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School of Rock Round Rock
4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd. Ste. 136
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 246-7625
Hours
  • Monday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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

School of Rock in Round Rock, Texas is proud to offer music classes to help teach our community how to play instruments with skill and confidence. We teach everything from drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals. Students can refine their skills in popular local genres such as classic rock, grunge, metal, and punk in a supportive and encouraging learning environment. There are many opportunities to take their skills to the next level by performing at local live music venues such as Kalahari Resorts, Dell Diamond, Round Rock Tavern, Cork and Barrell, Long Branch Saloon, Sugar Daddy's, and City Hall Music on Main.

Programs we offer

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

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

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

Rookies music program for children in Round Rock
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Round Rock, 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 Round Rock, 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.

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

School of Rock Round Rock'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 Round Rock 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 Round Rock.

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 Round Rock 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 Round Rock.

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

The School of Rock Round Rock 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 Round Rock'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 Round Rock 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.

Music Lessons in Round Rock

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Round Rock

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Round Rock

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Round Rock 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 Round Rock, 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 Round Rock 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 Round Rock, 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 Round Rock.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Round Rock

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Round Rock 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 Round Rock 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 Round Rock, 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 Round Rock 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 Round Rock, 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 Round Rock

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

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

Operations Manager Alex Vallejo
Alex Vallejo
Operations Manager
Alex Vallejo is best known as the drummer of the award-winning Austin, Texas rock band VALLEJO.

Aside from performing in his band VALLEJO, Alex is also the VP of Austin music production label VMG (Vallejo Music Group), board member and artist consultant at the Austin Music Foundation, operations director for School Of Rock (Southwest Austin/Round Rock, TX), co-founder of the Pachanga Latino Music Festival, sits on the advisory board of EQ Austin and is also a partner and talent buyer for EPS Presents.
Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Singing Teacher Carly Fairchild
Carly Fairchild
Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Carly is a vocalist turned bass player who loves to play and sing anything from Dolly Parton to Hayley Williams. While vocals are her main passion, she also teaches bass, keys, and the occasional drum lesson at School of Rock Round Rock. On the weekends you can find her playing and singing with bands such as Liquid Hips, Tough on Fridays, and Sister Sage.
Music Director Chris Schreck
Chris Schreck
Music Director
Chris Schreck is a multi-instrumentalist with a bachelor's degree from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. His primary instrument is percussion (drum set) with a vast range of experience on piano, guitar, vocals, and bass. Chris is a music producer and composer and has performed in the top ensembles in school, as well as in groups outside of school.

Chris currently is an instructor at School of Rock Round Rock and occasionally travels for corporate events with Emil and Dariel, as seen on "America’s Got Talent." He started his teaching career by directing his high school drum line and has been teaching since. Chris also performs in his rock band, Neapolitan & Dead Love Club.
General Manager, Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, A/V Teacher Andrew Zent
Andrew Zent
General Manager, Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, A/V Teacher
Andrew is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who began playing by ear and performing music at an early age. During high school and college, Andrew played bass for several punk and rock bands in the Houston area. After completing an arts degree at Lone Star Community College in 2011, he stepped away from music for several years.

