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School of Rock Clark
1173 Raritan Rd.
Clark Township, NJ 07066
(908) 577-4473

Location Specifics

Next door to the Wells Fargo Bank.

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Hours
  • Monday: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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

School of Rock in Clark, New Jersey proudly serves the local community and surrounding areas like Westfield, Garwood, Cranford, and Scotch Plains with a revolutionary music education approach. Our quality music lessons are taught by real, practicing musicians and students can learn to rock out on guitar, keyboards, drums, and vocals, across many genres. At School of Rock, students can jam together, perform live music, and develop their skills in a supportive and encouraging learning environment. Our students perform at community-based events like Addamsfest, Porchfest, and open house events with local businesses like One River Art School. Our students also regularly play at local venues like Crossroads and Dunellen Theater! Join the band and visit School of Rock Clark today!

Programs we offer

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

Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Clark'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 Clark 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 Clark Township are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Clark 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 Clark Township
Performance
Ages 8-18

The Performance Program at School of Rock Clark 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 Clark Performance Program students take the stage and play at local Clark Township 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 Clark'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 Clark Township music venue.

Rookies music program for children in Clark Township
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Clark, 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 Clark, 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.

Little Wing music program for toddlers and preschoolers in Clark Township
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock Clark our Little Wing music program for preschoolers and toddlers teaches students foundational music skills by playing games and participating in other interactive musical activities. Little Wing students have one weekly group music lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody and dynamics through play.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE HAND PERCUSSION & OTHER TOOLS TO LEARN RHYTHM PATTERNS & MUSIC SYNTAX

The Path to Take the Stage

The Little Wing music program is the first step in a young musician's journey. At School of Rock Clark, toddlers and preschoolers who show an interest in music should start with Little Wing. As they get older, they will progress into the Rookies program, followed by Rock 101 and the Performance Program.

Songwriting
Age 12 and over

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory, and helps students compose original works.  At School of Rock Clark, songwriting students receive one weekly private lesson where they learn concepts, technique and theory on an instrument of their choice. These principles are then applied in a weekly group lesson where students work together on songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops.  Every few months, Songwriting students take the stage to perform or band together to record their original songs.

What to Expect
  • 1 weekly private lesson
  • 1 weekly group lesson

The Path to Take the Stage

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens in Clark Township is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Clark who have completed our Rock 101 program can move to our Songwriting program once they’re ready. Additionally, new students who have prior experience with and basic knowledge of an instrument can also begin Songwriting. The program culminates with a live showcase where students perform their original compositions in bands at a local music venue. Students taking the Songwriting Program online will remotely record their original songs to produce a demo of the class's music.

Remote student playing guitar
Online
All Ages

At School of Rock Clark, our students can take online, one-on-one music instruction from the comfort of their homes. We call this program School of Rock Remote. This online music program contains weekly one-on-one instruction conducted by our expert School of Rock instructors in a safe virtual lesson room.
 
Students will receive their training using our proprietary education program, The School of Rock Method™, which couples live video lessons with our proprietary Method App™, SongFirst Approach™ and Method Books™. 

What To Expect
  • ONE WEEKLY 1-ON-1 LESSON
  • LESSONS CONDUCTED USING SECURE VIDEO TECHNOLOGY

THE PATH TO TAKE THE STAGE

All of our music programs for kids, teens, and adults are designed to help students gain amazing musical proficiency. School of Rock’s online music lesson program is no exception. Online guitar lessons, online piano lessons, online drum lessons, online singing lessons and online bass guitar lessons are all offered through the School of Rock Remote online program.

Adult music program in Clark Township for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Clark'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 Clark 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 Clark Township.

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 Clark 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 Clark Township.

House Band program for gigging at local venues in Clark Township
House Band
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock Clark House Band music program gives students under 18 the opportunity to join a gigging band composed of fellow musicians from their school. These students perform additional live shows throughout the year. All students in the Performance Program have the opportunity to audition for a spot in School of Rock Clark's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at NJ rock venues throughout the year.

What To Expect
  • A GIGGING MUSICIAN'S EXPERIENCE
  • FREQUENT LIVE PERFORMANCES IN COMMUNITY

The Path to Take the Stage

Performance is the core of School of Rock's educational approach. Therefore, we create additional opportunities for students to perform on stages throughout Clark Township and the rest of NJ. The House Band music program allows each school's most talented students the opportunity to join a band and play routinely in front of live audiences. Once a member, students will gain real music experience associated with gigging musicians and will become leaders and mentors inside the School of Rock community.

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 Clark

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Clark Township

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock Clark, 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 Clark is an experienced musician, and they emphasize foundational music theory and technique when teaching guitar lessons to kids. Unlike other Clark Township 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 Clark'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 Clark, we teach beginner guitar lessons for adults in our Adult Program. This program gets students performing onstage at a local Clark Township 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 Clark 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 Clark Township guitar teachers will work with each student to develop a custom learning plan.

