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School of Rock Farmingdale
540 Smith Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 425-5191

Location Specifics

On the corner of Smith St. and Wellwood Ave.

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Hours
  • Monday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: 4 PM - 8 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Upcoming Special Hours:

  • 05/27/2024: Closed
  • 07/04/2024: Closed

Music programs at School of Rock Farmingdale combine one-on-one lessons with group band practices

School of Rock in Farmingdale, New York is proud to serve the Farmingdale community—including surrounding areas like Melville, Lindenhurst, Babylon, Massapequa, and West Babylon—with a revolutionary music education approach. With lessons from our expert instructors, students can learn to rock out on guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and vocals across many genres including popular styles of the area like metal and hard rock. Our students perform at community-based events and festivals like Farmingdale's Live After Five and the annual Columbus Fair and regularly play at local establishments like The Warehouse, 89 North, and the Nutty Irishman. Take the first step towards reaching your goals and join School of Rock in Farmingdale, NY today!

Programs we offer

Rock 101 music program in Farmingdale for kids and beginners
Rock 101
Ages 8-13

Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Farmingdale's top programs for kids and beginners. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs that have been simplified for beginner musicians. Additionally, Rock 101 students in Farmingdale have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts and skills behind their performance songs.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

Our music programs for kids in Farmingdale are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Farmingdale who have participated in the Rookies program can move to our Rock 101 music program once they’re ready. Additionally, students (typically ages 8 to 13-years-old) can begin Rock 101 without any prior experience. The goal of this rock program is to quickly develop a basic competence on students’ chosen instruments before moving on to our famous Performance Program.

Performance music program for teens in Farmingdale
Performance
Ages 8-18

The Performance Program at School of Rock Farmingdale is our hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. It consists of a weekly group rehearsal where kids and teens learn by playing rock music's most iconic songs with a band composed of their peers. Students are assigned songs and parts that are tailored to them based on their age, experience and ability to learn new skills and concepts. Students then work through their parts in weekly private music lessons, refining the skills and concepts that those songs introduce. The goal of this curriculum is to prepare kids and teens for live performances. Every few months, School of Rock Farmingdale Performance Program students take the stage and play at local Farmingdale music venues in front of a live audience.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

School of Rock Farmingdale's music programs for kids and teens are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing. All of our other music education programs focus on readying students for our famous Performance Program. This is where students develop incredible musical skills. Performance Program students have often gone through our Rock 101 program first or have some previous basic music experience. These young musicians will have custom development plans outlined by their instructors with key concepts reinforced during private lessons and group rehearsals, all with the goal of performing live at a Farmingdale music venue.

Rookies music program for children in Farmingdale
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Farmingdale, our music program for children with no previous musical experience (typically ages 6 to 7-years-old) is called Rookies. Rookies students have one weekly group music lesson where they learn fundamentals like chords, rhythm and song structure. Kids get to learn and experiment with multiple instruments so they can later decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE OF SIMPLIFIED ROCK INSTRUMENTS TO TEACH KIDS TO PLAY MUSIC

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire students to learn and develop a strong musical proficiency. At School of Rock Farmingdale, younger students who are not ready for a more comprehensive program like Rock 101 can start in Rookies. Additionally, students who have completed the Little Wing program will progress into the Rookies music program. No prior musical experience is needed for Rookies. Once your child is ready for private music lessons (typically older than first or second graders), they will graduate into our Rock 101 program.

Little Wing music program for toddlers and preschoolers in Farmingdale
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock Farmingdale our Little Wing music program for preschoolers and toddlers teaches students foundational music skills by playing games and participating in other interactive musical activities. Little Wing students have one weekly group music lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody and dynamics through play.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE HAND PERCUSSION & OTHER TOOLS TO LEARN RHYTHM PATTERNS & MUSIC SYNTAX

The Path to Take the Stage

The Little Wing music program is the first step in a young musician's journey. At School of Rock Farmingdale, toddlers and preschoolers who show an interest in music should start with Little Wing. As they get older, they will progress into the Rookies program, followed by Rock 101 and the Performance Program.

