Our Co-Founders
Davis Reinhart
Davis Reinhart
Davis Reinhart
Buellton native Davis Reinhart co-founded Muffin Music with a vision to transform his hometown into a music destination. In his role as CEO, Davis oversees Muffin Music's fundraising efforts, logistical operations, but perhaps most enjoys serving as a teaching and performance artist- putting his Michigan School of Music education to good use. As an accomplished composer, trumpeter, and pianist, Davis is passionate about great music and sharing his passion with the next generation of Santa Ynez valley students.
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Sylvia Jiang
Davis Reinhart
Davis Reinhart
An internationally renowned concert pianist based in New York City, Sylvia has performed on some of the world's biggest stages and won many top prizes. Originally hailing from New Zealand, Sylvia grew up seeing and believing that great music can happen anywhere. In her role as Artistic Director and co-founder for Muffin Music, her goal is to provide a truly international calibre of performance and education to Muffin Music students and audiences.
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Board of Directors
President: Davis Reinhart
Vice President: Marv Newton
Marv Newton, a proud Iowa native, found his calling in California after serving in the Air Force from 1964 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. He has dedicated over 54 years to entrepreneurship in the Santa Ynez Valley—first in the flooring and window covering industry and now as a leader in decorative lighting fixture manufacturing. His impressive portfolio includes projects for renowned casinos, restaurants, and stunning homes. A charter member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church since 1978, Marv has actively contributed in various leadership roles, embodying community spirit and service.
Treasurer: Zane St. Andre Jackson
Zane St. Andre Jackson is a saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and teacher from Santa Barbara, CA. He is a recent graduate of UCLA with a BA in Global Jazz Studies, where he was fortunate to receive mentorship from many renowned jazz musicians including Terence Blanchard, Arturo O’ Farrill, and Mark Turner. He also has experience mentoring others, from private lessons with kids and adults to guest teaching the Santa Ynez Valley Jazz Band and volunteering as a tutor for the Cuesta College Jazz Camp. Now launching his career as a professional saxophonist based in Los Angeles, Zane is excited to be recording his first album, set to be released in 2025.
In addition to performing and recording music, he is now the Program Coordinator for The Jazz Bakery, a Los Angeles non-profit whose mission is to present the greatest jazz in the world to an LA audience at an affordable price. Zane hopes his work at The Jazz Bakery will help cultivate a younger audience for jazz and keep the music he loves alive and well for generations to come.
Member: Jeff McKinnon
Jeff McKinnon is a dynamic teacher, actor, and writer with 25 years of experience in Santa Barbara County, including 23 years at Santa Ynez High School, where he founded the SYVHS Theatre Group. Prior to teaching, he showcased his talent in regional theaters across the Midwest, West Coast, and Europe. Now residing in Solvang, California, he enjoys life with his wife, Carey, and their beloved cat, Charlie.
Member: Jeff Reck
Jeff Reck recently retired after an inspiring 41-year career as an English teacher at Santa Ynez Valley High School, where he served as English Chair for 20 years and coached basketball for 17 years. He passionately led students on transformative trips to destinations like London, Paris, and Morocco, fostering a love for culture and adventure. Now enjoying retirement with his wife, JoAnn, Jeff cherishes family time with their two adult kids and their newly born grandchild.