Summer Creek
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School of Rock Summer Creek
14315 East Sam Houston Parkway N
Suite 100
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 407-8808
Hours
  • Monday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: 4 PM - 7 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Upcoming Special Hours:

  • 12/25/2025: Closed
  • 12/31/2025: Closed

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

School of Rock Summer Creek is proud to serve the Houston community and surrounding areas with a revolutionary education approach. With lessons from our expert instructors, students can learn to rock out on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and vocals across genres. By jamming in a band together with friends while learning to read and play music by ear, students gain the confidence to truly be a rock star. Our students perform at community-based events and regularly play at local venues! Join the band and visit School of Rock Summer Creek today!

Programs we offer

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

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

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

Rookies music program for children in Summer Creek
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Summer Creek, 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 Summer Creek, 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 Houston
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek, 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 Summer Creek, 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 Summer Creek is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Summer Creek 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.

Adult music program in Summer Creek for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Summer Creek'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 Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek.

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 Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek.

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

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

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Summer Creek

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Summer Creek

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek, 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 Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek, 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 Summer Creek.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Summer Creek

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek, 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 Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek, 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 Summer Creek

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Summer Creek. 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 Summer Creek, 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 Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek 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 Summer Creek, 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 Summer Creek, 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 Summer Creek’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 Ken Prodoehl
Ken Prodoehl
Owner, General Manager
After more than 20 years in the corporate world, Ken followed his dream of starting a business and opened School of Rock Summer Creek in late 2023. With the constant support of his wife, Meena, an incredible behind-the-scenes partner, they have built a school that continues to grow and strengthen the local music community. Ken brings a wealth of leadership and coaching experience from his career in engineering and quality management systems. Together, he and Meena are passionate about inspiring young musicians and helping students shine on stage.

Outside of School of Rock Summer Creek, Ken and Meena stay super busy with their two sons, Suren and Ashwin. Suren loves baseball and plays guitar, keyboard + piano, and trumpet in his high school marching band. Ashwin trains as a competitive gymnast 15+ hours a week and also plays clarinet and piano.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Jonathan Jaime
Jonathan Jaime
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Jonathan is one of many guitar teachers here at School of Rock Summer Creek. He studied music theory for over 6 years. Jonathan learned a variety of string instruments surrounding the mariachi genre including the violin, guitarron, and vihuela while performing with "Mariachi Puño de mi Tierra", and enjoys teaching music whether it is piano, guitar, bass, or ukulele. His favorite genres include mariachi, rock, opera, pop, and Latin. Outside of music, Jonathan is a huge Star Wars fan and is not afraid to geek out when given the opportunity. Come learn and expand your passion for music performance with Jonathan!
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, House Band Director Alex Alexander
Alex Alexander
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, House Band Director
Alex Alexander has years of experience as a recording musician and live performer, including leading his band. Alex has performed on the radio and at the Houston Rodeo with local country artist, Abbey Gough. He has opened for the alternative rock band Have Mercy and international pop-punk band ROAM.

Alex loves learning how to play different instruments. His secondary instruments include guitar, keyboard + piano, bass guitar, and ukulele. Outside of music, Alex loves spending time with his wife and son, reading, and watching baseball. Alex looks forward to enriching the community through performance-based music education at School of Rock Summer Creek.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Joey Mata
Joey Mata
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Joey teaches guitar, bass, and drums at the School of Rock in Summer Creek. As an active member of the Houston music scene and an accomplished session bassist, he brings over 20 years of experience playing live and mastering multiple instruments. Joey enjoys listening to, playing, and teaching music across all genres, with a focus on R&B and Rock. Taught by his father at a young age, Joey spent his adolescence playing guitar in various cover bands. In high school, he attended Miller Career, where he trained in audio engineering, sparking his passion for recording technology. At college, Joey performed live as a drummer while studying music theory under Dr. Stephen Yip, an accomplished cellist. During the pandemic, Joey pivoted to bass and honed his teaching skills by leading church bands. He is passionate about his mission to teach and spread the joy of music to all students. In his free time, Joey enjoys being a husband and father and writing and producing original music with his band Telecina at his home studio.
Music Director, Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Jason Berkeley
Jason Berkeley
Music Director, Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Jason is our school’s Music Director and one of our guitar and bass instructors. He is a corporate professional and has also spent over 15 years as a professional musician. His years of experience playing and touring are a huge asset while teaching group and individual classes for all age ranges and all skill levels.