Songwriting
Age 12 and over

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory, and helps students compose original works.  At School of Rock Farmingdale, songwriting students receive one weekly private lesson where they learn concepts, technique and theory on an instrument of their choice. These principles are then applied in a weekly group lesson where students work together on songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops.  Every few months, Songwriting students take the stage to perform or band together to record their original songs.

What to Expect
  • 1 weekly private lesson
  • 1 weekly group lesson

The Path to Take the Stage

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens in Farmingdale is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Farmingdale who have completed our Rock 101 program can move to our Songwriting program once they’re ready. Additionally, new students who have prior experience with and basic knowledge of an instrument can also begin Songwriting. The program culminates with a live showcase where students perform their original compositions in bands at a local music venue. Students taking the Songwriting Program online will remotely record their original songs to produce a demo of the class's music.

Remote student playing guitar
Online
All Ages

At School of Rock Farmingdale, our students can take online, one-on-one music instruction from the comfort of their homes. We call this program School of Rock Remote. This online music program contains weekly one-on-one instruction conducted by our expert School of Rock instructors in a safe virtual lesson room.
 
Students will receive their training using our proprietary education program, The School of Rock Method™, which couples live video lessons with our proprietary Method App™, SongFirst Approach™ and Method Books™. 

What To Expect
  • ONE WEEKLY 1-ON-1 LESSON
  • LESSONS CONDUCTED USING SECURE VIDEO TECHNOLOGY

THE PATH TO TAKE THE STAGE

All of our music programs for kids, teens, and adults are designed to help students gain amazing musical proficiency. School of Rock’s online music lesson program is no exception. Online guitar lessons, online piano lessons, online drum lessons, online singing lessons and online bass guitar lessons are all offered through the School of Rock Remote online program.

Adult music program in Farmingdale for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Farmingdale's Adult Program is for students over 18 years old who are looking to either improve their musical proficiency or pick up an instrument with no prior musical experience. As with most School of Rock music programs, the Adult Program uses a performance-based music education approach. This means the curriculum focuses on learning music concepts and applying them in a live performance setting. Our Adult Music Program includes one weekly private music lesson and a weekly group rehearsal. Every student at School of Rock Farmingdale is placed in a band of fellow adults and then assigned specific songs as a way of learning key music concepts and skills. Adult students then take the stage to play at a live show in Farmingdale.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency along the way. The School of Rock Farmingdale Adult Program is open to all experience levels and each student will follow a customized learning plan developed by their instructor. Adult students will work together during rehearsal to prepare for a live performance at a real rock venue in Farmingdale.

House Band program for gigging at local venues in Farmingdale
House Band
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock Farmingdale House Band music program gives students under 18 the opportunity to join a gigging band composed of fellow musicians from their school. These students perform additional live shows throughout the year. All students in the Performance Program have the opportunity to audition for a spot in School of Rock Farmingdale's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at NY rock venues throughout the year.

What To Expect
  • A GIGGING MUSICIAN'S EXPERIENCE
  • FREQUENT LIVE PERFORMANCES IN COMMUNITY

The Path to Take the Stage

Performance is the core of School of Rock's educational approach. Therefore, we create additional opportunities for students to perform on stages throughout Farmingdale and the rest of NY. The House Band music program allows each school's most talented students the opportunity to join a band and play routinely in front of live audiences. Once a member, students will gain real music experience associated with gigging musicians and will become leaders and mentors inside the School of Rock community.

The AllStars national tour features the best child and teen musicians
AllStars
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock AllStars Tour takes the very best students from around the world and sends them on a nationwide summer tour across the United States. Less than 1% of School of Rock students are selected each year to represent School of Rock as an AllStar. All Performance Program students are eligible to audition for this prestigious program. The intensive audition process starts off with video submissions followed by live auditions. Once selected, AllStar students will have an authentic touring experience including traveling on a tour bus, doing tour publicity and starring in nightly performances at famous venues and festivals during a two-week tour.

