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School of Rock Nashville
3201 Belmont Blvd Suite 102
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 730-5306

Location Specifics

We are located across from Belmont Animal Hospital and down the street from Martin's BBQ Joint.

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Hours
  • Monday: 12 PM - 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM - 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM - 8 PM
  • Thursday: 12 PM - 8 PM
  • Friday: 12 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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

School of Rock Nashville provides Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding areas with great music lessons taught by real, experienced musicians. Although students can learn everything from piano to bass, drums, and more, vocals, guitar, and keyboard are especially popular at School of Rock Nashville. Country music is well-loved in the so-called "Music City USA," although students here are exposed to a bevy of different styles like heavy metal, progressive rock, and alternative rock. Nashville has had music in its heart for decades, with great acts like Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley calling it home, and local venues like Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry, Exit/In, The End, Bluebird Cafe, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the War Memorial Auditorium hosting stellar talent over the years.

Programs we offer

Rock 101 music program in Nashville for kids and beginners
Rock 101
Ages 7-11

Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Nashville'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 Nashville 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 Nashville are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Nashville 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 Nashville
Performance
Ages 11-18

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

Rookies music program for children in Nashville
Rookies
Ages 5-6

At School of Rock Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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.

Songwriting
Age 11-18

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory, and helps students compose original works.  At School of Rock Nashville, songwriting students receive one weekly private lesson where they learn concepts, technique and theory on an instrument of their choice. These principles are then applied in a weekly group lesson where students work together on songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops.  Every few months, Songwriting students take the stage to perform or band together to record their original songs.

What to Expect
  • 1 weekly private lesson
  • 1 weekly group lesson

The Path to Take the Stage

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens in Nashville is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Nashville who have completed our Rock 101 program can move to our Songwriting program once they’re ready. Additionally, new students who have prior experience with and basic knowledge of an instrument can also begin Songwriting. The program culminates with a live showcase where students perform their original compositions in bands at a local music venue. Students taking the Songwriting Program online will remotely record their original songs to produce a demo of the class's music.

Remote student playing guitar
Online
6+

At School of Rock Nashville, 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 Nashville for students over 18
Adult Program
21+

School of Rock Nashville'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 Nashville 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 Nashville.

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 Nashville 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 Nashville.

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

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

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Nashville

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Nashville

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Nashville 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Nashville

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

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

Angie McCreight
Owner
Angie has loved music her entire life. One of her earliest memories is listening to artists like Elvis Presley, Elton John and more with her parents as a toddler. Angie started singing at the age of five, joining her church choir at the age of eight. In middle school, Angie was a member of the Ketron Singers who performed at the World's Fair in Knoxville, TN and continued to develop her vocal skills with private lessons. Angie continued to perform in high school with her jazz band and performed in the Tennessee All-State Choir, as well as at the Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts.

Angie continued her vocal training in college and participated in activities that allowed her to continue to perform. She went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and worked in pharmaceutical research for over 20 years. In 2011, after leaving her career in the pharmaceutical industry, she and her husband Kelly decided to open the first School of Rock in Tennessee in the Franklin/Cool Springs area and opened the Nashville location two years later. Angie is very passionate about providing this outlet for young musicians and has also seen her own children participate in the program and become School of Rock AllStars. Every day is a gift when she sees the students get excited about their music and performing in live music venues, even when they get excited about just being in the building.
Regional Manager Emily McCreight
Emily McCreight
Regional Manager
Emily McCreight is a Franklin, TN native and graduated from Belmont University in May 2021, earning her degree in Entertainment Industry Studies and Public Relations. She is the Regional Manager for the School of Rock locations in Franklin, Nashville, and Mt. Juliet.

Emily is a former School of Rock student, which included being a 4-time School of Rock AllStar. She also had the opportunity to open for Night Ranger, play on multiple cruise lines, share the stage with several internationally recognized artists, and perform at multiple Nashville Predators games. Some of her biggest inspirations are John Paul Jones, Laura Lee, and The Main Squeeze.

