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School of Rock West Broward
4401 S. Flamingo Road Suite 100 & 101
Davie, FL 33330
(954) 252-7625

Location Specifics

Corner of Flamingo Rd. and Orange Dr.

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Hours
  • Monday: 2 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 2 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 2 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 2 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: 2 PM - 9 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM

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

Programs we offer

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

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

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

Rookies music program for children in Davie
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock West Broward, 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 West Broward, 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 West Broward, 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 Davie is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock West Broward 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 West Broward, 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.

Little Wing music program for toddlers and preschoolers in Davie
Little Wing
Ages 3-5

At School of Rock West Broward 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 West Broward, 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.

Adult music program in Davie for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock West Broward'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 West Broward 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 Davie.

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 West Broward 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 Davie.

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

The School of Rock West Broward 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 West Broward's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at FL 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 Davie and the rest of FL. 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 West Broward

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Davie

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

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

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Davie

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

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

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock West Broward 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 West Broward, 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 West Broward 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 West Broward, 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 Davie.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Davie

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock West Broward 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 Davie 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 West Broward, 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 Davie 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 West Broward, 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 Davie

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

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

Drum Teacher Seth Bailen
Seth Bailen
Drum Teacher
Seth Bailen is a South Florida native who has been playing drums for over two decades and teaching music since 2013. Seth's musical journey started with piano lessons around the age of 8. In middle school, Seth joined the South Florida Junior Youth Orchestra and eventually his high school's wind ensemble. Along the way, he discovered the joy of playing guitar and bass as well.

Seth graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2011 where he received a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in Commercial Music Technology. While at FAU, he studied jazz drumming with his instructor Tony Lavender. He also played in FAU's top jazz combo, jazz big band, symphonic band, and even formed his own original rock band with his schoolmates called Bell Tower Falls.

Over the years, Seth has played drums live with and recorded for an eclectic mix of bands and artists ranging in styles from jazz, funk, and fusion, to reggae, alternative rock, punk, and heavy metal. He has played everywhere from small local restaurants and private events to larger stages such as the House of Blues in Boston opening for NOFX, and The Florida Strawberry Festival opening for Blake Shelton. Seth has had a dynamic range of musical experiences that he is blessed to pull from and share with his students on a weekly basis.
Bass Guitar Teacher Robert Sherber
Robert Sherber
Bass Guitar Teacher
Robert Sherber started his musical journey with bass lessons at the age of 14. By the age of 16, his career as a professional musician was launched when he started playing in local ensembles. Robert attended Dillard School of the Arts and was a member of the school’s Commercial Music Ensemble. In 2005, he was hired by legendary TK recording artist Clarence Reid, which led to six tours of the U.S. and Canada, including performances at the CMJ Music Conference and SXSW festival.

In 2010, Robert performed in Australia and New Zealand with Mr. Reid as part of the Big Day Out festival. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from FIU in 2016, Robert was hired as an instructor at School of Rock. The summer of 2017 found Robert completing his second tour with blues guitarist Joel Dasilva, which included performances at the Montreal and Mont Tremblant Blues and Jazz festivals.

In 2019, Robert completed his master’s degree in Jazz Performance at FIU. In addition to teaching at School of Rock West Broward, Robert is an adjunct professor at Broward College and spends most weekends performing with various artists including Joel Dasilva, The Rockin Jake band, Spank, Fifth Wheel, and The VAM band.
General Manager Deja Monteagudo
Deja Monteagudo
General Manager
From coffee shops in New Jersey to bars in New York City, Deja began performing everywhere she could at 5 years old, covering female rock stars like Joan Jett and Pat Benatar.

After moving to Florida, Deja began to build relationships in the industry which led to her opening for Jake Miller (Warner Bros. artist) in 2013, performing on Pitbull's Mega Stage at Calle Ocho, and performing at music festivals like Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival, Sunfest and Florida Music Fest.

Deja majored in Music in college and was a student of Anita Wilson, Ginger Salem, and Michelle Ameerally. You can see her performing as the lead vocalist for the band Yardij.
Music Director Cameron Gatian
Cameron Gatian
Music Director
Cameron Gatian serves as School of Rock West Broward’s Music Director. An School of Rock alumnus himself, Cameron started the program as a Rock 101 student and worked his way up to be a House Band member for three years while being taught by bBurny Pelsmajer, Christian Davis, and Chris Bromley. This led him to perform at countless festivals, charities, and openings for other local, regional, and national music legends, and participate in national tours with the House Band program.

