ED STEPHENS

Bass Guitar Instructor / Guitar Instructor

Eddie has been playing electric bass for more than twenty years and been a part of Cleveland's rock music scene for more than a decade. You're likely to find him most nights of the week rocking out with any number of local bands.

He was named Best Bass Player by Cleveland Free Times at the 2006 Music Awards, and his band Abdullah was voted Best Metal Band by both Cleveland Free Times and Scene. Abdullah have shared the stage with acts such as Anthrax, Trouble, Fu Manchu, Brand New Sin, Faster Pussycat, Mushroomhead, Monster Magnet, Alabama Thunderpussy, L.A. Guns and Chevelle.

His original heavy-hitting sound is derived from the influences Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, Cliff Burton of Metallica,Beethoven and Stanley Clarke.

Eddie's teaching experience includes teaching bass at Cleveland Music School Settlement Summer Music and Fine Arts Camp, the Passport Project and Cleveland State University along with interactive performances for Young Audiences and Access to the Arts.

Eddie has a Bachelor of Music degree in double-bass performance and his broad-ranging talent has enabled him to play in a multitude of venues, from heavy metal, to latin jazz and the Three Tenors (REALLY!). Eddie's words to live by: Doubt everything! Find your own light.

LYLE QUIMBY

Guitar Instructor

Lyle Quimby has been playing guitar in the Cleveland music scene for over a decade. His dedication to his art; instrumental rock, has led him on a journey of discovery into a variety of styles in music. Lyle views the guitar as the ultimate instrument of expression, yet his playing is rooted deeply in the soulful delivery of melodic blues phrasing. Lyle believes that some of the best rock music is related to the blues. Inspiration drawn from this music has influenced Lyle, and he wishes to influence his students with his philosophy and technique to prepare them for a lifetime of enjoyment with music. Even after years of study in music ranging from classical to country, Lyle can still be found at local jam spots performing his unique style of melodic guitar playing. Lyle plans on recording a solo album guest-starring some of his favorite local musicians in the near future.

DAVE ROMWEBER

Guitar Instructor

Seeing the Beatles on television led Dave to the guitar and to rock music at an early age. A self-taught musician, Dave has been playing for decades and teaching private lessons for five years.

Currently, he owns a guitar store in Lakewood, called The Music Company and he prides himself on his extensive technical knowledge of the guitar.

Dave has been a regular in the Cleveland music scene, having performed in several local bands, including Spoyld and Dizzy Park. He also has played with cover band The Curve. Currently, he plays with local Cult tribute band Sonic Temple.

Dave is thrilled to be teaching aspiring young rockers at the School of Rock. He hopes to show his students that its more than the music -- there is a technical side to rock that is equally important.

Shawn Perry

Vocals, Guitar Instructor

Labeled as one of the most dangerous men in rock and roll by the Hollywood foreign press, Shawn Perry teaches his students how to sonically assault the audience with their vocals and through shredder style guitar gymnastics. Over the years Shawn and his band THE LOUD have shared the stage with THE GUESS WHO? (ATLANTIC)(Swear to God) PILLAR (FLICKER) DRY KILL LOGIC (REPOSESSION) THE CHARIOT (TOOTH AND NAIL) GREENWHEEL (ISLAND/DEF JAM) AND MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISSASTER (MONO VS STEREO) just to name a few. Mr. Perry is also an artist endorser for SIT Strings, Sperzel Tuning Keys, KAHLER Tremolo Systems, and MADISON Amplifiers to name a few. In addition to rocking most triumphantly, Shawn also plans to continue acting in independent films and one day hopes to either be involved with the Star Wars franchise or become a Muppet.

Joe Stefano

Drums

Inspired by the Grunge Movement, Joe started playing drums at the age of eight. Zeppelin, Phish and Zappa were his influences through his high school years which culminated on a high note when he won the Louie Armstrong jazz award (Yes, JAZZ award). Joe has played in bands that span many genres of music including classic rock, punk, alternative, jam, progressive rock, jazz-rock fusion and reggae. He currently plays with a local funk rock band called Drop Notion.

Claudia Doman

Vocal Instructor

Claudia has been rocking and jamming on her Gretch since the mid-nineties. Look for Claudia to represent with her exceptional stage moves, and bellowing, sexy voice. She plays in a hard working band averaging 3-4 performances a week. You can also check her out on occasion playing the role of Christine McVie in the Fleetwood Mac Tribute band RUMOURS. Shes a team player with a unique energetic approach to lead singing, harmonizing and guitar playing. Check her out on: www.newdecade.com or www.rumours.us

Russell Richards

Keyboard Instructor

Russ has worked as a professional musician for over 22 years. Most recently he has worked with Cruisin, a five-piece, Motown band.
He has toured from Thunder Bay, Ontario to Sloppy Joes in Key West Florida with a variety of rock, soul, blues and reggae bands and has recorded with a number of local artists including Colin Dussault.

