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School of Rock South Hills
4100 Library Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 343-7625

Location Specifics

Beside Pho Kim Restaurant and across from the Pizza Company.

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Hours
  • Monday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM - 1 PM

Upcoming Special Hours:

  • 12/25/2024: Closed
  • 01/01/2025: Closed

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

Programs we offer

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

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

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

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

At School of Rock South Hills, 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 South Hills, 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 Pittsburgh
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock South Hills 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 South Hills, 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.

Adult music program in Pittsburgh for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 19+

School of Rock South Hills'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 South Hills 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 Pittsburgh.

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 South Hills 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 Pittsburgh.

House Band program for gigging at local venues in Pittsburgh
House Band
Ages 13-18

The School of Rock South Hills 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 South Hills's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at PA 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 Pittsburgh and the rest of PA. 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
Ages 13-18

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 South Hills

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Pittsburgh

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Pittsburgh

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock South Hills 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 South Hills, 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 South Hills 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 South Hills, 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 Pittsburgh.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Pittsburgh

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock South Hills 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 Pittsburgh 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 South Hills, 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 Pittsburgh 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 South Hills, 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 Pittsburgh

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

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

Co-Owner Dan Moore
Dan Moore
Co-Owner
Dan started his musical career with five years of piano lessons, focusing on classical music. At CAPA, he changed gears to drums and percussion, learning everything he could from local jazz great Roger Humphries. Eventually, Dan joined the All City Orchestra, playing several percussion instruments from snare drum to timpani.

While in college, Dan joined his first all-original band, Scapegrace, and they played together for almost a decade, recorded two albums, played all over the city, and opened for national acts. He also enjoyed playing traditional Irish folk music at local Irish Festivals. Dan now likes to play drums with Horehound and Victoria Fire, spend time with his wife, and brew beer.

Both of Dan’s daughters have graduated from School of Rock South Hills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Watching them develop into awesome musicians has been so rewarding and he is so glad to be a part of it. Dan truly enjoys watching these great kids learn to play music. The stage is the best teacher and he can’t wait to see students up on stage for every performance!
Guitar Teacher, Co-Owner Quinn Lukas
Quinn Lucas
Guitar Teacher, Co-Owner
Quinn Lukas is a musician based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Lukas took a liking to music at a very early age. He started playing drums at the tender age of two and moved on to playing live at five years old. At the age of nine, Lukas picked up the guitar and hasn’t put it down since.
 
In a musical career that spans nearly three decades, Lukas has traveled the globe, opening for – and touring and playing with – the likes of Paul Stanley, Queensryche, Black Sabbath with Dio, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Twisted Sister, Y&T, Winger, Cinderella, Kamelot and more. For three years, Lukas toured North America as the lead guitarist for Iron Maiden vocalist, Paul Di'Anno. Lukas is endorsed by Siggi Braun guitars, Seymour Duncan pickups, and Dean Markley strings, and is continually interviewed in print, radio & TV worldwide.
 
With a style described by the press as "a young Ritchie Blackmore," Lukas also draws inspiration from icons like Randy Rhoads, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Queensryche's Chris DeGarmo. He has, however, developed a style of his own, merging the best elements of neo-classical metal, modern rock as well as classic rock and southern blues.
 
Lukas is currently the guitar player for Icarus Witch, a classic, stylish, melodic hard-rock band signed to Cleopatra Records. Quinn also plays guitar in Traditional Heavy Metal Juggernauts, Ironflame.
Olivia Moore General Manager
Olivia Moore
General Manager
Olivia started her musical journey at 12 years old with guitar and eventually picked up a bass a few years later. After a few years of private lessons, she became a School of Rock student, participating in the Performance Program and successfully auditioning for her school's House Band.

In high school, Olivia played shows around Pittsburgh, got featured on the cover of a 2017 issue of the Pittsburgh City Paper, and was interviewed for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as part of her band Wolfblud. Olivia was also invited to the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in LA where she performed at the Whisky a Go Go, playing “Barracuda” with Nancy Wilson of Heart and “Mr. Brownstone” with Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses.

Olivia was also the first graduate of School of Rock South Hills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Capital University in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in music technology. Olivia now plays with three other School of Rock South Hills graduates in the local band sorry face.
Music Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Jake Lapergola
Jake Lapergola
Music Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Jake started playing viola in the school orchestra when he was 10 and he later played bass in his school's jazz band. He later became a School of Rock student and played guitar and bass.

Jake was in his school's House Band for four years and was a two-time School of Rock AllStar. He now teaches guitar and bass and directs shows at the School of Rock in South Hills.
Studio Coordinator Michele Dunlap
Michele Dunlap
Studio Coordinator
Michele has been drumming since age 11 and plays all over Pittsburgh with her femme-fronted garage punk band, Murder for Girls. MFG recorded the album, Done in the Dark, with Tommy Stinson (of The Replacements, Guns N' Roses, The Lemonheads, Soul Asylum, and Bash & Pop). Her band has opened for national acts including Bash & Pop, Bob Mould, MC5, Shilpa Ray, Shonen Knife, Richie Ramone, and Deerhoof.

Michele studied technical writing at Robert Morris University and specializes in nonprofit administration with a background in mentorship for at-risk youth. She gives back to the community by collecting donations of instruments and art supplies to distribute in underserved areas.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Sarah Greenwald
Sarah Greenwald
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
With many years of experience in teaching music both privately and in classroom settings, Sarah arrived at the School of Rock in South Hills in July 2018. She has performed on violin locally with the Eclectic Laboratory Chamber Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Savoyards, and the Pittsburgh Philharmonic. She is also a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and co-founder of Midnight Vinyl Duet.