What To Expect
  • A MULTI-CITY, COUNTRY-WIDE MUSIC TOUR EXPERIENCE
  • PERFORMING ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST FAMOUS STAGES IN THE WORLD

The Path to Take the Stage

Becoming an AllStar is the highest level of achievement for a School of Rock student. They play on legendary stages large and small, including The Knitting Factory, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Troubadour and Lollapalooza. AllStar students often go on to have accomplished careers in the music industry. Former AllStars have gone on to become touring artists, star in Broadway musicals, get signed to record deals, become finalists on talent competitions like "The Voice" and "American Idol" and have other notable roles in the music industry.

Music Lessons in Farmingdale

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Farmingdale

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock Farmingdale, we offer beginner guitar lessons for kids. Our expert guitar instructors guide your child from start to finish with private instruction and weekly group band rehearsals. Every instructor at School of Rock Farmingdale is an experienced musician, and they emphasize foundational music theory and technique when teaching guitar lessons to kids. Unlike other Farmingdale guitar lessons and programs, School of Rock is designed to get students performing in a band.

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults

It’s never too late to learn to play the guitar. Similar to our kids guitar lessons, School of Rock Farmingdale's beginner guitar lessons for adults utilizes a performance-based curriculum. Our experienced instructors teach adult students through popular rock songs, and teach students to play guitar in a way that’s challenging and fun. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, which is why we combine weekly private guitar lessons with group band rehearsals. At School of Rock Farmingdale, we teach beginner guitar lessons for adults in our Adult Program. This program gets students performing onstage at a local Farmingdale venue.

Key Concepts
  • Technique
  • Solos
  • Chords
  • Theory

Intermediate to Advanced Guitar Lessons

As students gain skills and experience, we move them along to more challenging programs at higher skill levels. Intermediate and advanced students take the skills they learned in beginner guitar lessons, and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. School of Rock Farmingdale offers advanced guitar lessons for kids and adults that teach by playing challenging classic rock songs and emphasize playing the guitar in a real music venue. Our Farmingdale guitar teachers will work with each student to develop a custom learning plan.

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Farmingdale

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Farmingdale is the best option for anyone looking to learn the drums. Our beginner drum lessons get kids behind the drum kit and on their way to taking the stage. That’s why at School of Rock Farmingdale we combine private drum lessons for beginners with weekly band rehearsals—it prepares students to perform live. With years of experience teaching drums in Farmingdale, our drum instructors teach beginner drum students core techniques, including how to groove, play rudiments and more.

Beginner Drum Lessons for Adults

Our drum lessons for adults are designed to accommodate all skill levels. At School of Rock Farmingdale, our beginner drum lessons for adults are built for musicians with little to no experience. We teach adults using the same core performance-based education philosophy as our drum lessons for kids—performing with a band accelerates the learning process. Adult students will perform live at a venue in Farmingdale. Unlike other Farmingdale drum lessons for beginners, School of Rock combines private drum lessons with weekly band rehearsals so students are ready to play in front of real, live audiences.

Key Concepts
  • RUDIMENTS
  • TIME SIGNATURES
  • TECHNIQUE
  • GROOVE

Intermediate to Advanced Drum Lessons

More experienced to advanced drum students need a drum lesson curriculum that builds upon foundational skills and continues to grow musical proficiency. That’s why at School of Rock Farmingdale, our drum lessons are customized for each student and his or her goals. Our Farmingdale drum instructors integrate more complex techniques and concepts—intermediary grooves, shifts, meters and more—into a student's individual lessons and group band rehearsal, and will also select more difficult songs for his or her live performances.

 

Kid learns to sing at School of Rock Farmingdale

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Farmingdale offers beginner singing lessons for kids. Our unique, performance-based approach develops students' musical proficiency by preparing them to perform live. At School of Rock Farmingdale, our vocal coaches are practicing musicians who integrate key music fundamentals—breathing, posture and more—into a curriculum based on performing with a band. Each week, beginner singing students participate in a private singing lesson and a band rehearsal.

