Best Schools Singing Music In Hartford Near Me

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All of School of Rock West Hartford’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.


General Manager, Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher


Mackey is a multi-instrumentalist, teaching vocals, keys, bass, and drums. His experience with music includes a bachelor of art in music from Keene State College as well as years of music education in the form of group and individual instruction.


Mackey has a background in Rock, Classical, Jazz, Funk, and everything in between, with some of his favorite artists being Linkin Park, Muse, and Silversun Pickups. He has a family history of education and strives to bring his own energy to the next generation of musicians.


School of Rock East Hartford’s owner, Scott Rownin, is an entrepreneur and inventor of the “SafeRide” mobile app to halt texting while driving, and a drummer of 35 years.


After being asked to accompany his daughter’s band in the fourth grade for a performance of Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five,” parents approached him about teaching their elementary school kids as well. “That was the spark,” he said. Right around the same time, Scott ran into an adult while living in Westport, CT, who was a student at a local School of Rock, and “it just dawned on me that this would be a great business.” When Scott got in touch with School of Rock, he learned that the company had been looking for someone to come into the Hartford area for a long time. Scott now lives in Simsbury with his wife Lauren, a local realtor, and their two kids who are both School of Rock students (of course).


Simone is a musician from Wolcott, CT. Simone started singing and playing piano at the age of 5 and has been jamming ever since! She attended college at Hofstra University where she received her bachelor's degree in Jazz and Commercial Music and then attended the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz where she received her master's degree in Jazz Studies. Simone studied with great musicians including Dave LaLama, Holli Ross, Javon Jackson, and Shawnn Montiero. She has performed at various venues around Connecticut including Cafe Nine and Black Eyed Sally's to name a few.


Simone has taught piano and voice and is excited to continue her teaching endeavors at School of Rock. With her education in jazz, along with her diverse taste in music, she is hoping to inspire many future musicians.


Justin is a multi-instrumentalist from Hartford, who has been teaching in the Greater Hartford area since 2018 and performing since 2009. He has drummed in bands and opened for acts such as Local H, Consider the Source, and Panic! at the Disco.


Justin studied percussion at the UConn School of Fine Arts and received a bachelor's degree with a Percussion focus in 2018. There he gained experience playing in many large and small ensembles including the UConn Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, and various choirs. Since then, he has been sharing his love of music by teaching throughout central Connecticut.


Antonio is a vocalist from New Britain, CT. He has been singing since he was 4 years old in his church and has used his voice to become very successful in his singing career. Anthony has performed on Carnival Cruises, at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and many others. His musical influences are The Temptations, Boyz II Men, and Luther Vandross.


Alisa is a Pop/R&B singer-songwriter from Northeastern Connecticut. She has written and performed her original music, fronted cover bands, and collaborated with artists from all over the world. Her soulful tone is influenced by powerhouse voices like Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey. As a self-taught musician, Alisa brings a unique aspect to her teaching and uses music as an outlet to channel pain, power, and passion.


Alexandra, a singing teacher, graduated from the Hartt School with a bachelor of music in vocal performance. Although Alex studied classical music in college, she began her singing journey around the age of 8, doing musical theater with many community theaters in CT! She also participated in HaZamir, the International Jewish Teen Choir, where she sang at the Metropolitan Opera House in 2017. Alex's favorite musical is Phantom of the Opera, her favorite band is Green Day, and she is also a part-time Disney Princess!