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School of Rock Green Valley
55 S. Valle Verde Drive #470
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 778-1400

Location Specifics

We're located at the corner of Valle Verde Dr and Paseo Verde Dr in the Smith's shopping center.

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Hours
  • Monday: 2 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 2 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 2 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 2 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Upcoming Special Hours:

  • 12/24/2024: 10 AM - 3 PM
  • 12/25/2024: Closed
  • 12/31/2024: 10 AM - 3 PM
  • 01/01/2025: Closed

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

School of Rock in Green Valley, Nevada proudly serves the local community and surrounding areas like Silverado Ranch, McDonald Ranch, and McCullough Hills 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. Considered to be the entertainment capital of the world, the greater Vegas area has a bustling music scene and has been the home to bands like The Killers, Panic! at the Disco, and Imagine Dragons. At School of Rock, students can jam together, perform live music, and develop their skills in a supportive and encouraging learning environment. Our students perform at community-based events like Second Sunday with the I.S.I. Group and First Friday in Downtown Las Vegas. Our students also regularly play at local venues like Hard Rock on the Strip and House of Blues! Join the band and visit School of Rock Green Valley today!

Programs we offer

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

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

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

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

At School of Rock Green Valley, 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 Green Valley, 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 Henderson
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock Green Valley 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 Green Valley, 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.

Adult music program in Henderson for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Green Valley'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 Green Valley 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 Henderson.

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 Green Valley 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 Henderson.

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

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

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Henderson

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Henderson

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Green Valley 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 Green Valley, 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 Green Valley 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 Green Valley, 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 Henderson.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Henderson

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Green Valley 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 Henderson 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 Green Valley, 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 Henderson 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 Green Valley, 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 Henderson

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

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

Regional Manager Teddi
Teddi
Regional Manager
At the original School of Rock in Philadelphia, Teddi was one of the first-ever students and All Stars. She has taught voice and directed countless shows, as well as ran the All Stars program for a time and developed some of the curriculum at the core of the School of Rock program. Outside of that, Teddi has studied music both in the states and abroad. She has had the pleasure of working with such famed opera teachers as Enza Ferrari and Bruno Rigacci, and attended Temple University for Jazz Vocal Performance. At the tender age of 11, Teddi began studying classical violin at The Curtis Institute. Teddi was in two all-female tribute bands, Misstallica and Queen Diamond, and performs original music with her band Mother Mercury. She has performed all over the world with some serious musicians including Jon Anderson (Yes), Alice Cooper, Marky Ramone (The Ramones), Miriam Linna (The Cramps), Ike Willis (Frank Zappa), Napolean Murphy Brock (Frank Zappa, George Duke Band), Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Dethklok), Richard Christy (Death, Iced Earth) and Stuart Copeland (The Police).
Regional Music Director Erik
Erik
Regional Music Director
Erik has been playing the guitar for the past 20 years. During that time, he has played in countless bands and has been involved in many rewarding musical endeavors. Erik attended San Francisco State University where he received his B.M. in Theory and Composition. While in college, he focused heavily on performing jazz and metal on the guitar, while also teaching music at a local K-8 private school in Northern California. After moving back down to Southern California, Erik joined a heavy rap metal band named 3rd Strike and was signed by Hollywood Records in 2001. While in 3rd Strike, he was fortunate enough to be on the Vans Warped Tour in 2001-2002 and also played Ozzfest. Other credits include heavy video play on MTV 2, a tour of the USA and Europe, music in "Ultimate X: The Movie," and a song on the "Tomb Raider 2" soundtrack. After leaving 3rd Strike, Erik was involved in several other projects in Los Angeles and has worked with producers such as Toby Wright (Alice in Chains, Korn), Mudrock (Godsmack), Bob Marlette (Seether), and Chris Lord-Alge.
Assistant General Manager Annika
Annika
Assistant General Manager
Annika has been working in music administration since 2019 and has found a passion for helping facilitate musical education. She has a love for music and has seen firsthand the impact it has on people of all ages. She is a Las Vegas native and is excited to give back to the community by getting people exceptional instruction at School of Rock Green Valley.
Assistant Music Director Jim
Jim
Assistant Music Director
Jim found his first love at around the age of 12 or 13 and has been playing the guitar ever since. He worked his way through college teaching lessons, as well as performing classical guitar at weddings and other special events. Jim earned his Bachelor of Music in Education from Roosevelt University in his hometown of Chicago. Jim has over 25 years of experience in teaching which includes general music, private lessons, and group classes on several instruments.

