THE INSTRUCTORS.
All courses and workshops are taught by RYTMO staff, volunteers and special guest artists. Many of our guest artists and celebrities come in to share their stories, and more often than not, collaborate with the youth on project development or goal setting.
JOEY ARREGUIN
RYTMO Founder & Executive Director, Music Producer
Joey received his B.A degree in Music Composition from California State Fullerton. Over the years he's continued to pursue songwriting and producing through his own company he formed in 1982 - Love and Laughter Music Productions. Opportunities quickly opened for him as a latin producer in the commercial music industry. Among his jazz productions and associations are: Sergio Mendes, Phil Upchurch, Abraham Laboriel, Justo Almario, Alex Acuña, Marcos Loya, Stanley Clarke, Paul Jackson Jr., Frank Gambale, and many others. He has also written and produced music for several film, television, and video/CD Rom companies and jingles, including credits on The Forbidden Dance, (Fox Television special with Arnold Swartzenegger), The Terminator, The Dallas Cowboys, Thigh Master Instructional video with Suzanne Somers, and Disney's "Ducktales" cartoons, The Sopranos, and soap operas All My Children and One Life to Live. Theater credits include music direction for Tony Plana's East L.A. Classic Theatre as well as music production for the first Latino produced circus called Circo Fantastico.
MIKE ANDERSON
RYTMO Executive Vice President
To describe a creative musical impresario, is to describe Mike Anderson. His list of credits include: accomplished musician, vocalist, songwriter, music promoter, public relations specialist and contracted artist under legendary music producer Robert “Bumps” Blackwell.. He is a well-sought after personality with the savvy of a seasoned studio veteran. His musical experience lies in the fields of A&R (artist and repertoire), management, marketing and promotions. But we won’t stop here; Mike is also a mentor to other artists, for such is his enthusiasm to bring the absolute best entertainment in the industry to all who wish to experience it. He mentors and consults with many “new” artists and continues to work with renowned Oldies artists from the 50’s and 60’s.Mike currently holds positions on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Symphony and the Y.W.C.A. / Y.E.S. Youth Advisory Board.
LISA ARREGUIN
Director of Human Resources, Vocal Coach
Lisa Arreguin is a vocal coach and founder of Voice and Sound Vocal Studios, serving creative artists in the Southern California area; she earned a M.A in Industrial Psychology from Cal State Los Angeles and uses her knowledge and education as Director of Human Resources for Project RYTMO.
Her passion is coaching and teaching vocalists to honor the “whole artist" within. She works with artists multi-dimensionally in the areas of expressive singing, effective vocal communication, emotional/mental training, and performance interpretation. She has been coaching and teaching vocalists since 1998.
JOSH ARREGUIN
Technical Instructor, Music Producer
Josh Arregin has been working for Love & Laughter Recording Studios since 2004. He has been involved in numerous demo and album projects and has worked with clients such as Del Atkins (bass player for Dr. Dre/Patti Labelle) and Ricky Z (guitar player for Lauryn Hill/Jessica Simpson). Other milestones include playing keys for numerous bands producing a wide variety of eclectic projects ranging from Jazz to Ska to Reggaeton. Josh has worked as Music Director for East LA Classic Theater (founder Tony Planaof "Ugly Betty" fame), traveled to China in 2002 as composer and music producer for the Galaxy Circus and was staff music composer for the touring Latin circus "Circo Fantastico".
BRIT MANOR
Program Development, Marketing & Promotion, Performing Artist
Brit Manor began extensive training as a dancer, actor and vocalist at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and went on to graduate from NYU TISCH School of the Arts in 2005 (BFA) as a Distinguished University Scholar. She traveled with the 5th Project Hip Hop Theatre Collective, devoted to performing new works and generating cultural dialogue among youth around the globe. She also worked with Opening Act (NYC) teaching drama to youth in inner city high schools. She is currently an actor in Los Angeles and is working on her solo music debut. She collaborates with up-and-coming independent music artists, and freelances as an Event Promoter. In her pursuit of ongoing acting and music projects, Brit remains to be a keen advocate of arts-in-education and urban development.