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School of Rock Randolph
540 Rte 10 W
Randolph, NJ 07869
(862) 437-1220
Hours
  • Monday: 2 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 2 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 2 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 2 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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

Programs we offer

Rock 101 music program in Randolph for kids and beginners
Rock 101
Ages 8-13

Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Randolph'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 Randolph 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 Randolph are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Randolph 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 Randolph
Performance
Ages 8-18

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

Songwriting
Age 12 and over

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 Randolph, 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 Randolph is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Randolph 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
All Ages

At School of Rock Randolph, 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 Randolph for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Randolph'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 Randolph 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 Randolph.

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 Randolph 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 Randolph.

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

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

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Randolph

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Randolph

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Randolph 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Randolph

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

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

Owner, General Manager, Drum Teacher Jimmi Kane
Jimmi Kane
Owner, General Manager, Drum Teacher
When Jimmi Kane started bouncing on his rocking horse right on beat to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It," his dad thought quickly and put some drum sticks in the four-year-old’s hands. Without any formal training, Jimmi quickly taught himself to master the drums. By the time he was 15 years old, he was a regular on stage in and around his hometown of Saugerties, NY.

Jimmi's career as a professional drummer has allowed him to record and tour the country with artists such as Krista (RCA/Jive Records), Thieves and Villains (Victory Records) and The Morning Of (Tragic Hero Records). He currently leads the east coast cast of the award-winning punk rock drum troupe, Street Drum Corps, where you can catch him banging on oil drums and pounding on kegs in the electrifying spectacular Blood Drums every weekend in September and October at Dorney Park's The Haunt or Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest.
Suzanne Kane
Owner
Suzanne's love of music began as soon as she was old enough to speak. After listening to the Original Broadway Cast recording of "Annie" on repeat for what seemed like years, her mother decided it was time to to take the five-year-old to a vocal instructor. Suzanne's show tune repertoire soon evolved beyond "Tomorrow" and, eventually, she began singing and acting in local stage productions, such as "Gypsy" and "The Music Man." Then, one fateful seventh grade day, Suzanne discovered KISS. At that moment, rock and roll seeped into her bloodstream and there was no turning back.

After graduating from Syracuse University, Suzanne worked in all facets of the music industry, from radio to publicity to concert booking, before taking time off to start a family. Now, ready to get back into the world of rock and roll, Suzanne, along with her husband, Jimmi, jumped into a business that will give them the satisfaction of teaching new generations to love and appreciate music.
Maggie Callahan
Vocal Teacher, Piano Teacher
Maggie Callahan is a vocalist with a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from Moravian College, with a focus in voice pedagogy and diction. While she is trained to sing opera and art songs, she has a passion for singing rock, musical theater, folk, jazz and pop. With over five years of teaching experience, she uses her classical background to teach students how to sing any genre with proper breathing and safe vocal techniques. In addition to teaching, Maggie performs regularly in the Lehigh Valley and NJ area with bands, musical theater productions and professional choruses.
Show Director, Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Rob Jackson
Manager, Show Director, Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Often compared to Animal from The Muppets, Rob “Action” Jackson beats on the drums
as if they were seriously misbehaving. His effortless style and showmanship shine with
each crash of his Soultone Cymbals and boom of his DC California Drum Co. kit.
Rob, a New Jersey native, was just 3 years old when his dad – also a drummer –
handed him a pair of sticks. He took them and never gave them back! Pots and pans
were no match for the tiny tot who pounded on anything that would make noise. The
drums became Rob’s true calling.

Rob ran with his natural talent, and by the time he was 12, he had won back-to-back
Jazz drumming competitions in Hershey, PA.

In 2003, Rob added to his awards by winning the Norwegian Cruise Line Talent Search.

In fall 2012, Rob Joined forces with Street Drum Corps for their "Blood Drums"
Production at Dorney Park in Allentown, PA.

In addition to the drums, Rob’s musical accomplishments include singing, playing guitar,
bass, and composing original music.

