Teddi
Regional Manager
At the original School of Rock in Philadelphia, Teddi was one of the first-ever students and All Stars. She has taught voice and directed countless shows, as well as ran the All Stars program for a time and developed some of the curriculum at the core of the School of Rock program. Outside of that, Teddi has studied music both in the states and abroad. She has had the pleasure of working with such famed opera teachers as Enza Ferrari and Bruno Rigacci, and attended Temple University for Jazz Vocal Performance. At the tender age of 11, Teddi began studying classical violin at The Curtis Institute. Teddi was in two all-female tribute bands, Misstallica and Queen Diamond, and performs original music with her band Mother Mercury. She has performed all over the world with some serious musicians including Jon Anderson (Yes), Alice Cooper, Marky Ramone (The Ramones), Miriam Linna (The Cramps), Ike Willis (Frank Zappa), Napolean Murphy Brock (Frank Zappa, George Duke Band), Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Dethklok), Richard Christy (Death, Iced Earth) and Stuart Copeland (The Police).
Erik
Regional Music Director
Erik has been playing the guitar for the past 20 years. During that time, he has played in countless bands and been involved in many rewarding musical endeavors. Erik attended San Francisco State University where he received his B.M. in Theory and Composition. While in college, he focused heavily on performing jazz and metal on the guitar, while also teaching music at a local K-8 private school in Northern California. After moving back down to Southern California, Erik joined a heavy rap metal band named 3rd Strike and was signed by Hollywood Records in 2001. While in 3rd Strike, he was fortunate enough to be on the Vans Warped Tour in 2001-02, and also played Ozzfest. Other credits include heavy video play on MTV 2, a tour of the USA and Europe, music in "Ultimate X: The Movie," and a song on the "Tomb Raider 2" soundtrack. After leaving 3rd Strike, Erik was involved in several other projects in Los Angeles and has worked with producers such as Toby Wright (Alice in Chains, Korn), Mudrock (Godsmack), Bob Marlette (Seether) and Chris Lord-Alge.
Maria
Assistant General Manager
Born and raised locally in Las Vegas, Maria represents the core ideals and charm School of Rock has become known for. Working as Studio Coordinator since 2016, she manages the flow of lessons between the teachers and students, offers full information to the program's details and benefits, and shares her musical knowledge with any who seek it. While she's outside the teaching program itself, Maria has practiced in a repertoire of instruments since very early in her life, including piano, guitar and flute. Singing being a vital passion in her life, Maria has studied and trained her vocal talents extensively over a variety of styles, such as classical and modern genres, and can also be found featured on a few independent singles online. Maria is essential to the school and its successes by keeping the environment fun, open, intuitive and welcoming to all who come through the door.
Matt M.
Assistant Music Director
Las Vegas-based singer-songwriter Matt started his musical journey by singing from a young age and started to learn guitar at the age of 12. Picking up the guitar was where he discovered his passion for music and the emotion it conveys. Matt learned guitar through private and group lessons for a year before joining a program similar to School of Rock, where he learned the history of Rock music and developed a love for Rock, Metal, Blues, and Pop music.
Matt moved to Las Vegas in 2007 and started playing with local bands, getting his start in the local scene and industry, and later attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to study marketing. Currently, Matt is the vocalist and guitarist in TRVLRS, an original Hard Rock/Metal band here in Las Vegas. In his spare time, Matt writes and collaborates with other artists in the recording studio, attends the College of Southern Nevada to study music business/audio production, and spends time with his family and friends. He is looking forward to bringing all of his passion for music to our community at School of Rock Las Vegas West!
Natasha
Studio Coordinator
Natasha is a Las Vegas implant, originally from Southern California. She has been deeply impacted by rock music since a very young age. In her youth, her favorites were Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, and Bon Jovi. Today, she resonates most with Fleetwood Mac, Queen, and Metallica.
Natasha's administrative experience ranges from front desk reception to social media marketing and brand development. Natasha loves working with children and is looking forward to helping our School of Rock Las Vegas West community grow and flourish!
Lenny
Guitar Dept. Head, Guitar Teacher
Lenny received his Bachelor of Music from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California, where he is a faculty member. He studied contemporary guitar performance and learned styles such as blues, funk, and R&B at MI but his main focus has always been rock and he also loves to play punk and metal.
Lenny has five full-length albums to his credit with original bands and has also contributed as a studio guitarist on many projects. Lenny has toured internationally and in the U.S. and was also featured as the guitarist in the movie “Get Him To The Greek” starring Russell Brand and Jonah Hill. He has shared the stage with many great musicians such as Ray Luzier (Korn), Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big), Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), and Richie Ramone (Ramones), among others, and also opened for bands such as Drowning Pool and L.A. Guns.
