Contact Information, Hours and Basic Information for School of Rock Las Vegas West
About School of Rock Las Vegas West
At School of Rock Las Vegas West, we teach kids how to rock audiences, melting faces with stellar performances and technical ability. One-on-one instruction is just the beginning, because we get kids playing on stage as quickly as possible. Our immersive method motivates them, speeds up the learning process, and has benefits beyond learning an instrument.
Not only do kids collaborate with students of similar interests at School of Rock Las Vegas West, they get to work with an amazing network of artists and perform at legendary concert venues. Examples include CBGB's, The Trocadero, The Knitting Factory, The Whiskey, The Roxy, The Experience Music Project, The Big Easy and BB King's Blues Club in Times Square. These opportunities teach life skills, build confidence, and help students become better people.
As both rockers and educators, School of Rock Las Vegas West’s instructors are passionate about creating a legacy of music by helping kids rock on stage and in life. Visit School of Rock Las Vegas West today to learn more.
At School of Rock Las Vegas West, our Performance Program puts our students front-and-center on a real stage for real performances. Students get to show off their killer music skills while learning serious teamwork as they and their bandmates refine their abilities through some of rock and roll’s greatest hits.
Las Vegas West students will blow your mind with advanced performances chock-full of hits by famous artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Frank Zappa, Queen, and many, many more! For our students, real performances breed real skill, and real fun.
All students in Las Vegas West’s Performance Program can expect:
• Weekly private music lessons on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals • Weekly band rehearsal to get students prepared for real shows • The experience of performing on stage with their band at real venues • Key learning in fundamental areas such as stage performance, harmonies, musicianship, and more • Fun, music, and education wrapped into one all-inclusive experience!
Our Rock 101 Program at School of Rock Las Vegas West is focused on making the first steps of a young student’s journey both fun and successful. The days of mundane music instruction are over. At School of Rock Las Vegas West, we believe that playing music together is the only real path to mastering an instrument and developing a true love for music.
In Rock 101, we focus our instruction on the one instrument that students have chosen to study. Whether we’re teaching scales, chords, notes, or time signatures, we put concepts in context so students understand how the principles they learn are applied to real music. Using some of the world’s most famous songs and infusing fun into every chord, Rock 101 allows Las Vegas West students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.
School of Rock Las Vegas West’s Rock 101 students can expect:
• Weekly private music lessons on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals • Weekly group rehearsals to reinforce basic concepts and skills in a band setting • A firm grasp of the fundamentals of technique and music theory • An understanding of what it means to play solo and in a group • Real knowledge gained through real fun!
School of Rock Las Vegas West’s top students can audition for our most prestigious honor: the School of Rock AllStars Program. Our AllStars represent the best of the best students from School of Rock’s entire global network of schools. With incredible musical aptitude, a knack for teamwork and incredible focus, today’s AllStars truly represent the future of rock and roll.
Each summer, our AllStars embark on an authentic concert tour to perform in jaw-dropping live shows across the country, including Red Rocks, Lollapalooza, Hangout Music Fest, NAMM, Gathering of the Vibes, and countless others. AllStars also get to share the stage with experienced, larger-than-life performers like Alice Cooper, Eddie Vedder, and Slash, to name a few. There is no better way for a star on the rise to get a taste for what professional music is really like.
School of Rock Las Vegas West’s AllStars can expect:
• Real-world performances where they can shine in their chosen medium: guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals • A fast-paced tour experience with stage shows at legendary events and venues • To play with the best performers from School of Rock’s global community • The opportunity to rock out on stage with world-renowned artists • An epic rock experience like no other!
School of Rock Las Vegas West is now enrolling for our Adult Performance Program, where adult students of all proficiency levels can explore and conquer the world of music. We get our students playing and learning at lightning-quick speeds through practical performance rather than run-of-the-mill music instruction programs. At School of Rock Las Vegas West, the thrill of the performance is just as important as learning the skill to rock.
Our adult students learn the fundamentals of music, including scales, chords, notes, progressions, and more, through some of the most iconic songs and sounds in music history. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of rock ‘n roll or a metal-loving head-banger at home in the mosh pit, our teachers know how to best connect your love for music with a passion for learning it.
All students in School of Rock Las Vegas West’s Adult Program can expect:
• Fast-paced instruction in one of our great musical offerings: guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals • Weekly private instruction catered to your goals and level of proficiency • Rehearsals with others just like you to get ready for real shows at live music venues • An understanding of music theory and technique fundamentals, learned through songs from your favorite music genre • Fun, instruction, and a great progression of practical skills wrapped all into one!
