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Welcome to School of Rock New York—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 New York 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 New York. 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 New York to get a feel for our methods and community.
We also believe that music is more than a solo act. That’s why School of Rock New York 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 New York. 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 New York to get a feel for our methods and community.
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School of Rock New York
439 East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
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(212) 249-7625(212) 249-7625
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| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Performance
At School of Rock New York, 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.
New York 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 New York’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!Rock 101
Our Rock 101 Program at School of Rock New York 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 New York, 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 New York students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.
School of Rock New York’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!AllStars
Our top performers can audition for School of Rock New York’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 New York 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 New York 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!Adult Program
At School of Rock New York, we know how to bring the world of music, and the fun that comes with it, to adults. We get our students playing and learning at rapid-fire speeds through real performances of their favorite songs, instead of your old traditional music instruction programs with piles of sheet music and hours of rote memorization. At School of Rock New York, the stage can be yours at any age.
Our adult students learn the fundamentals of music, including scales, chords, notes, progressions, and more, from real-world instruction through some of the most iconic songs and sounds in music history. Whatever your musical taste may be, our instructors know how to create a program just for you. Whether you’re seeking basic proficiency, a standing gig as the resident guitar player at parties, or future rock star status, School of Rock New York works with you to help you reach your goals.
Students in School of Rock New York’s Adult Program can expect:
• Fast-paced instruction on the instrument of your choice: guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals
• Weekly private instruction catered to your goals and level of proficiency
• All-adult rehearsals to prepare for real performances in local venues
• A firm grasp of music theory and technique fundamentals, taught through your favorite music genre
• Fun, instruction, and great progression of practical skills wrapped all into one!Camps
School of Rock New York’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 New York.
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
At School of Rock New York, 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.
New York 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 New York’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!
New York 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 New York’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 New York 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 New York, 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 New York students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.
School of Rock New York’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!
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 New York students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.
School of Rock New York’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 New York’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 New York 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 New York 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!
Every summer, our AllStars embark on an authentic concert tour for a one-of-a-kind experience. Our New York 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 New York 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!
At School of Rock New York, we know how to bring the world of music, and the fun that comes with it, to adults. We get our students playing and learning at rapid-fire speeds through real performances of their favorite songs, instead of your old traditional music instruction programs with piles of sheet music and hours of rote memorization. At School of Rock New York, the stage can be yours at any age.
Our adult students learn the fundamentals of music, including scales, chords, notes, progressions, and more, from real-world instruction through some of the most iconic songs and sounds in music history. Whatever your musical taste may be, our instructors know how to create a program just for you. Whether you’re seeking basic proficiency, a standing gig as the resident guitar player at parties, or future rock star status, School of Rock New York works with you to help you reach your goals.
Students in School of Rock New York’s Adult Program can expect:
• Fast-paced instruction on the instrument of your choice: guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals
• Weekly private instruction catered to your goals and level of proficiency
• All-adult rehearsals to prepare for real performances in local venues
• A firm grasp of music theory and technique fundamentals, taught through your favorite music genre
• Fun, instruction, and great progression of practical skills wrapped all into one!
Our adult students learn the fundamentals of music, including scales, chords, notes, progressions, and more, from real-world instruction through some of the most iconic songs and sounds in music history. Whatever your musical taste may be, our instructors know how to create a program just for you. Whether you’re seeking basic proficiency, a standing gig as the resident guitar player at parties, or future rock star status, School of Rock New York works with you to help you reach your goals.
Students in School of Rock New York’s Adult Program can expect:
• Fast-paced instruction on the instrument of your choice: guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals
• Weekly private instruction catered to your goals and level of proficiency
• All-adult rehearsals to prepare for real performances in local venues
• A firm grasp of music theory and technique fundamentals, taught through your favorite music genre
• Fun, instruction, and great progression of practical skills wrapped all into one!
School of Rock New York’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 New York.
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
Find a Camp or WorkshopFrom 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 New York.