Lenny loves teaching and inspiring players and loves to perform live. Other than his original band, Elegantly Wasted, he also plays in the ABBA tribute band ABBA L.A. and the punk rock cover band DTH.
Mario
Guitar Teacher
Hailing from Los Angeles County, Mario comes to School of Rock Las Vegas West with over a decade of experience as an educated, versatile, and passionate guitar instructor with a comprehensive background in performance and teaching. Mario excels in offering a solid knowledge of music theory, technique, and a wide variety of musical genres including rock, blues, punk, funk, heavy metal, soul, and pop.
Armed with a diverse sound and style and several years of charismatic live performances on many noted Las Vegas stages, Mario was also the lead guitarist, lead singer, and main songwriter of the power trio At It Again. Focusing on a music curriculum for beginner, intermediate, and advanced guitarists, Mario helps students by teaching them to use their individual strengths and styles to develop unique practice rituals that incorporate theory, history, and the love and inspiration of music itself.
Eddie Two Moons
Bass Guitar Teacher
Eddie has over 40 years in the music industry, playing jazz, classical and popular music. He has toured with the bands Element 67, Redbone, and El Caliente and worked in duo and tribute bands.
Eddie's main instruments are 5 String Sukopop Retro-Firebird Bass, Rosco Fretless Sanctuary 5-string, and Seroma ¾ size double bass with Siefort bow.
Adam
Drum Teacher
Adam was born and raised in Las Vegas. With his father being a drummer, he has been around music his entire life, which helped to fuel his love and passion for it. At the age of two he picked up a pair of sticks and played on his first drum kit. After years of playing off and on, he began to take it seriously at the age of 15, playing with other musicians as much as possible. He then began performing with local artists with big followings such as punk/rock band Absent Minded, rap/rock band Cornerstone and various funk artists. After being in the local scene for a few years, Adam decided that he wanted, and was determined, to attend Musicians Institute located in the heart of Hollywood, CA. There he studied jazz, latin, funk, contemporary music and digital drumming/computer programming. After receiving his Associates Degree in Music/Performing Arts, Adam began his professional career as a musician/drummer/teacher. Shortly after graduating, he landed a gig with rap/rock artist RapScallions. His biggest success has been having one of their songs featured on the video game "Rocksmith" by Ubisoft for PS3 and Xbox. Adam then moved back to Las Vegas to continue teaching, gigging and doing studio work. Specializing in rock, he is now teaching at School of Rock and helping to share his knowledge and musical experiences.
Andrew
Guitar Teacher
Andrew is a multi-instrumentalist, focused on teaching guitar and bass. Andrew attended Las Vegas Academy, majoring in guitar, and earned first chair in the Honor Guitar Program. During their time as a student at School of Rock, they took part in the Continental Tours as well as Las Vegas West’s Houseband. They also attended Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles, majoring in Audio Engineering. Andrew is an active musician; writing and touring with Sani Bronco, Rhaina Yasmin, and many other bands and artists.
Rhaina
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher
Rhaina is a vocalist, guitarist, and Songwriter specializing in music that is intricate and expressive. Originally from New York, she spent her earliest years in music lessons. After moving to Las Vegas she attended School of Rock, participating in numerous performances, including School of Rock All-Stars National Tour. Throughout high-school Rhaina was also immersed in musical theater and chamber choir. She later went on to study Vocal Jazz at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, as well as Songwriting and Production at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, California. Her time is often spent performing with her band at known Las Vegas/Los Angeles venues, as well as writing and recording original music. She intends to always encourage growth and individuality while sharing heartfelt experiences through music.
David
Drum Teacher
Las Vegas-based drummer/percussionist and multi-instrumentalist David continues to provide a rock-solid groove and a sound as wide as they come for a variety of musical genres and performing situations across the globe. At various high points in his career, he has found himself performing onstage with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Diana Krall, Quincy Jones and John Williams. Whether performing alongside some of the finest artists in the business or providing the rhythmic foundation for a few of the biggest hit Broadway musicals, he continues to adapt and evolve as a musician and share his passion for music with anyone he meets along the way. David has been teaching in private, group and classroom settings since his time at The University of Miami School of Music where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance. He continued his performance studies at The Boston Conservatory and soon after relocated to New York City, where he taught privately out of his studio in Brooklyn for more than a decade. Calling Las Vegas home since 2014, David has appeared in some of the most popular shows on and off the Strip, such as "Rock of Ages," "Million Dollar Quartet," "MJ Live" and "The Rat Pack is Back," as well as many other live music venues, theaters and lounges.
Crucial
Drum Teacher
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Crucial has been inspired by live music since he was three years old. His love for live music led him on his path to becoming focused on playing drums. He started out with private lessons and then joined School of Rock, where he nurtured his love and passion for drumming and music. A graduated member of the Houseband and now Hall of Famer, he has been performing live with School of Rock and his own bands since he was 13 years old. Crucial is currently writing music, performing, and recording with multiple original bands in Las Vegas. He is passionate about sharing what he has learned at School of Rock and inspiring students to become great musicians.