School of Rock Las Vegas West’s music camps and workshops are designed to bring out the best performance in a fast-paced learning environment. Just like our standard programs, our camps offer a high-energy experience that is fun, creative and team-oriented. Our students learn music by playing it with their peers, guided by experienced instructors from the music community.
From basic Performance Boot Camps to more advanced Guitar Building and Songwriting Training, School of Rock offers opportunities for musicians of all skill levels. Camps vary by location, so please contact us for a current list of camps and workshops at School of Rock Las Vegas West.
Regardless of which camp they choose, students can expect: • Hands-on skill building for guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals • One-on-one interaction with seasoned music professionals • A deeper appreciation for music theory and fundamentals • Greater confidence, collaboration and improvisation abilities • A fun and interactive experienceFind a Camp or Workshop
School of Rock Las Vegas West’s Rookies Program offers a gateway to understanding music for first and second graders. Using proprietary set-ups for guitar, bass, drums and keyboard, as well as other tools, we introduce our Rookies to music fundamentals in a fun way. The skills and passion for music that our Rookies learn prepare them for Rock 101 and a lifelong love of music.
With exercises, tools and games customized to their age group, our Las Vegas West Rookies learn the concepts of music theory, rhythm, pitch, form and dynamics as they play alongside their friends. We encourage our students to explore various instruments and play styles so they begin to understand how individual contributions form a band; even the best solo keyboard players or vocalists need to understand how an ensemble works.
All students in Las Vegas West’s Rookies Program can expect:
• Weekly group lessons using guitar, bass, keyboard and drums • Exposure to essential fundamentals like music theory, pitch and rhythm • A focus on teamwork and collaboration • An understanding of what it means to play solo and in a group • Fun combined with practical learning!
At School of Rock Las Vegas West, we teach preschoolers in our Little Wing Program the creativity, confidence, and knowledge they need to grow into life-long lovers and practitioners of music. Music is the gateway to childrens’ growth, whether it’s in the form of great friendships from shared musical experiences or the joy of hearing an inspirational song for the first time.
Our Little Wing students at Las Vegas West enjoy a unique variety of music-minded games based on some of the most popular music in rock and roll history. Through great music and a foundation of fun, our students refine their motor skills, coordination, pre-literacy, and group cooperation in a safe and inclusive environment.
Young rockers in Las Vegas West’s Little Wing Program can expect:
• Exploration of hand percussion and other tools to spark their imagination • Unique and engaging music games • Teamwork, cooperation, and group music activities • Fundamental skills for music and life • Fun and practical learning combined, perfectly tailored to growing minds!
At School of Rock Las Vegas West, our Performance Program puts our students front-and-center on a real stage for real performances. Students get to show off their killer music skills while learning serious teamwork as they and their bandmates refine their abilities through some of rock and roll’s greatest hits.
Las Vegas West students will blow your mind with advanced performances chock-full of hits by famous artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Frank Zappa, Queen, and many, many more! For our students, real performances breed real skill, and real fun.
All students in Las Vegas West’s Performance Program can expect:
• Weekly private music lessons on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals • Weekly band rehearsal to get students prepared for real shows • The experience of performing on stage with their band at real venues • Key learning in fundamental areas such as stage performance, harmonies, musicianship, and more • Fun, music, and education wrapped into one all-inclusive experience!
Our Rock 101 Program at School of Rock Las Vegas West is focused on making the first steps of a young student’s journey both fun and successful. The days of mundane music instruction are over. At School of Rock Las Vegas West, we believe that playing music together is the only real path to mastering an instrument and developing a true love for music.
In Rock 101, we focus our instruction on the one instrument that students have chosen to study. Whether we’re teaching scales, chords, notes, or time signatures, we put concepts in context so students understand how the principles they learn are applied to real music. Using some of the world’s most famous songs and infusing fun into every chord, Rock 101 allows Las Vegas West students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.
School of Rock Las Vegas West’s Rock 101 students can expect:
• Weekly private music lessons on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals • Weekly group rehearsals to reinforce basic concepts and skills in a band setting • A firm grasp of the fundamentals of technique and music theory • An understanding of what it means to play solo and in a group • Real knowledge gained through real fun!
