, Roberto also brings over 2 years of teaching experience to his musical repertoire. Sharing his knowledge and passion with aspiring musicians, he has honed his skills as an instructor, guiding students on their own musical journeys. Roberto's dedication to teaching reflects his desire to inspire and nurture the next generation of musicians, passing on the invaluable wisdom he has acquired throughout his own musical career.

I am an electric bass and guitar player from Tijuana and San Diego. I recently graduated from SDSU (Bachelor's in music). I am very proud of being a Mexican/American musician. When you live in a border city like Tijuana, the culture one gets is varied. Even though I have always been passionate about arts in general ( I love movies, anime and video games).Music has always been part of my life. I started playing music around high school; but as a listener I would say I had the best head start. Since I was little I remember how my dad played Paul McCartney music in the car. But at parties my family would play Los Tucanes de Tijuana. Therefore, my passion and focus in music is very wide.

I have been working at Apt 4 Music for some time, and even though the dream is to become a "rockstar" and gig around the world; sharing musical knowledge with the youth is way more moving than I was expecting.

My name is Sebastian and I moved to San Diego 2 years and have been trying to make a name for myself through music. I’ve been playing guitar for nearly 5 years. I’ve been learning how to produce in my bedroom and am finally getting to meet amazing musicians in the San Diego area! I’m fortunate to have joined APT 4 music in 2023 and it’s given me a whole new appreciation toward musical education for the youth!

I play flute and saxophone. I also play a bit of ukulele, piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet. I began playing flute at age 10, and picked up the sax at age 16. I played in concert, marching, and jazz band through middle and high school, and continued playing through college at San Diego State University where I majored in Mechanical Engineering but was also very active in the Marching Aztecs, Pep Band, and Symphonic Band. After graduating from SDSU in 2015 and exploring engineering-related career options, I later found myself in the Applied Music Program at San Diego Mesa College with a focus on Jazz Saxophone. I had a strong desire to improve upon playing by ear and improvising, rather than needing to read sheet music. While at Mesa I also completed four semesters of voice classes, played in the Jazz Ensemble and World Music Ensemble, and completed several Electronic Music Studio classes where I learned all about recording and producing. I currently play in a brass band, “Chunky Hustle Brass Band.” I love going to open jam sessions and connecting with other musicians in the community, and occasionally play various freelance gigs as a saxophonist. Music has led me to so many wonderful people and opportunities. As a music teacher I hope to inspire students, and to provide the tools and motivation they need to learn the universal language of music in order to express themselves.

Fabian Perez is an aspiring music teacher with a passion for original rock and roll music ventures. He first learned how to sing and play guitar in Helix High School back in 2012. His band, The Wine Club, experiments with blending elements of raw guitar riffs, piano, catchy melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. With a dedication to both honing their craft as a musician and imparting their knowledge to young eager learners, Fabian embodies the essence of creativity, innovation, and musical exploration, inspiring others to embrace their unique musical voice.

Elizabeth is an intern here at A4M! Her favorite music genres are K-Pop and Jazz. Since childhood, Elizabeth has been involved with music. Elizabeth is a high school student with dual enrollment at Mesa College, her Major is Music Studies. Elizabeth's primary instrument during middle and high school was the saxophone. Throughout middle school, she was in a concert band, a jazz band, and a saxophone quintet. Over the years Elizabeth has played a variety of genres including Jazz, Pop, and Latin. During both middle and high school, Elizabeth participated in the SDYS playing the saxophone for 4 years. She continues to develop ensemble skills & instrument techniques at a showcase level for SDYS. This year Elizabeth was selected as a Leadership Student in the showcase level at SDYS. She enjoys supporting & guiding her peers each week. Elizabeth is being mentored to assist with social media management and website management.