Now, Emily finds success with her up-and-coming band, Juke of June. The band won the Tennessee Titans Battle of the Bands and has performed at the Tennessee Titans’ halftime show and multiple games, as well as opened for Moon Taxi. During her off days, she loves adding to her photography portfolio, Siren Studio.
Regional Music Director Steve Rossi
Steve Rossi
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Regional Music Director
Steve has dedicated over 12 years to the School of Rock in Nashville and Franklin, TN, where he has become a key figure in the music community. His unwavering passion for music and teaching has profoundly impacted the lives of countless students.

Steve’s musical journey began with classical piano at age six, later expanding to include guitar and bass. Over the years, he has performed with rock legends like Peter Frampton, Taylor Dayne, and Cinderella, showcasing his versatility as a musician on international stages and major television shows. He has also collaborated with iconic artists such as Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Jason Aldean, and Steppenwolf, among others.

In addition to his performance career, Steve is an accomplished composer and producer. He has worked with major networks such as ABC/Disney, Discovery, and Nickelodeon, composing music for shows like Good Morning America, The View, and 20/20, as well as producing and recording various artist projects. His work also includes contributions to the 1998 feature film Pleasantville. In the mid-'80s, Steve founded a music software company, pioneering one of the first MIDI sequencer applications.

At School of Rock, Steve has taken on a significant leadership role as the Regional Director of Music Programming while also directing the Nashville/Franklin House Band, which, under his guidance, has earned a reputation as one of the best in the system. As a two-time AllStars Director, he has mentored top-tier students, culminating in 10-day tours that stand out as some of the highlights of his career.

Steve’s approach to teaching is passionate and deeply personalized. Whether directing or teaching lessons, he motivates his students by sharing real-world knowledge and experiences, ensuring they not only learn music but also develop a lasting connection to it. His methods emphasize excitement, discipline, and progress, which have proven highly effective in fostering a deep love of music in his students.

Outside of School of Rock, Steve enjoys spending time with his family and exploring his passion for AI, blending his musical expertise with cutting-edge technology.
Steve’s contributions to the School of Rock and the broader music community are a testament to his dedication, skill, and love for the art of music. His influence continues to inspire students and colleagues alike.
Assistant General Manager Sadie Anderson
Sadie Anderson
Assistant General Manager
Sadie is a Salt Lake City, Utah native and she graduated from Utah Valley University, where she earned her degree in commercial music with an emphasis in vocal performance. Upon moving to Nashville in 2022, she joined the School of Rock community and is currently the Assistant General Manager for School of Rock Nashville!

When Sadie is not School of Rockin', she's working on her pop project Dasie!
Drew Kohl
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard Teacher
Drew is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He has taught lessons on piano, bass, acoustic and electric guitar for over nine years. He graduated with honors from the guitar program at the Atlanta Institute of Music. He was also accepted into the classical piano and music composition program at the University of Georgia. After studying at UGA he moved to Nashville, TN to pursue songwriting, performing and teaching.

Drew enjoys teaching beginners of all styles and intermediate to advance students on songwriting, music theory, rock, indie, folk, bluegrass and country styles. He has studied and transcribed songs from a variety of artists for students including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin and CCR, as well as contemporary bands such as Death Cab For Cutie, The Avett Brothers, Ryan Adams and Modest Mouse to name a few. He enjoys working with students and helping them play the songs they love.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher John O'Brien
John O'Brien
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
John O'Brien has spent most of his life making music. At the age of 10, he began learning the saxophone and started playing music through school programs. Picking up guitar by the age of 13, he knew that music would always be an important part of his life and sought out every opportunity to perform. School programs provided performance opportunities in wind ensembles, jazz ensembles, marching bands, pep bands, pit orchestras, jazz combos, show choir combos, and saxophone quartets.

