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School of Rock Grand Rapids
2505 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-317-7625
Hours
  • Monday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 3 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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

School of Rock in Grand Rapids, Michigan is proud to serve the Grand Rapids community—as well as surrounding areas like Ada, Forest Hills, Wyoming, Rockford, and East Grand Rapids—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 Festival of the Arts, Ada Farmer's Market, and John Ball Zoo events like Zoo Goes Boo and STEAM Day. Students also regularly play at local venues like The Intersection and The Pyramid Scheme. Come join the band and visit School of Rock Grand Rapids today!

Programs we offer

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

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

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

Rookies music program for children in Grand Rapids
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, 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.

Remote student playing guitar
Online
All Ages

At School of Rock Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Grand Rapids'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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids.

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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids.

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

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

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Grand Rapids

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Grand Rapids

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Grand Rapids

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Our instructors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence and build social skills.

General Manager, Drum Teacher Joshua
Joshua
General Manager, Drum Teacher
Joshua started playing rock n’ roll concerts during his freshman year of high school as the drummer for the legendary, if not mythical, metal band: Coal Black Horse. While he never forgot his roots, he has since expanded into many new musical avenues. Today, Joshua is equally at home in an orchestra, jazz combo, theater, or rock n’ roll band and performs actively in and around West Michigan. He has performed with groups such as the Grand Rapids Symphony, Opera Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Ensemble Montage, and many other jazz and chamber groups.

Joshua's musical endeavors have brought him across the United States from New York City to the Grand Canyon, as part of Make Music New York, Baltimore’s Mobtown Modern Series, Detroit’s Strange and Sacred Noise, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, and many others. As an educator, Joshua is passionate about spreading his love of music to people of all backgrounds. He has seen firsthand the value in dedicating one’s time and energy to the arts and hopes to share that with anyone and everyone that he can. Joshua received his bachelor's degree in Music Performance from Grand Valley State University and his master’s degree in Music Performance from the University of Tennessee.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Matthew
Matthew
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Matt is a multi-instrumentalist and record producer with over 15 years of experience in writing, performing, and recording rock music. He is currently a guitar, bass, keyboard, beginner drums, and singing teacher at School of Rock Grand Rapids. Matt cut his teeth in Lansing’s own Mac’s Bar during high school and has since played over 300 shows in 35 states with bands such as Jason Alarm and The Devil’s Cut.

Since 2011, Matt has been recording, mixing, and mastering music for local and regional musicians as well as producing original instrumentals for select artists. Currently, he records at Cold War Studios and at his home studio in downtown Grand Rapids.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Singing Teacher Scott
Scott
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Scott began performing at the age of 15, studying at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Grand Rapids Community College, and Grand Valley State University. He has been a musical director and band leader for more than 30 years and has produced work for the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Circle Theatre, Actor's Theatre, West Michigan Jazz Society, and more.

Scott has also written and directed several original and concert version shows including "Let It Be," "The Music of: Queen, Woodstock, Stephen Schwartz, and Andrew Lloyd Webber," "Men of Motown," and "Divas of Soul."
Studio Coordinator, Drum Teacher Makenzie
Makenzie
Studio Coordinator, Drum Teacher
Makenzie is a drummer and audio engineer from Traverse City, MI. They are a graduate of Grand Valley State University, where they studied percussion and earned their Bachelor of Arts in Music. They also attended Grand Rapids Community College, where they completed their Associate's Degree in Recording Technology.

Makenzie has toured across the country with many different bands including Flashover, Okaycool, and Narrow Arrow. They are excited to join the School of Rock in Grand Rapids community and guide and encourage students on their path toward creating and sharing music with others.
Bass Guitar Teacher Connor
Connor
Bass Guitar Teacher
Connor has been playing and teaching in the music industry for over 15 years and has performed with a multitude of musicians spanning many genres. He spent his early years playing piano, trumpet, and bass guitar. At age 18, he narrowed his focus to the bass guitar and received a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in bass guitar performance from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. Connor is excited to share his knowledge and passion for music with as many people as possible!
Drum Teacher Hailey
Hailey
Drum Teacher
Hailey is a drummer and musician based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is a graduate of Grace Christian University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Music and Technology. Hailey has taught locally and internationally, while also performing on stage across the nation with her band, The American Hotel System. She is most looking forward to helping students discover a passion for music and a particular instrument.
Guitar Teacher Samantha
Samantha
Guitar Teacher
Samantha is a performing musician and community enthusiast raised in Muskegon, Michigan. They highly value inclusion and representation within the music community. Samantha knew music would be a lifelong passion when they joined an orchestra program in elementary school.