Nick
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Nick (they/them) is primarily a piano, guitar, and bass player, but is comfortable with anything with strings and frets. Nick got their first guitar for their 11th birthday and has been playing music for over 15 years. They have been teaching music for just over a decade starting as a music teacher for Silver Mesa Recreation Center, a community center run by the City of North Las Vegas while still a Guitar major at the Las Vegas Academy of the Performing Arts.
Nick has been teaching piano and guitar ever since and has seen countless students of all experience levels helping them along their musical journeys. Nick is overjoyed to be joining School of Rock Las Vegas West and working with our community!
Zielle
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Singer/songwriter Zielle was born and raised in the Philippines, where her culture’s love for singing and karaoke allowed her to grow up with a passion for vocals. When she was 9 years old, Zielle developed an interest in writing songs and has been honing her skills in music ever since.
Zielle joined School of Rock as a student, where she successfully auditioned for her school's House Band and eventually graduated into their Hall of Fame. Through the program, she has performed at venues here in Las Vegas including Hard Rock Cafe, House of Blues, and Brooklyn Bowl. Zielle also had the opportunity to perform at Summerfest in Milwaukee, the largest music festival in the world.
In her spare time, Zielle continues to expand her musical prowess playing different genres and writing original music. Outside of music, she also loves to express her creativity through fashion and crafts. She looks forward to being a part of the vocal teaching team at the School of Rock in Las Vegas West!
Walker
Guitar Teacher
Walker grew up in the School of Rock program and successfully auditioned for his school's House Band and the AllStars program. Following his time as a School of Rock student, Walker studied guitar at Denver School of the Arts. He has toured across the country as a professional guitarist, playing onstage with well-known groups and performing at prestigious venues including Red Rocks Amphitheater and Lollapalooza.
Walker is a band leader, producer, and songwriter. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge on guitar, bass, vocals, drums, and music production to our School of Rock Las Vegas West community!
Sergio
Bass Guitar Teacher
Sergio Monroy is a professional musician and music educator throughout the larger Las Vegas area. He has been playing music since the age of 5 and studied at the UNLV School of Music, learning to play and appreciate all genres of music.
Sergio has played for various theater groups, cover bands, and other music ensembles, and believes every instance to be involved in music is an opportunity to learn and give back. He is a bass guitar teacher and show director at School of Rock Las Vegas West and brings a passion for music to the student community.
Alena Manoonpol
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Alena is a singer-songwriter whose musical journey began at a young age. Alena has always been drawn to the stage, actively participating in her school’s theatre program, choir, and local theatre productions, where her passion for performing and music was nurtured. Alena briefly studied Performing Arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and continues her musical studies through Berklee Online.
Outside of teaching, Alena has graced the iconic Ferguson’s Downtown Stage and performed at numerous intimate restaurants and cafes. With a deep love for music and performance, she is excited to nurture and encourage emerging musicians to find their sound at School of Rock Las Vegas West.
Fernando
Drum Teacher
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, pots and pans were all Fernando had until he began learning drums at age seven through a church his parents started attending. His love for playing music would soon be complemented by his love for teaching it. Middle School band is where Fernando's outstanding music teacher provided an educational experience that would plant the seed for him to be the educator he is now. He continued with music in high school and kept himself out of trouble through it, winning a City Championship with the marching band in their division his senior year. Fernando finally acquired his very own drum set after high school and practiced it religiously. When away from a drumset in prior years, he kept his musical brain busy by picking up and loving the guitar.
After high school, Fernando played in rock and funk bands and worked a few retail jobs while pacing himself with college classes. He would eventually transfer to CSU Los Angeles where he attained a BM in music education, followed by a state teaching credential for music. After teaching music and coaching marching bands within the Los Angeles Unified School District for twelve years, Fernando made the move to Las Vegas in 2024 to further pursue a career in performing music in a new environment while still providing children and young adults the opportunity to excel on their instrument of choice. Fernando is looking forward to bringing his vast teaching experience to the School of Rock in Las Vegas West community.
Katey
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher
Katey was born in a small town in California, where her musical journey began with singing and performing. At 12 years old, she moved to Las Vegas, where she continued to hone her vocal skills through lessons and school education. Moving to Nevada provided her with more opportunities than her small hometown, allowing her to delve into musical theater performance.
Over time, Katey expanded her talents to teaching vocals, dance, and acting. She has been dedicated to teaching for the past several years and is looking forward to sharing her passion and expertise with her students at School of Rock Green Valley and School of Rock Las Vegas West!