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School of Rock Seattle Downtown
2317 24th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
206-333-2720
Hours
  • Monday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 11 AM - 6 PM

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

Programs we offer

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

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

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

Rookies music program for children in Seattle
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Seattle Downtown, 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 Seattle Downtown, 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.

Little Wing music program for toddlers and preschoolers in Seattle
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock Seattle Downtown our Little Wing music program for preschoolers and toddlers teaches students foundational music skills by playing games and participating in other interactive musical activities. Little Wing students have one weekly group music lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody and dynamics through play.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE HAND PERCUSSION & OTHER TOOLS TO LEARN RHYTHM PATTERNS & MUSIC SYNTAX

The Path to Take the Stage

The Little Wing music program is the first step in a young musician's journey. At School of Rock Seattle Downtown, toddlers and preschoolers who show an interest in music should start with Little Wing. As they get older, they will progress into the Rookies program, followed by Rock 101 and the Performance Program.

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 Seattle Downtown, 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 Seattle is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Seattle Downtown 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 Seattle Downtown, 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 Seattle for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Seattle Downtown'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 Seattle Downtown 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 Seattle.

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 Seattle Downtown 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 Seattle.

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

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

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Seattle

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Seattle

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Seattle Downtown 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 Seattle Downtown, 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 Seattle Downtown 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 Seattle Downtown, 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 Seattle.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Seattle

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Seattle Downtown 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 Seattle 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 Seattle Downtown, 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 Seattle 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 Seattle Downtown, 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 Seattle

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Seattle. 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 Seattle Downtown, 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 Seattle 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 Seattle Downtown Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle Downtown, 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 Seattle, 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 Seattle Downtown’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 Chad Fondren
Chad Fondren
Owner, General Manager
Chad and Tracy Fondren have been running the School of Rock in Issaquah since 2016, and are very excited to open the School of Rock in Seattle Downtown with their new partner, Cole (long-time instructor and Music Director at School of Rock Issaquah). Chad is a father of two (both School of Rock students), and a local music industry veteran, having recently retired from his position as Director of Sales for Disc Makers, the nation's largest CD/DVD/vinyl manufacturer.

Also prior to his career at School of Rock, Chad ran a successful record label focusing on punk music, was Director of Operations for the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, ran a booking agency, and managed a studio teaching private trumpet lessons. Chad earned his bachelor's degree in Music Business from Central Washington University, with a minor in Trumpet Performance. He is especially excited to be dedicating himself to School of Rock full-time.
Co-Owner Tracy Fondren
Tracy Fondren
Co-Owner
Tracy Fondren is a lifelong Pacific Northwest native and experienced musician (drums, voice, and piano/keyboards) with heavy ties to the Seattle music community and scene. Prior to becoming the co-owner and GM of School of Rock Issaquah, she spent ten years working in Music and Image Licensing at Getty Images.

Tracy met her husband, Chad, when previously working in Project Management for indie artists and labels at a CD manufacturer. Her passion for music and kids drove her to pitch the opening of a music school to Chad in 2014, and two years later, School of Rock Issaquah was born. Her love of sharing music with kids continues with the opening of School of Rock Seattle Downtown.
Music Director, Co-Owner Cole Paramore
Cole Paramore
Music Director, Co-Owner
Cole was the first instructor at School of Rock Issaquah and has taught thousands of lessons and led hundreds of rehearsals.

Primarily a drummer, Cole has been playing and teaching for over 15 years and has studied under acclaimed drummers such as Mike Johnston, Mark Guiliana, and Robert Searight.

Cole enjoys all music with a particular love for indie and alternative rock. You can catch Cole playing in the Pacific Northwest with Harrison B and Little Rumor. Shows Cole has directed include Nirvana, The Beatles, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, The Strokes, and many more.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Milo M.
Milo M.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Milo has been a touring bassist for over a decade with PNW bands that range from metal to alternative rock to country music. With thousands of hours of stage time under his belt, Milo knows life on the road. His experience in both the performing and technical sides of music has fueled his ability to write in all the styles he plays.

Milo has a degree in Music Composition from Evergreen State College and uses his knowledge of music theory and arrangement to compose, record, and perform his own music live. Milo believes above all else, music should be fun—it should be a way to explore one’s own creative ability and find oneself through it.
Drum Teacher Evan H.
Evan H.
Drum Teacher
Evan has been playing and performing on the drums for over seven years. He first developed fundamentals on his own, then took lessons with Phil Bowden, and later performed for his high school band program.

