BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lucy Hornschuch
FOUNDER, PRESIDENT
"Be your own genre"
Known by the artist name of LUCID, Lucy is an ASCAP Pop/Electronic songwriter, singer and producer best known for her collaborative EDM vocals and as the winner of Manifest 2016 songwriters contest. She holds a BA in Contemporary Urban Pop Music from Columbia College Chicago and is passionate about spreading the importance of having a creative education, striving to inspire others to become well balanced, innovative individuals.
CArlos Villalobos
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Carlos Villalobos is an award winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music producer working from his private recording studio, Villa de Lobos. His music is featured on hit TV shows; "Empire", "Sex & The City", "Dexter", "Criminal Minds", composer for the films "Signature Move", "The Spy Who Knew Me", "Malibu Road", "Strings", and the original music and theme song for "Baywatch Hawaii" S11.Through Villalobos' own label, Alistar Records, he releases his own notable music including (La) Esperanza, Angry Chiwawah, Sonic Head, and MyTherapy. Most recently he's written and produced music with artists Nikola Bedingfield, Ashley Ballard, Kirsi, Sugar Highway, and La La La. Carlos has a down to earth personality, allowing him to be a relatable and loved idol in the music industry. With a plan of opening a children's art center, he inspires young lives to reach the sky while keeping their feet on the ground.
GARY YERKINS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Gary Yerkins is a Professor of Instruction, Director of Contemporary, Urban and Popular Music as well as International Programs at Columbia College Chicago Music.