Suzanne White
Owner/Operator
Louisiana-born, Dallas-raised, wife and mother of 3 with a passion for helping children reach their goals and dreams no matter their circumstances. For the past 8 years, Suzanne has been a stay-at-home mom managing A-Z and everything in between which has brought her immense joy. Before that, she attended Texas A&M University and worked in sales & marketing for Pepsi, Fossil, Adidas & Crocs. She is a long-time volunteer for CASA of Ellis County, & the public school system and believes that true happiness & purpose come from the heart and helping others.
Suzanne cannot play an instrument...yet... but she knows a place! After taking her oldest son to a neighboring School of Rock and witnessing the magic, she and her husband decided their town needed one of their own! A fun fact about Suzanne, she grew up across the street from her loving husband, and co-owner, Donald White.
Lisa Conley
Studio Coordinator
Lisa is the studio coordinator at the School of Rock in Midlothian, Texas. Lisa has over 24 years of experience in administrative roles and over 14 years of experience in coaching.
Lisa has a passion for helping youth find and follow their dreams. She is a mother of four beautiful now-grown children. She loves to spend her free time working out and driving her Jeep around, enjoying the sunshine. Here's a fun fact about Lisa: “She holds the worst Putt in history on the show Holey Moley.”
Jonathan Smith
Music Director, Guitar Teacher
Jonathan Smith is a versatile music instructor and musician, celebrated for his skills as a pianist, keyboardist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer. He has taught Guitar, Keyboard, and Songwriting lessons for over ten years around the DFW Metroplex. In addition to teaching, He is a producer and recording artist named JIOVANNI. Backed by endorsements from Kononykheen Guitars, he skillfully weaves together influences from musical icons like Prince, Jimi Hendrix, and Carlos Santana.
Signed to New York-based Christian label Fairvaux Records and Partnered with Sungate Records and HRDRV Records, he consistently pushes boundaries, moving audiences with his unique sound.
With a solid foundation in jazz piano honed under the mentorship of Steinway artist Arlington Jones, and inspired by the soulful sounds of artists such as Sade, Jonathan crafts compositions that seamlessly merge soulful melody with distinguished guitar riffs.
Aaron Kirby
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Aaron has nearly 30 years of experience playing, writing, and recording music. In the early and mid-2000s, he was the lead vocalist for a touring metal band, supporting a nationally released album on a record label. Currently, he writes, performs, and records all the music for his solo project, which is signed to a small international label, and also plays bass for another band on the same label. He is an endorsed artist for Guitarheads Pickups.
With a strong background in guitar, bass, and songwriting, Aaron approaches music as a composer, focusing on crafting dynamic and engaging songs rather than technical shredding. While he is best known in the music industry for various metal subgenres, his influences span classic punk rock, delta blues, garage rock, world music, reggae, and folk. Aaron is eager to share his love for music and help students develop their unique musical voices at School of Rock Midlothian, TX!
Hannah Heneden
Vocal Teacher
Hannah Heneden is a singer-songwriter who is unafraid to experiment with various genres. Her style encompasses pop, R&B, rock, and alternative music. She specializes in vocals and can back herself up well on guitar. She has composed songs for herself and many gifted artists. Hannah honed her vocal skills at Berklee College of Music, studying under the mentorship of Donna McElroy and Gabrielle Goodman while earning a Bachelor's degree in songwriting. During her senior year of college, she entered a competitive contest with Disney, where her song ranked high in the top 7.
Korey Tielke
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Korey Tielke is a dedicated musician with extensive experience in both vocal and instrumental performance. As a four-time Region Choir alum and a three-time State Soloist (2021–2023), he has demonstrated outstanding vocal talent. In 2025, Korey advanced to the state level with a small ensemble under the choir program, further showcasing his commitment to musical excellence. He is a proud member of the MHS Varsity Mixed Choir and serves as the vice president of the choir council, as well as the student director for the men’s choir, highlighting his leadership and passion for music education.
In the Band Program, Korey was the Trumpet Section Leader for the Panther Regiment in 2023 and has been a key member of the Varsity Jazz Band since 2021, excelling on bass, piano, and jazz guitar. His musicianship earned him the 3rd chair for Area Jazz Guitar in 2023, further highlighting his versatility.
Beyond school, Korey is the lead guitarist and vocalist for his band, Wisteria, which is currently recording a new album set for release this summer. With over 100 live performances at venues including clubs, restaurants, festivals, and private events, he brings real-world experience to his students. Additionally, he has been a long-time participant and multi-time first-place winner in Midlothian’s Got Talent.
Korey is passionate about sharing his love for music with others. This fall, he will begin pursuing a degree in Music Education, furthering his goal of inspiring the next generation of musicians. In his free time, he enjoys songwriting, performing, and spending time with family and friends.