School of Rock Las Vegas West’s top students can audition for our most prestigious honor: the School of Rock AllStars Program. Our AllStars represent the best of the best students from School of Rock’s entire global network of schools. With incredible musical aptitude, a knack for teamwork and incredible focus, today’s AllStars truly represent the future of rock and roll.
Each summer, our AllStars embark on an authentic concert tour to perform in jaw-dropping live shows across the country, including Red Rocks, Lollapalooza, Hangout Music Fest, NAMM, Gathering of the Vibes, and countless others. AllStars also get to share the stage with experienced, larger-than-life performers like Alice Cooper, Eddie Vedder, and Slash, to name a few. There is no better way for a star on the rise to get a taste for what professional music is really like.
School of Rock Las Vegas West’s AllStars can expect:
• Real-world performances where they can shine in their chosen medium: guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals • A fast-paced tour experience with stage shows at legendary events and venues • To play with the best performers from School of Rock’s global community • The opportunity to rock out on stage with world-renowned artists • An epic rock experience like no other!
School of Rock Las Vegas West is now enrolling for our Adult Performance Program, where adult students of all proficiency levels can explore and conquer the world of music. We get our students playing and learning at lightning-quick speeds through practical performance rather than run-of-the-mill music instruction programs. At School of Rock Las Vegas West, the thrill of the performance is just as important as learning the skill to rock.
Our adult students learn the fundamentals of music, including scales, chords, notes, progressions, and more, through some of the most iconic songs and sounds in music history. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of rock ‘n roll or a metal-loving head-banger at home in the mosh pit, our teachers know how to best connect your love for music with a passion for learning it.
All students in School of Rock Las Vegas West’s Adult Program can expect:
• Fast-paced instruction in one of our great musical offerings: guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals • Weekly private instruction catered to your goals and level of proficiency • Rehearsals with others just like you to get ready for real shows at live music venues • An understanding of music theory and technique fundamentals, learned through songs from your favorite music genre • Fun, instruction, and a great progression of practical skills wrapped all into one!
School of Rock Las Vegas West’s music camps and workshops are designed to bring out the best performance in a fast-paced learning environment. Just like our standard programs, our camps offer a high-energy experience that is fun, creative and team-oriented. Our students learn music by playing it with their peers, guided by experienced instructors from the music community.
From basic Performance Boot Camps to more advanced Guitar Building and Songwriting Training, School of Rock offers opportunities for musicians of all skill levels. Camps vary by location, so please contact us for a current list of camps and workshops at School of Rock Las Vegas West.
Regardless of which camp they choose, students can expect: • Hands-on skill building for guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals • One-on-one interaction with seasoned music professionals • A deeper appreciation for music theory and fundamentals • Greater confidence, collaboration and improvisation abilities • A fun and interactive experience
School of Rock Las Vegas West’s Rookies Program offers a gateway to understanding music for first and second graders. Using proprietary set-ups for guitar, bass, drums and keyboard, as well as other tools, we introduce our Rookies to music fundamentals in a fun way. The skills and passion for music that our Rookies learn prepare them for Rock 101 and a lifelong love of music.
With exercises, tools and games customized to their age group, our Las Vegas West Rookies learn the concepts of music theory, rhythm, pitch, form and dynamics as they play alongside their friends. We encourage our students to explore various instruments and play styles so they begin to understand how individual contributions form a band; even the best solo keyboard players or vocalists need to understand how an ensemble works.
All students in Las Vegas West’s Rookies Program can expect:
• Weekly group lessons using guitar, bass, keyboard and drums • Exposure to essential fundamentals like music theory, pitch and rhythm • A focus on teamwork and collaboration • An understanding of what it means to play solo and in a group • Fun combined with practical learning!
At School of Rock Las Vegas West, we teach preschoolers in our Little Wing Program the creativity, confidence, and knowledge they need to grow into life-long lovers and practitioners of music. Music is the gateway to childrens’ growth, whether it’s in the form of great friendships from shared musical experiences or the joy of hearing an inspirational song for the first time.
Our Little Wing students at Las Vegas West enjoy a unique variety of music-minded games based on some of the most popular music in rock and roll history. Through great music and a foundation of fun, our students refine their motor skills, coordination, pre-literacy, and group cooperation in a safe and inclusive environment.
