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School of Rock Brooklyn
240 Huntington St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(347) 844-9363
Hours
  • Monday: 12 PM - 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 PM - 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM - 8 PM
  • Thursday: 12 PM - 8 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 11 AM - 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Music programs at School of Rock Brooklyn combine one-on-one lessons with group band practices

School of Rock Brooklyn is proud to serve the Brooklyn community and surrounding areas with a revolutionary education approach. With lessons from our expert instructors, students can learn to rock out on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and vocals across genres. By jamming in a band together with friends while learning to read and play music by ear, students gain the confidence to truly be a rock star. Our students perform at community-based events and regularly play at local venues! Join the band and visit School of Rock Brooklyn today!

Programs we offer

Rock 101 music program in Brooklyn for kids and beginners
Rock 101
Ages 8-13

Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Brooklyn's top programs for kids and beginners. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs that have been simplified for beginner musicians. Additionally, Rock 101 students in Brooklyn have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts and skills behind their performance songs.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

Our music programs for kids in Brooklyn are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Brooklyn who have participated in the Rookies program can move to our Rock 101 music program once they’re ready. Additionally, students (typically ages 8 to 13-years-old) can begin Rock 101 without any prior experience. The goal of this rock program is to quickly develop a basic competence on students’ chosen instruments before moving on to our famous Performance Program.

Performance music program for teens in Brooklyn
Performance
Ages 8-18

The Performance Program at School of Rock Brooklyn is our hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. It consists of a weekly group rehearsal where kids and teens learn by playing rock music's most iconic songs with a band composed of their peers. Students are assigned songs and parts that are tailored to them based on their age, experience and ability to learn new skills and concepts. Students then work through their parts in weekly private music lessons, refining the skills and concepts that those songs introduce. The goal of this curriculum is to prepare kids and teens for live performances. Every few months, School of Rock Brooklyn Performance Program students take the stage and play at local Brooklyn music venues in front of a live audience.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

School of Rock Brooklyn's music programs for kids and teens are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing. All of our other music education programs focus on readying students for our famous Performance Program. This is where students develop incredible musical skills. Performance Program students have often gone through our Rock 101 program first or have some previous basic music experience. These young musicians will have custom development plans outlined by their instructors with key concepts reinforced during private lessons and group rehearsals, all with the goal of performing live at a Brooklyn music venue.

Rookies music program for children in Brooklyn
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Brooklyn, our music program for children with no previous musical experience (typically ages 6 to 7-years-old) is called Rookies. Rookies students have one weekly group music lesson where they learn fundamentals like chords, rhythm and song structure. Kids get to learn and experiment with multiple instruments so they can later decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE OF SIMPLIFIED ROCK INSTRUMENTS TO TEACH KIDS TO PLAY MUSIC

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire students to learn and develop a strong musical proficiency. At School of Rock Brooklyn, younger students who are not ready for a more comprehensive program like Rock 101 can start in Rookies. Additionally, students who have completed the Little Wing program will progress into the Rookies music program. No prior musical experience is needed for Rookies. Once your child is ready for private music lessons (typically older than first or second graders), they will graduate into our Rock 101 program.

Adult music program in Brooklyn for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Brooklyn's Adult Program is for students over 18 years old who are looking to either improve their musical proficiency or pick up an instrument with no prior musical experience. As with most School of Rock music programs, the Adult Program uses a performance-based music education approach. This means the curriculum focuses on learning music concepts and applying them in a live performance setting. Our Adult Music Program includes one weekly private music lesson and a weekly group rehearsal. Every student at School of Rock Brooklyn is placed in a band of fellow adults and then assigned specific songs as a way of learning key music concepts and skills. Adult students then take the stage to play at a live show in Brooklyn.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency along the way. The School of Rock Brooklyn Adult Program is open to all experience levels and each student will follow a customized learning plan developed by their instructor. Adult students will work together during rehearsal to prepare for a live performance at a real rock venue in Brooklyn.