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
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Kathy SheppardShow Director & Music Instructor: Vocals & KeyboardsEDUCATION: Bachelor of Music, Berklee College of Music Additional studies, New England Conservatory Classical piano with Konrad Wolff, Davi...EDUCATION: Bachelor of Music, Berklee College of Music
Additional studies, New England Conservatory
Classical piano with Konrad Wolff, David Hagan, Stephany Plsek
Jazz and fusion keyboard with Garry Dial, Adam Holzman
Classical voice with Iby deGeorge Geary
Rock and pop voice with Kryste Andrews, Ellen Foley
EXPERIENCE: private teacher of piano since January, 1981; private teacher of voice since September, 1997; admissions counselor/representative for Berklee College of Music (1986-2004); founder/owner of Paul Green School of Rock Music, South Hackensack, NJ; founding member of Berklee New York Alumni Club; performances and/or recordings with members of Jay and the Americans, Steely Dan, Frank Zappa band, Ronnie Spector band, Dead Can Dance; featured soloist with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (January, 1990); Passion Records recording artist; North American tour with Scarlet Fever (1982); pit orchestra musician for Phoenix Productions and the Park Players; musician and songwriter for Big Management and City Canyons Publishing; winner of award in first annual Billboard Songwriting Contest (1986); leader of original group, FayWray; founder of mylullaby.com, a record company specializing in custom-made personalized recordings for babies; founding member of Tinseltown Rebellion, a tribute to the music of Frank Zappa; keyboardist/vocalist for Italian orchestra, I Raggazzi del Golfo; organizer of student performances to benefit Hackensack University Medical Center, The Skywards Foundation, The Emmanuel Foundation, and orphanages in Peru and Ghana; producer of Shepstock, an annual rock concert benefitting the Best Answer for Cancer Foundation; member: Musicians’ Local 802 and ASCAP
Tom McCaffreyShow Director & Music Instructor: Guitar & BassAs an experienced Philadelphian guitarist and top former member of The School of Rock All-Stars, Tom McCaffrey has performed as a touring musician in venues all throughout the United States and pla...As an experienced Philadelphian guitarist and top former member of The School of Rock All-Stars, Tom McCaffrey has performed as a touring musician in venues all throughout the United States and played with various celebrity performers as a backup musician. In Fall 2010, he appeared on the CBS Morning Show, CW News NYC and Fox News NYC. He has played at live venues and festivals such as Gathering of the Vibes Festival, Connecticut and Red Rocks Amphitheater, Colorado, The United Nations Millennium Goals Awards Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Amphitheatre, NYC, Gramercy Theatre, NYC and Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA, and Lollapalooza festival, Chicago, IL in 2009 and 2012 in addition to tours in various East Coast venues.Tom has performed as a backing guitarist with celebrities between 2008 and 2011 such as John Wetton, bassist/vocalist for the bands Asia and King Crimson, Dee Snider, vocalist for Twisted Sister, Gloria Gaynor, famous singer and author of the song 'I Will Survive,'Â KT Tunstall, and Robert Hazard. In addition, he has recorded an album of original music with Liberty Devitto, drummer for Billy Joel, and Chuck Treece, a Philadelphia bassist hero in 2009 called 'Monster,'Â and currently fronts 'Infant Elephant,'Â a power trio so relentless and ballsy that they've been regarded as 'so good that you just want to bang your head against the wall.'Â Recently, Tom moved to New York City to study Jazz Guitar at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and has been collaborating with other students in upcoming projects, working as a studio musician, teaching at The School Of Rock in Manhattan, and playing for many New York based bands all across the city.
