About Us
We are all on a journey to connect to ourselves and to one another. MFML provides creative programming that empowers individuals through self-expression and collaboration. Through the creation of original musical and artistic products, individuals connect with a process that allows them to feel fulfilled in themselves, their community, and the world.
Our Story
Inspired to give back to their local community, Mother Falcon Music Lab (MFML) was founded in 2012 by members of the acclaimed orchestral pop band Mother Falcon. The band Mother Falcon was formed among high school orchestra students writing original, contemporary music on traditionally classical instruments. Akin to a chamber music ensemble in style and delivery yet defined by distinct musical substance, members found freedom in expression and innovation through collaboration. The classical core of the ensemble’s sound developed through the addition of members from a variety of musical backgrounds, becoming as unique as Mother Falcon’s instrumentation.
The quality of Mother Falcon’s musical products are ensured through a collaborative process featuring group input and problem-solving balanced against individual contributions and creative agency. Following success on an international scale, members felt compelled to bring home what they’d learned and share their winning formula. MFML’s very first summer camp program was established with a hand up from local education leaders, offering personal and artistic enrichment through collaborative, intuitive, and experimental approaches to songwriting. This creative process has become the foundation of Mother Falcon Music Lab’s uplifting and community-oriented creative educational programming, which has since expanded to offer an array of courses in music and media informed by our own careers, life experiences, and artistic journeys.
Meet the Team
MFML’s administration team works year-round to provide quality programming to a wide variety of communities.
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EvaClaire Wright
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Casie Luong
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Clara Brill
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND CORPORATE PROGRAMMING / FOUNDER
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Diana Burgess
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH PROGRAMMING / FOUNDER
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Nick Gregg
FOUNDER
Meet our Artist Instructions
MFML's Artist Instructors (AI) bring together years of professional experience as successful creatives and educators in their fields. They include musicians, producers, composers, visual artists, photographers, and designers. Each AI aims to mentor and inspire students through their growth as artists and individuals.
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Wil Brookhart
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Sterling Steffen (Founder)
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Laura Jorgensen
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Daniel Fears
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Nay Wilkins
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Claire Puckett (Founder)
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Christabel Lin
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Jack Anderson
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Maggie Exner
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Chase Weinacht
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Michael Romero
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Lisa Lam
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Shea Carley
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Matt Krolick (Founder)
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Roy Thomas
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Isaac Winburne (Founder)
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Evan Kaspar
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Kenzie Slottow
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Tamir Kalifa
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Elizabeth Warren
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Helaine Bach
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Sam Pankey
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Andrew Fontenot