Their main instruments are guitar, cello, and singing but they love playing all instruments! Samantha has worked with children at local schools and community centers for the past decade, and actively performs across Michigan under different projects such as "Reggie" and "Charlie Darling."
Little Wing Teacher Katie
Katie
Little Wing Teacher
Katie is a music teacher originally from New Hampshire. She graduated with a degree in K-12 Music Education from Calvin College and has taught in classrooms and private lessons for over a decade. Katie is excited to build young musicians' knowledge of music and performance skills through movement, play, and exploration.
Singing Teacher Whitney
Whitney
Vocal Teacher
Vocal coach Whitney is a classically trained singer who has been performing since the age of 6. She received 15 years of choral training, including a week at the Royal School of Church Music in England, and three years of collegiate choir. She studied singing under Lansing's Judith Evans, training in classical, musical theater, and pop music before transitioning to rock music.

Whitney has been performing in local bands for over two decades and is well-known as the lead singer of the '80s cover band Starfarm, which has been voted mid-Michigan's best cover band for over a decade.
Music Director, Guitar Teacher Jake
Jake
Music Director, Guitar Teacher
Jake is an experienced guitarist and educator from West Michigan. He began performing in his hometown of Muskegon before he was even old enough to drive himself to gigs. Since then, he has performed with a variety of local bands, taught private guitar lessons, and worked as an English and History teacher in several area school districts. Jake is passionate about sharing the joy of music with young people, and he loves watching School of Rock Grand Rapids students grow and develop into incredible musicians!
Music Director, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, and Guitar Teacher Cohen
Cohen
Music Director, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, and Guitar Teacher
Cohen is a multi-instrumentalist who began his musical journey at age 9, initially teaching himself songs on the keyboard and learning guitar and bass by ear. He expanded his skills by learning drums and joining his school's concert band as a trumpet player in sixth grade, where he also began participating in choir and jazz band. Later, he became the Drum Major in the marching band during high school. He played in a band during high school, American Wi-Fi, sharing stages with artists such as We The Kings, Big Time Rush, Metro Station, and Joe Hertler, among others. The band also won the Best Pop/Electronic Artist award at Art Prize 2014.

Cohen studied music education at Grand Rapids Community College, where he continued to develop his musical expertise. Since then, he has performed across the country and played various instruments in multiple groups, currently participating in five projects spanning genres from pop and funk to rock and progressive metal. In addition to his musical endeavors, he has a background as a competitive gymnastics coach and is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation.
Studio Director, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher Shauna
Shauna
Studio Director, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Shauna is a versatile musician whose journey in music began at the age of 6 when they first began playing the piano. Music has been a constant source of inspiration and joy throughout their life, and they are enthusiastic about sharing that joy with their students. Shauna earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Willamette University. Over the years, they have built a diverse and rich performance resume. Their vocal experience spans a variety of genres and settings, from choir and vocal jazz ensembles to opera and rock bands. They've also enjoyed collaborating in piano-vocal duos, blending their vocal skills with others to create intimate, expressive performances. Whether playing classical piano, leading a vocal jazz group, or belting out a rock anthem, Shauna thrives in all musical environments. Their love for making music is evident in every performance, as they continue to explore new genres, challenges, and opportunities to connect with others through sound.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher August
August
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
August is a songwriter-producer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from Calvin University with a bachelor's degree in music theory and composition. He also works at Ada Bible Church as the music coordinator. He is passionate about helping and encouraging students to pursue their love for music and cultivating all the needed skills for them to enjoy playing music.
Drum Teacher August
Matthew
Drum Teacher
August was raised in a Spanish household of church musicians which shaped his passion for music. He is a former Grammy Nominated Capitol-EMI recording artist with extensive playing experience in pop/punk rock, nu-metal, and Hip-Hop. He graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with an Associate Degree in Percussion Performance in Jazz Studies. His teaching style focuses on exercises and techniques to gain coordination and confidence on the drum kit. Students will learn advanced methods and techniques that will make the music learned much easier to play and enjoy.
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Reviews

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

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

The structure around how kids learn is amazing.

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

It's the best music program in the city.

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

The kids have a great time while learning to play.

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

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