Daniela ValdizanShow Director, Music Instructor: Vocals & KeyboardDani Valdizan is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter with a rich cultural background living and working in New York. Originally from Peru, she graduated from Berklee...Dani Valdizan is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter with a rich cultural background living and working in New York. Originally from Peru, she graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production. Dani's interest in music began at a young age; learning to play her first instrument at age 5 and soon thereafter writing and performing music at the age of 9. Since her time at Berklee she has worked with many well known individuals such as John Siket (platinum record producer), Javier Limón (grammy award winner), Ben Houge, and Mike Farquharson. Dani is currently writing and producing for her record. Listen to her latest release at: https://soundcloud.com/danivaldizan
Micheal HartShow Director & Music Instructor: Guitar & BassMichael Hart is a prolific composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Brooklyn, New York. His work has been featured on Nickelodeon, CBS, iTunes, onstage, and in a variety of films and commercials...Michael Hart is a prolific composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Brooklyn, New York. His work has been featured on Nickelodeon, CBS, iTunes, onstage, and in a variety of films and commercials. Michael has been teaching professionally for the past 7 years at both the collegiate and grade school level, from audio production and composition to private lessons and group instruction. He recently wrapped his first feature film and is currently in production on a pair of albums, due in 2018.
M.M., University of Miami 2016.
www.michaelhartmusic.com
John BarberShow Director & Music Instructor: Guitar & BassJohn Barber graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He is the lead vocalist/guitarist of Ellis Ashbrook: a progressive, psychedelic rock group out of Brooklyn, NY for the past 15 yea...John Barber graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He is the lead vocalist/guitarist of Ellis Ashbrook: a progressive, psychedelic rock group out of Brooklyn, NY for the past 15 years. They have toured the U.S. and have released 4 studio albums to date. With a love for teaching, John tailors his lessons to the individual - working through the fundamentals of theory, exploring new techniques, and of course having a blast learning to play your favorite music. Some of his favorite artists include Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Genesis, King Crimson, Grateful Dead, Phish, David Bowie and Talking Heads.
Nick FaucherAssistant Show Director ; Music Instructor: Guitar and VocalsNick Faucher is a multi-instrumentalist and former School of Rock All-Star from Detroit, MI. He has worked as an instructor at School of Rock Farmington while recording, producing, and performing a...Nick Faucher is a multi-instrumentalist and former School of Rock All-Star from Detroit, MI. He has worked as an instructor at School of Rock Farmington while recording, producing, and performing all over Detroit with the group Jimmys Phone.
Julian MesriMusic Instructor: Vocals, KeyboardsBorn in Argentina and raised in New York City, Julián is always finding ways to marry his two loves, music and theater. Classically trained at the Hoff Barthelson school in piano, electronic music...Born in Argentina and raised in New York City, Julián is always finding ways to marry his two loves, music and theater. Classically trained at the Hoff Barthelson school in piano, electronic music, and composition, Julián studied with pianists Edmund Niemann and Richard Carrick, all the while leading the rock band Blue Velvet, which played gigs in classic New York City venues like CBGBs (RIP) and Arlene’s Grocery. After graduating from Williams College, he began working as a theater director and sound designer, creating soundscapes and live music for all kinds of shows in New York in venues like New York Theater Workshop and INTAR Theater. He currently runs a theater company, Sans Comedia, which produces his rock-inspired bilingual musicals for diverse New York City audiences. As a teacher, he works in both theater and music, vocal coaching for actors, tutoring students in electronic music, and giving piano lessons to beginners and advanced students of all ages. His teaching philosophy comes from encouraging individual interests and passions, using those as a springboard for learning the fundamentals of music, seeing how musicianship and theory are already engrained as we perform and learn the songs we know and love.
Jefrey BrownMusic Instructor: Guitar & BassJef Brown started playing guitar the day before high school at age 14. At 15 he taught his brother how to play "Wild Thing" on the bass and by 21 the two of them were regulars on the Baltimore Mary...Jef Brown started playing guitar the day before high school at age 14. At 15 he taught his brother how to play "Wild Thing" on the bass and by 21 the two of them were regulars on the Baltimore Maryland music scene. He studied film scoring and composition at the esteemed Berklee College of music and has enjoyed a rich career as a guitarist, bassist and saxophonist. He's shared the stage at Carnegie Hall with Tv on the Radio, worked with Kim Deal from the Pixies, opened for Sonic Youth, the Boredoms, The Akron Family and Damo Suzuki. He moved to NYC in 2011 and has since recorded with Parquet Courts, Maximum Balloon (David Sitek), Kelsey Lu, Kyp Malone and Fergus & Geronimo. He currently has 2 bands, Gospel of Mars and Gardens where he wears the hats as performer, composer and producer as well as plays many solo performances.
