Generix Music Education
What is Generix?
Generix began as a simple Discord server, a digital space created by a group of friends looking to unwind, connect, and escape the noise of the outside world. The name itself reflects the beginning of our journey, a shared sense of being “generic” reimagined with a twist that became Generix.
Over time, what started as a casual hangout space evolved into something far more. Generix grew into a collaborative creative hub, where ideas are shaped, projects are built, and our ideas are free to blossom into their full potential. Today, Generix serves as a platform for designing, creating, and sharing/bringing together music, visual art, and originality into one space.
At its core, Generix remains a community of everyday people, but contrary to the founding idea of being generic, we have learned and grown to know that together we are much more than just generic. We are a place where creativity thrives through collaboration, and where people come together not just to create, but to inspire one another.
Who is Generix?
Jacob Matthew Mills
Co-founder | Educator | Music Composer
Jacob Matthew Mills is an Orange County based percussionist and educator with over a decade of performance experience and a strong background in music education.
He has performed with independent percussion ensembles such as Impulse Drum & Bugle Corps and Instinct Percussion. He has also contributed to collegiate and community ensembles including the Golden West College Concert Band, Huntington Beach Community Band, and Long Beach Community Band.
Jacob holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Arizona State University, with concentrations in Child Development, Education Studies, and Organizational Leadership. He is currently an active educator, serving as Percussion Director at Redondo Union High School, Front Ensemble Instructor at Marina High School, and Percussion Instructor at Narbonne High School, where he is dedicated to developing students both musically and personally.
Mason Nguyen
Co-founder | Music Composer | Professional Procrastinator
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Brandon Chang
Co-founder | Finances
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Aidan Minear
Co-founder | Engineer
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Victoria Manos
Properties Manager
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Leo Knapp
Racoon & Corgi Caretaker | Kava Enjoyer
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Raymundo C.
Artistic Director | King of WeHo
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