Still needing more, John would form his own bands outside of school. These bands would emphasize original material and range in styles from blues and jazz to rock, pop, and metal. John has played hundreds of shows all over the Midwest, recorded several albums, and had his music played on commercial radio stations in Chicago and elsewhere.
Drum Teacher Scott Soifer
Scott Soifer
Drum Teacher
Scott began taking drum lessons in Dayton, OH when he was 9, and didn't stop until he attended Berklee School of Music at the age of 21 as a performance major. He moved back to Dayton to teach full time, moved to Nashville in 2010, and taught at School of Rock Franklin. Scott toured nationally in American Pink Floyd, and performed in the Blues Rock duo Two Bit Charlie. He is currently drumming for the Grammy nominated artist, Jamie Floyd, and teaching martial arts. Scott prides himself on individualizing lesson plans for students in a way that is challenging and fun, while helping them find their own voice on the drums, learn versatility and achieve their goals.
Maxx Blois-Rosetti Guitar Teacher
Maxx Blois-Rosetti
Guitar Teacher
Growing up in New Jersey, Maxx picked up a guitar at the age of seven and never put it down. Maxx is known for his precision, speed and accuracy, while maintaining feel and musicality. He specialized first in rock and metal styles and later incorporated more sophisticated styles such as fusion and progressive genres into his playing. Maxx has placed highly in many solo competitions and received accolades from notable guitarists such as Tom Quayle, Sarah Longfield, Rich Henshall, and Jack Gardiner. Lessons with Maxx focus on developing technique, learning and applying theory as well as correcting bad habits and improving form.
Drum Teacher Garrett Goodwin
Garrett Goodwin
Drum Teacher
Garrett is a drummer and percussionist from central New Jersey. He graduated from Berklee College of Music with a drum set performance degree in 2021 and moved to Nashville shortly thereafter to pursue a career in music.

Garrett loves teaching and performing and feels most at home when behind a drum set. His influences include Carter Beaford, John Bonham, and Steve Gadd. He believes that anything is possible to learn if you start really slow and build up muscle memory. Garrett loves helping students achieve their goals and is honored to teach at School of Rock!
Guitar Teacher Jason Powers
Jason Powers
Guitar Teacher
Jason began playing guitar at the age of 15 after seeing a solo by Eddie Van Halen. That was and is the catalyst that has inspired his pursuit of the instrument to this day. At the age of 21, Jason attended the Atlanta Institute of Music with an emphasis on performance and theory. After school, he performed and taught guitar full-time for years. Most of his experience was as a studio musician where he was blessed to have worked with many notable artists in the R&B, Jazz, Rap, and Christian industries in Atlanta at that time. After years of studio work, Jason decided to pursue engineering, mixing, and production. He was blessed to have worked in many of Atlanta's flagship studios during that venture. Jason's passion now is to continue to press on to become the best musician he can and to invest himself in others to help them to fulfill their musical goals.
Drum Teacher, Show Director Noah Miller
Noah Miller
Drum Teacher, Show Director
Noah started playing drums at the age of 13. He grew up in New York City and then later moved to the suburbs of Philadelphia where he went to School of Rock Main Line. He participated in the House Band and eventually became a School of Rock AllStar.

Noah attended Belmont University, graduating in 2018 with a degree in commercial percussion with an emphasis in the music business. Noah's favorite musicians are Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Tool, and Jimi Hendrix.
Dillon Frazier, Drum Teacher
Dillon Frazier
Drum Teacher
Dillon Frazier is a Nashville native with over a decade of professional experience as a studio and touring drummer with artists Matisyahu, Maggie Koerner, and various other national and international acts. From jazz, soul, and R&B to metal and reggae, Dillon's stylistic interests are as varied as the acts he has performed and recorded with.
Guitar Teacher Stephen Perlowski
Stephen Perlowski
Guitar Teacher
Stephen Perlowski is a guitarist and music teacher from Richmond, VA with over 15 years of performing experience. He performs a variety of music from classical to blues to hard rock. Stephen graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Berklee College of Music in 2018 with a major in Guitar Performance. He has experience performing in a myriad of musical settings including rock groups, jazz bands, pit orchestras, and folk duos/trios. He also has extensive experience working as a solo guitarist.

