Monica Sheehan
Project Director
With enthusiasm we bring “Please Hold” Mentor Project to LA Teens so they may create and produce The Score of LA.
I have experienced many times the transformative power of this mentor project structure while working with The Virginia Avenue Project (VAP) & Santa Monica PAL. For almost 2 decades we witnessed in our Youth Participants “insecurity” that becomes Confidence, “worthlessness” that becomes Self Awareness and “fear” turning into Purpose.
100% of the Youth that participated in VAP programs graduated High School and 96% went on to be the
1st in their Family to attend Higher Education.
There is no greater purpose for me then to actively, creatively contribute to the mental health and well being of our Future Community Leaders. My years in Film & TV Production, my continued commitment working with Youth who struggle with mental health challenges and my organizational acumen to get what needs to be done… Done, is an asset for Producing “Please Hold”and a privilege for me.
JJ Brown
Mentor Coordinator
Worked with nonprofit arts organization Harmony Project providing music instruction to students ages 5 to 20 in drums, guitar, piano, electric bass, vocal ensembles, and percussion. Taught stage performance working with Youth with disabilities.
School of Rock Teacher for guitar, bass, drums, piano and vocals to students ages 5 to 40. Providing individual instruction as well as group band coaching and practice. Leading day camp programs; planning and organizing performances. Consistently highly ranked by parents and students.
Multi-instrumentalist musician with performance and recording experience who is passionate about teaching students at all levels. Skilled in a wide variety of musical styles and genres, giving students immediate experience playing with other musicians. Known for teaching technique that emphasizes music theory and ear training. Experience with facilitating and instructing student bands in a “live show” setting.
Chris Brunt
Engineering Support
Chris Brunt has been in the Music Industry for over 40 years and has worked with iconic Artists as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Quincy Jones, Kenny G, Neil Diamond, Stanley Clarke, Moody Blues, many more.
As Chief Engineer for Polygram Records UK, one of the largest Record Companies in the World, receiving Gold and Platinum Records for Sound Engineering, Chris brings to “Please Hold” an exceptional ear for music production and has a rock solid understanding of how to record a variety of music styles, R&B, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Celtic Folk...
Chris still works with Music Artist friends and is an Acoustics Consultant for Global Corporate and Private Aircraft.
STAY TUNED …
so much more to come