As a performer, Jim played guitar and bass in a few rock bands during his college days. He has also been a part of worship teams at various churches for nearly 30 years. Currently, Jim uses his talents as part of the praise team at his church in downtown Las Vegas. He also plays guitar and sings in a local rock cover band. In June 2021, Jim began his career at School of Rock in Las Vegas as a guitar and bass instructor. Since then, Jim has worked at both the Las Vegas and Green Valley locations as an Instructor, Rock 101 Director, and Show Director. Jim loves working with so many talented teachers and students who also share a deep passion for music.
Studio Coordinator Sasha
Sasha
Studio Coordinator
Meet Sasha, a born-and-bred Las Vegan with a heart that beats to the rhythm of rock music. Over the years, she has developed a keen eye for organization and efficiency and strives for administrative excellence. Outside the office, Sasha's true passion lies in the power chords and anthemic melodies of rock music. Whether she's attending live concerts at iconic venues like the House of Blues or rocking out to her favorite tunes in the comfort of her own home, music is an integral part of her life.

With her combination of organizational prowess and rock-infused spirit, Sasha brings a unique flair to the world of administrative work, ensuring that every task is executed with precision and every day is infused with a little bit of rock 'n' roll attitude.
Guitar Teacher Sawyer
Sawyer
Guitar Teacher
Throughout Sawyer's career, he has written and produced many songs, scored for film, mixed multiple artists, and performed relentlessly. In 2012 he received his acceptance letter to Berklee College of Music and within four years earned a Bachelor of the Arts in Contemporary Writing and Production.

After earning his degree, Sawyer has worked as an audio production mentor for YOUmedia, produced contemporary jingles for ReelWorld, worked for the world’s largest live audio company, Clair Global, and now he resides with us at School of Rock Green Valley as a guitar teacher, bass guitar teacher, and assistant music director. The pursuit of knowledge and the necessity to be creative motivates him.
Bass Guitar Teacher Eddie
Eddie Two Moons
Bass Guitar Teacher
Eddie Two Moons has over 40 years in the music industry, playing jazz, classical and popular music. He’s toured with bands Element 67, Redbone, and El Caliente and worked in duo and tribute bands. Eddies main instruments are 5 String Sukopop Retro-Firebird Bass, Rosco Fretless Sanctuary 5 string, and Seroma ¾ size double bass with Siefort bow.
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Dylan
Dylan
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Dylan is a multi-instrumental composer born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. While still in high school, he performed at world-renowned venues like the Whisky a Go Go, the Knitting Factory, Ventura Theater, and the Rainbow Room with various rock cover bands and jazz trios. After high school, Dylan went on to attend Berklee College Music, where he graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in film scoring. Since then,​ he has taught guitar, bass, and keyboards to over 150 students both privately and at various academies, of all ages and skill levels.

Dylan is well-schooled in all styles of music, including jazz, classical, R&B, and fusion, and also teaches songwriting, composition, and production as well. In addition, he is a multi-faceted composer who has worked extensively in film and television for years, having served as a composer for numerous feature-length and short films, and television shows, as well as orchestrated, produced, and arranged several projects for top-tier composers and musicians, including Shawn K.​ Clement (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Dawson’s Creek), NicTenbroek (Survivor,​ The Wire, Treme), and Jude Christodal (Lost, The Kardashians, etc.). Dylan has dedicated his life to music education, and his mission is to inspire his students to bring out the best in themselves and others.​
Drum Teacher Mark
Mark
Drum Teacher
Mark (he/they) has been playing drums for over 20 years. Being a drummer is their whole world and they love every second of it! Mark learned to play drums from an accomplished family friend who Mark still considers to be the best drummer he's ever seen.

Mark has experience teaching private lessons and has also spent time touring throughout the United States with acts including Jacob Latimore and Leroy Sanchez. Mark has been managed by John Oliva, former frontman of Savatage and co-founder of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He has spent time recording at big-name studios like Big Blue Meenie in Jersey City, NJ, and Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida.

Mark calls the Henderson area home now and is excited to share their passion for music within the drum department at School of Rock Green Valley.
Guitar Teacher Tom
Tom
Guitar Teacher
Tom is a multi-instrumentalist and Las Vegas transplant. Formerly from the East Coast, Tom started playing guitar at the age of seven years old. Quickly began learning by ear and jumped into lessons about a year and a half later. At the local New Jersey music school, Tom would soon begin to also play bass, drums, sing and form a more conscious understanding of songwriting which led him to do so at just 11 years old. Starting his first band with some friends from school, Tom’s love for music became an obsession and now a full-time career. He’s an active member and producer in 18th & Addison (Pop-Rock/Punk) with his wife, Kait, and the lead singer/producer in Black Mansions (Dark-Wave, Synth Pop), a professional recording artist, songwriter, and producer for/with lesser known artists as well as the likes of Fred Mascherino of Taking Back Sunday, Matt Squire (Producer/Songwriter for Ariana Grande, Panic! At the Disco, Fall Out Boy) and Ace Frehley from the band KISS with whom he’s landed multiple Billboard Chart placements from 2019-2020. Amid all of this, Tom started teaching lessons independently in between tours back in 2013 and has now taken on even more in recent years with School of Rock to help create awareness and education of music, the performance of live music, and entertainment. All are grounded in real-life experiences for young and motivated musicians like himself.
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Matt K.
Matt K.
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Matthew is a guitar teacher and keyboard + piano teacher at School of Rock Green Valley in Nevada. They studied Music Theory and Composition and obtained a bachelor's degree from Eastern Connecticut State University.