Young rockers in Las Vegas West’s Little Wing Program can expect:
• Exploration of hand percussion and other tools to spark their imagination • Unique and engaging music games • Teamwork, cooperation, and group music activities • Fundamental skills for music and life • Fun and practical learning combined, perfectly tailored to growing minds!
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April 22 - 28, 2018
Bring Your Friend to Rock Week
*Friends who enroll SAME DAY will get 75 % off their 1st month of tuition
*Friends that enroll that SAME WEEK will get 50 % off their 1st month of tuition
*Students whose friends enroll will get ...
*Friends who enroll SAME DAY will get 75 % off their 1st month of tuition *Friends that enroll that SAME WEEK will get 50 % off their 1st month of tuition *Students whose friends enroll will get a $50 gift card to Guitar Center ALL visiting friends will receive a pair of tickets to the end of season concert
***Friends/ visitors MUST know an actively enrolled student to attend rehearsal. We must have contact info for the visiting child ICE.
PERFORMANCE REHEARSALS: Sunday 4/22- That’s So 90’s 9am-12pm & Ska, Funk + Punk 3-6pm Monday 4/23- Dazed & Confused 5-8pm Tuesday 4/24- Tribute to Rush 5-8pm Wednesday 4/25- Women Who Rock 5-8pm Thursday 4/26- Blink 182 vs. The World 5-8pm Saturday 4/28- Tribute to The Who 10am-1pm & Ghosts of Rock 3-6pm
ROCK 101 BAND CLASSES: Sunday 12-1:30pm & 1:30-3pm Thursday 3:30-5pm Friday 4-5:30pm Saturday 1-2:30pm
April 28
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Adult Band LIVE!
Concert
The School of Rock Las Vegas West Adult Band will be coming at you LIVE in the heart of downtown Las Vegas! All Ages and FREE!
Spring 2018 Concert Series will be an all-day family-friendly event held Sunday, May 20th 2018 at Hard Rock Live on the Strip!
This festival-style show will feature the end of season performance...
Spring 2018 Concert Series will be an all-day family-friendly event held Sunday, May 20th 2018 at Hard Rock Live on the Strip!
This festival-style show will feature the end of season performances from all 8 of our Spring 2018 Performance groups: That's So 90's Take II Ska Funk + Punk Dazed & Confused Tribute to Rush Women Who Rock Part III Blink 182 vs. The World Tribute to The Who Ghosts of Rock
Take a tour of School of Rock to see how our approach to music education teaches kids to rock their worlds.
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Teddi Tarnoff
Director
From 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 running the All Star program ...
From 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 running the All Star program for a time and developing some of the curriculum at the core of the SOR 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 Teddi and The Northern Lights. 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 Carlsson 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 Francisc...
Erik Carlsson 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 Ozzfest. Other credits include heavy video play on MTV 2, a tour of the USA, Europe, music in Ultimate X the movie, and also 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.
Contact Erik: ecarlsson@schoolofrock.com
B.M. Theory and Composition, San Francisco State University
Jim has been involved in the music industry from a very young age and has toured internationally with various shows and bands. As well as being well versed in rock, blues and country idioms, Jim ha...
Jim has been involved in the music industry from a very young age and has toured internationally with various shows and bands. As well as being well versed in rock, blues and country idioms, Jim has a Bachelor of Music degree from Brandon University in Classical Guitar Performance. A recipient of one of the university's performance scholarships, he also taught at the conservatory. Currently, Jim can be seen performing within the Las Vegas lounge scene or enjoying teaching students at the School of Rock.
Guitar, Rock 101 + Rookies Instructor + Show Director
Hailing from Los Angeles County, Mario Vittorio Ortiz comes to School of Rock with over 10 years of experience as an educated, versatile, and passionate guitar instructor with a comprehensive backg...
Hailing from Los Angeles County, Mario Vittorio Ortiz comes to School of Rock with over 10 years 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/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 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.
Adam Fisher was born and raised in Las Vegas. With his father being a drummer, he has been around music his entire life helping fuel his love and passion for it. At the age of 2 he picked up a pair...
Adam Fisher was born and raised in Las Vegas. With his father being a drummer, he has been around music his entire life helping fuel his love and passion for it. At the age of 2 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. This has been his biggest success, having one of their songs featured on the videogame Rocksmith by Ubisoft for PS3 and Xbox. Through this accomplishment he received endorsements from Spaun Drums, Scymtek Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Pro-Mark Sticks, Puresound, HQ and SKB Cases. Adam then moved back to Las Vegas to continue teaching, gigging and doing studio work. Specializing in rock, he is now teaching at SOR helping share his knowledge and musical experiences providing a fun and positive atmosphere.
