Tim Karsten Music Director, Drum Instructor
Tim has been teaching drum set, marching drums and percussion ensembles around the Philadephia area for several years and has been teaching at the original Philadelphia branch 6 years. He has toured the U.S. and the U.K. with the Gina Kaz Band and currently works in several local projects. He's studied with many top name artists and records often for local acts.
Lauren Pollock Voice, keyboards
School of Rock Hall of Famer Lauren Pollock brings a wealth of firsthand experience to her teaching. As an original All Star, Lauren turned in some of the most memorable performances in School of Rock history. She shared the stage with the likes of Napoleon Murphy Brock and Ike Willis, playing at Zappanale, the Los Angeles Film Festival, ShoWest in Las Vegas and Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Lately she's changed her repertoire somewhat, trading in Robert Plant for Mozart. Currently a student at Temple University's Esther Boyer College of Music, Lauren majors in Music Education and Vocal Performance. She is a member of the University Singers and has been a key member of A Choired Taste, Temple University's only women's a cappella group.
Chris Shepherd Guitar
Chris Shepherd graduated from the University of the Arts with a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Performance, as well as a Master's Degree in Music Education. He has devoted the last twenty years to studying, performing, composing, recording, and producing his own music as well as the music of others. He has toured throughout North America and Europe as a sideman, released several CDs of his own music, and has composed and recorded the score for a children's musical. He has also earned production credits on several CDs of local artists.