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About School of Rock Nashville

Welcome to School of Rock Nashville—a haven for aspiring musicians who love rock n’ roll. We believe live performance is the most fun and effective way to teach an instrument, which is why we get kids playing on stage as quickly as possible. Our classes are tailored to all age groups and levels of proficiency, and instructors are passionate about creating a legacy of music by helping students succeed in music and beyond.

We also believe that music is more than a solo act. That’s why School of Rock Nashville teaches kids to play alone and as part of a team. This approach promotes accountability, speeds up the learning process, and fosters an inclusive community of rockers in Nashville. Students are not only learning an instrument—they’re making friends, building confidence, and becoming better people.

Want to know more? Visit School of Rock Nashville to get a feel for our methods and community.

Contact Information

School of Rock Nashville
3201 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
US
Main Number
(615) 730-5306(615) 730-5306
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Hours of Operation

Day of the WeekHours
Monday - Thursday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
FridayClosed
Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SundayClosed

Programs

  • At School of Rock Nashville, 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.

    Nashville 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 Nashville’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 Nashville 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.

    School of Rock Nashville’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!

  • Our top performers can audition for School of Rock Nashville’s most prestigious honor: a spot in our AllStars program! School of Rock’s AllStars represent the best of the best from School of Rock’s global network of schools and students. Equipped with incredible musical abilities, killer work ethics and leadership skills, our AllStars have the talent and drive to grow into the next generation of musical greats.

    Every summer, our AllStars embark on an authentic concert tour for a one-of-a-kind experience. Our Nashville musicians perform with All Star bands in multiple live shows at high-profile venues 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 and learn from music legends like Alice Cooper, Eddie Vedder, and Slash, to name a few. The AllStars experience gives aspiring musicians the best glimpse of what a professional music career is like.

    AllStars selected from School of Rock Nashville can expect:

    • Real-world performances where they can master their skills on guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and/or vocals
    • An authentic tour experience with multiple live shows in various cities
    • Taking the stage with the best of the best from School of Rock’s global community
    • A chance to perform at legendary events and venues, side-by-side with top artists
    • A truly epic rock experience like no other!

  • School of Rock Nashville 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville’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 Nashville’s Rookies Program is designed for first and second graders to provide a fun introduction to music fundamentals. Among other tools, we use proprietary setups for guitar, bass, drums and keyboard to provide a gateway to understanding music. The skills and passion for music that we teach our students gets them ready for Rock 101 and a lasting appreciation for music.

    Our Nashville Rookies learn the fundamental concepts of pitch, rhythm, form and dynamics with age-appropriate exercises, tools and games. We encourage our students to explore a variety of instruments and play styles so they can get familiar with all parts of the musical landscape; even the most incredible solo guitar players or drummers need to understand how the rest of the band works together.

    All students in Nashville’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 Nashville, 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.

Nashville 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 Nashville’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!

Upcoming Events

  • June 22
    5:00 PM

    Dixie Carter Performing Arts SoR Camp Show feat. House Band!!

    Concert
    The Franklin School of Rock House Band will be taking the stage in support of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts School of Rock Camp in Huntingdon, TN!
  • June 29
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    School for Rock Franklin/Nashville House Band Rock the Nashville Shores Concert Series

    Concert
    The Barefootin' Concert Series will be held on Fridays in June and feature some of Music City's top local talent, including the talented kids at School of Rock Franklin/Nashville! The concert will ...
    The Barefootin' Concert Series will be held on Fridays in June and feature some of Music City's top local talent, including the talented kids at School of Rock Franklin/Nashville! The concert will be held from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm during waterpark hours. Concert is included with a season pass or that day's waterpark admission.

