Faculty

H. Ricki Bekzadeh

Director, Recording Arts Academy, Alumni

H. Ricki Bekzadeh

Director, Recording Arts Academy, Alumni

Since graduating, he went on to serve on the board of directors for Remix while also pursuing further education in the social sector, later becoming a professor at George Brown College and still supporting program direction at Remix as the Director of Programming for several years.

Staying true to his passion for music as a pathway to success, Ricki has many credits to his name as an artist incubator and manager. Currently managing Toronto based Def Jam artist PVRX, and on the artist management team for DVSN. Ricki has tour managed several major tours across the globe and festivals including Coachella.

Bryan Brock

Director, Creative Arts Academy

Bryan Brock

Director, Creative Arts Academy

Over the past 20 years, Bryan Brock has established himself as a successful artist, designer, influencer and creative entrepreneur. Brock is the Director of the Creative Arts Program for the non-profit community organization The Remix Project, where he provides mentorship for ‘at-risk’ youth from priority neighbourhoods across the GTA. Brock’s work has played a major role in the development of Toronto’s arts and culture community, and his efforts continue to positively impact the next generation of creatives in our city.

Giancarlo Falcioni

Director, Business Arts Academy

Giancarlo Falcioni

Director, Business Arts Academy

Lo Falcioni is the Director of the Business Arts Program and works closely with Remix’s alumni program supporting the hundreds of Remix graduates in their further career development. He helps them define their goals, and then work backwards creating manageable, attainable steps to ultimately reach those goals. Lo oversees the corporate and business workshops and making sure they tie into the programming for our youth participants, alumni, and open community workshop offerings.

Rich Kidd

Program Leader, Recording Arts Academy, Alumni

Rich Kidd

Program Leader, Recording Arts Academy, Alumni

Ritchie “Rich Kidd” Acheampong is a creative whirlwind and a Remix alum. As a Juno winning recording artist, music producer, actor, and director, Rich has been successfully expanding his imaginative scope with the intent to be a young multi-media mogul. Rich has returned to Remix as Program Leader of the Recording Arts Academy graduating the inaugural and pilot round of 1.0, supporting Ricki in the creative direction for programming and implementation. Having produced records for hip-hop superstars Drake, k-os, Kardinal Offishall, Lupe Fiasco and Busta Rhymes, the pseudonym Rich Kidd has been gaining notoriety in the music world and creating quite a buzz for himself.

MEGHAN PROSPER

Program Leader, Creative Arts Academy, Alumni

MEGHAN PROSPER

Program Leader, Creative Arts Academy, Alumni

Meg is the program leader for the Creative Arts Academy, supporting Bryan Brock. She is graduate of Remix, alumni Round 4.0 Writing. Aside from Remix, Meg is also a designer/co-founder of the Toronto based clothing label: Broke and Living. Bringing her experience as a former participant, creative writer, and entrepreneur give her the ability to directly connect to the programs youth through relatable peer-to-peer mentorship.

Jennifer Mach

Program Leader, Business Arts Academy

Jennifer Mach

Program Leader, Business Arts Academy

Jenn is the Program Leader for the Business Arts Academy, supporting Giancarlo with program implementation. Along with Remix, Jenn currently works in the music industry providing administrative support to a Toronto based management team. She has worked with the City of Toronto in the past, facilitating youth and adult recreational drop-in programs. As a fan of basketball, Jenn has also assisted in organizing local tournaments and events. With strong connections to the Remix community and her background working with youth, Jenn effortlessly connects with our participants.