Ryan Brannan
Music Director, Vocal Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Ryan has been involved in music writing, production, and band performance for over 20 years, and is Music Director at School of Rock Prosper. He has co-written over five albums of music and has professionally performed them as a lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player. Ryan was on tour with the band, Highpoint and has performed professionally with several internationally known artists including Nickelback, Incubus, Saliva, Sevendust, Meat Puppets, Sublime, and members of Nirvana. He has also been a professional actor in several popular programs including All My Children, Guiding Light, One Life to Live, and Law & Order.
Ryan is the vocalist and songwriter for the genre-bending band Reverend Guess, playing locally in DFW.
Cameron
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Cameron is a bass teacher, guitar teacher, and drum teacher at School of Rock Prosper. Cameron is a School of Rock alumnus and has been performing professionally in the Denton area and around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex since graduating.
In addition to his time performing, Cameron also studies music at the University of North Texas. Cameron's time as a performer and a songwriter spans multiple different genres and styles, and he enjoys studying a variety of styles and instruments inside and outside of the University.
Wriley
Vocal Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Wriley has been carrying her love for music from the ranch to the rehearsal room from the age of five. She began taking private lessons as a young child, eventually joining her school’s choir and winning multiple awards and competitions. When she moved on to high school, Wriley found herself in a school without a choir which led to her joining her first School of Rock Performance Group and picking up the bass guitar.
Music has been a grounding presence for Wriley throughout her life, and having been raised on everything from country to metal to grunge to folk, there is no genre in which she can’t find her next favorite album. As she has grown older, she has also embraced many other interests, but art is the unifying factor.
But Wriley doesn’t just have a passion for listening and performing music, she also teaches all ages at School of Rock Prosper. As someone who has always cared passionately about community, Wriley has always emphasized platforming and supporting small local artists, even participating in bands herself as a vocalist. She is currently pursuing a psychology degree with hopes of pursuing a career that allows her to help youths going through mental health and interpersonal struggles.
Brendan
Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Show Director, Camp Director
Brendan is an alumnus of School of Rock and shares valuable insights while teaching and directing at School of Rock Prosper. He's been drumming since he was 13. For over four years, he's been performing in multiple bands and even toured the country in the Summer of '23 with Aberdeen is Dead and Violent Vira. He just graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton, where he lives and experiences most of his musical adventures.
He enjoys discovering new artists and loves to jam with other musicians. He's currently singing and playing guitar in his band, Slain by Saints, and has multiple songs released featuring his drumming and singing. He's extremely passionate about all things music, always looking for the next gig, and loves inspiring others to follow their dreams!
Lane
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Lane brings over a decade of performance and studio experience to his teaching at School of Rock Prosper, where he shares his love for music with a new generation of players. After a childhood love affair with rock music, Lane lived in Los Angeles to attend Musician's Institute. While in Los Angeles, he played in a variety of bands spanning rock, metal, and blues all while developing a passion for sound sculpting with different gear. Lane is also School of Rock Prosper's Adult Program Director.
Topo
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Rookies Teacher, Little Wing Teacher
Topo is a multi-instrumentalist and School of Rock Alumnus specializing in bass guitar, guitar, and drums at School of Rock Prosper. Emphasizing the value of creative spontaneity and expanding one’s musical linguistic repertoire, Topo implements skills learned from being a drummer, bassist, guitarist, and vocalist in multiple different bands. Kitty Hell, Thurzdaze, Dead Birds Everywhere, Blackmoore, and “Lucy, soon…” are just a few of the diverse creative projects for which they have been a part of.
Topo loves to teach at School of Rock Prosper, and listens to everything from Jazz to Twee to Screamo to Avant-garde ambient pieces. They are studying to become an ethnomusicologist and love teaching students from the perspective of understanding music as a global phenomenon rooted in the deeply human desire to express oneself.
David
Bass Guitar Teacher, Show Director
David began a career that would take him all over the world, from Mexico City to School of Rock Prosper. David is a former professor at the Fermatta School of Music in Mexico City, where he taught Electric Bass to some of Mexico's most gifted musicians. Early influences as diverse as Mozart, Miles Davis, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd inspired a love for all styles of music. David performs regularly at the International Jazz Festival in Cancun, Mexico, David was a key member of New Age Band Fermatta (Warner Music México). Once he arrived in Dallas, he quickly developed a passion for the unique flavor of Texas Country music, with its eclectic blend of musical roots. He is excited to teach Bass guitar and assist in group rehearsals at School of Rock Prosper.
Micah
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Micah teaches drums, guitar and bass guitar at School of Rock Prosper. Micah has been playing drums for 16 years at churches and conferences all across the DFW metroplex and has been teaching for the past few years. In addition to drums, he has been playing bass for 11 years and guitar for 10 years, giving him a well-rounded understanding of rhythm sections, band dynamics, and music performance. His approach includes by-the-book exercises, reading formal drum music notation and rudiments, as well as active listening and playing songs. Micah loves playing melodic rock and pop styles for church worship but has also delved into punk, hip hop, and metal for fun.
Perry
Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Show Director
Perry is dedicated to making lessons engaging, encouraging, and fun while inspiring the next generation of musicians to develop a lifelong love of music at School of Rock Prosper. Perry has been playing drums and percussion since the age of ten. He brings decades of performance and teaching experience throughout the DFW Metroplex to School of Rock. His passion for music and rhythm led him to pursue teaching, where he enjoys helping students of all backgrounds build confidence, creativity, and a strong musical foundation.