https://soundcloud.com/jef-brown
https://soundcloud.com/beth-jayh-jef-brown
https://soundcloud.com/gospel-of-mars
Grant JeffersonMusic Instructor: Keyboards and VocalsGrant is a multi instrumentalist, vocalist, audio engineer and music producer based in New York City. In his seven years of experience he has worked with independent artists, and record labels in a...Grant is a multi instrumentalist, vocalist, audio engineer and music producer based in New York City. In his seven years of experience he has worked with independent artists, and record labels in a variety of musical roles. In addition to creating and performing music he teaches instrumentation and theory to people of all ages. For five years he has focused on teaching and has been providing his students with a fun, well rounded musical experience and solid foundation.
Jill PeacockMusic Instructor: Vocals & KeyboardMotown and Bach....Jill's childhood soundtrack was pretty diverse. Growing up in Toronto, she was lucky enough to take piano lessons at a very young age and studied classical piano at the Royal Con...Motown and Bach....Jill's childhood soundtrack was pretty diverse. Growing up in Toronto, she was lucky enough to take piano lessons at a very young age and studied classical piano at the Royal Conservatory of Toronto. She took a brief period to explore her other passions: writing and travel but came back to music at Berklee College. Originally enrolled as a pianist, she was inspired by the many vocalists around her and shifted her focus to studying jazz and soul as a singer. Recently relocated to Brooklyn, she is looking forward to working with her newest project aStridd (www.astridd.com) with guitarist Yasser Tejeda as well as writing, recording and playing new originals. She will, however, always remain a Canadian artist. Also, her newest EP of original Songs Up in the Air, with producer U-Key, will be released soon. Her voice has been described as a mix of Norah Jones and Amy Winehouse. Sweet, sexy and soulful, Jill's music is meant to be listened to closely. Enjoy.
Nick LlobetMusic Instructor: Guitar & BassWhen seeing his first rock show, Nick knew music had to be in his future. After playing guitar for a few years Nick received a scholarshipto attend Berklee College of Music where he honed his craft...When seeing his first rock show, Nick knew music had to be in his future. After playing guitar for a few years Nick received a scholarshipto attend Berklee College of Music where he honed his craft and played with several diverse artists. Nick moved to Denver in 2011 and worked at School of Rock for over 2 years directing shows and teaching guitar, bass, and vocals.Nick Currently resides in New York City as a guitar instructor and aspiring songwriter. For more about Nick visit: Nickllobet.com
Russell HolzmanMusic Instructor : DrumsNYC native drummer Russell Holzman has had a deep musical upbringing. Born in lower Manhattan, Russell attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for Music & Art and the Performing Arts before rece...NYC native drummer Russell Holzman has had a deep musical upbringing. Born in lower Manhattan, Russell attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for Music & Art and the Performing Arts before receiving a scholarship to attend New England Conservatory of Music. Russell has played and/or performed with artists such as Benny Golson, Lee Konitz, Miguel Zenon, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Cecil McBee, Jason Moran, Leslie West, Dave Holland, Donny McCaslin and many more. After having taught at the Outreach Summer Music Workshop in Austria for 3 years, Russell received a full scholarship to attend the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music in Canada. In 2015, Russell was chosen as the drummer for New England Conservatory’s Jazz Honors Ensemble. Since then, Russell has had the privilege of performing at events such as The Firefly Festival, The Spring 2016 Marc Jacobs Show at The Ziegfeld Theatre, The Fauna Otoño Festival in Chile, The POP Montreal Music Festival, The BLACK PORTRAITURE[S] Conference in South Africa, The Peach Music Festival and the like. After having graduated from New England Conservatory in spring 2016, Russell returns for a number of upcoming performances in the NYC area as well as internationally.