In addition to playing guitar since 2012, Cameron has also picked up drums, bass, keyboard, and vocals in his time at School of Rock and dedicates his time to the success of all of our programs! Cameron also spends his time as a producer/engineer, gigging musician, and excellent instructor and show director!
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Singing Teacher Alejandro Carrizales
Alejandro Carrizales
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Singing Teacher
Alejandro has been playing guitar for over 15 years and has added more to his repertoire such as keyboards, voice, bass, and other percussive instruments. Aside from learning how to play music, Alejandro's studies took him to learn and master a broader range of skills like music production, engineering, film scoring, writing for orchestra, arrangement, and composition from Berklee College of Music. He has played with different bands in Boston and Florida and has opened for many important artists in the Latin industry like Rawayana, Jarabe de Palo, Caramelos de Cianuro, and Gondwana.

Alejandro has also composed music for TV and advertisement, including work that was presented at the Super Bowl. He currently works from his home studio, recording and producing different artists in addition to his own material. Aside from creating music, Alejandro also has entrepreneurial goals that include making music interactive to enclosed audiences. He wants to reinvent what it means to perceive and experience music and hopes to pass on his love for the art form by teaching, in order to preserve the essence of having music played live throughout time.
Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Matthew Fleischer
Matthew Fleischer
Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Matt Fleischer is a School of Rock alumnus and was a House Band member for five years. Matt holds a degree in music production from Full Sail University and has a background in music composition and engineering. He is currently teaching drums and running the school's rehearsals as a Show Director and Rock 101 Director at our West Broward location.
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher Eduardo Nascimento
Eduardo Nascimento
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Ed Nascimento is a drummer and guitarist from Brazil. He attended the Practicum School of Percussion in Curitiba and was taught by Gustavo “Black Power” Rocha, learning styles such as samba, bossa nova, Latin, funk, and jazz.

Ed also holds a bachelor’s degree in Science and Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and was a member of the Blugold Marching Band Drumline for two consecutive years. During that time, Ed was awarded Rookie of the Year and Most Outstanding Member of the Year. He has also recorded with bassist David Labruyere (John Mayer) and is an agency-signed model and actor having done work for major brands and TV/film productions.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher Olivier Morency
Olivier Morency
Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Olivier (Oh - Liv - E - Air) is a keys and brass instructor at School of Rock West Broward! His primary instruments are the euphonium, trombone, and piano. Ever since middle school, Olivier has had a passion for music performance and composition. He has played in both concert and jazz band settings, however, it wasn't until high school that he realized he wanted to make music composition his profession.

Currently, Olivier attends Broward College playing in the Symphonic Band and singing in the Choir, and was recently accepted into the FAU College of Arts and Letters for Commercial Music Composition, where he will be continuing his education.
Singing Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Rock 101 Assistant, Show Director Emily Barnes
Emily Barnes
Singing Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Rock 101 Assistant, Show Director
Emily Barnes began her musical journey as a Rock 101 student at School of Rock West Broward in 2014! She worked her way up to House Band and completed two national tours with her group during her time as a student. She is a multi-instrumentalist and teaches vocals and bass guitar.

During her time at School of Rock, Emily was a long-time student of Deja Monteagudo and Chris Bromley. Emily continues to thrive at School of Rock West Broward as an instructor and show director, enthusiastically sharing her passion and knowledge of music with anyone who walks through our doors.
Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Show Director Esther Reyes
Esther Reyes
Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Show Director
Esther Reyes has been a keys and vocals instructor at School of Rock West Broward since June 2021. She has had a passion for music from a very young age and began pursuing music professionally in 2021.

Esther specializes in musical theater, jazz, classical, and contemporary music. You can catch her performing with the Broward College choir and jazz combos where she is continuing her music education and working towards her music degree, or gigging at your local venue!
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Francisco Reyes
Francisco Reyes
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Francisco Reyes has been playing music since 2010, starting with violin and then switching to guitar at 11 years old. His first guitar teacher was Alvaro Bermudez, who taught at his high school, Ronald Reagan/Doral Senior High School. Francisco went to FIU for Music Business, while focusing on Jazz Guitar with his professor, Tom Lippincott. Tom showed Francisco the importance of connecting the history of the music he was learning to what he was playing. His Latin jazz professor, Rodolfo Zuniga, pushed him to be quick on his feet and to listen to and learn from his bandmates.

