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Art Lima has dedicated his life to music. He began his musical journey at age 9 and started on his first instrument -the trumpet, where he learned to read music and gained a basic understanding of theory which provided a foundation that has stayed with him always. Growing up with a classically trained conservatory pianist mother, the encouragement of his pursuit of music was always there, and soon his love of guitar began, which also led to mastering of other instruments over the years. A University ofConnecticut alumnus, Art studied music there before delving into a career of 15+ years as an original and cover band lead guitarist before joining School of Rock full-time. Although involved with several recording and performing projects with bands such asLazy Sunday and Rhythm Method, his most notable project wasTHE ZONE -a Philadelphia-based band whose touring schedule featured them in front of hundreds of people every week in major metropolitan areas, shore points, and resorts up and down the east coast, playing thousands of stages, venues, and stadiums, with Art as lead guitarist and backing vocalist.Performances includedNFL pregame and halftime shows as the contracted band for The Washington Redskins, and opening act for notable bands and artists such as Jimmy Buffet and Fuel. Transitioning out of touring, Art has worked with his wife, Jamie (School of Rock instructor and GM) for the past couple of years on their original collaboration in the studio. Forming together their independent record label OzoneBaby Records, their band FATE28released an August 2011 debut album Experimental Tendencies, which was featured in Guitar World Magazine's March 2012 "Introducing" section as a promising new artist release. Art honed in on another passion over the course of creating the album,which is working on the recording side as a producer. Art is excited to share his knowledge and skills with students at School of Rock in the newly-constructed studio facility, outfitted with the latest Pro Tools technology and software. He is a dedicated teacher who has inspired and positively-influenced so many who have had the opportunity to work with him. In the Summer Art keeps busy as a National All-StarTour Director for School of Rock USA, rockin' to raise money for great charitable organizations while touring and playing famous clubs, venues, and festivals like Lollapalooza. The 'Rock The House' tours have raised proceeds to benefit Ronal McDonald House Charities all over the country, and 'Love Hope Strength' finds bone marrow donors raising awareness with the audience members at the All-Star shows, and matched over a dozen bone barrow donors from last year's All-Star tour to help in the fight against cancer! Art also jams with notable artists at various School of Rock promotional events - most recently, on-stage as guitarist on "Jellybelly" by The Smashing Pumpkins with their original drummerJimmy Chamberlin(Smashing Pumpkins, Zwan)at Chicago's Montrose Room 2014; and as drummer on-stage with Earl Slick (New York Dolls, David Bowie), Jim Peterik, Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats), and Eric Bloom (Blue Oyster Cult) in Milwaukee 2013.
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Amanda's passion and appreciation for music began at a young age through her father's collection of Rock and Roll. That collection shifted into her own library of endless genres as she began traveling and volunteering at various music festivals and concerts across the states. In her early years, Amanda took the stage in choir, musical theatre and dance. Upon graduating the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a BA in Communication, she was able to channel her passion for live entertainment and media by successfully starting a career in New York City. Her profession began in talent & production with music television channels such as Fuse, Vh1, MTV and VICE. After transitioning her career from TV to Music, Amanda began managing numerous Summer Tours under Primary Wave Music. Today, Amanda manages and books artists on the East Coast. Her goal is to bring the power and escape of music to other's lives. She is thankful for the opportunity to do so here at School of Rock!
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Alex Marucci is a guitarist, songwriter and composer from Union, NJ. Before receiving his bachelors from William Paterson University, he studied guitar with some of the top musicians in the world at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He has received instruction from Guthrie Govan (Asia, Aristocrats, Hans Zimmer), Greg Howe (Michael Jackson), Dave Weiner (Steve Vai) among others. In 2017 he became a semifinalist in the Ibanez Flying Fingers national guitar competition, receiving praise from none other than Paul Gilbert (Racer X, Mr. Big) himself. Touring with bands since his teens has led him to work and perform at some of the most distinctive venues NYC has to offer such as the PlayStation Theater (formerly Nokia Theater), Roseland Ballroom and Webster Hall Studio. Today he has accumulated over 15 years’ experience of music industry knowledge while playing in several different bands as a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist. Specializing in guitar and bass, he teaches everything from Jazz to Heavy Metal and enjoys challenging himself by finding new styles of music to learn and perform. In his spare time, he composes music for film, video games and TV.