The AllStars national tour features the best child and teen musicians
AllStars
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock AllStars Tour takes the very best students from around the world and sends them on a nationwide summer tour across the United States. Less than 1% of School of Rock students are selected each year to represent School of Rock as an AllStar. All Performance Program students are eligible to audition for this prestigious program. The intensive audition process starts off with video submissions followed by live auditions. Once selected, AllStar students will have an authentic touring experience including traveling on a tour bus, doing tour publicity and starring in nightly performances at famous venues and festivals during a two-week tour.

What To Expect
  • A MULTI-CITY, COUNTRY-WIDE MUSIC TOUR EXPERIENCE
  • PERFORMING ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST FAMOUS STAGES IN THE WORLD

The Path to Take the Stage

Becoming an AllStar is the highest level of achievement for a School of Rock student. They play on legendary stages large and small, including The Knitting Factory, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Troubadour and Lollapalooza. AllStar students often go on to have accomplished careers in the music industry. Former AllStars have gone on to become touring artists, star in Broadway musicals, get signed to record deals, become finalists on talent competitions like "The Voice" and "American Idol" and have other notable roles in the music industry.

Music Lessons in Brooklyn

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Brooklyn

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock Brooklyn, we offer beginner guitar lessons for kids. Our expert guitar instructors guide your child from start to finish with private instruction and weekly group band rehearsals. Every instructor at School of Rock Brooklyn is an experienced musician, and they emphasize foundational music theory and technique when teaching guitar lessons to kids. Unlike other Brooklyn guitar lessons and programs, School of Rock is designed to get students performing in a band.

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults

It’s never too late to learn to play the guitar. Similar to our kids guitar lessons, School of Rock Brooklyn's beginner guitar lessons for adults utilizes a performance-based curriculum. Our experienced instructors teach adult students through popular rock songs, and teach students to play guitar in a way that’s challenging and fun. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, which is why we combine weekly private guitar lessons with group band rehearsals. At School of Rock Brooklyn, we teach beginner guitar lessons for adults in our Adult Program. This program gets students performing onstage at a local Brooklyn venue.

Key Concepts
  • Technique
  • Solos
  • Chords
  • Theory

Intermediate to Advanced Guitar Lessons

As students gain skills and experience, we move them along to more challenging programs at higher skill levels. Intermediate and advanced students take the skills they learned in beginner guitar lessons, and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. School of Rock Brooklyn offers advanced guitar lessons for kids and adults that teach by playing challenging classic rock songs and emphasize playing the guitar in a real music venue. Our Brooklyn guitar teachers will work with each student to develop a custom learning plan.

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Brooklyn

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Brooklyn is the best option for anyone looking to learn the drums. Our beginner drum lessons get kids behind the drum kit and on their way to taking the stage. That’s why at School of Rock Brooklyn we combine private drum lessons for beginners with weekly band rehearsals—it prepares students to perform live. With years of experience teaching drums in Brooklyn, our drum instructors teach beginner drum students core techniques, including how to groove, play rudiments and more.

Beginner Drum Lessons for Adults

Our drum lessons for adults are designed to accommodate all skill levels. At School of Rock Brooklyn, our beginner drum lessons for adults are built for musicians with little to no experience. We teach adults using the same core performance-based education philosophy as our drum lessons for kids—performing with a band accelerates the learning process. Adult students will perform live at a venue in Brooklyn. Unlike other Brooklyn drum lessons for beginners, School of Rock combines private drum lessons with weekly band rehearsals so students are ready to play in front of real, live audiences.

Key Concepts
  • RUDIMENTS
  • TIME SIGNATURES
  • TECHNIQUE
  • GROOVE

Intermediate to Advanced Drum Lessons

More experienced to advanced drum students need a drum lesson curriculum that builds upon foundational skills and continues to grow musical proficiency. That’s why at School of Rock Brooklyn, our drum lessons are customized for each student and his or her goals. Our Brooklyn drum instructors integrate more complex techniques and concepts—intermediary grooves, shifts, meters and more—into a student's individual lessons and group band rehearsal, and will also select more difficult songs for his or her live performances.