Zero Galvan
Show Director, Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Drums Teacher
Steven, known to most simply as "Zero", has been a musician for over 20 years. He has played in several bands as a lead guitarist, bassist, drummer, and backup vocalist. He has a gear obsession and has worked in several music stores, both repairing instruments and giving lessons, before opening up his local repair shop. His love for gear has helped him establish endorsements with Soultone Cymbals & Collision Drumsticks. He apprenticed under Bernie Guerra (Bass Tech for Duran Duran) to become a nationally touring guitar tech. As a tech, he has worked on the same stage as Charlie Daniels, Billy Gibbons, Steppenwolf, Kevin Fowler, Casey Donahue, Lit, Cherie Currie, and many more. He has run live sound, worked as a studio musician in Ft Worth at AOE Studios, and has a degree in Multimedia for Sound Engineering. He also has a degree in Electrical Engineering and builds effects pedals in his spare time.
Steven has played hundreds of live shows in cover bands and has filled in for local acts. His musical style is deeply rooted in 90's alternative rock and metal, fused with a southern rock and blues influence. He was the lead guitarist for "The Justin Guthrie Band", the bassist for the Dallas metal band "The Devil's Good Side", and played drums for the Oklahoma punk band "Earth A.D". In addition to teaching at School of Rock Midlothian TX, he is currently working on a self-produced solo project, in which all instruments are played by him.
Rich Eberlen
Guitar Teacher
Rich Eberlen has been playing guitar for more than 40 years. During that time, Rich served in the United States Air Force, where he played guitar in the band program for more than 10 years. While in the Air Force, he played in a variety of ensembles, including the Rock, Country, and Jazz bands, and toured the Southwest. He also studied Classical guitar under Gerald Klickstein and Jazz guitar under Matt Dunne, both guitar professors at UTSA.
Additionally, Rich holds 5 design patents for inventions geared toward guitarists and has been a guitar teacher for over 9 years. His most recent patent is an attachment that converts a guitar into a Harp Guitar. He enjoys sharing his knowledge of music with others.
Jonathan Malone
Music Director, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocals Teacher
Jonathan is a versatile musician with over 30 years of experience bringing soulful performances to audiences across the country. He studied voice under Mary Sorensen and guitar under Richard McClure and Chris Derose, later earning the Commercial Vocalist of the Year award and a scholarship in performance.
Jonathan's musical journey spans pop, soul, rock, alternative, and country genres. He has released multiple albums with Dallas-area bands and spent six years touring the Midwest with the World Fusion group Tin Roof Tango, showcasing his skills on accordion, guitar, and banjo while bringing educational assemblies to schools throughout Texas. Beyond his performance career, Jonathan has contributed to commercial jingle work and is currently channeling his creative energy into writing a Broadway musical. His passionate dedication to music continues to inspire audiences wherever he performs, and students at School of Rock Midlothian, TX.
Cyrus Ashworth
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Currently studying for his audio production degree at Full Sail University, Cyrus has been playing the traditional and bass guitar for nearly 17 years. He specializes in songwriting, music composition, and recording principles, focusing primarily on composing rock sub genres such as classic rock, alt rock, new wave, shoegaze, and punk.
Cyrus also has a vast knowledge of studio gear and equipment, from guitars, guitar pedals, and amps to mixing boards and digital processing. Cyrus is super excited to share his dedication and love for music with students at School of Rock Midlothian to help develop their musical knowledge and talent.
Garrett Kelly
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drums Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocals Teacher
Garrett Kelly has been playing music for over 17 years and has been heavily involved in the rock genre for over 13 years. He specializes in everything from guitar, bass guitar, drums, vocals, keyboard + piano, as well as many other instruments such as brass and woodwind.
He attended Navarro College and Stephen F Austin State University, and graduated with his bachelor's degree in music in 2022.
Garrett has the unwavering ability of perfect pitch and can hear any note or chord as it is played. Garrett is very excited to be working with all the kids at School of Rock Midlothian TX and turning them into rock stars!
Kathy KinKaid
Little Wings Teacher, Rookies Teacher, Vocals Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Kathy is a vocals & keyboard + piano teacher at School of Rock Midlothian TX. Growing up the daughter of musicians who enjoyed their work set the stage for Kathy to dance to the beat of her drum. Part of her training as a classical flutist was developing the ability to hold a stage presence; these lessons were a great foundation for excellence & confidence that have played out in leadership roles throughout her life.
Her extended musical history includes private instruction of students of all ages, working with children’s groups in the DFW area, and directing a youth choir in Waxahachie. In addition to performing vocals in the local music scene and Colorado, Kathy has sung in church choirs & performed at weddings & events.
Xander Galvan
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Currently studying for his Bachelor's degree in Music Business at Tarleton State University, Xander is a multi-instrumentalist who has been playing music for nearly nine years. He specializes in songwriting, music composition, and recording principles, focusing primarily on composing rock sub-genres such as classic rock, alt rock, new wave, shoegaze, and punk.
Xander also has a vast knowledge of studio gear and equipment, from guitars, guitar pedals, and amps to mixing boards and digital processing. He lives in Granbury with his fiancée and their two dogs. Xander is passionate about helping students at the School of Rock Midlothian grow as musicians and find their own voice through music.