Jeff
Owner, General Manager, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher
Introducing Jeff, a seasoned business professional with over 30 years of experience, formerly serving as the SVP of talent acquisition at ADP. For the last several years, he has successfully owned and operated his own talent consulting firm.
Jeff's connection to School of Rock runs deep. Inspired by the transformative impact that School of Rock had on his own children, he made it his mission to bring this music school to Media, PA. He resides in Downingtown, a testament to his commitment to positively impacting the lives of countless kids in Delaware County.
When Jeff isn't busy running the school, you'll find him actively immersed in the world of music. He's a true multi-instrumentalist, proficient in playing the guitar, bass, and keyboards. Jeff enjoys offering private lessons and leading group rehearsals, igniting the passion for music in the hearts of the next generation.
Jeff's dedication to his community, his love for music, and his commitment to nurturing young talents make School of Rock Delco more than just a music school—it's a place where dreams come to life. Join Jeff on this musical journey and discover the power of guidance, mentorship, and community at School of Rock Delco.
Dan
Assistant General Manager, Vocal Teacher
Dan is a professional vocalist and music coordinator originally from the Bucks County area. He has a vast background in vocal coaching, performance, and the music business.
Dan started his music career in high school with classical vocal training, as well as managing and performing in multiple different music groups. One of his biggest achievements was performing on the AMA Silver Tour in Europe, bringing music to many different parts of the globe. His love for music brought him to Berklee College of Music where he achieved a bachelor's degree in Music Business Management. During his time there he led two a cappella groups that both competed in the ICCA competition many times and received numerous awards.
After completing his undergrad, he spent a year in Nashville soaking in all things music. He spent time interning at Thirty Tigers as an Indie Record and Production Intern and developed his business, marketing, and sales skills at various sales firms.
Dan has since moved back to the Philadelphia area and has joined the School of Rock Delco team, filling the roles of Assistant General Manager and Vocal Instructor. He has a great love of working with kids and has a wealth of musical knowledge to share with them.
Kara
Studio Coordinator, Vocal Teacher
Kara is a former School of Rock student and was a member of her school's House Band. She also participated in three years of the prestigious AllStars program.
Kara is currently in college pursuing a degree in UX Design and is a lead singer in the band Plaid Salmon.
Josh
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Meet Josh, the multi-talented instructor at School of Rock Delco! With a lifelong passion for music, Josh brings a wealth of experience to our school.
For over 26 years, Josh has been a dedicated drummer and boasts an impressive teaching background, with a decade of private music teaching experience. He has also directed bands for live performances and has spent two years teaching in public schools, catering to both elementary and high school students.
A proud graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Josh holds a bachelor's degree in drumset performance and a master's degree in the art of teaching. His commitment to music education and performance is a valuable asset to our School of Rock community. Join him on your musical journey today!
Ryan
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Ryan is your local music enthusiast hailing from the Philly suburbs. With a passion for music that was ignited at the age of 12 by legends like The Beatles, and Nirvana, and his very first Phish concert, Ryan picked up the guitar and drums, and soon after formed his first band with friends by the age of 14.
Ryan brought his musical talents back to the East Coast in 2018 after a decade of making music in the LA scene, where he dabbled in music licensing and publishing while gigging on the side. Ryan continues to play music and works at Swarthmore's music venue, WaR3house 3, helping with booking and production. Today, he is a vital part of the School of Rock Delco team.
Ryan is all about the guitar and drums, and he's ready to share his musical wisdom and expertise with School of Rock Delco students!
Annette
Little Wing and Rookies Director, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Annette is School of Rock Delco’s Little Wing and Rookies Director. She is a dynamic professional with a diverse journey in music and youth development. She embarked on her musical voyage as a classical vocal performance student at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
In Los Angeles, Annette fully immersed herself in the music industry. Her roles included music management, talent scouting, in-studio vocal coaching, and active participation in record label A&R meetings.
Annette found her true passion working with inner-city kids at an overnight camp. This experience led her back to her roots in Philadelphia in 2018, where she spent a remarkable decade with the YMCA, ultimately earning the title of Advanced Director of Youth & Family Programming.
After a decade of transformative work, Annette decided to step back and savor precious moments with her own family for a few years. Now, her journey has converged with the School of Rock Delco team. With unyielding enthusiasm, she is eager to enrich her community by providing outstanding music education to young minds and fostering their artistic growth.
Patrick
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher
Patrick began playing the guitar at the age of 10, joined his first band at the age of 13, and has never looked back. After attending Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, Patrick began teaching professionally in 1999.
Patrick has been a full-time musician and teacher ever since, has toured the United States and Canada, and has been featured on numerous recordings by Philadelphia area artists.
Jason
GUITAR TEACHER, BASS GUITAR TEACHER, DRUM TEACHER
Jason was taught how to play guitar starting at the age of 11. Once he turned 17, he was teaching himself new skills and techniques. He studied Music Education/Performance at Bucks County Community College and Montgomery County Community College.
In addition, he has also been a professional musician for more than 20 years. He’s performed live all over the country and many more places around the globe playing in more than 30 different bands and projects. He is very outgoing and loves to tailor fit his teaching style allowing him the flexibility to work with any skill level - beginner, intermediate, or advanced. He always aims to make sure each student is getting one-on-one attention at all times, and for them to get the best experience and outcome for each lesson.
Furthermore, he has taught ages 4 and up both in private lessons as well as in a class setting.
Tyler
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Tyler is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in guitar, bass, and drums. He has actively played shows for over 15 years and is currently a touring musician in his band Foreign Hands.
Tyler also runs a small-scale music production studio in his free time. As a teacher and musician, he specializes in all things rock and metal but is experienced in many other genres and methods.
Jonah
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Jonah has been playing piano since the age of 10, and guitar and bass since age 12. He is a former School of Rock student and was a member of his school's House Band. He also participated in the AllStars program.
Jonah has a degree in Music from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduating college, he spent a few years in Minnesota teaching and gigging in a variety of different bands and genres before moving back to Pennsylvania. In addition to music, Jonah loves hiking and the outdoors.
Julius
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Julius is a musician and journalist from Brooklyn, NY. A multi-instrumentalist who can play guitar, bass, and piano, he has performed with numerous groups in both Philadelphia and New York and has taught music for half a decade.
Fun fact: Julius is half-Australian!
Kennedy
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Kennedy was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been playing guitar and bass since the age of 12 and has picked up playing drums as an adult. She has played in punk and hardcore bands since she was a teenager and started teaching music by volunteering with nonprofits.
A fun fact about Kennedy is that she loves Halloween!
Jeremy
Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Hailing from Central Florida, Jeremy performed in multiple local indie rock, jam, and jazz-funk bands for nearly a decade before relocating to the greater Philadelphia area. Most recently he was a member of the southern New Jersey Dead and classic rock cover band The Jugband and continues to play drum set in several acoustic jazz groups.
In addition to playing and teaching multiple instruments, Jeremy is currently completing his certification to teach middle-grade math. As a drummer who loves rhythmic complexity, he finds it humorous that he can claim to teach math/rock. Laugh (or groan) with him if you want, but this math/rock teacher wants you to know that good drumming is always song first (with groove a close second).
Anna
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Anna is a musician from Media, PA. After playing with various bands in the Philadelphia area from 2011-2019, she moved to Nashville, TN where she was and has remained an active touring and session guitarist. She is currently a nationally touring guitarist for Meg McRee and multiple other artists.
After a few years of living in Nashville, her musical journey has brought her back to PA and the School of Rock in Delco! Anna has a passion for teaching music and sharing her excitement for music in order to inspire the next generation of rock stars.
Fun fact: Anna is a HUGE Philly sports fan!
Joey
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Joey, a.k.a “Joey Notes”, is a multi-instrumentalist born to a family of professional musicians going back four generations. He has recorded and performed with Grammy Award-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musicians and producers such as Leon Huff, Jimmy Williams, Dee Dee Sharp, Rose Royce, Jaheim, Chubby Checker, and many others.
Joey has made a career out of being a studio guitarist, vocalist, performer, teacher, and touring artist. Guitar, vocals, piano, drums, ukulele, bass, and banjo are among the instruments that he plays and teaches!
Ryan
Studio Coordinator, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Ryan knew they wanted to be a rockstar since they first heard the word. Raised on radio rock, Ryan has always dreamed of writing their own music and performing it to a crowd.
Over the years, they have learned piano (inspired by Elton John and Billy Joel), guitar, and singing, most notably in the top-notch Voices of Spirit choir at Duquesne University. They have also been writing their own songs for around 10 years.
Ryan's experience performing live and studying these instruments at the college level has given them plenty of wisdom which they wish to share with kids who share their love for rock at the School of Rock in Delco. They also love chess and video games!