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School of Rock Mamaroneck
1 Depot Plaza
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 777-1500

Location Specifics

Specifically along train tracks where Mount Pleasant Avenue meets Bishop Avenue).

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Hours
  • Monday: 2 PM - 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 2 PM - 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 2 PM - 10 PM
  • Thursday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Friday: 2 PM - 7 PM
  • Saturday: 12 PM - 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Upcoming Special Hours:

  • 10/31/2024: Closed
  • 11/28/2024 - 11/30/2024: Closed

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

School of Rock in Mamaroneck, NY is proud to serve the Sound Shore community—including Port Chester, Rye Brook, Rye, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, New Rochelle, and Pelham—with a revolutionary music education approach. Overall, the music scene in Westchester County is pretty diverse, making it a great place for budding artists. With lessons from our expert instructors, students can learn to rock out on guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and vocals across every genre including rock pop, country, and R&B. By jamming in a band together with friends while learning to read and play music by ear, students gain the confidence to truly be a rock star. Our students perform at community-based festivals like Larchmont’s Food Truck Festival, Mamaroneck’s Spooktacular on Halloween, The Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Rye’s Playland, and New Rochelle’s Summer Concert Series. Our students also play at Garcia’s at the legendary Capitol Theatre and many other local establishments. Take the first step towards stardom and join School of Rock in Mamaroneck, NY today!

Programs we offer

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

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

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

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

At School of Rock Mamaroneck, 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 Mamaroneck, 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 Mamaroneck
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

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

School of Rock Mamaroneck'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 Mamaroneck 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 Mamaroneck.

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 Mamaroneck 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 Mamaroneck.

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

The School of Rock Mamaroneck 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 Mamaroneck'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 Mamaroneck 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 Mamaroneck

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Mamaroneck

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Mamaroneck

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Mamaroneck 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 Mamaroneck, 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 Mamaroneck 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 Mamaroneck, 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 Mamaroneck.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Mamaroneck

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Mamaroneck 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 Mamaroneck 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 Mamaroneck, 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 Mamaroneck 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 Mamaroneck, 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 Mamaroneck

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

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

Owner, Tory Ridder
Tory Ridder
Owner
Tory, having grown up in lower Westchester, was driven to bring a school to the Sound Shore area in 2014 after seeing an incredible performance by School of Rock students with Jon Anderson of the epic band Yes. Tory has been a local professional musician as a drummer and multi-instrumentalist in a number of local bands such as Sway, Heathcote Hill, Mullen, and most recently, The Hara Band along with instructor Johnny Andriani.

Tory has had a long-standing career as Associate Publisher of his family-owned company, School Guide Publications. He has performed at awesome venues such as The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, Webster Hall NYC, BB Kings NYC, CBGBs, The Iridium NYC, Arlene's Grocery, The Bitter End, The Emelin Theater, and the Bowery Electric as well as numerous local community parties and festivals. Tory and his wife, Vanessa, graduated from Fairfield University in Connecticut and are proud to have raised their two teenage sons in the School of Rock Mamaroneck Performance Program since they were in grade school.
 Co-Owner, General Manager Vanessa Ridder
Vanessa Ridder
Co-Owner, General Manager
Vanessa has rocked many roles over the years before opening the school and becoming General Manager in charge of day-to-day operations, event planning, and promotions. She is originally from New York City and grew up mostly in northern New Jersey. Before opening the school in 2014, Vanessa was Creative Director for an NYC-based branding firm and also served as Public Information Officer for the Mount Vernon City School District as well as a PTA Council Board member.

When her husband mentioned the concept of School of Rock, Vanessa was immediately sold because she had wished she had the program as a young vocal student. A talented vocalist and performer, Vanessa has performed with a number of bands over the years including Heathcote Hill and All About the Blues as well as the School of Rock Mamaroneck Adult Program Band, Sorry Not Sorry. Her greatest joy is having had her “rhythm section” teenage boys grow up musically at School of Rock Mamaroneck as the drummer and bassist for the school's House Band.
Music Director Mike Pieski
Mike P.
Music Director
Mike has been a leader at our school since joining the team in 2017. He is a James Madison University School of Music graduate with a passion for extreme sports and metal shredding. Mike also plays every instrument and is a professional pit guitar player for local theater performances.