After high school, Evan has been committed to a variety of local bands, with his current and most prominent being Alex Vile. Evan specializes in all forms of rock drumming, including proficiencies in punk, jazz, and traditional forms.
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Jane
Jane W
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Jane Walker is a former School of Rock student from Oak Park, Illinois, and a current student at the University of Washington. They have been involved in music since they were four years old, starting with violin and expanding to piano, flute, mandolin, cello, bass, and guitar. In the summer of 2024, they toured Europe with the School of Rock Oak Park show team, playing in venues such as Shoko Madrid and the Rock in Rio Lisboa festival.

Jane teaches guitar, bass, and keys at the School of Rock in Seattle Downtown. They have been classically trained in violin, flute, piano, and guitar, and have extensive theory training that they incorporate into their teaching. They love all things classic rock, folk, grunge, and classical, and they are so excited to share their love of music and learning with the students in Seattle. Some of their favorite artists are Van Halen, the Flaming Lips, Stevie Wonder, and Fleetwood Mac.
Vocal Teacher Bethany M.
Bethany M.
Vocal Teacher
Bethany began singing in front of crowds when she was 12 years old. After graduating with her AFA in vocal performance, she has since performed and written music with her husband in their latest project, Saint Jane.

Bethany believes in the power of performance as a moment of art; singing is no exception.
Studio Coordinator Tate N.
Tate N.
Studio Coordinator
Tate is a guitarist and producer from Spokane, WA. She first gained experience playing jazz guitar throughout school, as well as forming an alternative rock band, Late for the Parade.

Tate now specializes in indie and jazz music but loves to play almost anything.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Michael E.
Michael E.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Michael is originally from Minnesota and developed a love for playing shows through the School of Rock in St. Paul. He loves all types of music with a strong emphasis on alternative rock.

Michael attends the University of Washington and nothing makes him happier than playing guitar and bass with awesome people!
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Leo
Leo Q
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Leo has been playing the guitar for over 10 years and performing in bands for the last 8. Through a mix of self and formal teachings of rock and jazz guitar under Stanley Williams and Sam Blumenthal respectively, Leo has honed his skills in blues rock, R&B, and classic rock.

Since graduating high school and continuing education at the University of Washington, Leo joined and currently performs with the local band Alex Vile. Leo’s favorite genres to listen to are punk, indie, and grunge. Outside of his academic and gigging life, he enjoys teaching and working on guitars.
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher Nick M.
Nick M.
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Nick is a multi-instrumentalist based out of Seattle. He began his musical journey by learning piano at age 6 and now specializes in drums, guitar, bass, and keys. His experience ranges from formal orchestral percussion to leading rock bands on drums and guitar. He loves music across many different genres, spanning jazz and classical to country and pop punk.

Nick is a huge advocate of School of Rock’s SongFirst™ teaching approach, the same method that fueled his own motivation to learn. He is excited to bring that philosophy to inspire the next generation of musicians!
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Colin B.
Colin B.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
From an early age, Colin immersed himself in the world of music, picking up the guitar and delving into punk and alternative bands by the age of 15. Concurrently, he embarked on a journey into classical guitar, studying privately with esteemed guitarists and instructors. This early exposure to diverse musical genres laid the foundation for Colin's multifaceted approach to teaching and performing.

Building on this rich musical background, Colin earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Columbia College Chicago, specializing in Classical Guitar. Throughout his studies, he delved into MIDI composition, harmony, music theory, and ear training. He then pursued a Master of Arts in Media Scoring, Sound Editing, and Music Supervision at Brooklyn College, further expanding his musical repertoire.

With his diverse background in different guitar styles and techniques, coupled with strong communication skills, Colin excels in interacting with students of all ages and proficiency levels. His adept understanding of music theory, including chords, scales, and rhythm, enables him to offer comprehensive lessons tailored to each student's needs.
Drum Teacher Tosca R.
Tosca R.
Drum Teacher
Tosca (she/they) has been a drummer for over 16 years. Starting in a program focused solely on jazz drumming, Tosca has since honed their skills to expand into funk, rock, metal, experimental, and rock drumming. They have experience teaching students of all ages, ranging from as young as six years old to folks in their late fifties.

Tosca loves to discover new passions and challenges with her students and looks forward to watching her students' love and appreciation for music grow. Whether you are just starting your journey as a musician or you've played for years, Tosca would love the opportunity to meet and guide you along this exciting path. In Tosca's free time, she is an artist, a roller skater, and a movie buff!
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Drew H.
Drew H.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Drew has over two decades of musical experience and teaches guitar, piano, bass, and ukulele at School of Rock Downtown Seattle. He strives to not only teach his students to play an instrument but to love music. He believes this is done through fostering curiosity and creativity, encouraging each student to have the freedom and confidence to explore what makes them excited.
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Colbi Childs
Colbi C
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Colbi Childs is a multi-instrumentalist recording artist who plays and teaches the rhythm section: guitar, drums, bass, MIDI, and vocals. Colbi has formal experience spanning from school symphonic/jazz band to training with Michael Derosier (former drummer of Heart) at Donn Bennett's drum studio. He also studied audio engineering at the Art Institute of Seattle and has been playing in local bands since 2004. Colbi enjoys rocking the greater Seattle area with his grunge-funk band Sun Mother.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Dejha C.
Dejha C.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Dejha was born in NYC to jazz musicians and raised in the vibrant downtown Manhattan art scene. She is a skilled songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist with a powerful, dynamic voice.