Marysa B. Tigue

Vocal Instructor

Marysa decided to become a musician when she was 8 years old. She joined the Singing Angels, and sang all over the United States, and parts of Canada and Europe. She had the privilege of singing at The White House, and shared the stage with Audrey Hepburn. Marysa went on to Heidelberg College, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance and English. Since then, she has been a freelance musician. She has recorded backing vocals for various local artists, and has performed with a number of bands including Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd Tribute), Diamond Dogs (David Bowie Tribute), and Essence Band (R&B). You can find Marysa gigging locally with husband, Jim Tigue. They have an acoustic classic rock/other stuff duo, "The Mighty Tigues." Marysa has also sat in with the likes of Eroc Sosinski, Walkin' Cane, Tim Hamman, Colin Dussault, and several other talented Cleveland rockers. When she's not gigging, teaching vocals, or messin' with her guitar, you can find her as "Miss Marysa" facilitating the music and pre-school prep programs for the "wee ones" at Gymboree Play and Learn in Westlake.

ALFREDO GUERRIERI BASS INSTRUCTOR, KEYBOARD INSTRUCTOR

Inspired by Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, Alfredo picked up the bass at his best friends insistence and hasnt put it down since. A veteran of over a decade in the Cleveland, Boston, and Los Angeles music scenes, Alfredo has played hundreds of shows and recording sessions. Playing a variety of styles including rock, blues, latin, reggae, funk and soul, Alfredo�s biggest influences on the bass are John Paul Jones, George Porter Jr., Rocco Prestia, James Jamerson, John Entwistle and Paul McCartney.

Alfredo has a Professional Performance Certificate from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA. He also has a Bachelors Degree in Electric Bass and Music
Business/Management from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. While at Berklee, he was awarded the North American Scholarship and Berklee Achievement Scholarship for performance, as well the Henry Grossman Scholarship for Music Business.

Alfredos teaching experience includes private lessons for over 5 years as well as being a teachers assistant at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA.

Alfredo also has a thorough knowledge of the music business, having worked for concert promoters and venues in Los Angeles and Cleveland, as well as touring with various bands around the Midwest.

Some bands he has performed and recorded with are locals Optimis Prime, Sonic Transmissions, Horizontal Party, and 7hz Tone. National acts include Detagoh, Justin David, Sophie Stern and Adam Bones.

NICK AMMONS

GUITAR INSTRUCTOR

Nick has been playing guitar since the age of 11. He started playing professionally at the age of fourteen and started teaching at the age of fifteen. In high school he played in several cover bands playing songs by Ozzy, Metallica, Stone Temple Pilots, Pantera and many others. At 18 he went to Ohio University to study music but after one year decided to leave and go to Hollywood to attend Musicians Institute. There he studied under some of the best teachers int the country, and started the original band Hitting Rupert. After one year of GIT the band started to record and play gigs at some of the most famous clubs in Los Angeles. They played regularly at The Whiskey, Hard Rock Los Angeles, B.B. Kings, and The Gig. Nick also did several studio sessions and opened for several national acts like Buck Cherry and The Dreaming. After eight years in Los Angeles Nick returned to home and now is a teacher in north east Ohio, still plays in Hitting Rupert, and is in several cover bands.

JACLYN BRADLEY

VOCAL INSTRUCTOR

Music is Jaclyn's first language. Singing since the early age of three, her voice has been her vehicle to experiencing the world. It is the vessel that placed her at Indiana University where she received a BM in Vocal Performance. After graduation, Jaclyn longed to break free from the reigns of classical and explore the rock music that she had always loved. She immersed herself in rock and began writing, recording and performing in New York and Los Angeles. She has played legendary venues (Whiskey a-go-go, Viper Room, Key Club), sang alongside the greats: Ty Stone (Atlantic Records), Terri Nunn (Berlin) and Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard), and partied with the likes of Kid Rock, Bob Seeger, Alice Cooper, C.C. Deville (Poison), and Lemmy Kilmister (Mötorhead)- just to name a few. Jaclyn appeared on both seasons of the hit TV show, Breaking Bonaduce with Danny and Gretchen Bonaduce and has had several songs licensed for TV and Film. Jaclyn has been featured in both Cleveland Magazine and The Cleveland Scene (along with Music Connection and Maverick magazines in LA and UK respectively). Her albums are available at Barnes and Noble. Through Rock music, Jaclyn has been fortunate enough to share her soul and talent with the world. She also loves sharing her excitement and experience with young rock singers. When it comes to music, for Jaclyn, there has never been a back-up plan.
To hear her voice and music go to: www.jaclynbradley.com