Mike is known at the school for lighting up the room with his positive vibes. He has been a valued instructor and director and has seen students go from Rock 101 to House Band. He has had years of experience playing and taking music lessons in various instruments, and studying the history and cultures surrounding rock music.
Manager Tylee Shenk
Tylee Shenk
Manager
Tylee started as a student parent in 2015 and as a valued Rock & Roll PTA mom for her son’s performances when he enrolled at age 6. In 2017, Tylee was invited to be Assistant Manager supporting studio coordination, parent relations, scheduling, and most recently as a manager overseeing day-to-day communications and enrollment. She is also a talented singer and performer in the Adult Program as well as a fan of her son who plays bass and guitar and sings in the House Band. Tylee grew up in New York City and is a graduate of York Preparatory School and College of Westchester. She also works as a Tarot Card Reader and Dialysis Technician and loves the art of dance.
Vocal Teacher, House Band Director Samantha D.
Samantha D.
Vocal Teacher, House Band Director
Sam is the advanced vocal teacher and House Band director at the School of Rock in Mamaroneck, New York. She is a School of Rock graduate herself, an active member of the Brooklyn music scene, and a touring professional musician.

Sam is a graduate of the music program at Sarah Lawrence College with a concentration in vocal performance. She has had years of experience performing at the highest level as a former School of Rock student and is classically trained as a vocalist. It's also important to note that Sam is an avid Hello Kitty fan.
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Vinicius M. De Silva
Vinicius D.
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Vinicius (“Vinny”) is an advanced guitar and drum teacher as well as an advanced show director at the School of Rock in Mamaroneck, New York. He is a Berklee College of Music graduate and actively performs throughout the tri-state area in various original, tribute, and wedding bands. As an active touring musician, Vinny has years of experience playing music and performing.

Vinny loves listening to and playing many genres of music and specializes in rock and roll. He is also a left-handed musician which always makes shows interesting! He is adored by his students of varying levels. Vinny and his wife, Carol are originally from Brazil but now call New Rochelle home.
Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher Johnny A.
Johnny A.
Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Johnny is the primary drum teacher and guitar teacher at School of Rock Mamaroneck. He is also a local Larchmont/Mamaroneck lifelong resident and legend as both a musician and performer. He had great success on EMI’s label in the '90s and toured with The Ramones.

Johnny has the style of a genuine rock star and everyone who meets him or sees him perform wants his autograph. He is also deeply interesting and funny. He is close to publishing a vegan cookbook titled "Freak Show and is a dedicated animal rights activist and New York Mets fan.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Show Director Sean N.
Sean N.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Show Director
Sean has been teaching at School of Rock Mamaroneck since opening day in 2014. He is a multi-instrumentalist and teaches guitar, keyboards/piano, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.

Sean is also an active member of the Brooklyn and NYC music scene. He has performed in original bands as a key songwriter and in cover bands for private events performing all genres of music including jazz, reggae, yacht rock, rap rock, and progressive rock. Sean is also a cantor in his local church and runs marathons for fun!
Bass Guitar Teacher, Rock 101 Director Emily Davies
Emily D.
Bass Guitar Teacher, Rock 101 Director
Hailing from the Kansas City area with Nashville as her adopted home for two decades, New York City-based artist Emily Davies’s style has been fueled by KC’s jazzy BBQ, Nashville’s hot chicken pickin’, and the deep roots of NYC’s Harlem Renaissance jazz scene.

In Nashville, Emily performed with a diverse group of musicians, from alt-rock group Audra and the Antidote to Americana sensation Runaway Home. She also performed with various ensembles at the Nashville Jazz Workshop and with a revolving door of Music City’s singer-songwriters.

Emily graduated with a bachelor's degree in commercial music/bass guitar from Belmont University and also holds a master's degree in jazz performance/bass from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

Emily has been an adjunct electric bass instructor at NYU and is active in the NYC music scene.
Drum Teacher Paige D.
Paige D.
Drum Teacher
Paige is an advanced drum instructor at the School of Rock in Mamaroneck, New York. She has been performing in Broadway musicals as "Maria" the drummer for Six the Musical on the first US National tour!

Paige graduated from James Madison University School of Music with a master's degree in percussion performance. She has had the pleasure of studying under Casey Cangelosi, Laurel Black, Bill Rice, Dr. Michael Overman, and Robert Marino. Paige also has an undergraduate degree in music education from James Madison University. She is licensed to teach band, orchestra, choir, and general music in grades K-12. Paige has participated in the JMU Brass Band, Wind Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, and Steel Band, Marching Royal Dukes, and worked as an instructor for the James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes.

Paige has had a passion for teaching for over six years. Through all of her experiences writing, teaching, and playing, it is a great honor to have been named a Vic Firth Sponsored Marching Artist.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Guitar Teacher June G.
June G.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Guitar Teacher
June is an experienced musician and songwriter who is one of our primary keyboard, vocals, and guitar instructors. June is a former School of Rock student, a former Berklee College of Music student, and a music composition student at Purchase Conservatory of Music.

June is also an active member of the local music scene. With many years of experience playing and taking music lessons in various instruments, June is over the moon to inspire young musicians to learn, perform, and create their own music. June is also a Rookies class director.
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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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