Back in her hometown of Augusta, Georgia, Sarah regularly performed with The Augusta Players on violin and viola, as well as recreated full-length Beatles albums with classic rock and soul outfit Number 9, while raising over $250,000 for local charities. Sarah earned a Bachelor of Music from Augusta State University, with a violin concentration.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Sarah Perconte
Sarah Perconte
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Sarah is a classically trained coloratura soprano with a background in opera and musical theatre. She also has contemporary experience as a singer/songwriter. With over 20 years of performance history and theatre credits, Sarah’s passion for the art form dates back to early childhood. Her local performance credits include principal roles with Undercroft Opera, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, and the Pittsburgh Savoyards, as well as solo work with the Westmoreland Symphony and the Washington Symphony Orchestras.

Sarah has also sung multiple roles as a young artist with programs such as the Miami Music Festival and Emerald City Opera (now Steamboat Opera). She is beyond thrilled to join the team at School of Rock South Hills and hopes to foster a love of performing in her students.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Greg Richards
Greg Richards
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Greg has been teaching music since 2003, first as an instructor for adult and youth guitar classes at Community College of Allegheny County while a student, then soon after as a private teacher. He has been a member of the Eclectic Laboratory Chamber Orchestra (ELCO) since its inception in the fall of 2008, is a co-founder of Midnight Vinyl Duet, and currently writes, records, and performs with Midknight Rose.

Greg plays electric and acoustic, 6-string and 12-string, and nylon string guitars, in addition to bass (fretted/fretless), mandolin, ukulele, and voice. He is a graduate of Duquesne University’s School of Music, with a concentration in guitar and sound recording technology. There, he studied voice, sang in choir, and wrote arrangements for and performed with the Classical Guitar Ensemble and Electronic Chamber Group.

Greg also holds an AS degree in Theatre. As an audio engineer, he has run sound for live events and currently freelances as a crew member for selected film and video projects.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Alan Racadag
Alan Racadag
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Alan Samuel Racadag is a Filipino-American composer, performer, and producer, who boasts a diverse musical background. He received formal training on the violin and composition while also honing his skills as a self-taught guitarist and music producer. His influences range from Radiohead and Meshuggah to Beethoven, George Crumb, and Georg Friedrich Haas.

In 2020, Alan penned and produced an eclectic independent release named “Superbloom.” Today, he actively composes modern classical music while exploring electronic dance music under an alias.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Eric Schaefer
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Eric started playing guitar at the age of six, started playing percussion in the symphonic band, and further explored the guitar in the jazz band at North Allegheny. He continued his music education at Duquesne University studying jazz guitar, composing, and music technology. During his time at Duquesne, he sang as a member of Pappert Chorale. He has performed at various venues around the city from the Le Mont to Heinz Hall.
Guitar Teacher Nathan Enterline
Nathan Enterline
Guitar Teacher
Nathan has been studying and learning music since the age of 8. He began with the drums but transitioned into guitar where he developed his skill set and was eventually capable of sharing his love of music by helping others learn.

Nathan has played lead guitar in bands and performed for various music festivals. He is currently pursuing a graduate degree from Robert Morris University.
Drum Teacher Jonathan Walters
Jonathan Walters
Drum Teacher
Jonathan Walters is a drummer from Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. He started playing the drums at age 14 and performed and recorded with several of his original bands in the Pittsburgh area throughout high school.

Jonathan graduated from Berklee College of Music and enjoys writing and performing music with his current band Cig&Bee.
Drum Teacher Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara
Drum Teacher
Berklee alumnus Joseph Claxton McNamara has been playing the drums for almost fifteen years. He loves cats, and he is also the drummer of a touring death metal band.
Drum Teacher Stephen Kaib
Stephen Kaib
Drum Teacher
For as long as he can remember, Stephen has been connected to music in some form. He started taking drum lessons when he was three years old, but like all three-year-olds, he didn’t have much of an attention span. After a few years, he started playing drums again for his school bands and after that, he never stopped. Starting almost 13 years ago, Stephen has played in school bands ranging from orchestras to jazz bands. In middle school, he started to learn the drum set and quickly began forming band after band with my friends playing music ranging from classic rock to heavy metal. After high school, Stephen decided music was my calling and decided to go to college to be a music teacher, playing in all types of jazz bands, orchestras, and musical pits. Since then, he has played shows all around Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas in multiple bands.
Little Wing Director, Rookies Director Bayleigh Gauntner
Bayleigh Gauntner
Little Wing Director, Rookies Director
Bayleigh is beyond excited to be teaching here at School of Rock South Hills! She graduated from Duquesne University with a B.S. in Music Education. Her main instrument is voice and she also loves to play the ukulele!

Bayleigh has taught general music in multiple school districts and has directed a few school concerts. In her free time, Bayleigh enjoys gardening, cozy gaming, and painting. She can’t wait to make some music together!
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I'd definitely recommend School of Rock.

School of Rock has been able to take my son to the next level by teaching him new bass techniques as well as a multitude of ways to play smoother and correct the bad habits that he has developed over the years.

Everyone has become a second family.

I love that my daughter has been accepted into a group of encouraging peers and staff that build her up with confidence and let her shine onstage! Going into lessons and performance band is something that she looks forward to all week.

Such unique opportunities!

School of Rock is the best thing for my child. She loves it and is completely self-motivated. She has made a lot of really good friends with the same interests. She has had the best experience.

Public performances build confidence!

School of Rock is the best money we’ve ever spent on kid stuff. The program is great, the instructors are great and our son has really improved musically. It has also helped to build self-confidence and self-esteem!

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