Stephen graduated from Belmont’s School of Music with a master’s degree in Commercial Music. Lessons with Stephen will help any student improve their technical foundation while learning the musical elements of their favorite songs. This allows the student to play their favorite music and even create music of their own!
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Allegra Cramer
Allegra Cramer
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Hailing from the red desert of Utah, Allegra Cramer writes, sings, and plays music in search of authentic sound. Raised in a musical family, she developed a love for emotional expression through classical harp, piano, and voice lessons, and later found her space in the contemporary realm through folk, jazz, and improvisation as both a performer and songwriter.

With over 15 years of performing experience and a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music, Allegra creates for voice and harp in many contexts. She can be heard lending her sound on a wide variety of projects, including releases by Paula Cole, David Archuleta, and Steve Smith. She has worked with Grammy-winning artists A.R. Rahman, Eugene Friesen, Simon Shaheen, and Javier Limon and has performed in diverse venues such as the Boston Symphony Hall, IronHorse World Music Festival, Queensland Opera House, Ryles Jazz Club, Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, Boston GreenFest, Figment Festival and the Encuentro Internacional Maestros del Arpa Bogotá.

Currently Nashville-based, Allegra continues teaching piano voice, and musicianship and can be found performing and creating around the globe from Israel to Australia and beyond.
Performance Director Fred Lankford
Fred Lankford
Performance Director
Meet Fred Lankford! Fred was born in Birmingham, Alabama, where he graduated from Mountain Brook High School in 2010. After that, he attended Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee until his graduation in 2014. He spent two more years in Memphis post-grad and was an instructor and director for School of Rock Memphis.

In 2018, after a year of living in Birmingham, Fred and his band The Brook & the Bluff relocated to Nashville to pursue their music career full-time. Since then, the band has released one EP and three full-length albums, as well as traveled all over the US year after year.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher Jake
Jake Handley
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Hailing from the island of Oahu comes an instructor who is equally knowledgeable, passionate, and charming. After viewing the movie School of Rock, Jake embarked upon a lifelong journey to master the guitar; in the process, he has found an equal passion for bass, drums, and writing songs. With many great mentors over the years, including but not limited to Coy Bowles of The Zac Brown Band, Jake has a strong foundation in blues, rock ’n’ roll, surf rock, and bluegrass; some influences include Stevie Ray Vaughn, Dick Dale, Dave Grohl, and Billy Strings. With over 15 years of professional experience and collaboration in the industry, Jake is certified to inspire the minds of budding musicians.
Vocal Teacher, Guitar Teacher Kayla Phillips
Kayla Phillips
Vocal Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Kayla Phillips has spent her entire life in love with music. Learning from an early age guided by her musical family, she knew the stage was her path. Originally from Indiana, Kayla’s music is charged with “midwestern nostalgia” through lyrics and melody. Inspired by lyrically centered artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Nicks, Kayla has found her unique niche in the folk-rock world. She released her debut record in October 2023.