Matt TorreyMusic Instructor : DrumsMatt Torrey has been playing the drums for 35 years and teaching music lessons to students of all ages for over a decade. An advanced rock and jazz drummer and a classically trained concert percuss...Matt Torrey has been playing the drums for 35 years and teaching music lessons to students of all ages for over a decade. An advanced rock and jazz drummer and a classically trained concert percussionist with a music degree from the University of North Texas, Torrey performs regularly with the rock band Wolfgang Jack, jazz groups Urban Bourbon and Mean Greens, and is a percussionist with the Brooklyn Wind Symphony. He has toured and recorded with a number of performing artists including Matt Nathanson and Jets to Brazil, played drums in the off broadway shows Tic Tic Boom and Altar Boyz, and performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Matt also plays and teaches 6-string and bass guitar, ukulele and piano, as well as music theory and ear training.
Matt TatroMusic Instructor: DrumsMatt Tatro is a Brooklyn-based musician who got his first drum set at 12 and performed with many jazz combos and big bands in the Tri-State area. He studied with educator/band leader Tommy Igoe and...Matt Tatro is a Brooklyn-based musician who got his first drum set at 12 and performed with many jazz combos and big bands in the Tri-State area. He studied with educator/band leader Tommy Igoe and attended the Manhattan School of Music pre-college program. Matt studied in the Peabody Academy’s jazz program in Baltimore and graduated in 2013 from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami with a degree in jazz drum set performance and studio music. There studied with such mentors as Martin Bejerano, Gary Lindsay and Terrance Blanchard. Matt moved to Brooklyn with his drumset recently to advance his career. Since then, he was been working with a wedding cover band and served as the pit band drummer and percussionist for an off-Broadway production of Mary Poppins performed by the Bay Ridge Choral.
Will Haywood SmithMusic Instructor: DrumsWill Haywood Smith is a British drummer based in New York City. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has performed in the US, Europe, South America and Asia and appeared on media outlets worl...Will Haywood Smith is a British drummer based in New York City. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has performed in the US, Europe, South America and Asia and appeared on media outlets worldwide- Private Drum Lessons
Daniel SilesMusic Instructor : DrumsDaniel Siles is a New York based touring/session drummer and music educator. He graduated magna cum laude from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, in the Spring of 2012. Since relocating to ...Daniel Siles is a New York based touring/session drummer and music educator. He graduated magna cum laude from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, in the Spring of 2012.
Since relocating to Brooklyn, NY in the Fall of 2012, Daniel has recorded with numerous bands and artists in the United States, Mexico and his native Bolivia. He has toured the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia with artists like Young Magic, Thelma, Ryan Egan, Brett Saxon, La Especialidad de la Casa, playing in renowned venues and museums such as The Fillmore, Fonda Theatre, First Avenue & 7th St Entry, Paradise Rock Club, Irving Plaza, Jones Beach Theatre, Bowery Ballroom, Webster Hall, Music Hall of Williamsburg, 9:30 Club, Union Transfer, The Majestic, Imperial Vancouver, Badeschiff Berlin, Oxford Arts, PhilaMOCA, Museo Ex Teresa, among many more.
Daniel has also played in festivals like Northside Festival, Billboard Hot 100 Festival, 30 Days in LA, SXSW, NXNE, Suoni Per Il Popolo Festival, Lowlands Festival, Sweden Emmaboda Festival, Milhoes de Festa, Visions Festival, Strawberry Fields Festival, sharing the stage with artists including Portishead, Queens of The Stone Age, Yeasayer, XXYYXX, St. Vincent, Toro y Moi, etc.
For more info about Daniel, visit: www.danielsiles.com
Emma Elizabeth SteenStudio Coordinator & Rock 101 InstructorEmma Elizabeth Steen was born and raised in New York City, and was a student at School of Rock for several years, where she learned bass, guitar, keys, and voice. She is now an NYC-based musician...Emma Elizabeth Steen was born and raised in New York City, and was a student at School of Rock for several years, where she learned bass, guitar, keys, and voice.
She is now an NYC-based musician and composer as well as a teacher at School of Rock. She has played bass, drums, guitar, and sung in several bands, including Prosody, Pandafan, Green Tongue Twist, Ariana McGinn, and zack.
