Why We Do This
Any musician knows: losing instruments is a special kind of heartbreak. More than the sum of their parts, our instruments carry special memories, a lineage, and each has its own unique magic. Altadena Musicians was created to help mend the many broken hearts suffered by our fellow musicians who lost everything in the LA fires. We are with you.
“The instruments we lost are irreplaceable, but we can help create new memories with our custom registry.”
Together, we can make music.
Altadena Musicians was formed by Brandon Jay, joined by supporters and organizations seeking a way to help.
Brandon Jay and his wife Gwendolyn Sanford are music composers (Weeds/Orange is the New Black/Romy and Michele the Musical) who lost their home, their music studio and all but two of their instruments in the Eaton fire.
“Instruments aren’t just things; they carry stories, lineage, and magic,” said Brandon Jay. “While our instruments are irreplaceable, together we can help musicians create new magic and continue their journeys.”
brandon jay, altadena CA
Musicians
If you lost your instruments or gear in the LA fires, join our replacement registry.
Donors
If you have instruments or gear to donate, sign up now. We need your support!