 

Kid learns to sing at School of Rock Brooklyn

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Brooklyn offers beginner singing lessons for kids. Our unique, performance-based approach develops students' musical proficiency by preparing them to perform live. At School of Rock Brooklyn, our vocal coaches are practicing musicians who integrate key music fundamentals—breathing, posture and more—into a curriculum based on performing with a band. Each week, beginner singing students participate in a private singing lesson and a band rehearsal.

Beginner Singing Lessons for Adults

School of Rock Brooklyn teaches adults how to sing in our innovative Adult Program. Students develop vocal skills at a challenging pace designed to help you see results with every singing lesson. Adult vocalists learn how to keep tempo, stay on-key and master advanced vocal techniques for a powerful and healthy voice. Our curriculum teaches students how to sing by using popular rock songs that emphasize key concepts. Each week, Adult Program students have a private singing lesson for beginners and group band rehearsal.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • HARMONY
  • POWER
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Singing Lessons

At School of Rock Brooklyn, our singing lessons for kids and adults are designed to help our students reach a high degree of musical proficiency. Intermediate and advanced singers take skills learned from previous singing lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. Our advanced singing lessons teach students to sing by performing popular rock songs that illustrate a specific vocal concept or technique. We pair weekly private singing lessons with weekly band rehearsals with the goal of getting musicians to perform live in Brooklyn.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Brooklyn

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Brooklyn offers beginner bass guitar lessons for kids that blend weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. This performance-based approach results in a high level of musical proficiency because it engages and inspires students. Every School of Rock bass instructor is a practicing musician in Brooklyn and teaches bass lessons for kids that get great results. Beginners learn to play bass guitar by using popular rock songs that illustrate key concepts and techniques.

Beginner Bass Lessons for Adults

Adults looking to learn bass guitar can enroll in School of Rock’s Adult Program. No experience is necessary in our beginner bass guitar lessons for adults. At School of Rock Brooklyn, our experienced, local bass guitar instructors have the patience and skills to help adult students gain musical proficiency. As with all School of Rock music programs, our bass guitar lessons for adults ciriculum is performance-based, and include both weekly private instruction and weekly band rehearsals.

Key Concepts
  • GROOVE
  • TECHNIQUE
  • THEORY
  • TONE

Intermediate to Advanced Bass Lessons

Our intermediate to advanced bass guitar lessons teach Brooklyn students the skills they need to become the backbone of a band. Students take skills from previous bass lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. At School of Rock Brooklyn, our bass instructors use popular rock songs as a way of teaching students advanced concepts and techniques. We pair weekly private bass lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Kid learns to play piano at School of Rock Brooklyn

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Brooklyn. Our curriculum is performance-based, meaning that we prepare students to perform. Our piano lessons for beginners combine weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock Brooklyn, our beginner keyboard lessons for kids take key concepts and music fundamentals—finger placement, scales, key differentiation and more—and teach them through popular rock songs. This approach inspires and engages students, which results in attaining a high level of musical proficiency. Our piano teachers have years of experience teaching music in the Brooklyn area, and know how to coach and motivate students of any skill level to play the keyboard.

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Adults

The School of Rock Brooklyn Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Brooklyn area learn to play piano through a combination of weekly private beginner piano lessons and weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock, our piano lessons give adult students the chance to perform in a band at local Brooklyn music venues, taking them out of the classroom and onto the stage.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • TONE
  • THEORY
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Keyboard Lessons

At School of Rock Brooklyn, our keyboard lessons for kids and adults are designed to help students get results. Intermediate and advanced students take skills learned from beginner keyboard lessons and layer on more advanced piano techniques with concepts. Our local keyboard instructors are all practicing musicians in Brooklyn, and use popular rock songs as a way of teaching complex skills. We pair weekly private piano lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Our Experienced Music Teachers

All of School of Rock Brooklyn’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Our instructors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence and build social skills.

