Rose
General Manager
Rose is originally from Canton, Massachusetts. Although she has a classical musical background, Rose has a degree from Northeastern University in Theatre Production. Having stage-managed plays, operas, and musicals in the Boston area at companies like Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Boston Midsummer Opera, Moonbox Productions, and more, she found her way to School of Rock in 2020 to find a way to make more of an impact.
Since joining School of Rock, Rose has had the opportunity to accompany School of Rock Natick's House Band to Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and serve as the Tour Coordinator for the Northeast AllStars team on their 10-day tour. Music plays such an important part in Rose's life that it's important to her that she helps make music last a lifetime for every student she works with at School of Rock.
Bruno
Music Director
Bruno was an Adjunct Professor of Music at Taylor University where he taught percussion and was also a drummer and percussionist for The Ball State Department of Theater and Dance and Muncie Civic Theater. During his master's degree program, Bruno worked at Indiana University’s Latin American Music Center as a performer, arranger, lecturer and coach for the Latin American Popular Music Ensemble, group where he shared the stage and wrote arrangements for great names of Latin American Music such as Grammy Award Winners Gonzalo Grau (Venezuela), Adam Del Monte (Spain), Grammy Award nominees Pablo Aslan (Argentina), Jovino Santos Neto (Brazil), and Michael Spiro (USA). Bruno also appeared as guest artist in the recording of "Latin Love Songs" by Grammy Award Winner Sylvia McNair.
Bruno started playing drums when he was 3 years old. His parents are amateur musicians and supported him to pursue a career in music. During his doctorate he researched music psychology, music cognition, and motor skill development, which helped him to develop a methodology to optimize the development of skills and musical knowledge of young students. Bruno worked for the School of Rock in Fishers Indiana before moving here and joining us.
Austin
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Austin is an emerging session bassist, educator, and songwriter. Currently residing in Sturbridge, MA, Austin has begun to make significant contributions to the New England music scene by touring with up-and-coming artists such as Copilot, Jake Swamp and The Pine, and Fever Dolls.
With an interest in music beginning at a young age, Austin’s pursuit of the bass guitar is rooted in his love of rhythm. He recalls hearing motown records at his grandparents house for the first time and being so enthralled by the foundation provided by the cast of amazing session musicians. Through exploration, Austin soon became a fan of many other genres including rock, jazz, hip-hop, & folk. This vast interest in genres plays a huge role in his musicality and songwriting.
After graduating Northern Vermont University – Lyndon, Austin quickly immersed himself in the industry, As a touring bassist, he has performed internationally and shared stages with major acts such as OneRepublic, Nathaniel Rateliff, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. His growing résumé now includes an appearance on the 2025 Boston Calling lineup.
Since 2020, he has taught bass, guitar, and group lessons with a focus on making music accessible, enjoyable, and engaging for students of all ages. At School of Rock Natick, Austin is a patient teacher and strives to demystify music while making it fun!
Nick
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Nick plays guitar in wedding bands, bar bands, and original projects all over New England. Growing up, he took leadership roles in local bands, provided accompaniment for musical theater and dance, and began experimenting with recorded music. In 2019 he graduated from Berklee summa cum laude with a degree in contemporary writing and production. He hopes to inspire and encourage students to listen, analyze, and interact with their favorite music
Nic
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Nic (they/them) is an undergraduate musicology student in Worcester. They began their musical journey at age ten, learning classical double bass. Shortly after, they learned bass guitar and delved into the world of jazz. A few years ago, Nic decided to teach themself guitar.
At their University, Nic has participated in an orchestra, jazz band, and rock band. In their studies, Nic examines the impacts of contemporary music on all genres of society. They have written about post-rock, hip-hop, experimental, and indie music in conjunction with identities of race, gender, and class. Nic aims to integrate their musicology and music theory backgrounds into their practical experience to foster a holistic approach to their instruction at School of Rock Natick.
Nic listens to music of all genres and periods, but their favorite artists include King Krule, Slauson Malone 1, Mike, Saya Gray, Elliott Smith, and Mid-Air Thief, to name just a few. They draw inspiration from their eclectic tastes in their own music-making and teaching.
