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Meet Our Team

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Board of Directors

Bringing Excellence to Operations

Advisory Board

Supporting the Vision & Aligning Expertise

Youth Advisory Board

Keeping Our Finger on the Pulse

Directors

Bringing excellence to operations.

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Rebeca Escobedo
Executive Director

Professional Management, Real Estate Broker & Property Manager

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Corbin York
Director & Secretary

Audio Engineer & Producer, Business Management & Marketing

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Deborah Barsotti
Programs Director

Music Therapist, Educational Research & Design 

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Aaron York
Director & President

Entrepreneur & Life Coach, Business Management

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Vince Salsedo
Director & Treasurer

Youth Sports Coach, Public Works City Inspector

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Stanley Jordan
Artistic Director

World Renowned Guitarist

4 Time GRAMMY ® Award Nominee

Advisory

Supporting the Vision & Aligning Expertise

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Kai Eckhardt
Creative Designer

World Renowned Bassist

UC Berkeley World Music Educator

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Edward Simon
Higher Ed. Relations

Pianist of the SF Jazz Collective

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Professor

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Joe Margnerelli
Advisory Member

Trumpeter, Julliard Professor

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Ysenia Martinez
Youth Advisory Director

Vocalist & Performing Artist

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Greg Gordon
Advisory Member

Pyramind Studios & Institute Owner & Operator

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Alex Cooke
Fundraising Committee

 

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Alana Fulvio
Fundraising Committee

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Abhay Dandekar, MD
Advisory Member

Head of Pediatrics Kaiser Permanente, Guitarist, Celebrity Podcaster

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Stefano Cassolato
Advisory Member

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Daniela Rible
Advisory Member

Youth Instructor Program Director, Grass Roots Film Producer, Writer & Editor

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Ron Machado
Advisory Member

SFUSD Visual and Performing Arts Director

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Dr. Bernardo Gonzolez
Advisory Member

Founder of Latin Rock, Inc., Music Producer

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Maddie Liu
Advisory Member

Bassist, Cal Berkeley World Music Oddity; Chinese-American Transfemme Performance Artist

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Cheryl Sarame Turk
Advisory Member

Vocalist & Business Associate Glide Church,
Large Event Producer

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Michael Trevino
Advisory Member

UC Berkeley Retired College Coach 20 yrs, FiatLux Ed Consulting/Collage Coaching Youth Service Org

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Gladys Dalmau
Advisory Member

Spanish speaking Teacher 25 yrs, High School Counselor SFUSD

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Eric Swihart
Advisory Member

Youth Education Specialist, Oakland Unified Teacher 25yr+

Our History

What began as a decade old safe-space at our local Youth Center in the challenged Clearlake, California pivoted to "YouthOne" after losing funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This past June, our team faced an immense loss with the passing of our Executive Director, Carl Hilsz. Carl’s vision for YouthOne--a brighter future through music--has inspired our team to consolidate and continue his mission. In addition to focusing our efforts on MusicOne's music services, we’re committed to expanding our programs, reaching more youth across the Bay Area, rebuilding our infrastructure, and ensuring long-term sustainability as a nonprofit in 2025.

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Youth Advisory

Keeping our finger on the pulse.

Our Opportunity

The need for our services has never been greater, with youth mental health facing sobering trends in the Bay Area. Now, a generous donor has pledged to match donations up to $10,000 this holiday season, doubling the impact of every gift. Funds raised will allow us to expand our 2025 services with youth at Pyramind Institute.

 

We invite you to help us carry Carl’s legacy forward by making a donation today to reach more youth, foster resilience, and build a healthier future.

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our vision is a world where every young person has access to the resources they need to improve well-being and realize their potential through music.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between aspiration and opportunity by empowering underserved youth through music. 
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Holistic Development

We value not just musical skill, but also emotional and social growth. MusicOne believes in fostering well-rounded individuals who thrive both personally and artistically.

2

Inclusivity & Accessibility

We prioritize creating safe, inclusive spaces where all youth—especially those with special needs—can benefit from the therapeutic power of music and feel empowered.

3

Connection & Community

MusicOne is dedicated to building meaningful connections between students, instructors, and the community through music, encouraging collaboration and emotional support.

4

Excellence in Education

We aim to provide high-quality, tailored music education by partnering with industry professionals and offering top-tier instruction that sets students on a professional path.

5

Transformation Through Music

At our core, we believe in the transformative power of music, whether it’s through therapy, performance, or learning, that can profoundly change lives.

Our Values

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How We're Different

MusicOne offers a unique blend of music therapy, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and professional development that is unavailable in traditional music programs.

 

Here, young people receive support that builds resilience, confidence, and a sense of community belonging—all while developing strong musical and personal skills.

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Our Approach

By collaborating with existing music services and programs, we’re able to support and amplify the resources already in place, while filling critical gaps with our own targeted initiatives.

 

This unity-driven approach allows us to focus on holistic youth development, ensuring young people in our community have access to the musical, social, and emotional support they need to thrive.

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