Owner, Director of Operations Bob Jones
Bob Jones
Owner, Director of Operations
Bob Jones is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and music educator based in New York. He received a bachelor’s degree in double bass performance from Michigan State University and has built a career spanning rock, classical, folk, electronic, and jazz. With performances on dozens of albums and extensive touring across the United States and Europe, Bob’s musical footprint is broad and diverse.

His School of Rock journey began as a guitar sub in 2010, today he is owner and director of two franchises in Brooklyn and Manhattan, where he applies his two decades of teaching experience to mentor students and staff. His students have gone on to performing arts high schools, colleges, and careers in music. He loves The Kinks, Aphex Twin, Arco Part, Napalm Death, cycling, and food-based adventures.
Studio Coordinator Charlotte Blancq
Charlotte Blancq
Studio Coordinator
Charlotte is a native New Yorker and lifelong musician of many genres. She has learned various instruments and studied music theory since the age of 4. Being the daughter of a music teacher and professional jazz musician, Charlotte's interest in and exposure to music began very early on, and she grew up studying and practicing with her dad, listening to his collections and regularly attending his jazz gigs, while her mother is a CBGB-era punk, so Charlotte also grew up surrounded by much of her favorite rock music. As a child, Charlotte took an extreme interest in all kinds of rock n' roll, writing original rock songs from the age of 6, her earliest inspirations being Joan Jett and Heart. Over the years she grew particularly fond of heavy metal, nu-metal, grunge, and classic rock. Some of Charlotte's favorite bands are Tool, Black Sabbath, Alice in Chains, Deftones, A Perfect Circle, Gojira, System of a Down, and Soundgarden.

At age 14, Charlotte began teaching herself to play electric bass and was playing in a punk band by the age of 16. Along with performing original songs with her band, Charlotte has also performed with the LaGuardia New Music Ensemble and at venues like Rockwood Music Hall, the Bitter End, and Webster Hall. Charlotte graduated with honors from LaGuardia High School, having majored in both Vocal and Instrumental Music. There she advanced her knowledge of music theory, writing and sight-reading sheet music, and training in Opera, Band, Theatre, Orchestra, and Songwriting. From there, expanding her musical literacy, songwriting, and performance skills across various genres, Charlotte continued to sing and play bass with other NYHC rock and metal bands. She went on to work in music, television, and film production for many years at venues like the Apollo, Carnegie Hall, and Crown Hill Theatre, and on major MTV and A24 Studios projects.

Nowadays, outside of her administrative work at School of Rock Brooklyn, Charlotte is an active member of the NYHC and Brooklyn metal scene. As a dedicated and lifelong songwriter and performer, Charlotte strives to inspire growing musicians and continue playing and being surrounded by music.
Drum Teacher Cody Rahn
Cody Rahn
Drum Teacher
Cody Rahn is a New York-based drummer/producer/coffee enthusiast. He holds a B.M. in Jazz from Cornish College of the Arts and performs with artists and groups bridging myriad stylistic boundaries. You can see him regularly in the US and beyond with ensembles ranging from the introspective folk songwriting of Anya Marina and Mackenzie Shivers to the Spaghetti Western-influenced Justin Garcia Band and the psychedelic roots Americana of Echo Bloom.

In addition, Cody hosts the internationally renowned percussion education "Sounds Like A Drum" YouTube channel.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Cory Sterling
Cory Sterling
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Originally from Portland, Oregon, guitarist Cory Sterling moved to New York City in 2010 to attend The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Cory has performed with Dave Weckl, Melvin Davis, John Stowell, and Scott Whitfield, and has appeared at the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival, Port Townsend Jazz Festival, and Mount Hood Jazz Festival.