After finding the corporate world unfulfilling and fully lacking any numinosity, Andrew chose to pursue a degree in audio production. In 2018, he graduated with honors from MediaTech Institute, completing an associate's degree in Applied Sciences/Recording Arts. While pursuing his degree, Andrew began working as a live audio engineer for several venues in Houston, including White Oak Music Hall and Live Nation via House of Blues, as well as various small pubs, churches, and outdoor venues. Andrew is currently the GM at School of Rock Round Rock.
General Manager Huntley Hornback
Huntley Hornback
General Manager
Huntley Hornback is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and attended college at Chico State University, where he studied Audio Recording. He plays guitar, bass and drums, as well as mandolin and ukulele. He has performed with many bands, including Skyway, The Rastabillies, Chico Ska Orchestra and the Alice Peake Experience. Huntley also enjoys building guitars, basses and ukuleles, and is currently exploring the world of looping. His musical influences include The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young and Cake. He is the Manager at School of Rock Round Rock.
Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher Kevin Abbenante
Kevin Abbenante
Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Kevin Abbenante has been a lifelong resident of the Austin area. Kevin is a professional drummer and has been playing for over 20 years, and has been performing and touring for the last 10 years. He has also been a
session drummer on numerous studio albums. He currently performs and tours with Kaleider. Kevin earned his Associate Degree in Commercial Music Management from Austin Community College in 2012. He has been working as a professional audio engineer for the past nine years predominantly at 512 Studios with Omar Vallejo. He has also done some projects at Evenbreak Productions with Vicki Holmes, and Evil Snail Studios with Kfir and Rom Gov.
Since Kevin has been affiliated with 512 Studios, Evenbreak Productions and Evil Snail Studios, he has helped engineer and mix over 100 albums. Kevin takes great pride in the fact that 512 Studios was voted Best Recording Studio in Austin for the 2016 and 2018 Austin Chronicle Music Industry Awards. Kevin has engineered, mixed, produced and played as a session drummer in many different styles of music, ranging from rock and metal to country, hip-hop and Tejano.
Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Les Fisher
Les Fisher
Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
The rock steady drumming of Les Fisher is second nature to a man who is a second-generation star of the skins. He grew up in Grand Rapids, MI listening to his drummer dad. Les's crisp vocals and songwriting talent got a jump-start from his mother, an accomplished jazz singer. If you close your eyes, it’s hard to believe that the soulful and smooth voice that you are hearing is coming from the same man that you see laying down the groove. Les is known for the energy and confidence he exudes from behind the drums. His versatile, laid back
attitude has a way of putting other musicians at ease.
 
Most recently Les has performed with Micki Free (formerly with Shalamar), Don Was and Was Not Was, Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers, Jason Mraz, Brothers Johnson and George Lopez. Also, Les's notorious backbeat in Austin, TX has given him the opportunity to play with musicians such as Gary Clark Jr., Tom Cochran, Bob Schneider, Vallejo, MC Overlord and gospel singers Mary Mary. Les has been sought after for national tours by Sophie B. Hawkins, El Debarge, legendary saxophonist Ronnie Laws and George Clinton Parliament Funkadelik. Les’s previous band, The Funk Mob, also backed up the legendary Patti LaBelle, Az Yet and The Temptation’s lead singer, Larry Braggs.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Keys Teacher, Vocals Teacher Annie Brogdon
Annie Brogdon
Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Piano Teacher, Vocals Teacher
Annie Brogdon started playing piano at the age of six as a form of physical therapy for her hands. Since then, she has expanded her musical repertoire to include electric/acoustic guitar, vocals, bass, ukulele, and flute. Annie started out in local music school American Academy of Music and Dance in 2009, and in 2011 formed acoustic duo Annie & Kate with her twin sister. She has performed and been affiliated with musical organizations all across Texas, primarily Austin, Houston and San Antonio. Annie & Kate has three albums produced by 512 Studios, including a single that was named in the Top 10 Songs of the Year in the Austin Chronicle Music Awards. They have received two city proclamations and have won and placed in multiple performance and songwriting competitions in Texas.
Singing Teacher, Piano Teacher
Michaela Watson
Vocal Teacher, Piano Teacher
Michaela Watson is a singer/ songwriter born in Austin, Texas and has been singing since she could talk. Trained in a multitude of styles including Classical, Soul, Gospel, and Jazz Michaela is known for her creative style and fascinating spirit. Pre pandemic Michaela trained as an Emerging Artist with PCG Universal and used to split her time between Nashville and Austin writing, recording, and performing. She now spends her time in Austin voice acting and creating music that fits her new style, sound and craft.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Singing Teacher Danny Vicharelly
Danny Vicharelly
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Danny is a local native and was born in Austin, Texas. He is a live performer in local bands and has some studio work under his belt.

