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School of Rock Cypress
12904 Fry Road Suite 300
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 304-7625
Hours
  • Monday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Thursday: 2 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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

Programs we offer

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

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

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

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

At School of Rock Cypress, 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock Cypress 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Cypress 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Cypress'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 Cypress 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 Cypress.

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 Cypress 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 Cypress.

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

The School of Rock Cypress 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 Cypress's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at TX 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 Cypress and the rest of TX. 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 Cypress

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Cypress

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Cypress

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Cypress 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Cypress

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Cypress 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 Cypress 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Cypress. 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress 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 Cypress Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Cypress 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 Cypress 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress, 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 Cypress’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, General Manager Alejandra Febre
Alejandra Febre
Owner, General Manager
Alejandra is a crazy mom, ex-model, daughter of a former rock star, and BD in engineering who makes arts, music, and structure melt into a nice and balanced General Manager. She is sensitive enough to understand the artists and organized enough to keep it under control.

Alejandra is currently studying for an associate's degree in Music at Lone Star College.
Music Director Caleb Vich
Caleb Vich
Music Director
Caleb Vich is the Music Director at the School of Rock in Cypress, TX, and holds a bachelor's degree in Music Composition from Stephen F. Austin State University. His musical journey includes classical and metal guitar lessons, and six years of participation in marching band, concert band, and orchestra, during which he composed pieces for various ensembles, some of which were professionally played and recorded.

Caleb has a rich performance history, ranging from school stages to the St. Patrick's Day parade in Ireland. He has collaborated with jazz bands, steelpan bands, and his own band. Notable influences include guitarists Tosin Abasi, Steve Vai, Synester Gates, Periphery, and Mark Tremonti, as well as bassists Les Claypool and Victor Wooten. For over nine years, Caleb engaged in diverse musical pursuits, including marching band, jazz band, and various college bands. His orchestral experiences extend to performing at the Midwest Clinic in high school and the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) in college.
Assistant General Manager Cameron Michalak
Cameron Michalak
Assistant General Manager
Cameron Michalak's musical journey began in the fourth grade when he started playing the cello in his school’s orchestra. His interest in guitar soon followed, prompting his orchestra teacher to offer after-school lessons. By his freshman year of high school, Cameron transitioned to bass after being invited to join a band, but six months later, his focus shifted to drums. In 2022, after joining the School of Rock in Cypress, he added keys to his repertoire, further broadening his musical skills.

Cameron has performed on stage over 100 times, thanks to his extensive experience in community theater, filling in for indie bands, and assisting School of Rock groups. His uncle’s influence sparked his dream of "becoming a rockstar," and his musical style is shaped by artists like Periphery, Plums, The Killers, The Decemberists, and Chon. In addition to his instrumental talents, he spent a year in choir and two years in community theater, where he took on lead roles in productions such as Seussical and Legally Blonde.
Marketing, House Band Director Will O’Bryant
Will O'Bryant
Marketing, House Band Director
Will O’Bryant possesses a degree in Music/Fine Arts, and is a perpetual learner with a penchant for the unconventional. Having graced countless stages nationwide, particularly in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Tennessee, he has accumulated a wealth of experience through his involvement in numerous bands and performances, as well as his time spent with the marching drum corps.

Will's musical influences are diverse and eccentric, evident in the eclectic decor of his lesson room. Drawing inspiration from both renowned artists and close friends, his musical palette embraces the weird and groovy.
Assistant Music Director, Vocal Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher Clare Keating
Clare Keating
Assistant Music Director, Vocal Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher
Clare Keating has been involved in musicals throughout her life and participated in the school choir during both middle and high school. With about two years of private vocal lessons focusing on classical and Broadway music, Clare further honed her skills in college, taking 2.5 years of voice classes for acting. She can translate her knowledge of vocal health, diction, resonance, and breath into singing. Though mostly self-taught with instruments, she had a year of private piano lessons and learned to play guitar, bass, ukulele, and a baby harp by ear.

Over the last two years, Clare played bass and sang background vocals for two punk bands, regularly performing in the Houston and Austin music scenes. On the theater side, she has been part of various professional productions, including receiving a scholarship in 2019 to arrange music for the Houston Shakespeare Festival’s production of As You Like It. She wrote original melodies, arranged vocal harmonies, and played acoustic guitar throughout the show. In a production of Godspell, she performed in an ensemble and played multiple instruments, including keyboard, acoustic guitar, ukulele, and even a baby harp. Other notable productions include Twelfth Night and Love’s Labour’s Lost. Clare holds a BFA in Acting from the University of Houston and has a deep passion for theater, film, and animation, especially when the acting is strong.
Show Director Samantha Pisarski-May
Samantha Pisarski-May
Show Director
Samantha Pisarski-May boasts a rich 15-year tenure in elementary music education and is a seasoned professional with a primary focus on vocals and early childhood music instruction. She is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and holds expertise in music education and operatic voice.