Francisco currently plays guitar and sings for his band, Bloom Dream. The band has gone on multiple tours across the U.S. and has played shows with Planning for Burial, Kaonashi, and ASkySoBlack. They have also played Fort Lauderdale’s very own Revolution Live. Bloom Dream has one EP (Empty Rooms) out on all streaming platforms, which is a mix of styles including post-hardcore, emo, and shoegaze.
Rock 101 Director, Show Director, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher Jacquelyne Tello
Jacquelyne Tello
Rock 101 Director, Show Director, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher
Jacquelyne originally took piano lessons when she was younger but quickly realized she had a passion for EVERYTHING music. A multi-instrumentalist, music producer, composer, and poet, Jackie currently performs with the FAU orchestra and serves as School of Rock West Broward’s Rock 101 director.

Her famous motto and one she never fails to share with her students when they’re taking on a new challenge is, “Nothing’s impossible!” Jackie loves to play with the many animals she shares a home with and cares for her plants when an instrument isn’t in her hands.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Josue Vargas
Josue Vargas
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Josue Vargas has been playing guitar for over 15 years and has also picked up the bass, drums, and piano along the way. Josue is a touring musician who has played at festivals such as III Points in Miami, and The Fest in Gainesville. He has opened for artists such as Erykah Badu, Blood Orange, Cartel, Citizen, and Turnover.

You may have seen Josue on tour opening up for The Fall of Troy or Unknown Mortal Orchestra. He serves as one of our guitar and bass instructors at the School of Rock in West Broward and has a roster of many of our long-time students!
Drum Teacher, Singing Teacher Eddie Gresely
Eddie Gresely
Drum Teacher, Singing Teacher
Eddie Gresely has been with School of Rock West Broward since 2009! He majored in musical theater and jazz ensemble at Dillard Performing Arts School in Hollywood, FL. With over 30 years of performance and session experience, he has learned from local drum instructor Ed Narrows and Dream Theater's Mike Mangini. Eddie is one of our local legends and you can catch him singing while playing drums at your favorite music venues around town.
Show Director, Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher Ricky Mulet
Ricky Mulet
Show Director, Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Ricky is a drum, bass, and guitar instructor and serves as one of our long-time show directors at School of Rock West Broward! He has been playing music since 2015 and got started in performance playing with cover bands, in church, and bands with his friends.

Ricky is an FIU graduate and also serves as a local and national photographer, shooting many live performances of bands like Seafoam Walls, Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade, Yardij, and Hadee.
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Josh Rodriguez
Josh Rodriguez
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Josh is a former School of Rock student and a two-time AllStar. He participated in the House Band for five years and has been playing music since 2011.

Josh teaches guitar and bass but also plays piano and drums, and he sings! You can listen to some of his current projects under “JP Rodriguez.”
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Ryan Bazail
Ryan Bazail
Show Director, Guitar Teacher, Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Ryan Bazail has played guitar since 2016 and has been singing since 2013. He is currently studying jazz guitar and classical voice at Broward College and working towards his bachelor’s degree in music. You can catch him at local music venues around South Florida with his backing band and Ryan is working on an album for his solo project, fusing classic folk/singer-songwriter with a rock edge, and a touch of soul and jazz.
Assistant Manager Valeria Vaca
Valeria Vaca
Assistant Manager
Our Assistant Manager, Valeria Vaca, is a Peruvian bilingual gamer, streamer, car fanatic, animal lover, and #1 supporter of all the students at School of Rock West Broward! She has played video games from all generations of GameCube, Wii, PlayStation, Xbox, VR, and PC.

Valeria is a proud dog mom of three beautiful doggos, but if you ask her what her favorite animal is, she’d have to go with a sloth! She is your go-to for any of your School of Rock needs, and is always working hard to make everyone's experience the best one!
Studio Coordinator Gabriel Mogollon
Gabriel Mogollon
Studio Coordinator
Gabriel moved to the United States from Venezuela in 2019 and immediately found himself fully engulfed in South Florida's music industry. He is a music producer, songwriter, and recording artist and boasts an impressive repertoire of artists and labels he has collaborated with including Warner Latin Music, Sony Latin Music, Mr. 305 Records, and AP Global.

Gabriel is one of the friendliest humans you will ever have the pleasure of meeting! You’ll always have a listening ear at School of Rock West Broward if Gabriel’s in the studio.
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Her Favorite Activity Ever.

I enrolled my daughter in the Rookies class a little over a month ago. She's been in dance, gymnastics and a different music class, but this by far is her favorite. Thanks School of Rock!

My boys feel like stars.

Both of my boys have been taking guitar lessons here since they opened. The instructors are wonderful and very knowledgeable. They teach the kids what they really want to know- how to play great music.

Can't Rave About It More!

We felt right at home immediately. My son has some special issues and the people catered to our every need. My son who struggled with music now loves it and found a home there.

There's no school greater!

It's the best music program for kids and adolescents. If you want to become a good musician and learn how to really play, as well as learn music theory, this is the place for you.