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School of Rock Arcadia
2805 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
480-914-7625
Hours
  • Monday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Thursday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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

Programs we offer

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

Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Arcadia'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 Arcadia 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 Phoenix are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Arcadia 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 Phoenix
Performance
Ages 8-18

The Performance Program at School of Rock Arcadia 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 Arcadia Performance Program students take the stage and play at local Phoenix 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 Arcadia'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 Phoenix music venue.

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

At School of Rock Arcadia, 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 Arcadia, 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.

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 Arcadia, 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 Phoenix is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Arcadia 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 Arcadia, 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 Phoenix for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Arcadia'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 Arcadia 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 Phoenix.

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 Arcadia 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 Phoenix.

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

The School of Rock Arcadia 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 Arcadia's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at AZ 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 Phoenix and the rest of AZ. 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 Arcadia

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Phoenix

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock Arcadia, 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 Arcadia is an experienced musician, and they emphasize foundational music theory and technique when teaching guitar lessons to kids. Unlike other Phoenix 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 Arcadia'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 Arcadia, we teach beginner guitar lessons for adults in our Adult Program. This program gets students performing onstage at a local Phoenix 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 Arcadia 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 Phoenix guitar teachers will work with each student to develop a custom learning plan.

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Phoenix

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Arcadia 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 Arcadia we combine private drum lessons for beginners with weekly band rehearsals—it prepares students to perform live. With years of experience teaching drums in Phoenix, 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 Arcadia, 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 Phoenix. Unlike other Phoenix 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 Arcadia, our drum lessons are customized for each student and his or her goals. Our Phoenix 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 Phoenix

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Arcadia 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 Arcadia, 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 Arcadia 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 Arcadia, 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 Phoenix.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Phoenix

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Arcadia 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 Phoenix 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 Arcadia, 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 Phoenix 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 Arcadia, 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 Phoenix

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Phoenix. 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 Arcadia, 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 Phoenix 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 Arcadia Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Arcadia, 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 Phoenix, 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 Arcadia’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.

Drum Teacher, General Manager Stephen Norton
Stephen Norton
Drum Teacher, General Manager
Stephen Norton brings a vast array of music experience to the School of Rock family. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in music from the University of North Texas, Stephen moved to Los Angeles where he worked for several record labels and music distribution companies including Warner Bros, EMI Music, and Concord Records in sales and marketing. It was during this time that he met his bandmates and formed the indie rock band Louden Swain, to which he’s contributed his talents as drummer, producer, background vocalist, and co-writer. Over the course of 20+ years and 11 album releases, the band has toured extensively in the US, as well as Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia. When not playing drums, piano, or guitar, Stephen enjoys spending time with family, his two rescue cats Lucky and Lucy, traveling and playing poker.
Drum Teacher Zoe Liberman-Martin
Zoe Liberman-Martin
Drum Teacher
Zoe’s love for music was encouraged during childhood, starting at age 6 with her parents putting her in piano lessons. Around age 8, Zoe was passionate about switching to drums after being inspired by Tré Cool’s fast drumming style and animated showmanship while performing with Green Day. She began private lessons with local teacher Mike Fix (who helped her learn over a span of 10 years), focused on reading music along with honing her coordination, independence, and confidence behind the kit. In middle school, Zoe began listening to metal, which sparked an interest in double bass drumming. Then, while attending Arcadia High School, she played percussion in orchestra and snare and bass drum in marching band, motivated by watching the movie Drumline years prior. She was also a part of the CMAS (Creative Musical Arts and Sciences) program, which taught her about recording methods and live sound engineering.

To further her knowledge and abilities, Zoe moved to Los Angeles at 18 to pursue an Associate of Arts performance degree at Musicians Institute. During her collegiate music education, Zoe took general classes in music theory and ear training as well as specialized drum classes including advanced reading and technique, jazz, Latin, odd meter, and more. Additionally, private lessons with Ryan Brown (drummer for Dweezil Zappa) enabled her to go beyond the school curriculum and learn about expressing herself as a unique musician. Upon graduation, Zoe’s hard work was recognized through receiving the achievement award of “Most Improved.” She was also offered a teaching assistant job (which she stayed at for a year and a half), playing drum set in bass/guitar/vocal performance classes and tutoring current drum program students.

Since moving back to Phoenix, Zoe has played in various music groups including Sinshrift (hard rock), Gift Horse (alternative), Short Lived (emo) as well as Scottsdale Community College’s big band and jazz combos. She has been employed with the School of Rock in Arcadia since September 2023. She is an incredibly enthusiastic teacher who works well with all age groups. Combining her extensive education and performance experience with the patented School of Rock Method™ allows her to help each individual student accomplish their own musical goals. It is important to Zoe that she provides a comfortable and encouraging learning environment for everyone since she knows firsthand the power of good mentorship.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Jacob Murphy
Jacob Murphy
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Jacob started playing bass at age 10 and guitar not long after, with experience as a School of Rock student and has a strong focus on Music Theory and Songwriting!
Drum Teacher Jared Fron
Jared Fron
Drum Teacher
Jared started playing music at a young age. From school bands, to cover bands, to international touring acts, he's always kept himself busy. He loves to teach when he is not performing.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher Brandon Biallas
Brandon Biallas
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Brandon is a musician with 20 years of experience playing in local bands and recording music. Born and raised in Scottsdale, AZ, he first discovered his immense passion for music when his father exposed him to his enormous record collection. Filled with everything from Led Zeppelin to Genesis, Brandon quickly realized that his appreciation for music ran just as deeply as his father's. After being gifted a Gibson Les Paul for his 12th birthday, the rest was history as Brandon confined himself in his room and practiced diligently for hours on end. Playing in bands all throughout high school and college, Brandon found his obsession for music accelerating at a rapid pace as he experimented performing with bands from genres like metal, ska punk, and everything in between. This would eventually lead to an opportunity to perform with his band, Something Went Awry, at the SXSW music festival in 2014, being given the tremendous honor of opening for one of his favorite guitar players, jazz fusion legend, Stanley Jordan.