By 15, Dejha was performing in Seattle, quickly establishing herself as a force in the ‘90s rock scene, fronting bands like Monkey Business, 3-D S&M, The Pin-Ups, Rotten Apples, and Ragazza with a rotating cast of top PNW talent (including members of The Briefs, The Presidents of the United States of America, and Blind Melon). Known for her intense, emotionally resonant style, Dejha became one of Seattle’s standout talents.

Dejha has collaborated with leading producers like Adam Kasper, Martin Feveyear, Matt Bayles, and Jamie Siegel, and has performed at SXSW, toured Europe, and recorded with artists like Mark Lanegan and Candlebox. Currently, Dejha is working on a project with Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard and producer Josh Evans. She regularly performs with Blackie (A Tribute to Blondie), The Union Gospel, and as a solo artist. With a vocal jazz background from Cornish College and years as a yoga instructor, Dejha integrates mindfulness into her teaching, guiding students to discover their unique musical voices.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Shira
Shira Q
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Shira is a friendly and passionate vocalist, pianist, and former house band member of the Bellevue School of Rock. From singing around the house growing up to being selected to perform the music of their high school graduation at T-Mobile Park, Shira embraces their musicality in many aspects of life and enjoys adapting to a variety of environments. By demonstrating methods and working to meet students where they're at, Shira loves helping students bridge the gap between practice and play, rehearsal and performance, and musician to audience. They are grateful for the skills they have gained from School of Rock and their goal is to inspire that same confidence, creativity, and community in young musicians.

Shira is currently an Art and Dance major at the University of Washington, and they enjoy hiking, climbing, jazz shows, and hanging out with their plants and their cat. Some of their favorite musicians are Yussef Dayes, Hiatus Kaiyote, Mereba, and Radiohead.
Drum Teacher Jordan F.
Jordan F.
Drum Teacher
Jordan is a multi-instrumentalist (drums, guitar, bass) from Boston with a professional drumming career spanning over a decade. After graduating with a Mechanical Engineering degree, he continued to drum in his two college bands alongside his budding project engineering career. In 2020, Jordan put his bands on hiatus and moved to Seattle for a fresh start with new music projects. Since then, he has played drums for multiple bands with genres ranging from acoustic singer-songwriter to metal-tinged rock.

Having completed 3 U.S. tours, playing hundreds of shows, and the release of dozens of songs, Jordan is now focusing on teaching music at the School of Rock locations in Issaquah and Seattle. He is currently playing in two local bands, Silver Pattern and Bandski. Jordan loves to share his enthusiasm for playing music and give back to Seattle’s historically rich music community which inspired him to pick up an instrument in the first place.
Studio Coordinator Ruby H.
Ruby H.
Studio Coordinator
Ruby is a former dance teacher, and has been a dancer for over a decade. Her favorite styles include jazz and ballet and she was trained in many styles including tap, contemporary, hip-hop, pom, and acro dance.

Ruby is working towards her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts degree in Education Studies with a focus on Early Childhood Education at the University of Washington. She has worked with kids since high school and aspires to work in child development research.

Growing up in dance and going on to teach has given Ruby a great appreciation for music. Some of her favorite bands include The Strokes, Beach House, Peach Pit, and Boygenius.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher David K.
David K.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
David is a former School of Rock student and experienced everything from Rock 101 to the AllStars program in his time! The whole experience was immensely fulfilling for him and he joined School of Rock Seattle Downtown to give back to the community that gave him so much!

David is an engineer most of the time, but music is what nurtures his soul. He hopes to inspire the same in his students!
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher Hunter S.
Hunter S.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Hunter is a Seattle-based musician, with a primary focus on keys and piano. He is classically trained and started private lessons when he was 6 years old.

While he specializes in classical instruction, Hunter is knowledgeable in a variety of other musical genres as well. He has been teaching for over four years, including two years at the School of Rock in Issaquah, and still commutes to Tacoma weekly to teach his original students. Hunter has great energy and makes strong connections with his students! He has led students through performances like recitals, solo ensemble, and adjudication. Hunter is excited to be a part of the School of Rock in Seattle Downtown!
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For over twenty years, our amazing instructors have transformed hundreds of thousands of students across the world into skilled musicians. Become a musician at School of Rock.

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!

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