Beginner Singing Lessons for Adults

School of Rock Farmingdale teaches adults how to sing in our innovative Adult Program. Students develop vocal skills at a challenging pace designed to help you see results with every singing lesson. Adult vocalists learn how to keep tempo, stay on-key and master advanced vocal techniques for a powerful and healthy voice. Our curriculum teaches students how to sing by using popular rock songs that emphasize key concepts. Each week, Adult Program students have a private singing lesson for beginners and group band rehearsal.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • HARMONY
  • POWER
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Singing Lessons

At School of Rock Farmingdale, our singing lessons for kids and adults are designed to help our students reach a high degree of musical proficiency. Intermediate and advanced singers take skills learned from previous singing lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. Our advanced singing lessons teach students to sing by performing popular rock songs that illustrate a specific vocal concept or technique. We pair weekly private singing lessons with weekly band rehearsals with the goal of getting musicians to perform live in Farmingdale.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Farmingdale

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Farmingdale offers beginner bass guitar lessons for kids that blend weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. This performance-based approach results in a high level of musical proficiency because it engages and inspires students. Every School of Rock bass instructor is a practicing musician in Farmingdale and teaches bass lessons for kids that get great results. Beginners learn to play bass guitar by using popular rock songs that illustrate key concepts and techniques.

Beginner Bass Lessons for Adults

Adults looking to learn bass guitar can enroll in School of Rock’s Adult Program. No experience is necessary in our beginner bass guitar lessons for adults. At School of Rock Farmingdale, our experienced, local bass guitar instructors have the patience and skills to help adult students gain musical proficiency. As with all School of Rock music programs, our bass guitar lessons for adults ciriculum is performance-based, and include both weekly private instruction and weekly band rehearsals.

Key Concepts
  • GROOVE
  • TECHNIQUE
  • THEORY
  • TONE

Intermediate to Advanced Bass Lessons

Our intermediate to advanced bass guitar lessons teach Farmingdale students the skills they need to become the backbone of a band. Students take skills from previous bass lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. At School of Rock Farmingdale, our bass instructors use popular rock songs as a way of teaching students advanced concepts and techniques. We pair weekly private bass lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Kid learns to play piano at School of Rock Farmingdale

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Farmingdale. Our curriculum is performance-based, meaning that we prepare students to perform. Our piano lessons for beginners combine weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock Farmingdale, our beginner keyboard lessons for kids take key concepts and music fundamentals—finger placement, scales, key differentiation and more—and teach them through popular rock songs. This approach inspires and engages students, which results in attaining a high level of musical proficiency. Our piano teachers have years of experience teaching music in the Farmingdale area, and know how to coach and motivate students of any skill level to play the keyboard.

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Adults

The School of Rock Farmingdale Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Farmingdale area learn to play piano through a combination of weekly private beginner piano lessons and weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock, our piano lessons give adult students the chance to perform in a band at local Farmingdale music venues, taking them out of the classroom and onto the stage.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • TONE
  • THEORY
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Keyboard Lessons

At School of Rock Farmingdale, our keyboard lessons for kids and adults are designed to help students get results. Intermediate and advanced students take skills learned from beginner keyboard lessons and layer on more advanced piano techniques with concepts. Our local keyboard instructors are all practicing musicians in Farmingdale, and use popular rock songs as a way of teaching complex skills. We pair weekly private piano lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Our Experienced Music Teachers

All of School of Rock Farmingdale’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Our instructors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence and build social skills.

Joel Camp
Owner, General Manager
Joel Camp is a certified public school music instructor who has been teaching music education for 14 years to the age groups of School of Rock. Joel has worked with experienced students, as well as children with special needs. He has extensive knowledge of symphonic, rock and jazz ensembles, music theory and choral practice, including improvisation. Joel is a woodwind specialist who is also fluent on piano, brass, percussion and composition. Since 2000, he has given over 30 winter and spring concerts for grades K-12 and inspired children with fantastic success at NYSSMA.