Nate
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Raised in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, Nate is now a Boston-area multi-instrumentalist. A pivotal moment at age ten, Nate told his instructor that he wanted to switch from saxophone to electric guitar, and by 11 was teaching himself guitar through YouTube and Avenged Sevenfold videos. Wanting to play metal, deathcore, hardcore, and anything fast and heavy, he played in DIY bands throughout middle and high school, and even attended School of Rock for a few years.
Beginning college as a mechanical engineering major, Nate eventually transferred and found his place at Berklee College of Music. His musical interests broadened and currently, he plays anything from metal to indie to jazz to classical, and more. When not teaching at School of Rock Natick, Nate plays in a hardcore band, a surf rock band, and releases solo music.
Matthew
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Matt is from Billerica, Massachusetts and was raised in a Colombian household by immigrant parents. He started his musical journey in middle school after discovering heavy metal music and begging his parents for a guitar. Since then, he has channeled his energy into his guitar playing, building up his technique and proficiency; dreaming of inspiring others and playing like the guitarists who inspire him. This journey has led him to pursue a degree in Sound Recording Technology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he is always hungering for more musical knowledge.
His life has always involved a constant exposure to a variety of music, from the Latin music playing on his mother's car radio to the big band jazz pieces in college ensembles. This exposure has proven to be a great musical strength, making Matt versatile in both taste and ability. Now, Matt continues his journey here at School of Rock Natick, teaching guitar and bass to the students who are just as excited to begin as he was.
Craig
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Since early childhood, Craig had an interest in music. Some of his earliest memories are listening to his family’s record collection in the living on his mother’s KLH turntable. There were no musicians in his family, but he did have some friends who played drums and guitar, and they suggested he get a bass guitar at the local music store. From there, he took music theory in high school while learning the guitar. With the encouragement of his music teacher, he got involved in Drama club and musicals, where he worked his way up to a couple of lead roles. At the same time, he
was playing in bands with his friends and helped found Meaningless Disaster, El Carnival and Studio Jam (with Meg Toohey).
After high school, he mainly worked in retail except for a few years as a driving instructor. All the while playing in his room learning as much as he could from the styles of Sting (on bass guitar) and The Edge (on guitar). Also learning Rush, Oasis, Live, Pink Floyd, The Who and many others. While also playing the occasional open mic he acquired some recording equipment.
Since then, he spent his free time recording covers, originals and some of his friend’s material. After moving from Cape Cod, not only is he looking forward to performing his solo acts The Rogue Drones and Bumpus Rocks, but is excited to start a new chapter as a teacher at School of Rock Natick.
Johann
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
One of Johann's earliest memories is when he was three years old sitting on the couch in the living room listening to Mozart. It’s when he first started to be able to associate sound with color. It would be the very thing to steer him in the direction of a lifetime in music. At seven years old, he took violin lessons, the following year piano lessons. At the age of 12, he started playing guitar taking lessons at the John Payne Music center.
So began the love affair with guitar that would define him for the rest of my life. By the age of 15, he started playing in his first band. It’s where he learned how to write songs, learning how to collaborate with other musicians in a joint effort to write original music and play in front of an audience. He played his first show at the age of 17 at a club located, at the time, in Boston’s Kenmore square called the Rathskeller. He remember the crowd getting into what they were playing and the decision was made, he decided that this was what he wanted to do full time for the rest of his life.
Since the 1990s and continuing today, he has recorded and toured with different bands, getting opportunities to play big stages, as well as having the privilege to teach guitar to so many wonderful students since 2002 and still going strong at School of Rock Natick.
Joel
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Joel is a multi-instrumentalist from Maynard, Massachusetts. He began taking guitar lessons at the age of 10 and quickly realized that he wanted to be a lifelong musician. His other instruments include bass guitar, piano, and trombone. He also began singing in high school and was able to join the Massachusetts All-State Choir during his senior year.
At Brandeis University, Joel majored in music composition. He had the privilege of touring in Paris and Normandy with the Brandeis Chamber Choir and served as a music director in his college a cappella group, Starving Artists. Joel also played in various pit bands for musicals put on by the university, and since graduating has continued to work as a pit musician and accompanist for schools in the area.