Matthew previously taught at School of Rock in New York and has also taught in Los Angeles. Their knowledge of theory has also allowed them to expand beyond guitar as a performer. They have performed as a guitarist, pianist, and vocalist with various bands, ensembles, and choirs all over the country including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and California.

Matthew's experience on stage and in the lesson room is at the forefront of bringing the School of Rock method of performance-based music education to the students they work with.
Singing Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher Kat
Kat
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher
Kat is a professional singer and songwriter best known in the publishing world for her music contributions to film, television, and advertisements. A singer since childhood, Kat studied guitar and recording sound at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles.

Kat has been a recording artist since the age of 20 and navigated her way through Hollywood co-writing music, performing in bands, and making connections with music supervisors and A&Rs who helped hone her vocal and writing talents for the music licensing world. She is looking forward to bringing all she knows to the vocal students and musical community at School of Rock Green Valley.
Singing Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher Dina
Dina
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher
Dina has been performing in Las Vegas for over two decades. In addition to holding two master's degrees in Education, she began her music career as an advanced flute player from Ohio. During her time in Las Vegas, Dina has performed at House of Blues, M Casino, Central Christian Church, and many local bars.

Dina is trained in most genres of music including country, pop, rock, reggae, and blues with influences ranging from Pat Benatar, Pink, Lzzy Hale, and many more. Las Vegas has been a great place to run karaoke shows including the Mirage and The Plaza. Currently, Dina is an Elementary Music teacher with CCSD teaching children the love and joy of music! She is excited to join School of Rock Las Vegas West and Green Valley as a singing teacher and also a Little Wing and Rookies instructor.
Guitar Teacher Lenny
Lenny
Guitar Teacher
Lenny received his Bachelor of Music from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California, where he is a faculty member. He studied contemporary guitar performance and learned styles such as blues, funk, and R&B at MI but his main focus has always been rock and he also loves to play punk and metal.

Lenny has five full-length albums to his credit with original bands and has also contributed as a studio guitarist on many projects. Lenny has toured internationally and in the U.S. and was also featured as the guitarist in the movie “Get Him To The Greek” starring Russell Brand and Jonah Hill. He has shared the stage with many great musicians such as Ray Luzier (Korn), Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big), Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), and Richie Ramone (Ramones), among others, and also opened for bands such as Drowning Pool and L.A. Guns.

Lenny loves teaching and inspiring players and loves to perform live. Other than his original band, Elegantly Wasted, he also plays in the ABBA tribute band ABBA L.A. and the punk rock cover band DTH.
Guitar Teacher Chris
Chris
Guitar Teacher
Chris's musical education includes seven years of personal guitar instruction and three years playing in his high school jazz band. Chris is a graduate of the Musician's Institute, whose curriculum includes group and private classes plus live performances with staff including world-class musicians such as Scott Henderson, Keith Wyatt, Steve Trovato, Frank Gambale, Paul Gilbert, Jennifer Batten, Tim Bogart, Jeff Berlin and Ralph Humphries.

Chris has an impressive 25+ years of live performance throughout North America as a member of many original and cover bands including Keli Raven, Pearls For Swine, Wormhole, Webster’s Unabridged Jazz Band, Nuthin’ Fancy (a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd) and The Who Show (a tribute to The Who). Finally, his resume includes over 15 years of private instruction with a roster of 30+ students throughout the Southern California area. Chris is a guitar teacher and Show Director at School of Rock Green Valley and School of Rock Las Vegas West.
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher Alena
Alena
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Alena is a singer-songwriter whose musical journey began at a young age. Alena has always been drawn to the stage, actively participating in her school’s theatre program, choir, and local theatre productions, where her passion for performing and music was nurtured. Alena briefly studied Performing Arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and continues her musical studies through Berklee Online.