Rob is also Touring Front of House Audio for Doyle, Prong, Kobra And The Lotus and
has worked with many other artists across the country. When he’s not touring, Rob is a
firefighter and Chief Audio Engineer at Rent A Record Studios.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher  Matt Migliorino
Matt Migliorino
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
School of Rock was the foundation of Matt’s musical career. At age 13 he began at the School of Rock in Easton, PA with Guitar and Bass as his primary instruments. He joined the performance program and performed in many shows over the course of several years. As a member of the house band he received more opportunities to perform at many community and charitable events. A few years later, he was selected as a School of Rock AllStar where he got to do his first tour and play at some legendary venues. The following year he was a part of the SOR Zappanale tour where he toured in Germany and performed at a Frank Zappa music festival. School of Rock gave Matt some amazing opportunities such as opening for Jon Anderson of Yes and performing alongside members of the Mother’s of Invention. Matt graduated from Berklee College of Music, majoring in Music Production and Engineering with a minor in Acoustics and Electronics. Matt is also a live sound engineer for concerts and a recording engineer. Matt has a passion for teaching and hopes to inspire his students the way he was inspired by his time as a student at School of Rock.
Singing Teacher, Studio Coordinator Jensen Freeman
Jensen Freeman
Singing Teacher, Studio Coordinator
Jensen was involved in singing and theatre from a very young age and went on to train
in all areas of performing arts in London, UK, at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama
gaining honors in acting and musical theatre.

As a singer, Jensen was a member of UK Pop boyband 'Promise' in the mid 90’s but left
the group early on to pursue other work and in addition provided vocals on 3 Pp
concept albums under the 'Abbacadabra' umbrella, which covered the hits of ABBA.
The tracks were a huge success on the UK and EU club circuit throughout the '90s and
into the ‘00s. Working for major labels, Jensen has provided vocals for a number of
established artists and has released 14 singles and an album, and continues to perform
both as a solo artist and as an original member of classical crossover Pop group
‘Popera’ since 2010. Since their original formation, the group have gone on to perform
over 1600 live concerts internationally.

Jensen has experience working with children and adults developing vocals, working
with individuals and large performance groups for vocal performance and musical
theatre in Pop/Rock/Ppera/Jazz. Experienced in developing harmony groups and
developing shows for the stage.

As a performer, theatre credits include: Jafar in Aladdin, UK tour , Corinthian
Woman/Ensemble in Medea, Count Vladimir/Dracula in Dracula, Italy Tour, Riff in West
Side Story , Sasha in Fiddler on The Roof, Bobby C in Saturday Night Fever. Mr Mouse
in Give a Dog a Bone, The King in The King and I, Woodey Mahoney in Finians
Rainbow, Asher in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lumiere
in Beauty and The Beast, Saturday Night Live at Her Majesty's Theatre.

Film and television credits include: Worzel in Worzel Gummidge (2020) pilot, Charlie
in Mary Poppins Returns (2018), William Roberts in Forbidden War (2017), Dr Paul
Stewart in Humshakals (2014) German Officer in Rush (2013), Jonathan in The Look Of
Love (2013) Jones in James Bond:Skyfall (2012), Bright young in The King's
Speech (2011), Russian Soldier in Anna Karenina (2011), Newsreader in The Hour,
BBC (2011), Forensic Officer in Thorne:Sleepyhead (2010), Housefull (2009), StreetDance (2009), several episodes of ITV1's Midsomer Murders. Dancing On ice Ident Series (2011 & 2012), Art Dealer in Blu Tack commercial (2010), Poker Player in Sky Sports Ident (2010) Dorito Mate in Doritos Collisions (2010) Jason in Oscar Charlie, BBC (2001)
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Piano Teacher Matt Thompson
Matt Thompson
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Piano Teacher
Matt has helped to instruct and guide musicians at School of Rock in Randolph, NJ since September 2018. He has been a musical artist, composer and performer for over 33 years. Matt's primary instrument is his voice, although he is also well-versed in guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion and ukulele.

