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Rob Janov, Robert Hunter, Melinda Watts


Rob Janov

A man standing in front of a guitar rack.
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Robb Janov at Albuquerque’s Jefferson Middle School transforms the classroom and the students.

“They’re failing most of their classes, not doing well. Or even if they are doing well they’re disengaged, they’re disconnected – and I’m hoping that creating this environment and giving them a chance to succeed at something that they love can start changing their perspective of themselves.”


Robert Hunter

A man sitting in front of a drum set.
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Robert Hunter has shared the stage with rock legends. Years later, he trades his heavy metal roots for jazz.

“Good music is good music, doesn’t matter what it is.”


Melinda Watts

A woman is singing into a microphone.
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The 2008 winner of “Gospel Dream”, Melinda Watts shares her passion for making music.

“My goal now is to help other people realize their dreams because I’m living mine.”