TAKE LESSONS. JOIN A BAND.
LEARN FROM PROS. PLAY LIVE SHOWS.
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roc star academy south
opens this fall in geneseo
11 Franklin Street
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 310-7566
ROC Star Academy is expanding! We are opening ROC Star Academy South in Geneseo this fall. The newly constructed studios are located adjacent to the SUNY Geneseo campus in the Interfaith Center.
ROC Star Academy South welcomes aspiring musicians who want to learn instruments and join bands!
ROC Star Academy South has received a warm welcome from Livingston County and Geneseo, where Elvio earned his college degree from SUNY Geneseo. In a recent “Alumni Spotlight” article Elvio shared that Geneseo is where he learned to embrace music. Although he grew up in a musical family, there was no ROC Star Academy when he was a kid, so he taught himself to play piano. In high school he began singing and songwriting and then learned to play guitar and formed his first band while studying at SUNY Geneseo.
We are gearing up to form bands and offer lessons in vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and piano/keyboards — with coaching from professional working musicians and showcase performances at Geneseo venues like Drumroll Stage. Join our waiting list today and we’ll be in touch with Academy information and the grand-opening date. Student musicians range from 8 to 21 and we also host adult bands.
Three reasons why ROC Star Academy is THE choice
for aspiring musicians and their parents:
#1
Coaching and mentoring from real rock stars
ROC Star Academy was founded by a rock star —- singer/hit songwriter and musician Elvio Fernandes,
a member of the Grammy-nominated band Daughtry. He has also co-written and produced hundreds of songs for aspiring artists.
All coaches at ROC Star Academy are working musicians who will elevate your child’s confidence and fun factor as they learn to play like a rock star. Being mentored by some of the best professional musicians in Rochester is one of the key differentiators and points of pride for ROC Star Academy.
live shows at popular music venues and events
ROC Star Academy performers take the stage regularly at popular music venues and events, where they gain experience—and joy and confidence—performing live at all-ages shows.
In addition to official academy gigs and showcases, current ROC Star Academy bands collectively play hundreds of live shows each year—not just periodic recitals. The academy bands and alumni performing regularly in the local music scene, as well as nationally, include Jack West, BB Dang, Judah, