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School of Rock Elk Grove
9045 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 500-7625

Location Specifics

We're located in the heart of Old Town Elk Grove.

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Hours
  • Monday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM

Upcoming Special Hours:

  • 12/24/2024 - 12/25/2024: Closed
  • 12/31/2024 - 01/01/2025: Closed

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

School of Rock in Elk Grove, California is proud to serve Elk Grove and surrounding areas like South Sacramento, Galt, Lodi, Wilton, and Pocket 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. Students can develop their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment, and gain confidence like true rock stars by jamming together in a band with friends. Our students perform at community-based events like the Giant Pumpkin Festival, Dickens Street Faire, and Elk Grove Family Fun Day. Students also regularly play at local venues like The Boardwalk, South Slope Wines & Bistro, Track 7 Brewery, and Harlow's. Come join the band and visit School of Rock Elk Grove today!

Programs we offer

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

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

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

Rookies music program for children in Elk Grove
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

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

School of Rock Elk Grove'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 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove.

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 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove.

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

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

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Elk Grove

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Elk Grove

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Elk Grove

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

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

Vocal Teacher, Music Director Stevie Mello
Stevie
Vocal Teacher Music Director
Stevie is a seasoned musician and educator and is the Music Director at the School of Rock in Elk Grove, CA. With over 20 years of experience performing, teaching, and refining his musical craft, Stevie truly embodies the rock and roll spirit.

At School of Rock Elk Grove, Stevie has been a dedicated instructor for vocals, keys, and performances since 2018, fostering the growth and development of aspiring musicians with his passion for music. His journey in nurturing talent and sharing his deep love for music commenced at an early age. However, it was his extensive international travels that truly ignited, influenced, and broadened his appreciation for music's unifying power.

Immersing himself in the diverse music cultures of East Asia, South America, and North America has profoundly shaped Stevie's eclectic style and reinforced his commitment to sharing music with the world. His musical journey reached a milestone with the release of his debut album, "Rebirth of Soul," in 2010, solidifying his lifelong dedication to music.

In 2016, Stevie Mello began to carve out his place in the music scene, making a name for himself through captivating performances, mentoring fellow artists, and establishing opportunities for musicians in Sacramento and the Bay Area. Additionally, he founded "A Sound for All Ears," a multifaceted venture encompassing the Stevie Mello Band, the Piano Man, and Mello Mondays, an engaging platform for local talent to shine.

Stevie's impact extends beyond the stage as he has devoted ten years to enriching music programs in the Elk Grove, Sacramento, and San Juan School Districts. During this time, he founded two choirs and leveraged his community connections to orchestrate performances at notable venues such as the Golden One and Arco Arenas, the Women's March, and for various city electives including the Mayor. And when Stevie is not performing or teaching, he is a corporate safety process design engineer for AirGas.
Drum Teacher Matthew Wagers
Matt W
Drum Teacher
Matthew Wagers grew up in Elk Grove and first began playing the drums at the age of 14. He played in a punk band for a few years, playing at local venues such as Ace of Spades, The Boardwalk, and Crest Theatre. During this time, he realized his passion was to pursue his dream of audio production and live sound. He is currently at Sacramento City College and then plans to complete his bachelor's degree in the UC system.
Bass Guitar Teacher
Nathaniel
Bass Guitar Teacher
Nathaniel wanted to be a musician since he was a child. At around six or seven he started piano and took lessons for four years while being exposed to his parents’ Beatles records. Some time down the line, he started listening to Metallica and during middle school, picked up the guitar. It wasn’t until the eighth grade when he started playing with his sister’s bass guitar that he decided to focus more attention on that instrument. During this time he began playing in a church worship team from middle school up until early college and even formed a small garage band during high school. In college, he performed in various music courses, ranging from commercial music to jazz band and orchestra. Outside of school, he currently performs bass in the worship group at Greenhaven Lutheran Church in Sacramento and performs with the Ryder Green Band and Ro Harpo the Bluesman.
General Manager Matt Stone
Matt S
VP of Operations, School of Rock NorCal
Ever since he bounced his knee to musical inspirations such as Metallica, Van Halen, and Phil Collins, Matt knew music would be part of his life. As a kid when he made a drum set out of buckets, barrels, and metal dustpans, he knew percussion was the way to go. With inspiration from his dad, who was a drummer as a kid too, Matt started his musical journey in elementary school as a trumpet player. Although he made first chair, his passion for drums eventually won out. He began playing drums in the beginning band at Joseph Kerr Middle School under the leadership of Dave Winstead and Nancy Kreis. Learning quickly, Matt joined concert and jazz band, participating in ensembles that won awards at the prestigious Golden Empire competition. He continued musically into high school, joining a few bands, including a cover band playing Black Sabbath and Marylin Manson called Paranoid Delusions.

Matt graduated from Sheldon High School as a letterman in Visual and Performing Arts. Shortly after high school, he joined his church praise band as a drummer and vocalist, where he played for more than 15 years. In college, Matt joined the Chamber Singers, where he honed his vocal skills and sang a solo at the State Capital Rotunda. He also joined a local performance group called the Village Opera Theatre in which he had multiple principal roles, including the lead role in Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado." Matt continues his musical talents to this day as drummer and vocalist for The Maple Tones, a local cover band playing for various businesses and events. Matt currently resides in Elk Grove with his high school sweetheart and wife, Jennifer. Some of his other musical inspirations include The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Harry Connick Jr., Coldplay, and Garth Brooks. Matt hopes to continue playing and sharing music for as long as possible and is the general manager at the School of Rock in Elk Grove.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher Renée
Renée
Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Renée is a musician and poet from Sacramento, CA. She is the daughter of musicians and grew up playing piano in jazz and blues bands. At 18 she moved to New York to attend Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School. There she collaborated with students at the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, writing lyrics and accompanying singers on piano. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies with a concentration in poetry and writing in 2012. After college she accompanied stage productions on piano and accordion, eventually taking a residency at a Brooklyn circus called The Muse as their accordionist. After years of travel, she returned home to Sacramento, where she began her career in education. She has taught elementary bands within the Elk Grove Unified School District and private piano lessons before joining School of Rock. Her students range from age 4 to 18, primarily beginning to intermediate skill levels. Her area of expertise ranges from blues to jazz to rock. Her lessons are focused on music theory and reading charts, but she can teach students how to read music traditionally, as well. Renée is currently enrolled in a teaching credential program to earn her dual credential in English and music. When not teaching, she is collaborating with artists in her community. Most recently she contributed poetry to Vox Musica, a Sacramento-based women’s choir.
Keyboard Teacher, Vocal Teacher Gaby Montoya
Gaby
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Gaby Montoya has loved music from a very young age. Her parents were determined to expose her to many different types of music and musical experiences. Because of this, Gaby is drawn to many different genres of music from rock to classical, blues to electronic, and jazz to metal. She has experience in many genres of singing, including musical theater, jazz, opera, gospel, and classical. Gaby also has a Bachelor of Music degree with a focus in Vocal Performance from Sacramento State. During her academic career, she found a love for teaching and sharing what she has learned with others. Now Gaby gets to continue doing what she loves by being a piano teacher and vocal instructor, Rookies teacher, and a Rock 101 and Performance Director at the School of Rock in Elk Grove.
Drum Teacher Travis
Travis
Drum Teacher
Originally from Racine, Wisconsin, Travis has been playing the drums for 24 years. He took up music performance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and also holds a degree in recording and music technology from the Madison Media Institute.

He has won numerous awards including the Midwest Guitar Center Drum-off as well as the Madison Area Music Award for Best Rock Album. He has opened for Brett Michaels, Thomas Pridgeon, and Earth, Wind, and Fire and has performed with Daniel Johnston. He has been teaching for the past 12 years and looks forward to continuing to inspire and help his students succeed and achieve all their music goals.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher Joshua Conanan
Joshua
Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Joshua Antenor Cruz Conanan is a non-binary Music Composer from the Bay Area, now residing in Elk Grove. He is a multi-instrumentalist and DJ with a B.F.A in Music for Visual Media. He is influenced by music ranges of all different genres and eras, but most notably by avant-garde artists like Steve Reich and Brian Eno. Joshua has worked as a sound designer and music composer for video games and short films. He loves cooking, playing old-school video games, and collecting vinyl records.
Guitar Teacher Jacob Eisberg
Jacob
Guitar Teacher
Jacob Eisberg started playing the guitar when he was 15 during his freshman year of high school. Taking guitar classes as electives, he quickly came to realize that playing music should have been his main focus in life all along. He became co-president of his school's guitar club starting his junior year, and he subsequently decided to join the school jazz band. Jacob taught himself as much music theory as possible, going out of his way to find new techniques and styles to advance his playing. This desire to learn new styles carved him a path toward songwriting and composition, where he found some of his greatest passions in life. Metal and jazz were two genres he loved and hoped to blend in a way that hadn't been done before. He found his greatest influences on his musical style to be bands like Pink Floyd, Snarky Puppy, Yes, Periphery, and The Contortionist.

Jacob loves to share his interests in music, and he finds differences in individuals' tastes to be a truly fascinating subject.

"We do ourselves a great disservice in neglecting musical styles that exist outside of what we normally listen to. There are songs I couldn't stand listening to the first time I heard them, and have found many of those same pieces to become some of the most intriguing or moving songs I've ever heard. Pushing ourselves outside of these comfort zones not only increases our potential as musicians but the strength of our characters as well."

Jacob hopes to share all he's learned from his instrument and musical career. He claims this sharing of knowledge to be a way to "pay forward the gift of finding a meaningful passion I received from the artists found in my life."
Studio Coordinator Alexi Angel
Alexi
Studio Coordinator
Alexi first started her musical journey here at our school in Elk Grove! She picked up a guitar for the first time during her trial lesson and instantly fell in love with it. This led to her becoming a student up until she graduated high school. During her time here, she performed in six season shows and two seasons of House Band and has many wonderful stories to share about her experience.

Some of her favorite memories include her first time on stage at our Season 1 British Invasion show, as well as playing in our Season 5 Queen show at Ace of Spades! She also got the chance to participate in our first House Band Summer Tour in 2019, one of the most once-in-a-lifetime experiences she could have ever had. Since being a student with us at the School of Rock in Elk Grove, she has begun playing bass and keys and is joining us once again as a Studio Coordinator! She is currently in college working towards her degree while being sure to keep her love of music alive along the way.
Drum Teacher Ian McDonald
Ian
Drum Teacher
Enamored with the bombastic energy of punk rock from an early age, Ian started tapping along with Green Day’s “Dookie” and The Offspring's “Smash” on whatever he could. Over time, the tapping snowballed into a practice pad and a pair of sticks, to lessons with an industry veteran, to the drum kit, and four years in the high school drum line.

Two decades later, that punk rock energy, ethos, and enthusiasm have influenced Ian's playing in a number of groups across genres, ranging from a little bit of time on the road with a hardcore band to the more introspective, indie rock feel of his current project - Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds.
Director of Early Education and Community Outreach, Vocal Teacher Maddy Vine
Maddy
Director of Early Education and Community Outreach, Vocal Teacher
Maddy is a vocal instructor and Performance Director across multiple School of Rock locations. During her undergraduate studies, she double majored in environmental studies and music with a concentration in voice. Maddy was introduced to a multitude of vocal new genres by participating in choir, jazz ensembles, and as a classical soloist.

Maddy fell in love with the Estill vocal method of training which focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the voice. This method has allowed her to have a free stylistic range with her voice and performances throughout her time in college. This method also allowed her to protect her voice and provide knowledge of how to isolate certain vocal mechanisms to produce any sound desired.

After graduating, Maddy was unsure of the next steps on her journey in life until she stumbled into School of Rock out of curiosity and found gratification in passing on her love of singing and making music for the world.
Assistant Manager Taylor Brummett
Taylor
Assistant Manager
Taylor’s love for music and performance began at a young age. She grew up watching her dad play guitar and took inspiration from him. In elementary school, Taylor became involved in the school choir, recorder club, and drama club. She started teaching herself guitar when she was 13 and went on to take guitar classes in high school. Taylor started teaching herself drums at 14 years old and, at 15, she was behind the kit when she joined her first band, Napalm Koopa.

From there Taylor became very involved in the local punk scene and continued to play in different bands including, but not limited to: Abandoned Generation, The Karloffs, and Kill the Cute. She had her first experience at a professional recording studio while with Abandoned Generation, which opened her eyes to an entirely different way of appreciating music. Her love for writing and playing music eventually led to her attending Pinnacle College where she obtained her AAS in Music Production Recording Arts.

After college, Taylor worked in music retail for 3 years and was a live audio engineer for 2.5 years. During this time she started taking vocal lessons as well. She stayed busy with music in all aspects of her life. When Covid hit and live music stopped, Taylor started pursuing acting and modeling. She now loves working at the School of Rock in Elk Grove where she can still be around music while continuing to work on her acting and modeling career.
Studio Coordinator Joy Brewer
Joy
Studio Coordinator
Joy grew up in the Bay Area and lived in several areas of California before landing in Elk Grove. She is married, has three grown children, and thinks her family is pretty amazing! Joy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and most recently worked for 25 years in labor and delivery. She loved taking care of her patients.

Music and singing have always been a passion for Joy and as a child, her sister would pretend she was a radio and turn her ear to change the station. Joy bought her first guitar from a friend in high school and learned a few chords. Over the years she increased her skills and began to write her own music. Currently a singer/songwriter, she enjoys playing for events at local wineries and with a church worship team. You can find Joy's original songs on multiple music websites and music videos on YouTube. Previously a student, Joy joined the School of Rock in Elk Grove team in February 2022.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Mike Times
Mike
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Michael is a professional multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with over 25 years of experience playing and touring all over the world. Moving to Hawaii after high school, Mike began his career working in clubs in Hawaii while touring and performing for government and military officials. He is a world-class bassist, who excels on any instrument put in front of him. Now with over 20 years of experience teaching bass, guitar, vocals, and piano, Mike gives a unique experience and perspective on performance, and with a degree in music theory and audio production, he provides students with a fun musical experience.
Guitar Teacher Luis Hurtado
Luis
Guitar Teacher
Luis grew up in a small town in Amador County and started playing the trumpet at age 9. He continued to play various brass instruments all the way up through high school. When he was 14, Luis picked up a guitar and never looked back. He started a rock band called Hero’s Last Mission in 2004 and toured nationally, sharing the stage with countless big-name bands and artists for 13 years.

Luis has performed at SXSW, NAMM show, the Bluebird Cafe, and many other showcases. While Hero's Last Mission went on hiatus, Luis joined Wiz Kid, a band that specializes in Top 40 hits both past and present. Wiz Kid has performed at casinos and corporate events up and down the West Coast. More recently, Luis started a songwriting duo with his twin brother, Lee, called Amador Sons and you can catch them most weekends regionally.
Drum Teacher Alex Bosson
Alex
Drum Teacher
Alex Bosson knew from an early age that being a drummer was all he wanted to be in life. He started drumming at the age of 13, taking private lessons for about six months until branching out on his own and playing throughout high school and beyond in local death metal bands and touring around the western United States. When he was 21 years old, Alex had slipped discs in his spine which threatened to end his playing days. It was not a fate he was willing to accept and after multiple surgeries, other procedures, and physical therapy over five years, Alex was finally well enough to get behind the kit again.

He formed the progressive metal project, Lunar, with his long-time friend, Ryan Erwin. Lunar is inspired by acts such as Opeth, Devin Townsend, and Tool, and they are working on their upcoming third full-length album. Alex is also the drummer of Helion Prime. In between playing with both bands, Alex teaches and performs in studio sessions.
Assistant Show Director Angelgrace Bonnett
Angelgrace
Assistant Show Director
Angelgrace Bonnett grew up in a music-oriented family and started singing when she could practically speak. She started out as a student at the School of Rock in Elk Grove in 2018 and grew on to become a dedicated member of the House Band, then moved on to become an employee!

During her time here, Angelgrace was in nine season shows and five seasons of House Band and made many lifelong memories. She is currently the lead singer in her own band, Real Conspiracy, which is composed of School of Rock students she met in House Band. Angelgrace is currently in college working towards her degree while working just as hard for her career! She’s a kind smile to look to and loves sharing her passion for music with everyone she can!
Keyboard + Piano Teacher Christopher Martin
Christopher
Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Christopher Martin was born in Sacramento and raised in Elk Grove, CA. Ever since his uncle bought him his first guitar, he knew he wanted to be a musician. He took his first guitar lessons, then took up saxophone in middle school and high school, and eventually took piano lessons in Elk Grove.

After high school, Christopher attended Sacramento City College and earned two AA degrees in Commercial Songwriting and Commercial Performance. Now a certified music-maker, he is determined to share his love of piano, keyboard, and songwriting with his students at the School of Rock in Elk Grove, where he is a piano teacher.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher Abby
Abby
Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Abby is a classically trained Pianist with over 6 years of experience on piano, 5 years in choir, and even some guitar! She has played at many recitals, events, and venues. Her musical inspirations include Chopin, Debussy, The Lumineers, and Kendrick Lamar.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Dakota
Dakota
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Dakota knows what School of Rock is all about. He was a student here at Elk Grove in Performance Program and House Band before graduating and becoming a guitar and bass teacher! Dakota is a part of many gigging bands including Dogslobber and Lexx Luthor, and his musical inspirations include AC/DC, Van Halen, Metallica, Joe Bonamassa, and many more!
Drum Teacher Zach
Zach
Drum Teacher
Zach started playing music on the clarinet when he was 8 years old. He began playing drums in middle school and then joined the School of Rock in Elk Grove as a Performance Student and House Band member. His skills blossomed while at School of Rock, and he has now graduated from high school and become a drum teacher here. He is also pursuing a degree in music at Sac State. Zach's musical inspirations include Dave Grohl, Neil Peart, and Jay Weinberg.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Nick
Nick
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Nick is another alumni of the School of Rock in Elk Grove turned teacher! He began as a student in Performance Program and was also a part of House Band. He honed his guitar skills while a student, graduated a few years ago from high school, and is now teaching guitar and bass. Nick's musical inspirations are Fu Manchu, Nile Rogers, and Queens of the Stone Age.
Vocal Instructor, Keyboard + Piano Instructor Mady
Mady
Vocal Instructor, Keyboard + Piano Instructor
Mady comes to us with a BA in music (performance) and a wealth of real-world gigging experience in many bands including funk, soul, rock, jazz, and solo performance. Mady's musical influences include her dad, Stevie Wonder, Rachael Price, and Benny Sings.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Daniel
Daniel
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Daniel has been playing guitar since he was 9 years old and has been in bands since he was 12! The band life fits Daniel very well, and he is currently in a band that tours all over the world! His musical influences are the bands from the late 80's/early 90's Glam Rock era.
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher Greg
Greg
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Greg is a bass teacher and can also teach guitar, and has an associate's degree and bachelor's degree in music performance from Musicians Institute in L.A. He has been rocking the stage in many gigging bands over the years and has teaching experience with all age groups. His music inspirations are Pantera, Rachmaninoff, and Black Sabbath.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher Sean
Sean B
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Sean is a talented multi-instrumentalist mainly focusing on keys and guitar, but also knows bass and more! He is currently gigging with his band, Bummer Dude, around the Sacramento area and produces his own music. His main musical inspiration is HIS DAD!
Drum Teacher Sean B
Sean B
Drum Teacher
Sean B is an amazing drum teacher with a jazz performance degree emphasizing drums/percussion from the University of Nevada, Reno. Also, he has a great amount of real-world gigging knowledge playing in many bands over the years. His musical influences are Rush, Jethro Tull, and Dave Matthews Band.
Bass Guitar Teacher Logan S
Logan S
Bass Guitar Teacher
Logan is a seasoned bass player with a wealth of experience gigging in original bands over the years covering rock, pop punk, and emo. Logan also works building guitars for a local custom guitar shop! His influences are Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Saosin, and Emery.
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Reviews

MY DAUGHTER LOVES EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

We signed my daughter up for the performance group on day one. She has absolutely loved it. After seeing the great experience with my daughter I decided to join the adult program.

I highly recommend School of Rock.

My son has developed a real sense of camaraderie with the members of each band he has been in, and I am amazed at the growth in his skills. Most importantly, the staff are able to connect to their students and stoke their passion for performing music.

FUN, DYNAMIC PROGRAMS.

School of Rock has quality instruction, fun, dynamic programs with music the kids love and great opportunities for the kids to play together in a band. I appreciate the safe and very positive and enthusiastic learning environment.

It teaches music and self-confidence.

The facility and the staff are top-notch. It is a very welcoming, and uplifting place. The lessons learned during practice and on stage help children in all facets of their lives.

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