Outside of teaching, Alena has graced the iconic Ferguson’s Downtown Stage and performed at numerous intimate restaurants and cafes. With a deep love for music and performance, she is excited to nurture and encourage emerging musicians to find their sound at the School of Rock in Las Vegas West & School of Rock Green Valley.
Drum Teacher
Fernando
Drum Teacher
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, pots and pans were all Fernando had until he began learning drumset at age seven by means of a church his parents started attending. His love for playing music would soon be complemented by his love for teaching it. Middle School band is where Fernando's outstanding music teacher provided an educational experience that would plant the seed for him to be the educator he is now. He continued with music in high school and kept himself out of trouble through it, winning a City Championship with the marching band in their division his senior year. Fernando finally acquired his very own drum set after high school and practiced it religiously. When away from a drumset in prior years, he kept his musical brain busy by picking up and loving the guitar.

After high school Fernando played in rock and funk bands and worked a few retail jobs while pacing himself with college classes. He would eventually transfer to CSU Los Angeles where he attained a BM in Music Education, followed by a state teaching credential for Music. After teaching music and coaching marching bands within the Los Angeles Unified School District for twelve years, Fernando made the move to Las Vegas in 2024 to further pursue a career in performing music in a new environment while still providing children and young adults the opportunity to excel on their instrument of choice. Fernando is looking forward to bringing his vast teaching experience to the School of Rock Green Valley community.
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Matthew W.
Matthew W.
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Matthew has been a lifelong musician with a classical foundation but rock and metal have been his true passion ever since he picked up the guitar at age 11. He was a piano major at the Las Vegas Academy of The Arts and is pursuing General Education at CSN.

Matthew performs with his family fiddle band and is driven and given life by neoclassical power metal as well as nearly all other metal sub-genres. Matthew joins our regional team working at both our Las Vegas West and Green Valley locations as a guitar and keyboard + piano teacher.
Drum Teacher Chandler
Chandler
Drum Teacher
Chandler is a freelance percussionist based in Las Vegas, NV. Originally from Holland, MI, Chandler earned his undergraduate degree at Morehead State University under Dr. Brian Mason, Dr. Ben Cantrell, and Dr. Josh Smith. He is currently pursuing his master's degree in percussion performance at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas under Dr. Dean Gronemeier, Dr. Alex Stopa, and Dr. Kyle Bissantz.

Chandler had previously taught percussionists in all grade levels at Magoffin County Public Schools along with directing the Percussion Ensemble program. As a performer, Chandler has had experience in many ensembles across the Midwest and Southern United States. He has performed in the Cave Run Symphony Orchestra, Las Vegas Sinfonietta, UNLV Wind Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra, and many more. Chandler also loves to bring his version of Percussive Storytelling to elementary schools across the nation and is excited to share his passions as a drum teacher for the School of Rock Green Valley students!
Drum Teacher Mike
Mike
Drum Teacher
Mike Benigno is a seasoned professional drummer, music teacher, and songwriter with over three decades of experience in the music industry. His musical journey began with private lessons at the prestigious Long Island Drum Center in Long Island, New York. By the early 1990s, after completing high school, Mike transitioned into teaching drums and eventually expanded to guitar instruction, working with students at Amazing Music in Pacific Palisades, California.

As a professional musician, Mike has recorded with notable artists such as Pink, Ric Ocasek (The Cars), and John Popper (Blues Traveler), and has also contributed as a songwriter for Kelly Osbourne. His original song, "On Your Own," was featured in Season 4, Episode 10 of the hit TV show Californication. Throughout his career, Mike has toured as an opening act for renowned artists including Billy Idol, Blues Traveler, Neil Young, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. In Las Vegas, he has performed in high-profile productions like Rock of Ages, MJ Live, and The Bronx Wanderers. Mike is excited to bring his passion for music to the drum students at the School of Rock in Green Valley!
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher Katey
Katey
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Teacher
Katey was born in a small town in California, where her musical journey began with singing and performing. At 12 years old, she moved to Las Vegas, where she continued to hone her vocal skills through lessons and school education. Moving to Nevada provided her with more opportunities than her small hometown, allowing her to delve into musical theater performance.

Over time, Katey expanded her talents to teaching vocals, dance, and acting. She has been dedicated to teaching for the past several years and is looking forward to sharing her passion and expertise with her students at School of Rock Green Valley and School of Rock Las Vegas West!
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Reviews

Confidence in all aspects of life.

School of Rock has introduced my daughters to all genres of music. They have fallen in love with musicians that they otherwise would not have been introduced to. The instructors have given them confidence.

A safe and fun place to meet new friends.

Enjoys having a private lesson followed by a band rehearsal later in the week. He enjoys meeting new people and forming new friendships. SoR Green Valley is a great place for kids of all ages!!!

Everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

My daughter has made some amazing friends and has found a space to call her own! She is always welcome there and encouraged to come in any time to practice. The staff are incredible.

A place that feels like home.

This place has changed my kid's life. They are the absolute best! You will feel so much pride when you see your child shining on stage, and the staff are phenomenal human beings.

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