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    • Photo of OUR SCHOOL OF ROCK INSTRUCTORS
      OUR SCHOOL OF ROCK INSTRUCTORS
      Our instructors are passionate, experienced, and student focused, and understand the power of mastering instruments through the group experience. Most of our instructors are multi-instrumentalists,...
      Our instructors are passionate, experienced, and student focused, and understand the power of mastering instruments through the group experience. Most of our instructors are multi-instrumentalists, which helps them excel in providing private lessons and managing our group sessions.
    • Photo of Sarah Bryant
      Sarah Bryant
      General Manager
      Our lovely Sarah is a native of Middle Tennessee and attended Belmont University, graduating in the fall of 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Music: Voice principle, with an emphasis in...
      Our lovely Sarah is a native of Middle Tennessee and attended Belmont University, graduating in the fall of 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Music: Voice principle, with an emphasis in Music Business. Sarah was exposed to rock and heavy metal by her father at a young age, and she has been very passionate about music throughout her life. She began taking classical vocal lessons in high school, and proceeded to take classical the first two years of her college career, moving onto commercial styles the last two years. Sarah's main genre of vocals is rock, and she is also trained in and greatly enjoys jazz, pop, R&B, and musical theater. Her piano experience started when she was eight years old, and she continued taking lessons throughout high school and college. Sarah was inspired to play piano so that she may can write music and understand the theory of music.

      Sarah serves as our Asst. General Manager at the School of Rock, running the front desk like a well oiled machine, handling all of our scheduling, billing, "snack / food delivery" and "child wrangling". Sarah also serves as an instructor for voice and piano on occasion. Come on in and meet Sarah and she will make sure you have everything you need and get you ready to "Rock On Stage and In Life!"
      sbryant@schoolofrock.com
    • Photo of Cole Thannisch
      Cole Thannisch
      Music Director
      Cole Thannisch singer, songwriter and producer, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, has had music as an integral part of his entire life. Starting with piano lessons at the age of four, he would g...
      Cole Thannisch singer, songwriter and producer, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, has had music as an integral part of his entire life. Starting with piano lessons at the age of four, he would go on to learn guitar at age eleven and singing at age fourteen. Recently graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Commercial Music - voice, and dual emphases in Music Business and Songwriting, Cole has amassed years of experience in classical and commercial vocal technique, performance and production. While performing as a pop/rock artist in Tennessee and Georgia, he also teaches at the School of Rock Nashville and composes original music for short films and independent video games.
      • Belmont University
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      Angie McCreight
      Owner
      Angie has loved music her entire life. One of her earliest memories is listening to artists like Elvis Presley, the Doobie Brothers, Elton John and more with her parents and dancing around the liv...
      Angie has loved music her entire life. One of her earliest memories is listening to artists like Elvis Presley, the Doobie Brothers, Elton John and more with her parents and dancing around the living room as a toddler. Angie was involved in dance as a young girl for 10 years and started singing at the age of 5 and joined her church choir as the the youngest member at the age of 8. Growing up, music class was her favorite and she will never forget her first music teacher for helping her develop and nurture her passion for music while in elementary school. In middle school, Angie was a member of the Ketron Singers who performed at the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee and continued to develop her vocal skills with private instruction from 6th grade all the way through college. Angie continued to perform in high school with her high school jazz band and secured a spot her junior and senior years in the Tennessee All State Choir, as well as a slot in the Tennessee Governor's school for the Arts.