Matt is also an experienced studio musician and live performer and is knowledgeable in live sound and sonic engineering. He has a passion for sharing his love of music and inspiring future generations of composers and performers to attain their dreams and express themselves sonically.
Guitar Teacher Joe Juliano
Joe Juliano
Guitar Teacher
Joe first started playing guitar at age 8 when he heard Green Day’s album American Idiot and hasn’t put the instrument down since. He was always driven by a passion for music and guitar and started playing professionally by the age of 14. He often works now as a guitarist for hire doing recordings for artists and live performances as he is known for his versatility and ability to add energy and excitement to any group. He attended Stevens Institute of Technology where he studied audio engineering and music production, graduating at the top of the program with high honors. Over the years, Joe has studied with many great teachers, most notably Carlos Alomar (David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney) and Al Pitrelli (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Alice Cooper, Megadeth). Joe strives to share his passion for music with his students since it has been so important to his life.
Liz Vex  Singing Teacher, Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Liz Vex
Singing Teacher, Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Liz Vex is a recent graduate of the University of Delaware School of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education with a Minor in Music Industry. She has been studying voice and piano for many years and is a self-taught guitar, bass, and ukulele player. As an educator, Liz focuses on student-centered learning and giving her students the tools to develop their musicianship so they can make and create music that is meaningful to them. She has years of teaching and performance experience in the NJ and DE areas, and is so excited to be able to work with your student(s) at the School of Rock in Randolph!
Stu Ottenstien Drum Teacher
Stu Ottenstien
Drum Teacher
Stu Ottenstein has been a musician since early childhood. Music runs deep in his blood. His father was a professional musician who played in a very well known NJ Wedding Band for over 30 years. From elementary school, all the way up through college, Stu studied both piano and drums. At the age of fifteen, he started performing on drums regularly with his father’s wedding band gaining a tremendous amount of experience playing all styles of music ranging from Big Band, Funk,Rock,Latin and everything in between. He has been featured in Modern Drummer magazine in a section called “On The Move” and his drumming skills have been utilized on recordings for independent films and television.

For nearly a decade, Stu was the Drum Department Manager at Sam Ash Music in Springfield,NJ. His knowledge on drumming, drumming gear, and what it takes to be a successful musician is extensive from all of his years in the business both as a player and as a salesman.
He continues to perform regularly with some the top bands in New Jersey, playing all types of venues and events. Some of the bands that Stu plays with are: Brian Kirk and the Jirks, Moroccan Sheepherders,The Jonzes, Joe Baracata Band, High In The Mid 80’s, Carnival Dogs, The Main Event Big Band, Guilty Pleasure, From Jersey With Love.
Stu’s passion, technique, positive energy, and love for what he does shines through every single time that he sits down behind his drums. He loves sharing his knowledge, skill, and passion with all who want to learn how to play.
Piano Teacher Patty Turse
Patty Turse
Piano Teacher
Patty Turse is a pianist, harpist and board certified music therapist who believes in the power of music to heal. She graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in music/ music therapy and has maintained a private teaching studio in harp and piano. She performs locally in shows with the harp, also playing for weddings, events, local orchestras, and parties. You can purchase her harp cd, "This is My Father's World" online at amazon.com or cdbaby.com. Proceeds go to fund an orphanage and medical clinic in West Liberia. Her duo, "The Diamond Blue Duo" (flute and harp) performs in the tri-state area and she often plays with string players a variety of pop, rock, classical, Big Band, Bollywood covers.
Piano Teacher Alec Hay
Alec Hay
Piano Teacher
While composing music is his first love, Alec has worn many hats in the music industry. In addition to teaching piano, he is a performer, musical director, and audio engineer. Alec’s arrangements and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) files have been used both in the United States and internationally by various theatre groups. Among his original works are the contemporary opera King David and Danse Macabre, a collection of eclectic pieces for choreography.

Throughout his musical career, Alec’s love of teaching has remained constant. For the last few years he has worked with students ranging in age from five through seventy. Alec combines a traditional approach to piano instruction with a personalized lesson plan to meet the needs and interests of each individual student. With a strong background in composition and arrangement, Alec frequently provides custom arrangements of pieces that both appeal to the student and incorporate techniques the student needs to master. Alec also has extensive experience working with special needs students. Alec keeps his piano skills honed by performing with Hollywood Nights, a Bob Seger tribute show. Alec shares his home with his Steinway and two cats.
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Reviews

What I like about the program is that my kids LOVE it!

This is so different from the music lessons that existed when I was a kid. These kids are actually making music and learning to play as a band. The performances are so impressive, and watching the kids gain confidence and express themselves on stage is priceless.

The structure around how kids learn is amazing.

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's the best music program in the city.

Dedicated instructors and staff, vibrant atmosphere, and most importantly, it's fun! My 8-year-old has grown leaps and bounds in skill and personal confidence. If you're thinking about checking it out, don't wait, just do it!

The kids have a great time while learning to play.

Lifelong skills and relationships are born here. The staff shares their passion for music and are very professional and accommodating. Wish I had this type of exposure to music when I was growing up!