Joel is also performance-oriented since the age of 15, and familiar with team building and stage techniques. Joel has been networking with hundreds of musician for the past 20 years. Joel is a successful composer who has helped students establish a way to be creative with their own writing skills. A tenor saxophonist, composer and educator, Joel has performed on Broadway at the Hudson Theater, The Paramount in Long Island, Carnegie Hall, Westbury Music Center, and at festivals such as Bradstock and Gathering of the Vibes throughout the United States and Canada. He has composed over 100 works for classical, jazz and rock ensembles, including his new quartet Gravity.
Teacher John Torrey
John Torrey
Music Director, Keyboard Teacher, Vocal Teacher
John Torrey is a multi-instrumentalist, DJ, event planner, and an experimental music purveyor. They have performed and planned events in clubs and venues like H0L0, 1 Oak, and The Knitting Factory. Having graduated from SUNY Purchase with a bachelors in media studies, as well as studying music for over 20 years, John was also a student of School of Rock Farmingdale, and has used their experiences to encourage students in expanding beyond traditional standards of musical performance. John wishes to create extravagant shows and limitless experiences for every student at School of Rock.
Show Director, Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher Paul Farias
Paul Farias
Show Director, Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Paul is a professional musician from the Long Island area. He went to LIU Post and received a bachelor's degree in Music. He has performed all over the NY area and beyond, from the studio at Webster Hall to the Great South Bay Music Festival.

Paul currently plays drums in his band Staleworth. While in college, he performed at the Prudential Center and toured Costa Rica among other great performance opportunities with his school's groups. He is passionate about helping his students discover what music can mean for them.
Show Director, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Saxophone Teacher Wayne Sayres
Wayne Sayres
Show Director, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Saxophone Teacher
Wayne Sayres is a multi-instrumentalist and instructor with more than two decades of experience recording and performing live on saxophone, electric and acoustic guitars, and bass guitar.

Wayne was a featured saxophonist in two Rolling Stones tribute acts, The Rolling Stoners and Tumblin’ Dice. He has also played in several cover bands and original touring bands in the local scene playing venues and annual festivals in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he was based prior to moving to Huntington.

Since moving to Long Island in early 2020, Wayne joined up with yet another Stones tribute (Shattered) as well as New Country Road Show, an Americana/country/blues act, and the Big Bad Wolf Blues Ensemble, a band born of members meeting at casual local open mics.

Having given music lessons intermittently throughout the last several years, Wayne decided during the pandemic to get much more involved in teaching and building up a roster of students. It's a pleasure to have him on the team at School of Rock Farmingdale to give group and one-on-one instruction.
Arahmus Brown Guitar Teacher, Piano Teacher, Drums Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Saxophone Teacher
Arahmus Brown
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Piano Teacher, Drums Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Saxophone Teacher
Arahmus Brown is an upcoming artist. Before adolescence, he taught himself how to play the guitar, piano, drums, bass guitar and was classically trained on the saxophone. By the time he turned fifteen, he composed songs and formed a band to follow his lead. A one-man-band in his own right, he has the ability to play any part in the songs he writes. The creative sings and raps over his own melodies, creating harmony seldom experienced in real life. He makes his own content which was noticed by famous producer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Keith Shocklee. The two collaborated on multiple, highly anticipated, projects. Industry professionals believe that Arahmus will be an instrumental force that offers a new brand of creativity.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher  Robert Mulry
Robert Mulry
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Having studied guitar and music since the age of 6, Rob has a background in both Rock and Roll and Classical music. He earned his degree in music from Nassau Community College and has been giving private guitar lessons since 2010. He’s also played in various bands from 2007-2014 and has played in various states along the east coast including Connecticut and Delaware.
Singing Teacher Caitlin Rossbotham
Caitlin Rossbotham
Vocal Teacher
Caitlin Rossbotham is one of the vocal instructors here at school of rock. She is currently majoring in Vocal Performance and Education at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. Caitlin attended School of Rock growing up, performing in numerous seasonal shows and the School of Rock’s House Band for notable venues such as The Knitting Factory, The Bitter End, 89 North, and more. She now regularly performs in operas and contemporary gigs, and wants to continue to be a part of the School of Rock community and share her knowledge and experiences with others.
Mike Fox
Drum Teacher
Michael Fox is a drummer and bandleader. He graduated from the High School of Performing Arts Class of 1976 and the Manhattan School of Music as a Mallet Major with Jim Price in 1980. Michael has performed with Etta James, Bobby Martin, Jay Siegel and the Tokens, the Classics, the Devotions, Yankee great Bernie Williams, French rock star Manu Lanvin, Blues great Robert Ross Band, and the Legendary Michael Powers.