      Heading into college, although Angie did not pursue a degree in music, she continued her vocal training and participated in many activities that allowed her to continue to sing on stage, as well as continuing to sing in her church choir and for other private functions. She went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and worked in the pharmaceutical research industry for over 20 years. She did not, however, lose her passion for music and in 2011, after leaving her career in the pharmaceutical industry, she and her husband Kelly decided to open the first School of Rock in Tennessee in the Franklin/Cool Springs area and opened the Nashville location 2 years later. Having not been encouraged to pursue music as a career when she was younger, but to "get a real job", Angie is very passionate about providing this outlet for budding young musicians and has also seen both of her own children participate in the program and become School of Rock National AllStars in the process. Every day is a gift when she sees the students get excited about their music and performing in live music venues, and even when they get excited about just being in the building!
      amccreight@schoolofrock.com
    • Photo of Alex Hayden
      Alex Hayden
      Drum Instructor
      Alex started playing drums at 11 years old and moved to Nashville in 2010 to study music at Belmont University. During his college career he studied drums under Zoro (played with Lenny Kravitz & Fr...
      Alex started playing drums at 11 years old and moved to Nashville in 2010 to study music at Belmont University. During his college career he studied drums under Zoro (played with Lenny Kravitz & Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons), Chester Thompson (played with Frank Zappa & Phil Collins), Derico Watson (played with Victor Wooten & George Duke). He has also been on the road with Big & Rich and worked as Big Kenny's audio engineer and producer. Over the course of Alex's career he has been involved in a wide range of genres including country, rock, jazz, latin, and EDM. From music theory to big drum fills, Alex strives to teach students the skills they need to succeed.
    • Photo of Amberly Winfrey
      Amberly Winfrey
      Vocal Instructor
      Amberly Winfrey is a singer, songwriter, and teacher from Cincinnati, OH. With church musicians for parents, gospel music was her first experience with singing. Outside of church music, she was exp...
      Amberly Winfrey is a singer, songwriter, and teacher from Cincinnati, OH. With church musicians for parents, gospel music was her first experience with singing. Outside of church music, she was exposed to funk, soul, and R&B at home. In her early teens, Amberly began taking voice lessons in classical music, and singing in choirs, in addition to branching out into musical theater. At the same time, in a search for “heavier” sounding music, she discovered her love for rock.
      At Northern Kentucky University, Amberly received a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance. Her time there was marked by countless opportunities for musical exploration and growth. For four years she was a member of the NKU Chamber Choir, and NKU Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Both ensembles toured and competed regionally and internationally, including gold and silver medal performances at the 2012 World Choir Games. Amberly also performed as part of NKU’s Opera Workshop, R&B Combo I, and JusTones New Music Ensemble.
      Outside of school Amberly sang in funk, jazz, Top 40-cover, and soul bands, participated in community theater productions, and worked as a soloist and chorus member for several churches in the Greater Cincinnati area. All of these diverse musical experiences have driven Amberly to seek out and create music that reflects the influences and sounds of multiple genres and styles.
      Combining her love of music with her love for teaching is something Amberly has found joy in for years. She has taught a wide range of students of all ages and voice types, with a very diverse range of musical interests. Now pursuing a Master of Music in Commercial Voice Performance at Belmont University, Amberly continues to pursue diverse musical experiences in her own writing and performance, and encourages her students to do the same!
    • Photo of Caleb Crosby
      Caleb Crosby
      Drum / Percussion Instructor
      A drummer since age 11, Caleb moved to Nashville in 2007 to study music at Belmont University. By 2008, he was performing with several artists and becoming versatile in the studio. While at Belmont...
      A drummer since age 11, Caleb moved to Nashville in 2007 to study music at Belmont University. By 2008, he was performing with several artists and becoming versatile in the studio. While at Belmont, Caleb studied percussion under Todd London, Chester Thompson, and Zoro. In 2009, Caleb met Tyler and has played and toured with the band ever since. Caleb has earned endorsements from Gretsch drums, Paiste cymbals, and Vic Firth drumsticks. After graduating from Belmont in 2011 with a BA in music, Caleb chose to stay in Nashville where he continues to write, play and tour, primarily with Tyler Bryant.
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      Drew Kohl
      Guitar / Bass / Piano Instructor / Rock 101 Director / Grad School (Adult Program) Director
      Drew is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He has taught lessons on piano, bass, acoustic and electric guitar for over 7 years. He graduated with honors from the guitar program at the Atlanta ...
      Drew is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He has taught lessons on piano, bass, acoustic and electric guitar for over 7 years. He graduated with honors from the guitar program at the Atlanta Institute Of Music. He was also accepted into the classical piano and music composition program at the University Of Georgia. After studying at UGA he moved to Nashville, Tn to pursue songwriting, performing, and teaching.

      Drew enjoys teaching beginners of all styles and intermediate to advance students on songwriting, music theory, rock, indie, folk, bluegrass, and country styles.
      He has studied and transcribed songs from a variety of artists for students including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, CCR as well as contemporary bands such as Death Cab For Cutie, The Avett Brothers, Ryan Adams, and Modest Mouse, to name a few.
      He enjoys working with students and helping them play the songs they love.
      • Atlanta Institute of Music / University of Georgia
    • Photo of Erin Berry
      Erin Berry
      Vocal Instructor
      With roots in Dayton Ohio, this Midwest native was born with a passion for music. At a very young age, Erin showed extreme interests in singing, competitive dance, and songwriting. These musical af...
      With roots in Dayton Ohio, this Midwest native was born with a passion for music. At a very young age, Erin showed extreme interests in singing, competitive dance, and songwriting. These musical affections lead her to study classical operatic voice at Wright State University. After desiring something “edgier”, she decided to embark to Nashville Tennessee, where she attended the prestigious Belmont University and graduated with a Bachelors of Music in Commercial Voice with a Performance emphasis.

