Our Experienced Music Teachers
All of School of Rock Snellville’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.
Jordy
General Manager
Jordy’s love of music began when he got his drum kit at 13 years old. Not long after, he began playing with some neighborhood friends, forming their first band in his freshman year of high school.
Jordy started at School of Rock as a drum instructor in early 2021 at the Buckhead location. With his love for music and helping children get introduced to performing rock shows, he was soon promoted to Studio Coordinator. After some expert advice and mentorship by his general manager at the time, Jordy was then offered the general manager position at School of Rock Snellville.
“Working at School of Rock is more than just a job. Being a part of the community, you actually see your students grow up and find their own voice. You feel like you are a part of something bigger than yourself. You are making a difference.”
Larry
Guitar Teacher
Larry is one of our beloved guitar teachers at School of Rock Snellville, who was born into a musical family. He’s been playing guitar, bass, and piano since childhood. One of his joys has always been teaching younger people how to play music to keep the tradition of live performance alive. His favorite rock era is the 50s and 60s, with emphasis on The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Linda
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Linda is a guitar teacher, bass guitar teacher, and piano teacher at School of Rock Snellville. She literally does it all because she also works at the School of Rock located in Buckhead. Linda is a multi-talented musician who gigs constantly and plays with several bands, including a tribute to the legendary Heart.
Dan
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Dan is a multi-instrumentalist, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, and a former conductor/pianist for the Loomis Bros. Circus! He started playing guitar at the age of 7 and through the years picked up piano, bass, drums, and vocals as well.
Dan started writing songs in high school with heavy inspiration from Green Day, Blink-182, Sum 41, The Offspring, and The Beatles. As the years went by, his list of influences has expanded to just about every corner of the rock, pop, and classical world, and it can be heard in the songs he writes for his current group, Donahue Diaries.
Spencer
Drum Teacher
Spencer has been playing drums for over a decade. He was motivated by his father, who is also a drummer. Spencer was introduced to the likes of John Bonham, Neil Peart, and Carter Beauford early in his life. His favorite kinds of music are the blues, jazz-fusion, and rock and roll.
Ari
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Ari grew up learning woodwind instruments and listening to music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Godsmack, Tina Turner, Avenged Sevenfold, and Jill Scott. She studied Jazz and Commercial Studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas where she played in jazz bands and small ensembles. Ari moved to Atlanta to pursue a master's degree at the University of Georgia.
Nick Carey
Music Director
Nick is a passionate musician with a strong background in live performance, recording, and teaching. Having been a multiinstrumentalist for 16 years, Nick’s expertise on Drums, Guitar, Bass, and Piano allows him to teach all ages and experience levels in both private lessons as well as group programs.
Nick is originally from Boston, Massachusetts, but since moving to Atlanta in 2021 he has relentlessly gigged in the Indie/ Alternative rock scene that Georgia has to offer. Headlining shows and recording albums with his band, Made Up, Nick is excited for what the future holds musically, both in his live performance, and teaching career with School of Rock.
School of Rock is where music and learning come together
For over twenty years, our amazing instructors have transformed hundreds of thousands of students across the world into skilled musicians. Become a musician at School of Rock.