He is soon to be inducted in the NYC Blues Hall of Fame for his work with many Blues Hall of Famers. Mike has played in many concert venues in New York City, including the Town Hall and Lincoln Center. He has 30 years of teaching experience, and is currently a drum instructor at School of Rock Farmingdale.
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher Scott Kuchler
Scott Kuchler
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Scott Kuchler is a singer/guitarist from Long Island, New York. In addition to his work with local band The 51s, he is also the former Label Manager of the KOCH Progressive label, in which capacity he worked with artists as diverse as Ringo Starr, Bill Wyman, Carol King, Dave Davies, The Smithereens, and Arlo Guthrie among others.
Drum Teacher Josh Endlich
Josh Endlich
Drum Teacher
Josh is a professional drummer from the Long Island area who has been playing professionally and teaching drums since 2004. Josh has had a variety of gigs from cruise ships, theater pit orchestras, wedding bands and session work and has toured the world playing the drums.

Josh has studied privately with many of the industry’s top drummers such as Matt Miller, Tommy Igoe and Dave Weckl and is passionate about sharing his love of music and knowledge he has acquired with his students, giving them the confidence to feel comfortable playing in many different musical situations.
Bass Guitar Teacher Tim Przybylinski
Tim Przybylinski
Bass Guitar Teacher
Tim is a bassist and composer with over 15 years of experience and education in music. He began playing bass at the age of 12 and quickly fell in love with the instrument. He became a School of Rock student three years later. During his School of Rock tenure, Tim became a member of his school's House Band and was selected as a member of the AllStars program in 2012. After high school, Tim was accepted into the esteemed Berklee College of Music, where he earned his B.A. in film scoring with a minor in video game scoring. Tim was recognized by the school when he received the bass department achievement award in 2017. As a teacher, Tim strives to challenge each student while adapting to their individual needs and interests. He hopes to inspire every student to become the best bass player and overall musician that they can be!
Studio Coordinator Lexi Penna
Lexi Penna
Studio Coordinator
Lexi picked up the guitar when she was 5 years old and instantly fell in love with it. She continued playing for over 19 years, taking lessons between the ages of 10 and 19. Lexi continued on her path by taking vocal lessons for three years. Throughout her time learning, Lexi focused mainly on jazz improvisation and chord theory to write her own music.

After high school, Lexi studied music business at Five Towns College. Following her studies, Lexi has continued to grow as a musician, releasing numerous singles and projects under her name. Lexi is now a song leader at New Hope Baptist church. She hopes to assist all students with their musical journeys and their passion for music.
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Matt Godfrey
Matt Godfrey
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Mathew Godfrey is a seasoned New York City guitarist and educator with a career spanning over two decades. He has honed his craft and become a masterful musician in a musical journey spanning NYC clubs to performances on global stages.

Mathew's foundation in music was forged at the renowned Berklee College of Music, where he earned his performance degree in 2006. Shortly after graduating from Berklee, his band, the New York Funk Exchange, released two full-length albums and toured the country extensively, leaving their mark on the vibrant funk music scene. Beyond his performances, Mathew has taken on the role of mentor and educator. Notably, he has served as both the teacher and guitarist for the extraordinary talent Brandon Taz Niederauer, a testament to his exceptional teaching and mentorship.

Matt's influence has reached the grand stages of Broadway, where he has served as a private instructor for the gifted casts of Broadway's School of Rock, nurturing young talents and guiding them toward musical excellence. In addition, he contributes his knowledge and expertise as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, helping graduate students solidify their understanding and abilities on the guitar.

Mathew continues to inspire and educate, leaving an indelible imprint on the world of music. Whether commanding the stage or enlightening students in the classroom, his enduring passion for music shines brightly.
Drum Teacher Asa Brown
Asa Brown
Drum Teacher
At the age of 12, Asa picked up a pair of drumsticks and never looked back. With proficiency in multiple genres such as funk, rock, and pop he came up playing various shows throughout the island, NYC, and New Jersey areas. In his high school bands, he played RWDSU’s labor union floats for the New York City Labor Day parades of 2015 and 2016. In college, he drummed with the band Away For The Day and played corporate galas for DUNKIN’.

