Teaching a high quality individualized path to piano mastery. Many satisfied students throughout the years. Several have chosen music as their career path. Several are competition winners and all are piano lovers.
We provide one on one musical instrument lessons, group music classes, music therapy and live musicians for weddings. We work with highly experienced instructors and performers in the region to provide the highest quality service in south jersey.
We are dedicated to providing students with a strong rhythmic foundation, using a time tested mix of curriculum and customized drum lessons. Students learn to read and perform band and orchestra drum music as well as rock, jazz and afro-cuban rhythms on the drum-set. We teach any skill level, from beginner to advanced, and work with you on scheduling that best fits your work, school, life balance.
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Looking for a patient, fun, and motivating music teacher? Music lessons that actually work? (Yes, even for you who may be thinking "I don't have a musical bone in my body" - we prove that statement wrong every day!) Richards Rock Academy has a 15 year proven track record of success and excellence in music lessons - classical as well as contemporary styles. RRA is owned by a certified k-12 music teacher with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in music. We specialize in professional music lessons for guitar, bass, voice, piano, violin, music theory, drums, and rock band school - all ages, styles, and levels. We utilize a learning management system to offer comprehensive, engaging, robust, and effective lesson programs, as well as cutting edge methods to accelerate and supercharge the lesson experience - and most importantly, our student's results. We also offer classes, clinics, events, and more. Our teachers are professional musicians and college-educated. Our rock band school offers multiple levels to help students go from just jamming to performing live shows. Our bands are kids, teens, as well as an adult band program - they crush it! In fact, approximately 35% (and rising) of our students are adults. Our guitar lessons are the most comprehensive in the area - read more about our Rock Guitar Mastery System on our website. Call today to take your musicianship to a level beyond your own expectations! No more waiting - call today!
Mike Merwin is an experienced drum instructor and performing musician who has taught students of all ages and skill levels for many years. Combining real-world performance experience with a patient and supportive teaching style, Mike helps students build strong technical skills, musicality, confidence, and creativity. Mike works successfully with children, teens, and adults, tailoring lessons to each student’s goals and learning style. His comfortable and amiable manner creates a relaxed environment where students feel encouraged, motivated, and excited to learn. Parents appreciate his ability to connect with younger students, while adult learners value his professionalism, flexibility, and practical approach. In addition to teaching beginners and hobbyists, Mike has helped advanced students prepare for auditions and higher-level music study. Multiple students have been accepted into prestigious music programs, including Berklee College of Music in Boston, reflecting Mike’s depth of knowledge and commitment to student success. Whether teaching fundamentals or advanced concepts, Mike emphasizes musicianship, discipline, and enjoyment of music, helping students grow both as drummers and as confident individuals.
School of Rock is different from traditional music education programs. Our patented and proven School of Rock Method™ has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. We combine one-on-one guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and singing instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, teaching students how to play together as a band. Our version of recitals are real rock shows at real venues in front of live audiences. This style of teaching builds lasting musical proficiency, boosts confidence, increases creativity, improves socialization skills, and allows students to work together as a band. When you join School of Rock, not only will you become a musician, but you'll be part of a close-knit community of passionate musicians and music lovers. We welcome students of all ages and experience levels.