      Shortly after graduating, Erin landed her first gig singing back up vocals for A Thousand Horses, touring with the talents of Darius Rucker, Brothers Osborne, and Cassadee Pope. At their premier performance at the Austin City Limits festival in 2014, Rolling Stone hailed the band as the best up-and-comer praising their "undeniable energy and stage presence for their live performance..." and of the back up vocals, "..three boho-chic backup singers whose head-turning gospel-style vocals added so much righteous padding to [the] frontman,”. She’s also sang back-up for Rayvon Owen (American Idol season 14) Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real, and local favorite’s, Friends of Lola.

      She now pursues her music career through her artistry and songwriting, performing with The Downtown Band (voted “Best Live Band in Tennessee” & “Top 10 Best Live Band in the United States 3 years in a row by The Industry Expert Awards), an award winning, high energy, dance driven band which delivers top quality live music entertainment.

      She is thrilled to be sharing her love of all things rock and roll with School of Rock!
      • Belmont University
    • Photo of Hannah Stallings
      Hannah Stallings
      Drum Instructor / Show Director
      Hannah Stallings is a drum set player, percussionist, and educator originally from Edmonton, Canada. She works as an independent performer both in the live and studio settings. She also instructs t...
      Hannah Stallings is a drum set player, percussionist, and educator originally from Edmonton, Canada. She works as an independent performer both in the live and studio settings. She also instructs the Drum Set and co-directs for the Performance program at the Nashville School of Rock.

      Hannah has completed a Diploma in Music Performance from Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada in 2010, and a Bachelors in Music Education from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA in 2014. She has performed, toured, and recorded with a number of artists, in a wide variety of styles, her favorites being rock, pop, R&B, gospel and worship music. Hannah also loves to teach, and having had experience in a number of teaching environments, she absolutely loves seeing her students develop musically and experience joy as they develop into young musicians.
      • Grant MacEwan University / Berklee College of Music
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      Jay Dmuchowski
      Guitar / Keys Instructo / Rock 101 Director
      Jay Dmuchowski is a Guitar/Piano/Bass player/Instructor who came to Nashville by way of NYC/Los Angeles. Jay has been playing music since he was 7, when his first guitar was an electric yellow Kra...
      Jay Dmuchowski is a Guitar/Piano/Bass player/Instructor who came to Nashville by way of NYC/Los Angeles. Jay has been playing music since he was 7, when his first guitar was an electric yellow Kramer, inspired by rock God C.C. Deville of the band Poison. He is still inspired by Poison.
      Jay has been signed to major labels, has written songs for a combined 20 platinum records and has toured the world with many top name acts.

      He loves spicy food, the denver broncos, books, and books about spicy food and the denver broncos. He'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect Harmony.
    • Photo of John O'Brien
      John O'Brien
      Guitar / Bass Instructor / Show Director
      John O'Brien has spent most of his life making music. At the age of 10, he began learning the saxophone and started playing music through school programs. Picking up guitar by the age of 13, he kne...
      John O'Brien has spent most of his life making music. At the age of 10, he began learning the saxophone and started playing music through school programs. Picking up guitar by the age of 13, he knew that music would always be an important part of his life and sought out every opportunity to perform. School programs provided performance opportunities in wind ensembles, jazz ensembles, marching bands, pep bands, pit orchestras, jazz combos, show choir combos, and saxophone quartets. Still needing more, John would form his own bands outside of school. These bands would emphasize original material and range in styles from blues and jazz to rock, pop, and metal. Over the years he’s played hundreds of shows all over the Midwest, recorded several albums, and had his music played on commercial radio stations in Chicago and elsewhere.

      Originally from Chicago, John has made Nashville his home since 2008 and enjoys living in a city where live music is everywhere.
    • Photo of Kevin McGowan
      Kevin McGowan
      Drum Instructor
      Originally from Long Island, New York, Kevin was awarded a partial scholarship to Berklee College of Music where he graduated in 2013 with a B.A. in drumset performance. In college his main mentor...
      Originally from Long Island, New York, Kevin was awarded a partial scholarship to Berklee College of Music where he graduated in 2013 with a B.A. in drumset performance. In college his main mentors were Terri Lyne Carrington (Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Stan Getz) and Casey Scheuerell (Chaka Kahn, Jean-Luc Ponty).