Terry Peake is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist specializing in guitar and piano. As an instructor, Terry has been working with students of all ages and ability levels for the last te...
Terry Peake is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist specializing in guitar and piano. As an instructor, Terry has been working with students of all ages and ability levels for the last ten years, primarily at Axis Music Academy in Southfield, Michigan. At Axis, Terry mostly taught guitar and piano, but also did his fair share working with bass, drums, and violin students, and was also one of the leading instructors involved with performance ensembles. Terry would perform alongside his students at some of Detroit's more notable venues, including An Evening with Chad Smith at the Berman Center for Performing Arts, where he and his students played with the legend himself. Terry was only a teenager when he started making an impact on the rock scene in Detroit. His growing fascination with classical music started influencing how he wrote for the band he established at age 16, and local musicians and fans alike were starting to take notice that he was doing something fresh and original. His fascination would soon lead him to pursue a degree in Music Composition from Wayne State University, where he would learn the secrets of the masters and graduate with honors.
Brittany McKay has been performing for over 10 years and has been introduced as a "raw soulstress with a jazzy tone and a hip edge." She is known as a singer, songwriter, producer, and vocal coach ...
Brittany McKay has been performing for over 10 years and has been introduced as a "raw soulstress with a jazzy tone and a hip edge." She is known as a singer, songwriter, producer, and vocal coach that has recently worked in Los Angeles with various artists and producers in the entertainment industry. She attended Las Vegas Academy for vocal performance, then moved on to Berklee College of Music in Boston to study vocal performance, education, and songwriting. Brittany Rose now performs along the West Coast with her 9-piece soul band. She took the knowledge she acquired from Berklee to educate others and is now signed to independent label Launch Pad Records.
Ron Rollwitz
Assistant Show Director
Ron Rollwitz, bass guitar and vocals for American Voodoo and Siana King band. Ron has played all over the world traveling extensively through Southeast Asia, the Pacific islands and Australia with ...
Ron Rollwitz, bass guitar and vocals for American Voodoo and Siana King band. Ron has played all over the world traveling extensively through Southeast Asia, the Pacific islands and Australia with the USO and DOD Overseas Shows. Highlights include the opening act with The Beach Boys at Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska. In addition, the world-famous "Sunday Jam" in Harujuku, Tokyo, Japan and support tours for the U.S. Armed Forces.
Billy Reichling
Guitar Instructor + Asst. Show Director
Billy was born and raised in Hawaii. He started learning how to play the guitar when he was 12 years old by starting a band with his friends. His early musical inspirations were Kiss and Metallica,...
Billy was born and raised in Hawaii. He started learning how to play the guitar when he was 12 years old by starting a band with his friends. His early musical inspirations were Kiss and Metallica, but a life changing experience happened for him after seeing Joe Satriani live at Andrews Amphitheater. From that night on Billy developed a healthy obsession with shred guitarists like Steve Vai, Yngwie Malsteen, Paul Gilbert and Van Halen which, in turn, resulted in his devotion to his own practicing and playing of the guitar. Billy started a Rock/Prog band in the early 90 s called Nothingface which had local success including a Hawaii Music Award for Best Rock Album. Billy is new to Las Vegas but is looking forward to new playing opportunities as well as getting to pass on all his expertise and becoming a role model and mentor to the students at School of Rock!
Kelsey VanSuch
Vocal + Rookies Instructor
Kelsey VanSuch is an Ohio raised and trained singer/songwriter native to the Las Vegas area for the past six years. She attended the Las Vegas Academy for vocal performance and graduated in 2016 wi...
Kelsey VanSuch is an Ohio raised and trained singer/songwriter native to the Las Vegas area for the past six years. She attended the Las Vegas Academy for vocal performance and graduated in 2016 with her Music Education B.M. from the UNLV School of Music. As a voice instructor, Kelsey incorporates healthy singing technique with popular performance elements into her lessons to help develop her students for the contemporary stage. Kelsey also regularly performs on the downtown scene, with appearances at the Smith Center and Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas.
Justin Prescott
Guitar Instructor + Show Director
As a shredder, singer/songwriter, and a Blues man, Justin has been playing the guitar for 20 years. Classic Rock and Metal found him at a young age and inspired him to start his own bands when he w...
