Our Experienced Music Teachers
All of School of Rock Brookline’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.
Stevie
General Manager
Stevie joins us all the way from Adelaide, Australia, where she grew up trying her hand at any instrument she could get her hands on, eventually landing on the drums and never looking back. Before moving to the US, Stevie was a prolific musician in the cabaret and indie scenes, as well as playing in the Royal Australian Navy Band for nearly 10 years.
Since making America home, Stevie has taught drums at the School of Rock in Chicago as well as built jazz and contemporary music programs at summer camps in New Jersey and Michigan. She is certain to bring a fresh musical style to our School of Rock in Brookline given her momentary fascination with Scandinavian pop music courtesy of the recent Eurovision Song Contest, and her love of anything ska, emo, or the current wave of edgy girly pop.
When she's not rocking out with her various projects here in Boston, Stevie is perfecting her baking or exploring New England with her dog Basel.
Joel
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Joel is an experienced musician and educator based in Brookline, Massachusetts. Originally from Washington State, Joel moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music before transitioning into a performing and touring musician career. With over a decade of piano experience and several years playing guitar and bass, Joel specializes in metal, pop punk/emo, and alternative music. His diverse background includes teaching students of all ages and skill levels.
As a gigging musician, Joel has played in various venues, from intimate basement shows to major stages, including the 2024 Inkcarceration Festival and Boston's Brighton Music Hall. His passion for music performance and education fuels his dedication to helping students develop their skills and confidence, whether they explore heavy riffs or melodic hooks in their favorite genres.
Owen
Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Owen is a drummer and multi-instrumentalist from Connecticut currently studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He started taking music lessons at age 6, eventually enrolling at School of Rock at 11. Owen specializes in rock, funk, and jazz fusion. As a School of Rock student, Owen honed his skills on various instruments and was eventually selected to the School of Rock AllStars program in 2022. Outside of School of Rock, he started a jazz fusion duo called Small Pool, wrote several songs, and produced a full-length album—all before graduating high school.
Owen has studied with many distinguished drummers including Ben Atkind, formerly of the band Goose, and worked as Ben’s drum tech for several shows in 2023. Since graduating from high school and School of Rock, Owen’s primary project has been his band Jammwich (rock/funk/prog), in which he has written several songs and is gigging steadily. Currently, Owen is studying music production and performance at Berklee.
Aili
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Aili taught herself how to play guitar and piano and sing at a young age. She now studies songwriting and music production at Berklee College of Music. Growing up in a small town cultivated Aili's passion for expressing herself through music. Her favorite artists include Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, and Hozier. Aili has written songs for many local artists and has a talent for transforming someone’s story, experience, or feelings into a song that makes listeners feel like they are on a journey. Her musical outlets are songwriting, performing, and jamming with others.
Aili is inspired by the connection that writing and playing music with others brings to a room; she is excited for her students to experience it. Aili looks forward to teaching all types of people and cultivating their passion for expressing themselves with music.
Jules
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Jules is a songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist from Boston, Massachusetts. Jules has been extremely passionate about music creation since early childhood. Jules began vocal lessons at age 5 and studied classical piano at 7. Jules began writing and self-producing when they were gifted an audio interface for Christmas in middle school; Jules has been self-releasing music since then. Jules attended Hofstra University in Long Island, NY, and studied music education and music business, with a concentration in voice, especially that of classical and operatic vocals.
Jules is heavily involved in the local music scene, frequently performing with their band, which they front as a vocalist and guitarist. Jules also helps organize arts and music events in the Boston area.
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