In 2011, Cory won first place in the jazz category at the Yamaha Six String Theory International Guitar Competition, an all-ages/genres event whose judges included Steve Lukather, Lee Ritenour, Gary Tallent, and Scott Goldman of the Grammy Foundation.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Danielle Johnson
Danielle Johnson
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Danielle Johnson is a bassist, composer, and educator. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, she is now based in New York City. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Performance from The City College of New York, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Danielle plays upright and electric bass as well as guitar and has experience in a wide variety of genres such as jazz, rock, hip-hop, salsa, folk, and experimental music. She has performed at venues such as The Bitter End, Nublu, and The Sultan Room, as well as the Toonerville and Big Lawn music festivals. Her influences include Ron Carter, Jimmy Garrison, Scott Lafaro, Esperanza Spalding, Jaco Pastorius, and Thundercat.

As a teacher, Danielle has a strong passion for nurturing musical development and sharing the joy of music. Over five years of professional experience have taught her the importance of making lessons fun and engaging while tailoring to each student’s individual needs and goals. She employs a patient and encouraging teaching style and believes in fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to explore their creativity and develop their unique voices.
Studio Coordinator Daphne Gampel
Daphne Gampel
Studio Coordinator
Daphné is a Brooklyn-based musician and producer who brings both creative and administrative experience to School of Rock Brooklyn. She has lived and made music in Los Angeles, Vermont, Paris and Berlin. As an independent artist (Daphné Gale), she has toured internationally, released three studio albums, and collaborated with the likes of Noah Kahan, Naomi Scott, Bailen, and others. Daphne is passionate about songwriting, salsa dancing,
farming, traveling and excited to be a part of the school of rock team!
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Show Director Jada Preston
Jada Preston
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Show Director
Jada is a Houston native who began her journey into the arts at a very young age. She grew up listening to her grandmother sing and record herself every night, and this eventually led Jada to do the same. After enjoying and thriving in dance and art throughout her youth, she soon began her musical theatre journey in high school, advancing to Nationals with perfect scores.

Jada also had the opportunity to perform at the Tommy Tune Awards. After much hard work and experience, she decided to perfect her craft at Howard University. There, she began her love for music theory and expanded her range for music! An avid Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Zappa listener, Jada enjoys learning and teaching all sounds.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher John Lisi
John Lisi
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
John Lisi is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer based in Brooklyn. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2022 with a degree in Film Scoring, John has toured the country with several bands, written music for award-winning short films and commercials, and played a wide variety of gigs throughout NYC as a bandleader and sideman. He’s also worked extensively as a session musician, recording on hundreds of tracks accruing millions of streams, along with releasing his own original music.

John has worked as an educator for over a decade, from music lessons to SAT tutoring. As a guitar and bass guitar teacher at School of Rock Brooklyn, he values finding areas of genuine interest for his students, helping them reach their goals and beyond as performers and musicians. John loves the music of Jaco Pastorius, Louis Cole, and Stevie Wonder, but is truly excited about music of all kinds.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Kate Bresnahan
Kate Bresnahan
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Kate Bresnahan is a musician, vocalist, arranger, bandleader, and composer. She recently graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree of Music in Jazz Voice Performance. Originally from northern Virginia, Kate began studying classical voice starting in elementary school through her senior year of high school, where she discovered the joy she found in singing jazz. She studied piano classically for 12 years, continuing her piano studies at Temple University. Kate performs regularly with her band in New York City, Philadelphia, and beyond. Recently, she has played at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Chris' Jazz Cafe, and Bourbon
and Branch.

Kate's teaching philosophy at School of Rock Brooklyn focuses on finding joy and light through music, classical technique, and emotional expression. She believes music is for everyone, and that each and every student can have fun and express themselves through song.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Laila Smith
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Laila Smith is a guitarist, audio engineer, composer, and guitar teacher from Woodstock, NY. Growing up immersed in a vibrant musical community, she quickly developed a passion for making music with others and participated in a program similar to School of Rock from age 8-18. She then went to Bennington College, where she studied everything from experimental guitar improvisation and modular synthesis to classical composition and music theory. Laila graduated from Bennington in 2025 with a degree in Audio Production and Music Composition.