      As a drummer, Kevin has toured and recorded with Rock & Roll duo "Larkin Poe", pop-country artist Jessie James Decker, "The Sisterhood", and more. He has played festivals all over the world including Glastonbury (UK), Rock Am Ring (Germany), Rock Am Park (Germany), Stage Coach (Indio, CA), CMA fest (Nashville, TN), amongst others. Kevin currently resides in Nashville and continues to tour, record and teach private lessons.

      As an educator, Kevin has taught at the Long Island drum center, School of Rock (Plainview, NY), School of Rock (Franklin, TN) and School of Rock (Nashville, TN).
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      Noah Miller
      Drum Instructor
      Noah starated playing drums at the age of 13. He grew up in New York City and then later moved to the suburbs of Philadelphia where he went to the Main Line School of Rock. He participated in the h...
      Noah starated playing drums at the age of 13. He grew up in New York City and then later moved to the suburbs of Philadelphia where he went to the Main Line School of Rock. He participated in the house band and eventually became a School of Rock Allstar. He now attends Belmont University seeking a degree in Commercial Percussion with emphasis in the Music Business. Noah's favorite bands are Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Tool, and Jimi Hendrix
      • Belmont University
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      Tyler Ritter
      Drum Instructor
      Tyler grew up in Birmingham, AL, first studying piano and later finding a love for the drum set. In 2004, he decided to further his music education and enrolled in the commercial music program at ...
      Tyler grew up in Birmingham, AL, first studying piano and later finding a love for the drum set. In 2004, he decided to further his music education and enrolled in the commercial music program at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where he studied both commercial drum set styles and classical percussion. During his four year stay at Belmont, Tyler studied drum set under Todd London, Chester Thompson, Derico Watson, and Zoro; and classical percussion with Dr. Christopher Norton and Todd Kemp. He also wrote, performed, and recorded with many student artists in a wide variety of genres. In 2008, he graduated with a BA in Commercial Music with emphases in performance and music business. Tyler performs year round and internationally with Moon Taxi, as well as local Nashville up and comer, Jack Berry. Tyler and Moon Taxi have performed over 1,000 shows since 2007, primarily as headliners. He has performed with the band at Bonnaroo, Hangout Fest, Coachella, Outside Lands, Mountain Jam, Pemberton Festival, and many other major music festivals in North America. Tyler has taught drum set privately throughout the years as well as instructing various high school drum lines throughout central and northern Alabama. He is currently endorsed by Mapex, Vic Firth, Zildjian, and Remo.
      • Belmont University
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      Whit Murray
      Guitar Instructor / Show Director
      Originally from Raleigh, NC, Whit Murray has been playing guitar for 21 years since the age of 10. After graduating from The University of South Carolina in 2008 where Whit Studied business, he mov...
      Originally from Raleigh, NC, Whit Murray has been playing guitar for 21 years since the age of 10. After graduating from The University of South Carolina in 2008 where Whit Studied business, he moved to Athens, GA to fill the lead guitar position for the well established act, Mama's Love. While living in Athens, Whit completed the Atlanta Institute of Music vocational program and graduated in 2011. 3 years, 2 albums, and countless shows later, the band decided to go their separate ways and Whit enrolled in the Guitar Performance program at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.
      Following graduation in 2014, Whit relocated to Nashville, TN. Once in Nashville, he began working as an instructor at the Nashville School of Rock and formed his current band, Maradeen, with long time Mama's Love collaborator, Thomas Galloway. With two albums currently out, Whit teaches during the weekdays and travels all over to play shows on the weekends. With 8 years of experience as a professional musician, Whit is grateful to be able to share his knowledge and advice with anyone who comes to the School of Rock and shows an interest in learning more about this art form.

News

    • British Invasion!

