Heather Torrez
General Manager
For as long as she can remember, Heather has always been certain about one thing—she loves experiencing culture and learning how to see the world from different perspectives. This led to her attending UC San Diego and earning her bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Art History.
Originally from San Diego, Heather has lived in Los Angeles and Bronx, NY. She has lived in Northern Colorado for the past decade with her family. Her professional career has most notably included working in management and several years as a paraprofessional in an elementary school setting. She loves working with and around kids and has volunteered in educational settings since high school. Merging this love with music in a setting that promotes personal growth doesn’t get much better for her!
Jordan Pasquin
Regional Music Director, Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Jordan Pasquin is a drum set performer and educator based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. He has been playing for over 15 years, and in addition to performing across the country, he maintains a busy teaching schedule that includes students of all ages and skill levels. Jordan's diverse performance background and bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music allow him to authentically teach a wide array of styles and techniques while focusing on helping his students achieve their personal goals. He strives to demonstrate how music can be healthy for you physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Jordan is known for his work performing with Write Minded, Cary Morin & Ghost Dog, and I Am The Owl. He also works regularly as a session musician for countless other artists across all genres. Jordan takes great pride in all he does relating to music, including helping other artists sound their best as a drum tech for The Blasting Room. Jordan is grateful for the impact music has had on his life and loves passing on the joy of music to his students.
Mike Adams
Music Director, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Mike Adams has been playing the keys for over two decades. He earned a degree in Professional Music at Berklee College of Music, where he was the president of the Songwriters Club—the largest club at Berklee.
Mike moved to Fort Collins in 2017 where he started working at the Downtown Artery. His work at the Artery sparked a passion for the Fort Collins local music scene, and he started playing keys for local surf rock band Robert Shredford in 2018. Mike plans to spend the rest of his life playing music.
JJ Maestas
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Jacob Maestas has been playing rock, funk, ska, and punk in and around Colorado since he was 15 years old. In the short time since he’s built a solid musical resume that includes performing at major festivals like Taste of Colorado, and presenting TedX talks on how music education changes lives for the better. When it comes to teaching, Jacob tailors his approach to the uniqueness of each and every student, helping them to find their own unique musical voice.
Lucy Logan
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Director
Lucy discovered her love of singing in middle school, singing in choirs and musicals, and began taking voice lessons as a freshman in high school. She participated in All-State Choir, Thescon, and NATS, where she placed second in the classical category. She is now a junior at CSU studying vocal performance and is excited to dive into the world of teaching lessons herself, after taking them for many years.
School of Rock is Lucy's first professional teaching gig, and she is so excited for the future and to be joining such a wonderful team of musicians who share her love and passion for music. But above all else, she is excited to share that with her students, and to get them singing like a rockstar!
Kyle Krueckeberg
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Kyle Krueckeberg has been playing guitar, bass, and singing professionally for over 20 years. Over that time he has been involved in numerous projects that have covered a multitude of different musical styles.
Kyle is currently the bassist and vocalist for Fort Collins-based punk metal band, I Am the Owl, as well as his solo project, The Dark Lake. He brings with him a wealth of experience in other musical skills, including live sound, recording, mixing/mastering, and songwriting - and can’t wait to apply those skills to teaching the next generation of rockers at the School of Rock Fort in Loveland, Colorado.
El Duncan
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher, Rock 101 Teacher
El Duncan began their musical journey in the fifth grade with vocal lessons. Having come from a talented musical family, they picked up the guitar shortly thereafter but El really hit their musical stride when they joined the School of Rock in Philadelphia at the start of the seventh grade.
El continued to rock at School of Rock through high school, joining the House Band and adding bass guitar to their instrument arsenal along the way. They moved to Fort Collins to study music at CSU and made the transition from student to instructor at the School of Rock in Loveland, Colorado. El is thrilled to share their passion for music with the next generation of rockers!
Ben Eberle
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Ben Eberle is a multi-instrumentalist who teaches drums, guitar, bass, keys, and vocals at the School of Rock locations in Fort Collins and Loveland. Currently performing in several popular local bands—including Tonguebyte and People in General—it would certainly be fair to say that Ben is actively involved in the Northern Colorado music scene.
Ben has been teaching at School of Rock for over three years and loves nothing more than sharing his passion for, and knowledge of music with the next generation of rockers!
Nathan Triz
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Nathan Triz is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Windsor, CO. He is thrilled to share his dynamic musical experience with the School of Rock community here in Fort Collins! Nathan draws inspiration from a wide array of musical styles and genres, infusing both his performances and teaching style with a unique blend of musical influences.
Beyond the stage, Nathan is a firm believer in the transformative power of music education. He is dedicated to the idea that learning music is not only an enriching artistic pursuit but also a powerful tool for cognitive growth and brain repair at any age. He recognizes the profound impact learning an instrument can have on children, fostering improvements in focus, memory, and behavior. Moreover, he emphasizes the holistic benefits of music education, such as peer engagement, teamwork, and the development of confidence.
Steven Holling
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Steven was born in Iowa and raised in Loveland, CO. His musical journey started when he received his first guitar at 9 years old. After years of private guitar lessons, as well as six years of playing the French horn in middle school and high school, Steven decided to turn his focus solely to guitar and he hasn’t stopped rocking since!
Steven loves playing metal music from bands like Killswitch Engage, Megadeath, and Metallica and has a major appreciation for the endless personal growth that can be achieved from playing guitar. Steven is excited to make the transition from taking lessons to teaching lessons at the School of Rock in Loveland and hopes to show his students the value that music holds in all walks of life.
Forrester Tamkun
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Forrester was born and raised in Fort Collins, CO, and has been a part of the Northern Colorado music scene for over 15 years. A multi-instrumentalist and founding member of the local band Write Minded, Forrester has a degree in Recording Arts and has been teaching music professionally for most of his career.
Forrester strives to always bring a committed passion to the local music scene while also educating the next generation of musicians. He believes that music has changed his life, and feels fortunate to be able to give back to the local music community that made him who he is.
Crystal Mendez
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Crystal Pelham is an accomplished bassist and music teacher based in Northern Colorado. She has been playing for over 15 years and has taught in the Poudre School District, Douglas County Schools, and Boulder County as well.
Crystal plays a wide variety of styles, with a preference for hard rock metal. But most of all, she loves helping her students both develop as musicians—and grow as humans!