Her teaching journey began at the School of Rock in Zionsville in early 2023. Since relocating, Kayla is avidly writing and collaborating with as many creatives as possible. She is thrilled to bring her passion for teaching and vocal performance with her to the School of Rock in Nashville!
Logan Kehle
Drum Teacher
Originally from Chicago, Logan began his journey behind the drumkit at his hometown School Of Rock at the age of nine years old. As a firm believer in the idea that there will always be more to learn about drumming and music, he started taking influence from drummers like Mitch Mitchell of The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Bill Ward of Black Sabbath eventually taking influence from Matt Halpern of Periphery and Two of Sleep Token. In hopes of pursuing his music career, Logan moved to Nashville. Not only does he teach here, but he built his own modern metal outfit from the ground up. He has quickly gained experience through this group playing popular venues such as the Cobra and even Festivals.
Drum Teacher Sean
Sean Halpin
Drum Teacher
Sean was a School of Rock student in Northern New Jersey for many years, taking lessons/performance programs and participating in House Band for several years. After graduating high school, he began teaching at two School of Rock locations in Northern New Jersey before relocating to Nashville to study at Belmont University. Sean loves to perform and is always pulling off stick tricks and stunts behind the kit. He has had the opportunity to perform at a variety of venues, including the famous Bitter End and multiple Summerfest stages. He is well versed in multiple musical genres, including metal, math rock, jazz, RnB, classic rock, progressive rock/metal, funk, and even symphonic band! Sean’s inspirations come from drummers like Mike Portnoy, Matt Garstka, Thomas Haake, and others like Art Blakey, Quest Love, and Vinny Colaiuta. Sean’s teaching approach focuses on helping students understand every aspect of what they play: the musical genre, proper technique, drum notation, and more. He strives to challenge his students to push themselves to become the best drummers they can, while also having fun and fostering a lifelong love for music.
Guitar Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Ty Jacobs
Guitar Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Ty is from Cleveland, OH, and used to go to his local School of Rock! Currently, he's a sophomore AET major at Belmont University and plays guitar, bass, keys, some drums, and also sings. Basically, anything that has to do with music he loves, so Ty is super excited to be teaching at the School of Rock in Nashville! Some of his favorite artists/bands right now are Pink Floyd, KGLW, Mammoth WVH, Snarky Puppy, Genesis, the list goes on and on. He's super excited to be in Nashville and to be instructing our School of Rock students!
Vocal Teacher Sami Crompton
Sam Crompton
Vocal Teacher
Sami Crompton is a Greensboro, NC native singer/songwriter who has been singing for 15 years and playing piano for 6 and moved to Nashville in 2020. He started singing when he was 6 years old after someone had mentioned he had a great voice! Since then, he’s had vocal lessons from opera singers, renowned high school choir directors, and many more who have ties into musical theater and rock. Some of his influences are Aerosmith, Fall Out Boy, Jeff Buckley, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Erykah Badu. Sami looks forward to getting to see his students and hearing them improve!
Guitar Teacher Andrew Lucas
Andrew Lucas
Guitar Teacher
Andrew is a guitarist, arranger, and music director hailing from Morristown, New Jersey. He is a former School of Rock student and explored many genres ranging from rock and metal to fusion and jazz, leading to his mastery of the instrument.

Andrew was a member of his school's House Band and was thrice selected to the School of Rock AllStars program, giving him immense experience in stage performance and life on the road. This led to Andrew's application and acceptance into Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied arranging and production, applying those skills to many scenarios. Having arranged for many artists, ensembles, and showcases at Berklee, Andrew has developed an immense understanding of the art, working on arrangements for big bands, contemporary ensembles, and string ensembles. Through experience on the stage, he has also used his technical proficiency in Logic X, Pro Tools, and Ableton to MD for up-and-coming artists in the industry, bringing lively arrangements and high-quality productions to their live shows.

Andrew was hired to play guitar for MARIS at the 2024 Boston Calling Music Festival, a gig he says he will never forget. Now living in Nashville, Andrew strives to be one of the most successful players in the industry, where he is focused on bringing the art and the passion back into music.
Guitar Teacher Soraya Rafat
Soraya Rafat
Guitar Teacher
Soraya Rafat is a professional touring guitarist, session musician, and producer. She moved to Nashville after graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA this year. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Soraya picked up the guitar at the age of 11 and has not put it down ever since. Her love for making music eventually brought her to other instruments like bass, piano, drums, and many more. She also taught herself a bit about music production before learning more about it in college. Outside of music, Soraya loves dogs, traveling, and going on adventures with her friends. Soraya is committed to constantly learning and growing as a musician, and she is very excited to bring this energy to the School of Rock in Nashville!
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Reviews

THE INSTRUCTORS ARE AMAZING.

They understand where each child is at and help them to achieve mastery of their instrument, whether it be drums, piano, guitar, bass, or their voice. They help the child overcome obstacles so they can reach their fullest potential.

IT BUILDS SELF ESTEEM.

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 MAKES MUSICIANS.

We have two boys who are 10 and 12 and they both love the one-on-one instrument lesson with an instructor and then the band rehearsals, practicing music with same age musicians in a band setting.

IT HELPS IN EVERY WAY.

My grandson is 12 and has autism. He has taken drum lessons since he was 4. School of Rock has given him an environment where he can blossom not only with his music but socially with other children that share his interests.

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