Our Experienced Music Teachers
All of School of Rock Tampa North’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.
Camila Ferrufino Guzman
Keyboard Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Camila Ferrufino Guzman (also creating under the name Mila Fino) is a Bolivian musician and multimedia artist currently based in Tampa, FL. Camila's love for music began through ballet and piano lessons in her elementary years in Key West, FL. She went on to play brass instruments and sing for middle school, high school, and college-level ensembles in classical, jazz, choral and athletic bands. While attending the University of South Florida, Camila was initiated into Sigma Alpha Iota, an international fraternity for women in music. Since then, she has performed in groups such as The Latin Jazz Knights, A Rainy Night In, and Skatune Network.
Camila's teaching experience began in her high school years when she was only 16 and she has always loved the experience of mentoring other young musicians and tailoring lessons to help each student flourish. After finding School of Rock, she is excited to take on a new teaching method for modern music and to work with new students interested in singing and playing keyboard instruments.
Rich Clemenson
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Originally from Bergen County, New Jersey, Rich Clemenson is an accomplished guitar and bass guitar teacher with over 20 years of experience. He is involved in the Tampa music scene playing in various bands. Although his original influences were classic rock bands like Led Zeppelin and Guns ‘n’ Roses, Rich actually has a diverse interest in music from R&B and funk to fusion and metal.
Rich is currently taking advanced music theory classes with Berklee college of music online. Besides teaching individual lessons, Rich directs a Rock 101 and Performance group.
Alex Smith
Guitar Teacher
Alex is a well-rounded, trained musician and a previous student of School of Rock student Tampa North! His primary instrument is guitar but he also plays bass, drums, and sings. Along with playing guitar in rock bands, Alex played saxophone in high school and has experience in many ensembles. Alex also works as a worship leader and provides music for church services in the Tampa Bay area.
David Voykin
Guitar Teacher
David Voykin hails from the Windy City and lists Hendrix and Page as major guitar influences, along with Jim Morrison's poetry and songwriting style. He loves blues and reggae and creating music that has the ability to catapult listeners into outer space. David has a background in classical music and began learning the guitar at the age of 12. He grew up performing with the school orchestras in big venues and playing with friends in rock and metal garage bands. David enjoys creating original music, taking inspiration from encounters spanning the globe. He plays in a local band called Smokin’ Havanas and loves being on stage!
Elise Spagnuolo
Vocal Teacher
Elise Spagnuolo is a vocalist and music educator with dual bachelor's degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance from the University of Central Florida (UCF). She holds over a decade of experience, teaching private music lessons and working as an elementary music teacher. She has also made her mark on stage with roles in "Madama Butterfly" in Bulgaria and a modern adaptation of "The Merry Widow," along with various choral performances.
Currently, Elise is a member of "The Dickens Carolers Vocals Incorporated," where her vocal talents continue to shine. Additionally, she serves as a Performing Arts Instructor at Pyramid, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to working with adults with disabilities.
Connor Fass
Drum Teacher
Connor fell in love with drums at the age of 7 after spotting a drum kit in a music store window. He went on to join the Patel Conservatory’s rock band program at age 10 and got to perform live on stage.
Connor's love for classic rock artists like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and AC/DC propelled him into his high school marching band and subsequently to Berklee College of Music and SPC’s Mira program, where he learned from John Blackwell (the late drummer for Grammy Award-winning artists Prince and Justin Timberlake). Connor’s experience in a broad range of styles and passion for teaching make him an excellent addition to School of Rock Tampa North.
Decker Fair
Drum Teacher
Growing up in Ohio, Decker's first show was Motley Crue and Kiss, and it became his motivation to want to play drums. He was inspired by Tommy Lee, Lars Ulrich, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, and Travis Barker, among others. After moving to the Tampa area at age 15, he got into the local music scene. He is currently the drummer for the band The Hand of Reason, playing regular gigs all across Florida. Decker's band has played a number of times on the big stage, opening for national acts such as Liliac, Green Jelly, and Michale Graves. Decker loves to share his chops with his students and his playful personality makes him a favorite at the School of Rock in Tampa North.
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For over twenty years, our amazing instructors have transformed hundreds of thousands of students across the world into skilled musicians. Become a musician at School of Rock.