Dr. Jay brings 27 years of experience in public education as a Teacher, Project Facilitator, Assistant Principal, Principal, and University Adjunct Professor. 

He has over 40 years of music performance as a piano/keyboard player. In addition, Dr. Jay plays guitar, bass and drums. Dr. Jay's original and cover piano work can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, iHeart Radio, and more.

Currently, Dr. Jay is a keyboard player for The Crossing Church Las Vegas. He is the pianist for OurGlass, a piano/vocal duo in Las Vegas. And he plays keyboard for Las Vegas rock band called Three Rounds.

Dr. Jay holds a Doctorate in Leadership for Educational Justice and a Masters in Educational Administration from the University of Redlands in California as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from California State University, San Bernardino. He takes music production coursework through Berklee College of Music.

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Alfred Thornton has been in public education for 22 years as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Director, and Private Education Business Owner and Consultant. The majority of his background stems from teaching and administration in juvenile detention centers and low income areas advocating for at-risk youth for many years. Alfred promulgates to reduce the high school dropout rate and juvenile recidivism through programs that esteem youths to do their best and allows them more access to core subject matter via the arts.

Alfred holds a Masters in Educational Administration from California State University, San Bernardino as well as a Bachelor Liberal Arts from California State University, San Bernardino.

B. Rose (Brittany Rose) is a Vegas based Soul/R&B singer-songwriter, vocal coach, recording artist, and vocal producer. She studied voice at Las Vegas Academy, then continued on to study Vocal Performance and Music Business at Berklee College of Music. She has been the head of the vocal department at School of Rock Las Vegas West for the past 6 years, and has a roster of private vocal students throughout the city. In 2016, her original band performed at Life is Beautiful Festival alongside artists like J. Cole, Flume, and Bishop Briggs. She has also opened for artists Lloyd, K. Michelle, and Jmsn at various venues like Brooklyn Bowl, Vinyl at the Hard Rock, and the Bunkhouse Saloon. In 2018 and 2019, she sang behind Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, and Bebe Rexha at the American Country Music Awards. Brittany Rose is currently focusing on spreading her method of vocal instruction and recording a new EP album that will feature various Vegas based producers and engineers.

Chondell brings authenticity to RAPA as a vocal powerhouse and soulful vocal technician for bands and shows on the Las Vegas strip including; Part Gras, Groove Kitty, Vegas Super Stars, Nitro, Majesty, and more. She has opened for renowned performers such as Erykah Badu, Floetry, and backing vocals for Vince Neil. She is aDJ, MC/Host, Events Planner, and beloved Music Alliance Meetup organizer and host.

Andrew Caballero is a Hall of Fame graduate of School of Rock Las Vegas West, as well as a graduate of Las Vegas Academy, having majored in Electric and Classical Guitar. Andrew has played guitar for 10+ years, he's had many opportunities to play shows all across Las Vegas and go on tour throughout the Midwest and Southwest with the School of Rock Continental Tour. He plays and records with his band called Andrew Caballero/So Low Cup, as well as playing lead guitar for Las Vegas Indie band called Rhaina Yasmin and FSTR SPRNT. Andrew graduated from Musicians Institute, the College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood, California.

Noah is a Hall of Fame graduate of School of Rock Las Vegas West. He is an instructor for intro to advanced guitar and bass. Noah hails from a musical family, and was introduced to music at a very early age. Noah’s infectious positivity inspires kids to learn to play music quickly and enjoy themselves while doing it! Noah plays lead guitar and occasionally sings in the popular Vegas reggae band BONAFIDE, where his shows can be heard at venues such as Hard Rock, House of Blues, Downtown Grand. Noah has been featured on KOMP 92.3 as well.

Louie Ansaldo’s entertainment experience covers four decades as a radio personality, voiceover announcer, club DJ in Manila and percussionist musician.

After moving to Los Angeles in the late 1990’s, Louie learned to play Latin rhythms like that of his of his teenage hero, Carlos Santana. He went on to play percussion for various worship bands and choirs in Southern California; and eventually crossed over from traditional hymns to contemporary Christian music, for English and Spanish Services. He also enjoys gigging with local contemporary rock bands whenever the opportunity arises.

Louie currently plays percussion at the Crossing Church in Las Vegas, NV.

President/Chief Audio Engineer at Equilibrium Audio.

Front of House Mixing Engineer, Monitor Engineer, and Systems Engineer.
Recent Events:
Teddy Riley Live /Blackstreet (COVID19 Webcast)
Melissa Etheridge Live from Her House (COVID19 Webcast)
Nancy Ajram in Las Vegas (FOH)
Ellismania - Everlast, Main Event (FOH)
Psycho Fest (Monitors/Systems Engineer)
AVN Awards/GAYVN Awards (Broadcast Mix)
ACM Stories, Songs, & Stars (Monitors)
PsychoFest (FOH)
Matt Goss at The Mirage (Systems Engineer)

“A boss screamin’ in my ear about who I’m supposed to be

Get a 3-piece Wall Street smile and son you’ll look just like me” Youth Gone Wild -Skid Row

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I love money, I love my money, and I love your money, and I want you to have more of it. The first step of this is to understand it, and I want to bring financial literacy to the masses in a way that doesn’t bore you or speak over your heads.

I love music, all music with few exceptions. You, the creative types who make the music I love, I want to help you! The music business is a BUSINESS, and you need to have a basic knowledge of the ins and outs of money if you are going to survive, even if you self-release.

Mel O is a Certified Financial Planner and the author of Finances the Other F Word-Another F Word to love. (find it on Amazon). She is the podcast host of Finances the Other F Word. Mel O owns HotMoon Financial in Las Vegas. 

I'm pleased to advise the Rock Academy of the Performing Arts - RAPA on their mission. Music education changed the course of my life for the better & I'm not the only one! Awesome collaborations in the works!!

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"Music is a power that transcends us. A universal language that all humans can speak. There are moments given to us in music, the arts, and expression that can be revered as one of the deepest beauties of humanity. I believe Music & the arts are an unstoppable energy that can bridge the gap between all things."