Our Experienced Music Teachers
All of School of Rock Riverhead’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.
Bobby R.
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Bobby picked up the guitar at the age of 13 and has been involved in music and performance ever since. Bobby has a bachelor of music degree from Five Towns College, where he studied with John Kelly and Peter Rogine. Though most of his college career was spent studying jazz music, Bobby’s knowledge and expertise span the genre spectrum to include classic rock, reggae, and blues.
Bobby has played guitar, bass, and keyboards in multiple bands since high school. He has performed numerous times at venues across Long Island and New York City with friends and he recorded, produced, and released his first full-length album by the age of 19. Bobby’s time playing with many different bands illuminated his capacity for teaching and his love for helping others learn music. During many practices he found himself teaching the other band members their parts. His work with his friends inspired Bobby to begin teaching privately and ultimately led him to School of Rock Riverhead, where he is a guitar teacher and keyboard + piano teacher.
Chris S.
Guitar Teacher
Chris is a guitar teacher with a bachelor's degree in Music Business from SUNY Oneonta. He has been playing guitar since he was 11 years old and bass when he started at School of Rock Port Jefferson as one of their first students.
Chris has played in multiple bands in just about every genre ranging from metal to blues. He hopes to inspire his students to not only enjoy playing their instruments but to create their own music!
Harry S.
Drum Teacher
Harry is a drummer who loves to perform live and inspire all of his students with his passion for music. He started playing drums as a School of Rock student at the age of 7 and continues to follow his musical passion professionally. He toured across the country for four consecutive years with the School of Rock AllStars.
Harry graduated from New York University in the spring of 2021 with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. One of his highlights at NYU was winning a quintet competition and traveling to Costa Rica to represent them. He was a co-masterclass instructor in Costa Rica and shared his musical ideas with many inspiring musicians of all ages.
Harry has experience recording music in a few different professional recording studios. He has experience being the drummer in musical theatre shows like Elf and Saturday Night Fever. He also performs in the tri-state area at private events that play Motown, rock, jazz standards, top 40, and many other genres.
Harry wants to share his love of music with as many people as he can, and he loves to inspire his students. Music is a language and he aspires to help his students find their own voice.
Jim H.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Brass Teacher, Rock 101 Director
Jim is a professional musician and trumpet player who graduated from LIU Post with a bachelor’s degree in Music and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Composition at Five Towns College. In college, he toured China with the LIU Post Wind Symphony as well as Costa Rica with the LIU Post Jazz Ensemble. More recently, Jim has performed and toured with his personal band as well as performing with Sting and Shaggy on various morning shows. He also performed on Maxi Priest’s Grammy Award-nominated album, “It All Comes Back to Love.”
Currently, Jim teaches private lessons and has done so for over seven years. He is experienced in tailoring lessons to the individual’s needs and is familiar with teaching all age groups ranging from 3 years old to 70 years old. He has experience in preparing students for NYSSMA and specializes in brass instruments, guitar, bass, and music theory/composition. Jim can also play and teach piano, ukulele, and the musical saw.
Julianna M.
Vocal Teacher, Little Wing + Rookies Director
Julianna is a singing teacher with a degree in early childhood education. On top of her vocal lessons, she can also be found directing shows, running our yearly holiday choir, and running every Rookies class that we have to offer!
As a School of Rock alum, Julianna is more than familiar with our programs and was even selected to the School of Rock AllStars program. Her experience with music has found her doing everything from singing in a funk band to belting "Painkiller" by Judas Priest. Julianna will likely be the person who welcomes you into our school!
Matt M.
Guitar Teacher
Matt is a guitar teacher at School of Rock Riverhead as well as the Music Director, House Band Director, and Show Director at School of Rock Port Jefferson. Throughout his time working at School of Rock, Matt has taught every level of class ranging from the Rookies program to directing the School of Rock AllStars program. Matt received his bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University.
Matt is a School of Rock alum and uses his past experiences in the program as well as his musical knowledge to motivate and educate all of his students. Matt has formed multiple rock and metal bands and is an active songwriter. His original bands have gotten to share stages with national acts including members of Guns N' Roses and Skid Row.
Matt encourages his students to not only work hard but to enjoy their musical journey in the hopes of also expanding their interests and goals.
Tim P.
Bass Guitar Teacher, Show Director
Tim is a bassist and composer with over 15 years of experience and education in music. He began playing bass at the age of 12, and quickly fell in love with the instrument. Three years later, he joined School of Rock as a student. During his School of Rock tenure, he became a member of his school’s House Band and was selected for the AllStars program in 2012.
After high school, Tim was accepted into the esteemed Berklee College of Music, where he earned his B.A. in Film Scoring with a minor in Video Game Scoring. Tim also continued his bass studies while at Berklee, and was recognized by the school when he received the Bass Department Achievement Award in 2017.
As a teacher, Tim strives to challenge each student while adapting to their individual needs and interests. He hopes to inspire every student to become the best bass player and overall musician that they can be!
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