Michael Granek
Owner, General Manager
Michael Granek, MBA is a successful entrepreneur and award-winning event producer with over 20 years of leadership and management experience in arts, events, music, and business administration, and over ten years in adult education and teaching.
Previously to School of Rock Langley, Michael was the President, COO of a global online education company where he applied his diverse background of business management, adult education, and special events to connect professionals with leading industry education, training, and professional development. Prior to this, Michael was an Academic Director at a private higher-education institution, and the owner of an event production company that produced prestigious award shows, galas, and large scale corporate events for local and international clients.
Outside of his professional experience, Michael has been volunteering at his children’s school for several years to help them produce concerts and plays. With his previous experience producing events, he was able to bring professional level production and staging to the school for the first time. Michael found this experience to be extremely rewarding as he saw the school community come together, and students form new-found interest in music, arts, and technology that they might not have otherwise been exposed to. His annual volunteering has now turned into a passion, which inspired him to bring the first School of Rock location to Vancouver.
Michael has also been a board member of professional associations, has judged various event industry awards, and has delivered numerous seminars and training workshops at leading conferences, colleges, and universities.
Al MacInnes
Owner, Music Director
School of Rock Langley Owner and Music Director Al MacInnes is a skilled musician with over 40 years of experience in the music industry in Vancouver, BC, and on tour internationally. Beginning his career at a young age as an award-winning Side Drummer for the BC Junior & White Spot Highland Pipe Band, Al also expanded his talents to play electric guitar and bass, forming various cover bands. He eventually started the Indie band Jimmy’s Lunch in 1990 where he wrote, recorded and performed original music throughout Vancouver’s popular music venues. Later in his career, he joined Vancouver’s Jazzberry Ram as bass guitar player, recording four studio albums on Green Tea Records and toured internationally for 13 years.
With a strong passion for the music industry and growing the next generation of musical talent, Al has been teaching guitar, bass and drums for the past two decades, even helping his students form their own bands, producing demo albums and securing performance opportunities for them. Al helped mentor, write, and produce songs on Light Organ Records for Vancouver’s JPNGRLS, who are now widely known as Hotel Mira. Al continues to be a professional musician through various live and studio projects including Jazzberry Ram, Spygirl, and Friction Project.
In additional to his career in the music industry, Al is a successful entrepreneur applying his creative and masterful approach to projects through his high-end specialized landscaping company, MacInnes Landscaping, which has seen consistent growth in loyal clients for the past nine years. With a passion for hockey and inspiring youth to develop their personal strengths and team skills, Al is also a certified Hockey Canada Coach with the Vancouver Minor Hockey Association where he was honoured with the 2020 Coach of the Year Award.
Brett Selinger
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher
Brett is a multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of playing experience, including over 10 years playing professionally! He graduated in 2021 from Vancouver Community College with a Bachelor of Applied Music degree, majoring in jazz on the upright bass, while also studying classical and contemporary music. He enjoys every opportunity to learn, play, and teach in every style or genre from folk to heavy metal, with particular appreciation for funk, jazz, and classic rock.
Brett is passionate about playing and performing, with a desire to share these experiences and knowledge with School of Rock Langley students. Whether they are a beginner, amateur, or aspiring professional, Brett hopes they can achieve a similar sense of fulfillment from life as a musician. While the electric bass has been his primary instrument for over 20 years, he has also trained on the upright bass (double bass), electric/acoustic guitar, drums, piano, and voice as well. He has been the full-time bassist for 14 different bands as well as a professional substitute player for many others during this time.
Madison Suchodolski
Assistant General Manager
Madison is an avid concert-goer with a BA in Psychology, proudly calling herself a “professional people-person.” Her background studying human behaviour helps her build authentic connections with students, families, and colleagues. Music has always been a huge part of Madison’s life; from learning guitar as a kid and attending her first concert at five years old, to headbanging in the car on the way to sports practices. Her lifelong love of music continues to inspire Madison’s personal and professional life.
Before joining School of Rock Langley, Madison gained diverse experience in healthcare and retail management. As a Behaviour Interventionist, she supported youth and adults with complex needs, developing skills in crisis management, individualized support, and compassionate care. She also held a management role with a major North American retailer, shaping Madison into an organized, energetic, and empathetic leader. She is passionate about creating an inclusive, encouraging environment where students feel confident to grow both musically and personally.
Semira Jalali
Studio Coordinator
As a Studio Coordinator of School of Rock Langley, Semira combines a love of creativity, community, and music with a passion for helping others thrive. With a background in writing, fashion, and history, she brings a thoughtful and artistic perspective to her work, shaped in part by a strong connection to her families cultural heritage.
Music has always been a significant part of her life. Raised in a household where heavy metal was a constant soundtrack, she developed an early appreciation for rock music through her father's influence. Over time, her musical interests expanded alongside her own experiences, leading her to explore a wide range of styles within the rock genre. She is particularly drawn to progressive and gothic rock, while also enjoying alternative, grunge, and punk.
At the heart of everything she does is a belief in the power of connection and self-expression. She is excited to be part of the School of Rock Langley community and is dedicated to supporting an environment where students, families, and staff feel encouraged to be themselves, take creative risks, and grow with confidence. Whether behind the scenes or working directly with the community, she strives to help create a space that is welcoming, inspiring, and true to the spirit of rock and roll.