She has also worked as an actor, costume designer, stage manager, and wardrobe supervisor in numerous Off-Broadway plays, and with many renowned theatre artists, including Judd Hirsch, Angelina Fiordelisi, Joe Auilsi, Annette O'Toole, and Jack Hofsiss.
She is currently pursuing a degree at SUNY Purchase college.
Find her music at mother-shipton.bandcamp.com.
Brendan O'ConnorOwner & General ManagerBrendan bought the NYC School of Rock with some partners in December 2012 and took on the role of General Manager.A life long music fan and musician, he plays guitar in a Brooklyn-based surf rock b...Brendan bought the NYC School of Rock with some partners in December 2012 and took on the role of General Manager.A life long music fan and musician, he plays guitar in a Brooklyn-based surf rock band, The Tiki Brothers.A veteran journalist, Brendan also works as a freelance writer for such outlets as ESPN, Inc. and Men's Journal. He is the proud father of three children, Aidan 10, Beatrice 8 and Maeve 3.
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Songwriting and Recording
Form a band, learn and analyze cover songs, write original songs and lyrics, then record your music on our industry standard ProTools recording system. All students receive professional grade digital recording of all songs and get to perform in front of a live audience. Open to aged students 12 and up.
CALL FOR DETAILS!!!!ROCK & RECORDING BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Birthday Boys and Girls: prepare to be transformed into a recording superstar! Our Rock & Recording Birthday Parties include an awesome karaoke session plus an unforgettable experience in our in-house recording studio. Call 212-249-7625 for more info.New Grad School Program!
Are you a hard working adult? Be the rockstar you've always wanted to be with our new Monday Grad School Program. A program just for adults, learn and rehearse songs with other like-minded individuals while receiving A+ guidance from one of our teachers! All your hard work will go towards booking gigs at real NYC venues.
Mondays 6PM-8PM
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SOR ON EYEWITNESS NEWS!
Sandy Kenyon of Eyewitness News paid us a visit, check out the story he did on our school featuring several of our students and teachers (including our music director, Bob Jones).
Testimonials
“As a parent of a college student (as well as a middle schooler), I have had the opportunity to evaluate firsthand many programs for children in our community. All I can say is the my mind has been blown here. My son was hesitant to perform in a group, never mind before an audience when he joined "Rolling Stones" in September. Thanks to instantly making friends with a bunch of wonderful kids his age and being welcomed by the director Bob, not only does he now look forward to Thursday afternoons he also performed at the Bitter End last Saturday in front of maybe 150 people. His private drum teacher has told me he is about a year ahead of what she had projected for this Fall. All I care about is his sense of confidence, pleasure in drumming and in his new friendships with other musicians his age. I am so glad to be a part of School of Rock and expect we will for a long time.”
- Nina F., parent of SORNYC student“School of Rock. The best music school anywhere. This whole idea of getting kids not just taking lessons and learning notes and chords, but learning songs and playing with other young musicians, and getting out on stage… I was so impressed that my daughter Cheyenne goes to School of Rock on Long Island.”
- Dee Snider, Twisted Sister“The School of Rock has been an amazing experience for my son. The school has given him the opportunity to find himself, develop the skills to perform with a group and find the confidence to perform on stage. Recently, he was selected to be in the AllStars Band and is currently on tour. What an incredible experience for a 16 year old! The staff is fantastic, supportive and works closely with the kids so that all the shows are really good. I have only good things to say about the SOR and would highly recommend it for kids interested in music and performance! I also really like the fact that many of their performances are in conjunction with charitable causes such as Love Hope Strength. A fantastic organization!”
- Gina R., parent of SORNYC student“TALK ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM. I'm enrolled in the Graduate Program (for adults) and couldn't be having more fun. After just a few months, I learned more about music than all those years of piano lessons when I was a kid. And it's more than just instrument instruction: I'm learning musicality, stage presence, how to "play well with others," and have discovered a confidence I never knew existed. The camaraderie is great and getting up on stage in front of family and friends is amazing.”
- Audra B., SORNYC Adult Program student