School of Rock is an after-school music education program with locations worldwide. They offer guitar, bass, drum and singing lessons for kids of all ages.
Teachers develop rock-specific pedagogy and select songs which engage their students without upsetting administrators or parents, sparking their enthusiasm during rehearsals and shows.
Jean Santos
Jordi Santos is a New York City singer-songwriter and vocal instructor. She offers guitar, bass and drum lessons at School of Rock New York as well as private one-on-one music lessons and group practices. Additionally she has taught in Miami at School of Rock Coral Gables with the goal of helping students discover their potential by using both performance-based instruction from School of Rock with private instruction.
She attended Lawrence University in Appleton, WI where she studied Modern Artist Development & Entrepreneurship and Music Business. Additionally, she earned an M.M. in Vocal Performance at University of Miami as well as a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University’s Music Education department. Along the way she studied with Eileen Farrell, Lorna Haywood, and Eva Likova; three acclaimed instructors.
Onstage, his face glows with passion and pain; his low falsetto voice sings in English and Spanish with a thick Bronx accent; yet away from stage he remains as shy as can be – his name being Anthony.
But his onstage persona still doesn’t match his offstage persona just yet. His first major hit came with Aventura in 2000, who would go on to sell out both nights at Yankee Stadium in July 2014. Now in hiatus while working on his solo album release; Aventura reunited for one night only on July 8, 2014 as they closed out the second concert during that sold-out run; their greatest hits album 14 + 14 peaked at number 132 on Billboard 200 chart and 1 on Tropical Albums chart in 2011.
Nick Santos
Nick Santos is a drummer, singer and teacher at School of Rock in New York City. For over two years he has performed and directed shows there while teaching guitar, bass and vocal lessons as well as being an aspiring songwriter.
Students attend weekly group rehearsals in a classroom environment, learning songs specifically tailored for beginners. In addition to weekly group rehearsals and private music lessons with instructors focusing on developing band skills. Teachers then assist the students in forming bands and practicing together.
Dewey attempts to convince No Vacancy, his former band, to join the school but is unsuccessful. Desperate for money, Dewey takes on the persona of Ned Schneebly and forms School of Rock; their lack of experience does not deter Dewey or other faculty members as the band impresses Dewey while performing its first live concert at an offsite location nearby.
Later that evening, Dewey visits Rosalie at her bar. Playing a Stevie Nicks tune on the jukebox relaxes Rosalie enough for her to offer to assist the band at Battle of the Bands; Rosalie promises her help and even kisses Dewey spontaneously!
Students then begin preparing for competition by meeting with their teachers for tips on playing in a band and impressing judges without using technical terms. Practice sessions at School of Rock include visiting notable venues like B.B. King’s in Times Square, Knitting Factory and Whisky A Go Go in New York City, Stubbs in Austin as well as various Hard Rock Cafes and House of Blues around the country.
Bob Jones
School of Rock has been offering year-round rock band performance classes in Asheville since 2008, taking our bands out into the music scene to perform. Students gain confidence, learn teamwork and self-discipline all while learning music they love! Thousands have attended our kids music programs; many have gone on to become competent musicians with skills that will last them throughout their lives.
Bob Jones University, a conservative evangelical Protestant school based in the United States that advocates Christianity and emphasizes Christian fundamentalism, is well known for its strict theological outlook that often criticises Catholicism, the National Council of Churches, and Southern Baptist Convention. Additionally, its bookstore sells small tracts on Christian fundamentalism while encouraging church cultivation in parts of the world where church cultivation may be necessary and providing students with opportunities to volunteer with missions around the globe.
Dewey Finn was previously a member of No Vacancy rock band. To earn money quickly, he decided to impersonate Ned Schneebly and enroll as a substitute teacher at his former high school. Before long he found himself leading an unlikely band of misfits including Zack who is reluctant to tell his overbearing father that he plays in No Vacancy; Shonelle and Marcy (two quiet girls who tend to remain hidden); Billy with his outlandish style which disgusts everyone;
Dewey encourages his students to express themselves musically and find their style while reminding them that God created each person as unique individuals with beautiful characteristics of their own. Soon enough, an inseparable band known as School of Rock comes into being.
Christian DeStefano
Christian DeStefano, also known by his nickname Cdot, is an immensely talented young actor with an exceptional voice that he uses in his music. He currently writes and performs his own material which can be found across digital platforms. Christian enjoys acting, basketball, riding his bike and hanging out with his friends as he strives to attend Boston’s Berklee College of Music one day.
School of Rock is an international musical education program offering lessons to children of all ages and ability levels. Their music teachers are professional musicians specialized in teaching children. Students learn a range of musical genres like blues, classic rock, hard rock and punk. Ear training and transcription classes as well as song writing instruction are provided alongside offering an annual rock band performance class that takes students out into their local music scene.
Children love participating in music lessons and gain an incredible sense of community through them. Additionally, they learn key life skills like working collaboratively and self-discipline while increasing confidence and becoming more empathetic individuals. Music also enhances brain connectivity – it has even been proven to increase test scores and spatial reasoning abilities among kids!
AbbeyFest teens have become an invaluable component of its success for three consecutive years, volunteering their services and enthusiastically helping other find their inner rockstar. Many high schools require teens to volunteer hours; their involvement at AbbeyFest counts towards these requirements.
Nathan DeStefano
Our children music programs help children build confidence, work as part of a team, establish self discipline, and experience the thrill of accomplishing incredible goals. At our premier music education company, students can enjoy learning guitar, drums, bass guitar, piano vocals and much more in an exciting and engaging environment – hundreds have graduated with lasting skillsets thanks to us!
Dewey forms the band for the Battle of the Bands competition: Zack on electric guitar, Katie on bass guitar, Lawrence on keyboards and Freddy on drums. In addition, Dewey assigns specific jobs to various students such as Mason in charge of lighting, James for security and Billy as stylist of his band; shy newcomer Tomika receives no assignment but eventually emerges as its primary singer.
Rosalie watches her students practice at Horace Green while attending a faculty meeting. While complaining to other teachers about a band lacking focus and discipline, when hearing Stevie Nicks on a nearby jukebox she finds herself relaxed enough to suddenly kiss Dewey without hesitation or thought.
Dewey is surprised that other teachers were so easily convinced, but he convinces them that in order to protect the band’s secrets from media exposure, reprimanding students more firmly will do. With Battle of the Bands fast approaching, Dewey convinces fellow members of his group that winning competition was their only viable option and they agree and begin practicing their set before heading over to school auditorium where competing schools await them in battle of bands competitions.