Marin Music Center's owner, Jesse Harms, is a veteran of 30 years as a professional musician, songwriter, and producer. He has been a part of nine golden/platinum albums, with over 15 million albums sold world wide. As 11 years as Sammy Hagar's keyboard player (as well as tours with REO Speedwagon, Eddie Money, John Hiatt, and Ry Cooder)  Jesse has played shows from collosiums to night clubs. As a songwriter for Warner Brothers he has had over 45 of his compositions recorded on major label records including the top ten hit for Eddie Money,  "Walk On Water". As a producer and protools engineer his credits include the gold album "Red Voodoo" for Sammy Hagar and winner of the Handy Blues Award "Watch Your Back"  for Guitar Shorty.

Some of the top musicians Jesse has had the pleasure of playing with include; Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Slash, Michael Schanker, Ted Nugett, Jimmy Lyons, Huey Lewis, Billy Idol, John Waite, Bill Champlin, David Lee Roth, Tom Jones, Patty Smythe, Denny Carmasi, Steve Pacaro, Russ Kunkle, Jim Keltner, Tommy Aldridge, Michael Anthony, Bill Sheehan, and Bootsy Collins.