This experience inspired Brandon to continue working to be greater musically and to never stop pursuing opportunities for growth and knowledge. Brandon takes a patient and friendly approach to teaching music to his students which is largely informed by his background as a music therapist. His dedication to helping people through therapeutic musical interventions is only rivaled by his desire to help students become the best musicians they can be with their instruments.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Max Bennette
Max Bennette
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Max is a passionate guitar teacher with a love for both playing and instructing. His engaging and personalized lessons inspire students to reach their musical potential.
Drum Teacher Meghan Herring
Meghan Herring
Drum Teacher
Meghan Herring’s drumming career has spanned over 17 years and taken her around the world. After starting the band Doll Skin at 17, they were quickly signed to EMP Records, and she toured with acts such as New Found Glory, Anti-Flag, Dead Kennedys, Creeper, Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf, Flogging Molly, Social Distortion, Motion City Soundtrack, and much more. The band was managed by David Ellefson of Megadeth, as well as Capital Artist Management in the UK. After two summers at the Warped Tour, Doll Skin was signed to Hopeless Records. She is the proud owner of a custom SJC kit and has been featured in their marketing and social accounts multiple times. Meghan was also included in Alternative Press’s list of female drummers inspiring the next generation. Meg and Doll Skin has been sponsored by D'Addario, Hot Topic, and Journeys. Her touring experience has taken her to Mexico, Europe, the UK, and across the United States countless times.

The band ended in 2023, and Meghan moved on to tour as a professional drummer - touring as the live drummer for acts like Adore Delano, Rachel Bochner, The Bots, Maijah, Bailey Spinn, and more.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Benjamin Maurer
Benjamin Maurer
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Ben is a multi-instrumentalist teacher, show director, composer, and producer whose roots in music started at the School of Rock in 2019 when he was 13. His favorite genres to play are jazz and RnB, but he takes more pride in teaching students to find and explore genres they resonate with.

Alongside his lessons and shows, Ben is currently studying at Arizona State University in the Barrett Honors program to pursue a bachelor’s degree in music. At ASU he has expanded his knowledge about the instruments he plays and is pursuing the knowledge to be an audio engineer. He plays with a multitude of bands across the valley as a musician-for-hire and friend alongside his mentors who’ve inspired him to stay in the School of Rock community.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher Mikal Benion
Mikal Benion
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Kal is a multi-talented musician that likes to get out of his comfort zone and make different genres of music ranging from indie, R&B, metal, and jazz
Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Jordan Reid
Jordan Reid
Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Jordan Reid, from Phoenix, discovered his passion for music early on. Beginning with piano lessons at Rosie's House and later transitioning to drums, Jordan found his calling in guitar while attending ASU's Pop Music program. Today, he showcases his talent as a bassist and producer for his band Prime Society.
Music Director, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Joe Allie
Joe Allie
Music Director, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Joe is our Regional Music Director. He has been teaching at the School of Rock for the better part of 9 years and has studied jazz guitar performance at ASU. Leading up to that, he has been performing around the valley on various instruments ever since the age of 12. In the recent past, he has been involved with groups such as Marked;Life, Audrey Heartburn, Brother Teresa, and Sonoran Chorus. Catch him at a show with his latest project bitterblossom.
Drum Teacher Cameron Holliday
Cameron Holliday
Drum Teacher
Cameron’s life in music began in 6th grade when he performed a drum solo as part of his middle school’s annual talent show. Having been born 70% deaf in one ear and being diagnosed with Asperger’s at age 6, his formative years to this point had proven to be a bit of a challenge socially. It wasn't until the weeks and months following his performance that he first experienced admiration, acceptance, and friendships from his peers. At that time, it was clear that he would forge his way and path of life through music!

His 1st performance as a professional musician came on the stage of the Hard Rock Cafe in Phoenix at age 12. The following year, his band, Smokestack, was named the youngest act to ever win Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding Competition. Since that time, Cameron has recorded and released 2 full-length studio albums, appeared in multiple music videos, shared the stage with Hall of Fame inductees, Los Lobos and ZZ Top, and performed over 1200 live shows for audiences as large as 25,000. In 2022, he furthered his commitment to his passion by obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education.

Today, when he is not teaching at the School of Rock in Arcadia, he can be found playing around the valley at various venues and events with the band The Instant Classics. Cameron’s wide range of influences, knowledge of multiple music genres, and proficiency in various playing styles, coupled with his patient and student-driven teaching style, make him a great fit for aspiring drummers of all ages and levels
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Reviews

What I like about the program is that my kids LOVE it!

This is so different from the music lessons that existed when I was a kid. These kids are actually making music and learning to play as a band. The performances are so impressive, and watching the kids gain confidence and express themselves on stage is priceless.

The structure around how kids learn is amazing.

Taking lessons to learn an instrument is one thing, but learning how to be a part of a band is on another level. These kids are learning how to communicate, respect people and their opinions, and how to be accountable for themselves. It’s more than just music here.

It's the best music program in the city.

Dedicated instructors and staff, vibrant atmosphere, and most importantly, it's fun! My 8-year-old has grown leaps and bounds in skill and personal confidence. If you're thinking about checking it out, don't wait, just do it!

The kids have a great time while learning to play.

Lifelong skills and relationships are born here. The staff shares their passion for music and are very professional and accommodating. Wish I had this type of exposure to music when I was growing up!

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