As a shredder, singer/songwriter, and a Blues man, Justin has been playing the guitar for 20 years. Classic Rock and Metal found him at a young age and inspired him to start his own bands when he was in high school. Guitar shredders like Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, and Paul Gilbert were all big influences for him. Upon discovering that Paul Gilbert went to school at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Justin decided to attend MI as well where he studied advanced guitar, music theory, ear training, sight reading, and multiple genres including Rock, Jazz, Blues, Metal, and Classical. After receiving his degree, Justin went on to begin his teaching career at Canoga School of Music in Southern California. Justin has continued to teach, learn, and perform since then. He is currently living in Las Vegas and playing in three bands, Baroque and Blues, The Wexford Blues Band, and The Prescott Blues Band.
Liz Ofte
Vocal Instructor, Little Wing + Rookies Instructor
Liz has been singing since she was a little girl. Music and expressing herself have always been in her blood, from playing trumpet and piano to singing in Musicals, Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Concert ...
Liz has been singing since she was a little girl. Music and expressing herself have always been in her blood, from playing trumpet and piano to singing in Musicals, Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Concert Choir, Barbershop Quartets and State Solo competitions in High School and College. She’s toured the whole state of Wisconsin two summers in a row in a traveling troupe called Kids from Wisconsin performing 73 shows a summer. She went to college for Trumpet Performance from the University of La Crosse Wisconsin with a minor in Theater. Now she sings in the Las Vegas Pop/Synth/Rock band Pet Tigers that she has fronted for 6 years playing keyboards, trumpet and singing. She has also been in cover bands in her home state of Wisconsin as well as Las Vegas for years. She’s toured the West Coast and Midwest and played in the world’s largest music festival Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as well as in music festivals in Las Vegas.
David Vincola
Drum Instructor
Las Vegas based drummer/percussionist and multi-instrumentalist David Vincola continues to provide a rock solid groove and a sound as wide as they come for a variety of musical genres and perform...
Las Vegas based drummer/percussionist and multi-instrumentalist David Vincola 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 the 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. While still being one of the new guys in town here in Las Vegas, David can be seen filling in at two of the biggest rock broadway musicals on the strip, Rock of Ages and Million Dollar Quartet.
Nick Schmitt
Bass Instructor
Nick Schmitt has been playing electric bass since 2002 and upright bass since 2007. After graduating high school, he went on to earn a music degree at UNLV graduating in 2014. Nick plays in differe...
Nick Schmitt has been playing electric bass since 2002 and upright bass since 2007. After graduating high school, he went on to earn a music degree at UNLV graduating in 2014. Nick plays in different bands and shows all around town including Jersey Boys, Zombie Burlesque, and Baz. As far as the bands, he plays all over town in all styles including jazz ensembles, blues/rock bands, funk/R&B projects, and most notably, Nick plays in a hip hop/jazz group called The Lique. The Lique, which fuses all elements of different genres of music, has released a full length album recently, entitled Democracy Manifest, and has played shows in Las Vegas, Phoenix, New York, all over California, and much more. He has also gained a lot of teaching experience by founding Jazz Out the Box, a jazz group that performs at elementary schools all over Clark County teaching the students about jazz, creativity, and music in general. Nick can’t wait to bring his creativity-based and in-depth teaching style to the students at School of Rock!
Andrew Caballero
Guitar + Rock 101 Instructor
Andrew Caballero is both a School of Rock Las Vegas West student nearing completion and a Las Vegas Academy graduate, who focused on electric and classical guitar. He has been playing guitar for 8 ...
Andrew Caballero is both a School of Rock Las Vegas West student nearing completion and a Las Vegas Academy graduate, who focused on electric and classical guitar. He has been playing guitar for 8 years and has been a part of School of Rock for the past 4 years. Las Vegas Academy has offered Andrew many opportunities to improve on his music theory, as well as his technique, and he has been able to attend many classical concerts and master classes. During his time in School of Rock, he's had many opportunities to play shows all across Las Vegas, and go on tour throughout the Midwest and Southwest with the Continental Tour. Along the way, he's also formed a band with current and past students called FSTR SPRNT. As he nears his final month as a student in the School of Rock program, Andrew wants to be able to give back to the school by becoming a role model and inspiration for younger musicians and to share the knowledge he has gained from both School of Rock and Las Vegas Academy.