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Mike Moon Reuben is a Guitarist/Producer/Songwriter/Vocalist who is known for his work with P-Funk Legends Bernie Worrell &The Woo Warriors, Dawn Silva and The Brides Of Funkenstein and George Clinton and Chops Horns. He has also worked and performed with Hip-Hop groups EPMD, Shock-G of Digital Underground, the R&B group Xscape, Gloria Gaynor and Leela James. He has worked with Rock artists such as Kip Winger, Buckethead, TM Stevens and Gospel artists such as Kathy Taylor, Ce Ce Winan, Marvin Sapp, Tasha Page Lockhart as well as Jazz/Fusion artists such as Wayne Escoffrey, Jeremy Pelt, Ian Hendrickson Smith, Larry Goldings, Stanley Jordan, Johnnie Oneal. He has also done remixes for LA Reid and DJ Eddie F, Kidd Capri and Fugees producer Commisioner Gordon. Mike Moon Reuben has also written produced and mastered albums under his own name entitled, Blacklight Lullabies and Alice To The Moon, both which delve into the areas of Funk, R&B, Rock, Hip-Hop and Jazz/Fusion genres. These albums are currently being distributed through I-Tunes Music and Spotify. Mike currently works with various bands and vocalists in the NY & NJ Metropolitan Area, specializing in R&B, Jazz, Funk, Rock, Hip-Hop and Gospel genres, as well as producing and writing music for various artists.
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Ever since he could remember, Josh Rios has always wanted to be a guitarist. He began exploring music at the age of six on the piano and he has been in love with music ever since. His earliest influences were drawn from the rock n’ roll pioneers of the 50’s. Quickly, he quickly began to branch onto other instruments and within a few years, he had picked up other instruments such as guitar, bass, drums, violin, harmonica, ect. However, he never forgot his dream to be a guitarist and began to devote his attention to guitar, drawing influence from blues, rock, metal, jazz, among other genres. At the age of 8, he began performing on a regular basis and within a few years, he was performing professionally.
In high school, Josh was very involved in the music program as a percussionist in the concert band and drumline, and as a guitarist for the jazz band. He was awarded the Louis Armstrong award - the highest level interscholastic award given to a musician for jazz. As a budding musician, Josh has performed hundreds of times, touring around the East Coast playing in cities such as NYC, Boston, Cape May, Orlando, Miami, Louisville, along with all 21 counties of NJ. He has worked as a session musician in NJ, NY, and MA and is credited on 5 albums. Josh is very passionate about teaching music to others her at School of Rock, and finds fulfillment seeing his students’ love of music grow themselves!
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Anthony began playing drums at age 12 and bass guitar at age 13 in his home town of Melbourne, Australia. It was not long before music took over his life completely. By age fourteen, in addition to driving his neighbors crazy with constantly practicing, Anthony was playing in the school Stage Band and already being hired professionally for musical theater productions.
After graduating from high school, Anthony remained active on the Melbourne scene until moving to the States to attend the Los Angeles Music Acadment (LAMA), now the Los Angeles College of Music. After graduating, Anthony cut his teeth playing in a number of bands and projects covering a wife variety of genres and styles both on bass guitar and drums.
Anthony returned to Melbourne where he was a high school music teacher for four years. Life was good but the lure of the U.S. was too strong and Anthony returned to SoCal. Since that time Anthony's life has weaved in and out of a constantly changing music industry. A restless soul Anthony has moved back and forth from coast to coast, living in Brooklyn, Upstate NY, Jersey City, Los Angeles and Portland OR.
Now back in Union County NJ and happily married, Anthony is warming to the strange idea of staying put for awhile and is excited to be a member of School of Rock's team.
Anthony strives to bring a humor and warmth to his lessons while staying focused and goal orientated. Having retained all his childlike qualities (not childish qualities mind you) in his adulthood, Anthony remembers clearly the thrill of learning an instrument. Music never ceases to introduce you to other parts of your personality. Anthony considers it an honor and a privilege to share this with others.
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Tyler knew that music would be his passion, his purpose, ever since he was given his first keyboard in the first grade. Growing up, his childhood home reverberated with classics from bands like The Beatles, Queen and The Who. His interest in playing keys then shifted towards learning other instruments.
Throughout high school, he explored the realms of Metal and The Blues, and took a music theory class, which pushed him to learn even more. Tyler then studied music at UCC and Kean University's Conservatory of Music, while gaining several years of teaching, performing and recording experience along the way. He has been a part of many student performances, including shows with his band, The Afraid Brigade, playing the guitar, keys and doing vocals. They have been playing all over New Jersey and have ventured out to Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts.
Tyler believes the power of music can help get anyone through life's obstacles. He is dedicated to enhancing his student's abilities and expanding their understanding of music so that they may carry on the torch of Rock.
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