Since the age of 12, Joel has been part of several different bands (his favorite way to play music). He is currently the lead guitarist of his band, The Argonauts, performing in various venues throughout the greater Boston area. Joel is very excited to help students discover and explore their own love of music at School of Rock.
Sadie
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Originally from Medway, MA, Sadie is a vocal and keyboard instructor at School of Rock Natick. Even before she was born, Sadie grew up around music. With both parents having studied music performance in college and one being a professional musician, Sadie knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a future in the arts. She started learning basic piano at age 3 and resumed teaching herself once she started high school.
Sadie has been a classical flute and piccolo player for over a decade now, and her background in orchestras and concert bands helped to build a strong understanding of music theory. Though her upbringing was largely in classical music and instruments, Sadie knew in elementary school she wanted to begin singing, focusing on popular and rock and roll music.
Starting in high school, Sadie began to take singing more seriously and performed in several of her school’s musicals, joined (and later co-directed) her school’s a cappella groups, and began teaching private flute, piccolo, and voice lessons. Once she started college at UMass Amherst, she joined the Concert Band and the a cappella group, The Vocal Suspects. Through her continued role in a cappella, Sadie honed her vocal performance skills while performing at various events on- and off-campus including at orientation week, gigs for various other colleges, and for a theatre in Brattleboro, VT. She has also performed at many coffeehouse gigs as a solo vocal and keyboardist performing covers and original songs.
Sadie is so excited to continue her life in music at School of Rock and plans to utilize the opportunity to finally learn guitar, bass, and drums, and build her piano skills even further. Outside of School of Rock, she continues to practice singing and piano daily and play local gigs when possible.
Tae
Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Tae is a multi-instrumentalist from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is a former student of Berklee College of Music and the styles he plays most are R&B, soul, funk, jazz, and gospel.
Music has always been a huge part of Tae's life and he's excited to share that passion through teaching at School of Rock Natick!
Al
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher
Al teaches keys and drums, and is also a very capable guitar and bass instructor, making him a valuable part of our school. Al grew up in New Jersey and started playing drums at the age of seven. Eventually he started joining bands with his friends and learning new instruments, which led him to move to Boston to attend, and graduate from, Berklee College of Music. Al has played in many different bands and draws inspiration from all kinds of music. He has performed for audiences up and down the northeast ranging from back yards, to rock venues, to concert halls, to stadiums. Having studied music education at Berklee, of course he also has a passion for teaching. Since graduating, he has been giving private lessons, and has also taught at multiple music camps. He’s excited to help students of all ages get off to a good start on their own personal musical journey!
Isaac
Drum Teacher
Isaac is a drummer from the Boston area. Rock music is at the core of his musical upbringing, growing up watching artists like David Bowie, The Black Crowes, and Foo Fighters perform live. He received a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music where he studied with maestro Bob Gullotti. While in school, he worked as an accompanist for the voice and piano departments, and as a drum tech for artists such as Nate Smith and Omar Hakim. In 2019, he received the Steve Gadd endowed scholarship from the Berklee Percussion Department and graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in performance. Isaac gained valuable experience playing in different rock and jazz bands in the New England area. As a drum teacher, he is passionate to help students of all levels have fun and excel on their musical exploration!
Christian
Drums Teacher
Based out of Boston, MA, Christian's primary instrument is drums, but he has gained experience playing guitar and bass over the years. He started drumming at age four, and has taken lessons since age eight. His obsession for the instrument blossomed throughout middle school and high school, ultimately leading to further education studying drum set performance at Berklee College of Music starting in 2017.
After graduating college in 2021, he started gigging professionally within the Boston area and found himself playing in various musical settings ranging from jazz to pop to metal. Christian is currently hitting it hard with his two main bands Risk and Can’t Lose, with countless local gigs and frequent touring. He also as of lately been amercing in the bar scene in Boston, playing cover/GB gigs every now and then.
Christian began his School of Rock career just this year, developing his passion for teaching and sharing his gift of drumming to many young students at School of Rock Natick, hoping to help them pursue their dreams.