Nicole Ramos
Assistant Rock 101 Instructor
Nicole Ramos is a recent graduate from School of Rock Las Vegas West where her primary focuses were vocals and bass. Her love of singing started very early, humming before she could speak. She did ...
Nicole Ramos is a recent graduate from School of Rock Las Vegas West where her primary focuses were vocals and bass. Her love of singing started very early, humming before she could speak. She did choir from 1st grade on, pushing her vocally, teaching her new techniques, as well as music theory. As well as choir she also was part of the first A cappella group at her school. Nicole graduated from School of Rock in 2017 and was inducted into school’s Hall of fame. She is currently attending CSN hoping to major in Deaf Studies and Music theory. She is so happy to be continuing to help shape and inspire the future rockers of SOR!
Tim Sorbs
Assistant Show Director + Rock 101 Instructor
Tim Sorbs started his music career at a young age. Learning jazz drums and playing with trios and big bands in New York City from the age of 16, he has always had a passion for becoming a better dr...
Tim Sorbs started his music career at a young age. Learning jazz drums and playing with trios and big bands in New York City from the age of 16, he has always had a passion for becoming a better drummer and all around musician. In 2011 Tim started his education in music production, electronic synth design, and advanced performance. Tim has had the pleasure of working with many artists and musicians in the past few years. Members from ‘LifeHouse’ ‘Thursday’ ‘Bent Knee’ have all been a great part of his growth. Tim has also served as a studio musician in Boston MA. He currently has over 300 studio sessions and albums under his belt and hopes to continue to raise that number. He also had the chance to speak with and connect with Les Paul, Jimmy Page and Willie Nelson. Tim has gone on several tours all over the US and world. He moved to Las Vegas in May of 2017 and has since been performing on the Vegas strip with multiple projects. Tim believes that the sky is the limit when it comes to your musical dreams. If you have the passion and the drive and are willing to never sleep, you can really make a living and have a blast doing it in the industry. Tim demands a lot from his students at School of Rock. He challenges them to exceed their expectations of what they thought they could do. Working once before at the School of Rock in New Jersey, he is fully versed in how special the School of Rock is and is extremely excited to meet talented and passionate young musicians.
Heather Elise
Vocal Instructor
Heather Elise is a light operatic soprano. Her repertoire expands from lyric soprano to coloratura
soprano roles. Born in Houston, Texas. One of four children, her father was a Hungarian guitarist...
Heather Elise is a light operatic soprano. Her repertoire expands from lyric soprano to coloratura soprano roles. Born in Houston, Texas. One of four children, her father was a Hungarian guitarist. Elise was homeschooled most of her life. She attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance. She continues to study voice privately with Dr. Lillian Roberts. In 2015 Elise won second place in the Nats competition in the Classical women's Adult II category. Elise has performed in various UNLV opera productions—Most notably, Trial by Jury, Orfeo, and Falstaff. She performs regularly with The Voccalis International Singing Repertory Company- which includes various fundraisers, Opera productions and most recently opening for the Nevada Ballet Theatre's production of The Nutcracker.
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Pay a $100 deposit and SAVE 20% on one of our 2018 Summer Camps! The remaining balance isn't due until a week before camp starts! Camps are for ages 7*-17 years old (students must have completed 1st Grade in order to enroll).
Special available now through MAY 1st *see check-out page for full details
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School of Rock is Bringing More Practical Musical Opportunities to Local Youth
School of Rock is bringing more practical musical opportunities to local youth than the Valley has ever seen.
Kicking off 2015 with a dozen themed concerts taking place throughout January at House...
School of Rock is bringing more practical musical opportunities to local youth than the Valley has ever seen.
Kicking off 2015 with a dozen themed concerts taking place throughout January at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay, locals are invited to witness the positive and dynamic ways in which School of Rock heightens the well-being, healthy growth and creative expression of young people today.
With three seasons annually, the students at School of Rock Las Vegas West are hosting this Winter Concert Series to mark the end of their current season.
In addition to simply enjoying the best talent of the season, the concerts serve as an ideal opportunity for prospective students and families to see what School of Rock is all about.
Tickets are available per person, per show and can be purchased in advance at either school for $10 or at the door for $12.
School of Rock in Vegas offers music lessons with a twist
Just like Jack Black students from the hit comedy with the same name, students from School of Rock in Las Vegas are ready to rock.
School of Rock Las Vegas West is offering private music lessons w...