Jason was born in the US, grew up in the Caribbean, and toured through North America. His personal music journey cultivated a love for all genres of music, including Rock, Reggae, Calypso, R&B, Neo-Soul, Funk, and Jazz. He is an electric guitar and bass guitar teacher at School of Rock Summer Creek in Houston, Texas.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher Jocelyn McDaniel
Jocelyn McDaniel
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Jocelyn McDaniel is a classically trained soprano and dedicated vocal teacher with a passion for both performance and education.

With experience in opera, choral music, and musical theatre, she brings versatility and artistry to every stage she steps on. In addition to her performance career, Jocelyn has spent the past two years teaching voice lessons to students of all ages, helping them develop healthy technique, confidence, and a true love for music.

Known for her warm teaching style and dynamic stage presence, Jocelyn strives to inspire the next generation of singers at School of Rock Summer Creek while continuing to grow as a performer herself.
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocals Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher Mark Fuentes
Mark Fuentes
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocals Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Mark Fuentes is a multi-instrumentalist with a passion for making music. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Stephen F. Austin State University, where he specialized in low brass and jazz bass. Mark also plays guitar, piano, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. He loves listening to and jamming along to everything from Tower of Power to System of a Down. As a former public school music teacher, he has directed band, orchestra, choir, and drumline. When not at School of Rock Summer Creek, Mark currently serves as the Associate Director of the Houston Concert Band and enjoys playing video games and Dungeons & Dragons in his free time.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher June Palmer
June Palmer
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher
June Palmer is a skilled and versatile musician. He excels as a pianist, drummer, bassist, producer, and music director. As the music director for Grace Church Youth and Faith Family Church, he combines talent and leadership to create inspiring worship experiences.

Outside his professional roles, June enjoys traveling for gigs, spending time with family, and caring for his dogs. Passionate about all art forms, especially music, June is pursuing a degree in music with a minor in music business at the University of Houston to further his impact in the music industry.
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher Kat Lenderman
Kat Lenderman
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Kat is a classically trained percussionist who fell in love with teaching her freshman year of high school. Despite her classical upbringing, she first started learning music by taking a few guitar lessons and began learning songs by ear, building her own understanding of basic music theory. When college came around, Kat began really learning about music theory and was absolutely amazed. It was then that she began picking up guitar again, learning bass guitar, keyboard + piano, and even digging her dad's old saxophone out of storage, dipping her toes into any instrument she so pleased.

From her work teaching the Carver Elementary Drumline, to starting the first ever Lee College Drumline in 2024, to her work with the Houston Texans' "Deep Steel Thunder" Drumline, Kat has proven herself to be an incredible drumline entertainer and educator, however, her heart lies with rhythm section playing and teaching people of all ages, including students at School of Rock Summer Creek, everything she loves about music.
Guitar Teacher
Sam Fosher
Guitar Teacher
Sam Fosher is a guitar teacher at School of Rock Summer Creek in Houston, Texas. He has six years of playing experience and is an active member of the Houston music scene, performing on stages across the southern U.S. and contributing to multiple music releases available on all streaming platforms. Sam is passionate about live performance and the emotional power of music, drawing inspiration from metal, outlaw country, rock and roll, classical symphony, and jazz fusion. He brings a performance-driven perspective to guitar, encouraging players to develop confidence, individuality, and authentic expression with their instrument.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher Manny Alanis
Manny Alanis
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Manny teaches guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and piano at School of Rock Summer Creek. He loves teaching music and challenges students to reach their potential.