These days, Laila lives in Brooklyn, playing shows around NYC (and occasionally touring) with her friends in a noisy indie band called Surgeon General when not teaching at School of Rock Brooklyn. When she needs her alone time, she works on solo material — her instrumental EP, Finding, was released in May 2025. Some of her guitar heroes are Jeff Beck, Prince, and Mick Ronson.
Show Director, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Marey Steffansson
Marey Steffansson
Show Director, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Marey Steffansson is a singer, keys player, songwriter, and producer. Originally from Finland, Marey moved to the United States to pursue her master's degree in Songwriting and Production at Berklee NYC, graduating in 2023.

Marey is one of our band directors and teaches vocal lessons and keyboard lessons. She strives to create a safe space for kids to explore their passion for music and artistry. With her bachelor’s degree in music education, she centers her lessons around kindness and meeting kids where they’re at in their skill sets as well as their interests and passions. Every student's day should feel a little brighter after band class.

When she isn’t teaching at School of Rock Brooklyn, Marey is an independent artist and DJ who writes and produces music for herself and others.
Drum Teacher Mike Maenza
Mike Maenza
Drum Teacher
Born in Rochester, New York, now living in New York City, Mike has been playing the drums for over 30 years. He also sings and plays guitar. He's a solid timekeeper, fluent in many styles of modern and classical drumming, with flair for showmanship and over the top energy.

Mike has traveled and toured all over the U.S. and beyond. He has performed and recorded with some of the industry's most successful recording artists including Steven Tyler, Dee Snider, Tiffany Debbie Gibson and most recently Belinda Carlisle. Currently he performs regularly with Jessie's Girl (The World's Best 80's Tribute Show), The Tommy Zamp Band, The Jonny Couch Band, Super Sonic Blonde, The Brass Knuckle Evangelist and with Broadway’s Rock of Ages/American Idol star Constantine Maroulis.

He has been teaching drums on and off for the past 15 years, now bringing this experience to School of Rock Brooklyn.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Show Director Nic Everaert
Nic Everaert
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Show Director
Nic Everaert is a former student and longtime member of the School of Rock community. A versatile guitar and bass skill set allows him to fall into any style or genre he wants to tackle, always keeping an open mind to musical exploration. He loves to push new players towards their goals, no matter the size, and specializes in improvisational techniques and fingerpicking.

Nic studied digital media and audio engineering at Ithaca College and loves to dive into the technical aspects of music production from the stage to the studio. Inspired by music from film, television, and games, Nic's musical tastes are wide and ever-changing.
Drum Teacher Nick Arcari
Nick Arcari
Drum Teacher
Nick is a lifelong musician and music lover. Growing up in a musical household, Nick gravitated towards the instruments that surrounded him, provided by his Jazz-Fusion Father and Punk-Rock Mother. Before he could form a memory, Nick was banging his father Jay’s drums and consuming his parents eclectic music collection, one that would define his love for discovering energy and beauty across all genres in music. Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Sly & The Family Stone, Steely Dan and The Police began and remain the blueprint for Nick’s musical DNA. This would evolve as he was introduced to Hip-Hop by his cousin Ben and artists such as A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla, and D’Angelo became his superheroes and opened up Nick’s interest in sound design and audio production.

Nick later graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor of Art in Media Arts Production and Minor in Music History and Culture. While in school he also took advantage of the opportunity to study abroad in Valencia, Spain with Berklee College of Music where he honed in his recording and production skills. Shortly after, he joined forces with singer-songwriter Annie Collette and has been making records with her ever since. Now, Nick resides in Queens, NY where he gigs with Annie, The Sydney Fay Jazz Trio, Vincent Blackshadow, and whoever needs a creative force behind the drums. He is venturing into the art of teaching at School of Rock Brooklyn and continues to obsessively fine-tune his sound, technique, and craft.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Shubh Saran
Shubh Saran
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Shubh Saran is a New York-based guitarist and composer who has performed extensively as a solo artist and with globally renowned musicians in the United States, India, Bangladesh, Canada, and Vietnam.