      School of Rock Nashville Presents: British Invasion Get your 1960's rock fill at the British Invasion's End of Season Show at Exit/In! Featuring music from The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks...
      School of Rock Nashville Presents: British Invasion

      Get your 1960's rock fill at the British Invasion's End of Season Show at Exit/In! Featuring music from The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Zombies, and more! Come early to see our three Rock 101 groups beginning at 12:00PM.
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    • The Music of Chris Cornell

      School of Rock Nashville Presents: The Music of Chris Cornell! Come rock out to your favorite songs from Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog, and more!

      Doors at 1:30PM
      Show at 2:00PM
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    • NOW ENROLLING! ARENA ROCK!

      "What's Arena Rock going to be???" Arena rock is a style of music that originated in the mid-1970s. During that time, hard rock and pop rock bands began creating more commercially oriented and rad...
      "What's Arena Rock going to be???"
      Arena rock is a style of music that originated in the mid-1970s. During that time, hard rock and pop rock bands began creating more commercially oriented and radio-friendly songs to appeal to large audiences. The often highly-produced music, including both upbeat, dramatic songs and power ballads, features strong melodies and anthemic choruses. Guitar effects, powerhouse vocals, and keyboards are greatly used in Arena Rock.

      This show will also feature current bands and artists that we know to sell out arenas! Bands you may find on the Arena Rock set list include Van Halen and Heart all the way to Radiohead and Muse.
      Arena Rock is an intermediate-advanced skill level show.

    • NOW ENROLLING! EVOLUTION OF PUNK!

      "Well what about Evolution of Punk???" We all know what Punk rock is, but like Arena Rock, it also developed in the mid-1970s in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Punk rock bands r...
      "Well what about Evolution of Punk???"
      We all know what Punk rock is, but like Arena Rock, it also developed in the mid-1970s in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Punk rock bands rejected the idea of the mainstream 1970s rock bands. Punk bands typically performed short or fast-paced songs, with hard-edged melodies and singing styles, stripped-down instrumentation, and often political, anti-establishment lyrics.

      For this show, we are taking it all the way from 1970-2018. It'll be a whole evolution of how punk started (Misfits or Ramones anyone?) and what it is today with some mixed in sub genres (maybe some Rise Against, Dropkick Murphys or Against Me!). This will be a super fun show for all of you guys who like to exert as much energy as possible. This show will be all skill levels---but challenging (and fast)!

      Please only sign up for the show that matches your current skill level. If you are unsure of where you are, just ask your instructor(s) and they will help you decide the best fit for you.

    • NOW ENROLLING FOR ROCK 101!

      It’s never too early to become a rock star and that’s exactly what our Rock 101 Program is designed to do! This beginner based performance program, for students 7-11 years old, will help studen...
      It’s never too early to become a rock star and that’s exactly what our Rock 101 Program is designed to do! This beginner based performance program, for students 7-11 years old, will help students learn the foundational skills of their chosen instrument in both a group setting, at band rehearsal, and one-on-one during their private lessons.

    • School of Rock students record with MOON TAXI!

      School of Rock students record with Moon Taxi!

Testimonials

  • “My son looks forward to attending multiple band rehearsals each week. He's made friends and learned a lot about drumming from his School of Rock instructor. He loves performing in front of audiences at venues around town. It's been a great overall experience for our boy!”
    - Holly W., Nashville, TN
  • “It is so fun for the kids. The kids want to practice so they can keep up with the band. It is a big Confidence builder. Our teacher is so nice and encouraging. Our son has loved meeting new friends from other schools. He is excited to go every week.”
    - Kelley D., Nashville, TN
  • “The instructors are talented well seasoned musicians. I've noticed an increased confidence in myself when I play with other musicians. My experience with SOR has not only improved my skills but has made me an overall better musician. Didn't think that was possible for a guy my age but SOR gave me the chance to reignite that fire in my belly and never stop rockin .”
    - John B., Adult Program, Nashville, TN
  • “My daughter takes voice lessons at SOR in Nashville. She LOVES her voice instructor. J.( my daughter) has been singing with her Dad and I since she was 2 years old. She needed more vocal instruction than I could give her when it came to breathing techniques. J's voice and breathing have improved tremendously since SOR. She is now developing her own unique style of singing. J. loves the casual but professional style of her instructor. It is a joy to see the look on J.'s face when she comes out of the room from a vocal lesson....she always has a smile on her face and can't wait to tell me all she learned and talked about with her instructor. It has been a wonderful experience.”
    - Brenda C., Nashville, TN