With over 20 years of music experience from classical to heavy metal, Manny is well-rounded and can engage with different genres. When he is not rocking out, Manny loves computer programming and spending time with his family.
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher Sarah Ramirez
Sarah Ramirez
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Sarah is a professional singer with over 20 years experience on stage and 15 years touring and working on her original music. From singing in various choral groups to now rocking the stage with some of Houston’s finest musicians, it is Sarah’s greatest passion, above all, to pass on all the knowledge and skills she has acquired over the years.

Sarah’s favorite genres to sing and dance to are R&B, hip hop, pop, and jazz. She also loves to watch musicals too, with her favorite being “The Sound of Music”. When Sarah isn't performing or teaching at School of Rock Summer Creek, she loves movie nights with her family and dancing around the house with her daughter. Sarah is a vocal teacher at the School of Rock Summer Creek and also instructs our Rookies & Little Wing programs.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Adrian Ramirez
Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Adrian’s musical journey began at the age of 9, starting first in the choir, exploring a variety of styles before finding his rhythm in the Jazz Band during his collegiate years.

Adrian is a recent graduate of Texas Southern University, where he earned his degree in Music Education.

Throughout his time at TSU, Adrian honed his skills as both a performer and a leader, taking part in the Big Band Jazz Ensemble & Solo performances as well as mentoring younger students.

Adrian's passion for music continues to grow, especially when it comes to sharing that passion with others. Whether he's behind a mic, on stage with his guitar, or in a classroom, he brings energy, creativity, and a deep respect for the craft. He believes in the power of music to connect, inspire, and transform lives.

Now, as he steps into the next chapter of his career at School of Rock Summer Creek, Adrian is excited to teach and inspire the next generation of musicians, guiding them with the patience, knowledge, and heart of a true Musical Jedi.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Jake Spencer
Jake Spencer
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Jake Spencer is a musician from Monmouth IL where he has studied guitar and bass guitar for close to 20 years. He learned several techniques to record and produce music, film, audio, and video for local bands and set stages for local performances. Jake has written and produced his own music since 2016 and spent seven years in a small band from IL called the Henderson Creek Band (otherwise known as HCB). Jake studied music theory and performance from mentors like Ronny Baumgartner (HCB), Chris Kent (HCB), and drummer Jeff Jackson (HCB), Patrick Zefo (The Grid), self-produced recording artist Wesslynn, and self-produced recording artist Mike West. Jake also studied instrument design and repair before moving to Houston Texas in 2020.

In his free time, Jake enjoys playing guitar, writing and recording new material, and experimenting with different instrument designs and parts to make durable and comfortable instruments that allow students and players to enjoy their instruments for a lifetime. Jake enjoys playing heavy metal, classic rock, classical music, country, blues, and thrash metal. Some of his favorite artists include, Jimi Hendrix, Mdou Moctar, Beethoven, Wagner, John Williams, AC/DC, Buddy Guy, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer, Black Sabbath, Frank Zappa, Metallica, Prince, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Bootsy Collins, B.B. King, and ZZ Top just to name few.

Jake looks forward to bringing tried and true performance and practice techniques and a lifelong passion for music to the School of Rock Summer Creek team and its students. He hopes to inspire young and old to pursue the gift of music and have fun doing so.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher Tori Hunt
Tori Hunt
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Tori Hunt is a singer who earned her associate’s degree in Music focused on Vocal Performance. Tori’s favorite genres to sing are R&B, Soul, Pop, and Jazz. She also enjoys singing opera and musical theater.

In her free time, Tori writes her own songs and sings karaoke. Her favorite karaoke song is “No One” by Alicia Keys. Tori is a vocal teacher and keyboard + piano teacher at School of Rock Summer Creek and also instructs in our Little Wing and Rookies programs.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Celeste Sanchez
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Little Wing Teacher, Rookies Teacher
Monica Celeste Sanchez is a senior majoring in Vocal Performance at Texas State University. Monica goes by Celeste and has years of experience in opera, choir, and musical theatre. She has taken voice lessons since she was in elementary school and focuses her studies on vocal pedagogy, which is the science of vocal health.

Celeste loves to teach and sing music from all genres, including jazz, classical, rock and alternative genres, and musical theatre. She is excited to share her love of music as a teacher at School of Rock Summer Creek in Northeast Houston, TX.
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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!

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