Shubh completed a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (B.Mus.) from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where he was awarded the Berklee Achievement Scholarship. During his studies at Berklee, Shubh had the privilege of honing his guitar-playing skills under the mentorship of distinguished guitarists Tim Miller, Tomo Fujita, and Dave Fiuczynski. He has also performed alongside some of the most famous artists in the American and Indian music industries, including OMI, American Idol's Michael Lynche, A.R. Rahman, Clinton Cerejo, Prasanna, and Mohini Dey.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Stephen Vario
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Stephen Vario is a dynamic musician and educator with a rich background spanning a variety of genres, including jazz, rock, funk, blues, fusion, and metal. With a bachelor's degree in jazz from The New School, Stephen has a deep understanding of music theory, composition, arranging, and performance. He has honed his craft under the guidance of renowned musicians like Oz Noy, Rez Abbasi, Steve Cardenas, Andy McKee, and Reggie Workman. Drawing from a diverse range of influences, Stephen excels in teaching any concept related to music and offering expertise in any genre. Whether performing live or instructing students at School of Rock Brooklyn, Stephen brings a dynamic and adaptable approach to music, fostering a love for both technical mastery and creative expression.
Drum Teacher Thomas Jackson
Thomas Jackson
Drum Teacher
Thomas is a professional drummer originally from North Carolina. He began playing drums at age 13 and later received a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Drum-Set Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2018. He has experience performing in a variety of styles, including rock, jazz, funk, and blues, as well as working in studio recording settings. He brings over a decade of teaching experience to School of Rock Brooklyn, and enjoys helping students develop their skills and musicality, whether they’re just starting out or looking to refine their technique.
Music Director, Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Vincent Blackshadow Braimes
Vincent Blackshadow Braimes
Music Director, Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Vincent is a lifelong rock musician and songwriter from Bellingham, Washington, who started teaching himself guitar and piano as a toddler. By the age of 10, he was playing semi-regular gigs around Washington state, belting out KISS, AC/DC, and Blue Oyster Cult covers as well as original material. He has played in rock bands and as a solo act since middle school.

Vincent graduated from Portland State University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. A prolific songwriter, he has independently released six full-length studio albums since 2016, with a seventh on the way. Currently, Vincent can be found playing lead guitar or bass for dozens of groups around Brooklyn including Annie Collette and Swear Tapes, as well as continuing to front his solo band. His favorite artists are Deerhoof, Guided by Voices, and Thin Lizzy. Outside of music, he enjoys making collages and reading philosophy.

Vincent taught at two different School of Rock locations across the country before joining School of Rock Brooklyn, where he became Music Director in the summer of 2025. As a teacher, he strives to establish and grow the student’s independent love for and curiosity about music.
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Reviews

What I like about the program is that my kids LOVE it!

This is so different from the music lessons that existed when I was a kid. These kids are actually making music and learning to play as a band. The performances are so impressive, and watching the kids gain confidence and express themselves on stage is priceless.

The structure around how kids learn is amazing.

Taking lessons to learn an instrument is one thing, but learning how to be a part of a band is on another level. These kids are learning how to communicate, respect people and their opinions, and how to be accountable for themselves. It’s more than just music here.

It's the best music program in the city.

Dedicated instructors and staff, vibrant atmosphere, and most importantly, it's fun! My 8-year-old has grown leaps and bounds in skill and personal confidence. If you're thinking about checking it out, don't wait, just do it!

The kids have a great time while learning to play.

Lifelong skills and relationships are born here. The staff shares their passion for music and are very professional and accommodating. Wish I had this type of exposure to music when I was growing up!

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