Local Native born in Austin, Texas. Live Performer in local bands and some studio work. He plays guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocals, and also teaches each at School of Rock Round Rock.
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Singing Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Brice Rafferty
Brice Rafferty
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Brice was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and began playing music at the age of 12. He started out on piano, then picked up guitar at the age of 14, and started his professional career at 18. Brice has since added six other instruments to his repertoire. He has played shows and been hired for session work for a wide range of genres, by people and companies in and outside of Austin. Brice also composes for film and live plays, writing an original score for a modern adaptation of Alice In Wonderland and an independent film remake of Peter Pan.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher Levi Flores
Levi Flores
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Levi was born and raised in Austin, Texas where he grew up on Texas blues, classic rock, indie rock, and metal. He started playing drums at the age of 12, then quickly picked up the guitar (his primary instrument), bass guitar, and a plethora of other instruments.

Levi is a School of Rock alum and has performed with numerous local bands and has since been hired as a session musician, songwriter, and producer. He is also a professional hip-hop and alternative music producer/songwriter, as well as a mixing and mastering engineer.
Bass Guitar Teacher Syd Border
Syd Border
Bass Guitar Teacher
Syd's passion for music began with singing and competing in choirs in the greater Austin area, earning them three UIL sweepstakes awards. At age 14, Syd formed a band with a friend, gaining local acclaim for their unique sound and musicianship at their age. Throughout high school, they played bass and sang in bands as a hired gun, honing their skills as a performer.

Drawing on their experience as a performer, Syd brings a unique perspective to their teaching that emphasizes creativity and self-expression. Syd makes sure the learning environment they cultivate is safe and welcoming for all people.

Syd's influences include hardcore punk bands like Vein.FM, Knocked Loose, Zulu, and Show Me The Body, as well as artists such as Jeff Buckley, Chelsea Wolfe, King Gizzard, and Hiatus Kaioyte.
Studio Coordinator Jill Harrington
Jill Harrington
Studio Coordinator
Jill is currently our Studio Coordinator and a keys instructor at School of Rock Round Rock. Jill first sat down at the piano at the age of 6 and has been in love with the instrument ever since. She has a background in musical theatre and is available for session work in any genre.
Guitar Teacher Jay Haygood
Jay Haygood
Guitar Teacher
Jay is a native Texan, and a veteran of the Southwest music scene. Influenced by classic bands such as Aerosmith, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Journey, and Cheap Trick, he first picked up the guitar at age 10 and was playing showcase gigs around the Austin area by 18.

After a decade of touring and recording with various original bands, Jay relocated to the West Coast and performed with numerous tribute bands. Now happily back home in Texas, Jay teaches guitar and bass at School of Rock in Round Rock.

You can check out Jay’s current band Jaded for some high-energy live entertainment: @JadedBandATX
Drum Teacher Swift Phillips
Swift Phillips
Drum Teacher
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Swift started playing drums at 4 years old and has been playing ever since. An alumni of the prestigious Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts, he has played with such luminaries as Wynton Marsalis as well as funk icon Bootsy Collins.

Swift has been a resident of Austin, Texas, since 2007 and he has played with local living jazz legends such as Dr. James Polk and Pamela Hart. He is the Coordinator of the Soultree Collective Youth Arts program and currently teaches music at both campuses of the Texas Empowerment Academy.
Jake Haggard Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Piano Teacher
Jake Haggard
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Piano Teacher
Jake Haggard is a Drummer/Audio Engineer who recently relocated to Austin TX. He has almost 20 years of educational and performance experience. A native of Fort Worth TX, he has toured with many up-and-coming and established acts based in Nashville TN. While drums are his primary focus, he enjoys playing guitar, piano, dulcimer, and even didgeridoo.
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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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