Just like Jack Black students from the hit comedy with the same name, students from School of Rock in Las Vegas are ready to rock.
School of Rock Las Vegas West is offering private music lessons with a “twist” for any young musician looking to start their music career in Vegas someday.
Recent rehearsals included Guns N Roses and the Beatles.
The children who are with a performance group do get to perform at places like the Container Park and the Hard Rock. Additionally, the performers do a fundraising concert to raise money for kids who need scholarships.
Kids Can Explore Their Inner Superstars at School of Rock
Paradise resident Teddi Tarnoff didn't grow up jamming on the bass or singing heavy rock, but you wouldn't know the difference listening to her perform today.
Although trained in classical music,...
Paradise resident Teddi Tarnoff didn't grow up jamming on the bass or singing heavy rock, but you wouldn't know the difference listening to her perform today.
Although trained in classical music, Tarnoff joined the original School of Rock Philadelphia to learn how to play the guitar at 14. She said the school allowed her to expand her horizons and find her music niche.
Last year, she agreed to run the School of Rock Las Vegas West, 9340 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 117, to help give other students the same opportunity.
“It’s a real music school,” Tarnoff said. “We’re teaching them songs, and they’re learning how to play in a band, but they’re getting as close to a real rock experience as humanly possible.”
The school offers music lessons and a chance to perform live at local venues for children 7 to 18. The Little Wing program, which was initiated in early March, teaches children 4 to 6 the basics of music theory and rhythm.
“Students come weekly for group lessons and private lessons, depending on their proficiency level,” Tarnoff said. “When they’re ready, they can (enter) into the performance program where they’re cast into bands and shows.”
Once in the performance program, the children are placed into bands of four or five members. Venue performances are held three times a year and contain about two hours of material.
“They’re on a real rock stage in front of audiences consisting of family, friends and people who happen to just check out the venue,” Tarnoff said. “This season, the kids will perform an arena rock show, so like Journey, Foreigner, Styx and Heart. We will also have a Rolling Stones show, Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ and ’80s prom music.”
According to Tarnoff, the children mostly get to decide what show they will perform in; however, the instructors also guide the children to try new styles and genres.
“We really try to challenge them and expand the music that they’re familiar with,” Tarnoff said. “We’re not only teaching them how to play, but we’re teaching them about music and making sure they get a wide berth of styles and sounds to learn from and appreciate.”
Students who want a bigger challenge can audition for the school’s nationwide AllStars program that gives them the opportunity to tour around the country.
“There are six different groups that go out on the road and play at different festivals like Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza,” Tarnoff said. “They get put on a chartered bus driving from state to state dealing with the trials and tribulations of being on the road. They get the the whole experience.”
Spring Valley resident Natasha Romero-Salas, 15, has loved music since she can remember. She started singing at 4, playing the keyboard at 7 and strumming on the guitar at about 12.
“I used to do a School of Rock type thing before, but it wasn’t as structured,” Romero-Salas said. “Here, I attend lessons Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. I’ve learned things like what it’s like playing in a group and more about how the (amplifiers) work.”
Romero-Salas, who attends Bishop Gorman High School, 5959 S. Hualapai Way, has performed at the South Point, the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, Rain Nightclub at the Palms and the Hard Rock Live on the Strip.
“It’s really fun to perform,” Romero-Salas said. “Everything is really organized, and I’ve liked all the venues we’ve performed at.”
According to guitar instructor Erik Carlsson, the school serves as a safe environment for children to be themselves.
“They check their baggage at the door and put their social hierarchy on hold,” Carlsson said. “They make friendships that they may not feel comfortable making outside of the (music) school. They let it all go so they can be who they want to be.”
“The end of season shows are at the House of Blues, at Mandalay Bay. It's a wonderful chance to learn to perform in front of a larger crowd. Considering most people are terrified of public speaking, I think this program gives kids an enormous life advantage.”
- Ken H., parent, SOR Las Vegas West
“I absolutely LOVE that they get to perform on stage!! It was so fun to watch the older kids who had performed a few times as they were full of life and bouncing around and singing which really helped my daughter to overcome her fears.”
- Lea G., parent, SOR Las Vegas West
“Great crew, fun, friendly, insanetalented! School of Rock Las Vegas West is our rocknroll family!”
- Jaimee N., parent, SOR Las Vegas West
“Best place on the planet to teach kids to express themselves through music, develop friendships and learn what it takes to totally rock out!”