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Clark Township

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Clark 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 Clark we combine private drum lessons for beginners with weekly band rehearsals—it prepares students to perform live. With years of experience teaching drums in Clark Township, 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 Clark, 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 Clark Township. Unlike other Clark Township 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 Clark, our drum lessons are customized for each student and his or her goals. Our Clark Township 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 Clark Township

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Clark 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 Clark, 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 Clark 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 Clark, 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 Clark Township.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Clark Township

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Clark 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 Clark Township 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 Clark, 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 Clark Township 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 Clark, 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 Clark Township

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Clark Township. 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 Clark, 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 Clark Township 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 Clark Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Clark Township 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 Clark Township 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 Clark, 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 Clark Township, 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 Clark’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.

General Manager Joey
Joey
General Manager
Joey’s band ZO2 has toured nationally with such acts as Kiss, Poison, Mötley Crüe, Van Halen, Scorpions, Dream Theater, Cinderella, and many more. Joey has been a member of the world-renowned Trans Siberian Orchestra for over 13 years and also starred in, co-wrote, and co-produced the hit IFC comedy series "Z Rock."

Joey performed over 500 shows in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical The Great Comet of 1812. It starred Josh Groban and received 12 Tony Award nominations. Recently, Joey began drumming for Eric Martin (Mr. Big) and in Broadway's new hit comedy, Gettin’ the Band Back Together.
Music Director, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Chris
Chris
Music Director, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Chris has been playing music since he was 7 years old. Ever since his mom bought him “The Best of David Bowie” CD he was hooked. He took piano lessons into his high school years and started forming bands with his friends and performing as a guitarist, bassist, and keys player.

Chris took his passion for music a step further when he went to college for Music Production. During his time as an undergraduate, he started to fall in love with dance, hip-hop, and pop music honing his craft as an electronic producer and musician.

After graduating, Chris started his own music studio in Red Bank, NJ where he produces instrumentals for local rappers, singers, and rock and punk artists alike. On occasion, one can see him performing live with his artists as a guest guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, or DJ.
Studio Coordinator Jamie Miranda
Jamie Miranda
Studio Coordinator
Since childhood, Jamie has always had a deep love for music. Growing up, she played cello, flute, and sang in chorus throughout her years at school. This stoked a fire in her early on to be on stage and perform in various theater productions. She then fell in love with stage management and all things theater. As an avid music enthusiast, she is a huge fan of attending concerts of all genres and theater performances of any kind. After a multitude of professional experiences ranging from theater to teaching English & SAT prep to municipal recreation, Jamie found her place at the School of Rock in Clark, combining her love for music and her passion for education.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Michael
Michael
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Michael is a guitarist, producer, songwriter, and vocalist who is known for his work with p-funk legends Bernie Worrell & The Woo Warriors, Dawn Silva and The Brides Of Funkenstein, and George Clinton and Chops Horns. He has also worked and performed with hip-hop groups EPMD, Shock-G of Digital Underground, the R&B group Xscape, Gloria Gaynor, and Leela James. He has worked with rock artists such as Kip Winger, Buckethead, and TM Stevens as well as jazz/fusion artists such as Wayne Escoffrey, Jeremy Pelt, Ian Hendrickson Smith, Larry Goldings, Stanley Jordan, and Johnnie Oneal.

Michael has also written, produced, and mastered albums under his name entitled "Blacklight Lullabies" and "Alice To The Moon," both of which delve into the areas of funk, R&B, rock, hip-hop, and jazz/fusion genres. He currently works with various bands and vocalists in the NY & NJ metropolitan area, specializing in R&B, jazz, funk, rock, hip-hop, and gospel genres, as well as producing and writing music for various artists.
Drum Teacher Kendall
Kendall
Drum Teacher
Kendall has been playing drums since he first put the sticks in his hands at the age of 9. Since that time, he has followed his passion and dream to play drums. In 2005, Kendall studied percussion at Berklee College of Music's summer program. He then moved to Los Angeles, where he enrolled at the Musicians Institute and obtained an associate's degree in Performance Art.

Since then, Kendall has been playing drums in New York City and across the country with countless bands of various genres. Kendall has a love for teaching and enjoys helping students learn to play music. His ability to adapt and play what the music calls for is his strength. His versatility and capability to play all genres give Kendall a unique ability, which he brings to teaching here at School of Rock Clark.
Bass Guitar Teacher and Guitar Teacher Jill Beckett
Jill
guitar and bass instructor
Jill has been growing up around guitar and music since she was a child. At the age of 12 she picked up guitar and never wanted to put it down. Once discovering her greatest love for alternative and rock music, she decided to start a band playing guitar and writing original music at the age of 14 and since then never stopped playing in a band. She learned all about music theory, guitar and songwriting from her father and from playing with other people in high school. In 2017, Jill started a new project called "Pollyanna" singing/writing and playing guitar. After graduating high school she decided to pursue playing and touring around the country, as well as playing Warped Tour in 2018. She has a passion for sharing her knowledge on guitar and writing music and believes School Of Rock is an amazing way to truly connect with learning to play music and have fun while doing it.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Joey
Joey
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Joey found punk rock at the age of 13 and it changed his life. After growing up performing musical theatre, he began to embrace music that he was truly passionate about. A self-professed rock n' roll encyclopedia, Joey loves all things loud, fast, and leather-clad. After honing his vocal and songwriting abilities at Berklee College of Music, he now actively pursues the life of a working/touring musician.

Taking his tunes across the US and Canada, Joey lives to write, perform and record. He believes School of Rock is the perfect way to teach kids about crucial techniques and skills, but most importantly to love music. He is a vocal instructor at School of Rock Clark.
Drum Teacher JAKE FLETCHER
Jake
drum instructor
Driven by a passion for music Jake has played several different instruments from a young age before ending up behind a friend's drumset. He instantly fell in love and hasn't looked back since. After getting his first drum set at age 13 Jake has played in many bands spanning several different genres of music but is most at home in metal and rock. His bands "This Curse" and "Gladiators" have played all over the country with several national acts such as In Flames, Periphery, Ice Nine Kills, Dance Gavin Dance and many more. He strives to ignite the same passion for music that he has in up and coming musicians.
Singing Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher Howard
Howard
drum, guitar, bass, and vocal instructor
Howard Portney, better known as “Hollywood How” began his career as a drummer in the early 1980’s, eventually performing as both drummer and lead singer from behind the kit. Kicking off the millennium, he entered the 2000’s stepping out from behind the drums. His new role as “frontman” turned out to be exactly the spark needed for this multi-talented musician’s star to burn long & bright.

His solid educational base (BA in music with an intense focus in Classical & Jazz theory) has led HH into such musical endeavors where he has performed with, worked with, and produced recordings and/or video projects with some of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal’s most beloved musicians. Among them are the late, great AJ Pero, Michael Romeo, John “JD” DeServio, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Mike Orlando, Ross the Boss, Thomas Miller, Mike Pinnella, Mike LePond, Steve Brown, and Derek Taylor. Another notable working experience for Howard was having the opportunity to both record with and perform onstage along side Chris Caffery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Savatage) during his time as the founding frontman of Metal band, Dark Sky Choir (2016-2017). This background prepared him to tour and share the stage with Rock legend, Ace Frehley - an experience HH will not soon forget.
Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard Teacher Jess Bober
Jess
bass and keys instructor
Jess Bober is a graduate from the School of Rock Clark back in 2020 and now studies forensic biology at Kean University. She had played bass and keys for the last 7 years. She was involved in the performance program since 2016 as well as a former houseband member for those 4 years. She is very grateful for all the opportunities that the school has given her such as playing with famous musicians such as Bumblefoot, John 5, Angus Clark, and Billy Sheehan. With SoR, she even embarked on two national tours to places like Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, and Cleveland and played on big stages such as the Exit/In and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She also went on to form her own band with other students at the school called Radium’s Revenge back in 2019 where they perform locally in NJ and the tristate area. She still holds everything she has learned at the school in her heart, and she is very excited to share this passion of music and the love of SoR to others.
Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher James
James
Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher
James' love of music started when his parents gifted him a CD player and a copy of The Beatles' "1" for his 5th birthday, which he would play repeat for hours just about every day. For his 16th birthday, his friends, hearing about how much he wanted to pick up a bass guitar, pooled together enough money to gift him a jazz bass and amp. The following year, James joined the Old Bridge High School jazz band, Cloud 9, the OBHS choir and orchestra programs, as well as a local ska band. From there, he knew that his life was all about everything and anything musical.

In 2014, James embarked on a college adventure towards a degree in Music Production, where he picked up guitar and keys, began songwriting, and self-produced his own music, reflecting his since-acquired love for post-punk and indie music. He is especially passionate about sharing all of the things he has learned from his time growing as a musician and teaching students about the indescribable joys of musical performance and expression.
Vocal Teacher Charlie
Charlie
Vocal Teacher
Charlie is a singer and actor with a deep love for musical theater. At the age of 9, they performed at Carnegie Hall, and from then on, they knew this was the path for them. Ever since, Charlie has done countless shows such as Dear Edwina, Cinderella, Footloose, etc. Charlie has also originated characters in up-and-coming shows as well. Charlie has been mentored by Elizabeth Saunders for the past decade and is proud to be represented by the talent group Bohemia Group in NYC.
Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher Dave
Dave
Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Dave has been drumming and performing music for over 25 years. He started playing by ear at 5 years old and received lessons shortly after. Dave was lucky to have supportive parents who introduced him to different instruments and live music. His father would play records virtually every evening from the likes of The Beatles, Alice Cooper, The Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin, and King Crimson.

By age 12, Dave started playing with his neighbors and family at various events. This helped him get comfortable with performing on stage in front of crowds. His interests grew by middle school and expanded into genres from alternative, jazz, heavy metal, and classical, to contemporary electronica. This opened doors to new and challenging playing styles. By late high school, he began teaching private lessons and began performing local shows with bands.

Dave has played, recorded, and toured with bands such as the experimental swing punk act Will Wood, blackened death metal project Imperial Crypt, the tech metal wizards Tandav, and most recently joined signed prog power metal band Last Pharaoh.
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