Samantha exhibits a versatile musical prowess, skillfully playing instruments ranging from beginner piano and ukulele to all Orff instruments and the recorder. Presently delving into the realm of guitar and bass, she showcases a commitment to ongoing musical exploration. Samantha's eclectic journey includes performances in cover bands and a metal band, notably influenced by diverse genres. Her musical preferences span from metal bands featuring female vocalists like Lacuna Coil to music theater, show tunes, and the raw sounds of '90s grunge and alternative rock.

Beyond her musical pursuits, Samantha integrates theater and basic dance seamlessly into her elementary music classroom curriculum, embodying a holistic approach to arts education.
Show Director Christopher Jung
Christopher Jung
Show Director
Christopher Jung embarked on his musical journey in seventh grade by initially taking guitar lessons before transitioning to being self-taught. His musical prowess expanded in college, where he learned to play bass, drums, and keyboard while also delving into music theory through classes.

Chris gained performance experience by playing at frat parties and open mics, but his entry into the industry came with his role at School of Rock Cypress, where he has participated in six shows. Influenced by a diverse range of artists including Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Ted Nugent, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, Peter Gabriel, Emerson Lake Palmer, Rush, Pink Floyd, Dave Brubeck, Gustav Holt, and John Williams, Chris's musical journey reflects a rich and varied tapestry of influences.
Vocal Teacher Rebecca Richards
Rebecca Richards
Vocal Teacher
Rebecca Richards is a college student majoring in Music Education and boasts an impressive eight-year history in school choir. While pursuing her degree, she has taken up self-guided piano lessons and is thoroughly enjoying the experience. Her introduction to the professional music scene came through her role as a music educator at School of Rock Cypress.

Rebecca draws inspiration from a diverse range of genres but holds a special affinity for pop and alternative/indie, with Taylor Swift and Tame Impala standing out as her current major influences.
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Show Director Alfredo Cervantes Leon
Alfredo Cervantes Leon
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Alfredo Cervantes Leon began teaching himself guitar in the 7th grade, continuing as a self-taught musician for several years before formally studying at the Academia de Música de Panamá, where he graduated as a guitarist. Over the years, he has performed live in various venues, including opening shows for national artists and at release parties. His primary musical influence is John Mayer, whose style inspired Alfredo's appreciation for blues legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, and Jimi Hendrix.

In addition to his passion for music, Alfredo has been an avid soccer player throughout his life and also enjoys volleyball and tennis. He maintains an active lifestyle by regularly going to the gym. Currently, he is pursuing a degree in finance and supply chain management at the University of Houston.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Juan Garcia
Juan Garcia
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Juan Garcia immersed himself in a diverse musical education and is a graduate of Lonestar College with an Associate of Arts degree in Music. His studies included jazz, where he delved into intricate chord progressions suitable for the genre, and classical guitar. Juan also embraced piano classes, mastering the fundamentals of various instruments. Performing at college events and with his band, he showcased his skills in jazz band annual events and student recitals. However, his most significant growth came from playing with his band, where he learned the ins and outs of booking shows and stage management.

Juan's musical influences span a variety of bands, including Hail the Sun, Dance Gavin Dance, Chon, Polyphia, American Football, The Mars Volta, Ling Tosite Sigure, Tricot, and more. His admiration extends to guitarists like Tim Henson, Yvette Young, TK from Ling Tosite Sigure, and Will Swan. Beyond music, Juan was part of an anime club in high school but now spends his time primarily writing music and studying, highlighting his dedication to continuous improvement as a musician.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher Chris Burgess
Chris Burgess
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Chris Burgess holds a degree in Audio Engineering and is a self-taught musician with proficiency in guitar, bass, and drums. He graduated Valedictorian from MediaTech Institute Houston.

Chris has showcased his talents as a skilled guitar player and guitar tech in numerous shows, collaborating with renowned acts like Lorna Shore, Ice Nine Kills, Every Time I Die, Veil of Maya, and 68. Drawing inspiration from legends such as Dimebag Darrell, Eddie Van Halen, and Gary Holt, Chris has firmly established himself as a versatile figure in the music industry. Additionally, he demonstrates his musical prowess by playing guitar for the band I AM.
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Reviews

I love watching my daughter excel here!

I love how my daughter feels motivated and committed to her music and her shows since she started. The feeling of her always having a goal to achieve is what makes it great for me as a parent.

Well-Rounded Musicianship!

The breadth of education the kids get at School of Rock is outstanding. From technique to theory to simple appreciation of a wide range of genres, the program puts an emphasis on turning out well-rounded musicians.

We love the Excitement of Playing Live!

The instructors are always pushing us and teaching us the ways actual bands play to help us become better musicians and people in general. There's always something new to learn and the people are always kind.

Knowledgeable and Fun Instructors.

The instructors are all knowledgeable and fun. The students not only take private lessons but also practice and play in a band with their friends. You’ll feel welcome each time you step into the studio.

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