Currently, Asa plays drums every Sunday at Living Waters Christian Center Church in Amityville. As a drum teacher at School of Rock Farmingdale, he strives to provide a musical foundation for his students that emphasizes passion, perseverance, and overall having fun.
Show Director, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Arianna Chetram
Arianna Chetram
Show Director, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Arianna is a professional singer and musician who graduated from Pace University with a bachelor's degree in Music and Entertainment Studies. She spent her life studying music and attended a weekend music school similar to School of Rock. While studying, Arianna was hand-picked to sing in trial bands where she spent her teenage years touring around China, Germany, and the United States. After the cover band shows, she ended her tour by singing a sold-out show in Carnegie Hall.

Currently, Arianna teaches private piano and singing/songwriting lessons, while also performing locally and writing music. She loves being able to create an open and fun environment for the next generation of music students who desire to perform and study music. She hopes to be a great asset to the School of Rock team and the Farmingdale and Sayville communities.
Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Studio Assistant Jordan McCabe
Jordan McCabe
Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Studio Assistant
Jordan is a multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, music producer, and professional recording artist based in New York. He was captivated by the video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock as a kid and learned guitar by ear with music from bands like Nirvana, The Cure, and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Jordan started drumming by playing on pillows, just like one of his heroes, Dave Grohl, until he saved up for his first drum kit. As his hobby turned to passion, he picked up more instruments like bass and keys and sought classical voice training.

In everything he does, Jordan brings passion, curiosity, and open-mindedness. He learned the value of dedication and community in the arts through years of self-teaching, plus his time with mentors and bandmates. He encourages everyone to exceed their potential, and seek new heights within themselves.

Today, Jordan releases music under the name Jordan Ficton. Alongside music, Jordan enjoys creating content online and helping other local acts market their music. Above all, he is always ready to rock!
Studio Coordinator Erin Sullivan
Erin Sullivan
Studio Coordinator
Erin has a lifelong passion for music, and can usually be found trying to teach herself a new instrument, studying song credits for fun facts, or traveling to another live music event. She is driven by connecting others to good experiences in music, education, and wellness, coming from a career in academic research and consulting with school districts nationwide.

Erin has been passionate about singing and school from a young age. Her proudest achievements include bringing T-Pain to her small Catholic college campus and being a first-generation college (and graduate) student. She performed in various vocal ensembles throughout school, serving as Music Director of an all-female a cappella group in college.

Currently, Erin runs an internship program at the Jones Beach Amphitheater, guiding high school graduates into careers in the music industry while she wraps up an MBA in Music Business.
Studio Coordinator Loula Boulukos
Loula Boulukos
Studio Coordinator
Loula Boulukos is an upcoming artist from Long Island, New York. She started writing poetry at the age of 12 and incorporated her poems into music and songwriting. Loula grew up listening to rock music and rap music and combined the two genres which she calls rock/rap or trapmetal. Her biggest inspirations are Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., Remy Ma, and Missy Elliot. She is inspired by the Y2K punk style which is also seen in her music with hard punchlines and dark lyrics.

Loula takes pride in writing her very own songs to show their authenticity. She is currently working with her mentor Enjetic who has helped her name make noise in the music industry as well as gaining the attention of legends such as Charles Hamilton.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher Jason Hunt
Jason Hunt
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Jason is currently the keyboardist and guitarist for TKA K7—the best-selling Latin freestyle group in history. He also has 30 years of experience playing drum set and percussion and plays funk, jazz, hip hop, R&B, salsa, merengue, blues, rock, and reggae. Jason specializes in the art of improvisation and has experience as a songwriter and producer.

Jason studied music at Ithaca College and played in the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble. He also speaks Spanish and has 11 years of experience teaching music. A few of his teachers and mentors during his time playing music have been John Miiceli (drummer for Meatloaf), Sly Geralds (bassist for Richie Havens, Maceo Parker), Terry Greene (jazz musician who has performed with The Roots and Macy Gray), Joey Cruz (percussionist for Tito Puente Jr.), and Gordon Stout (world-renowned marimba performer and composer).
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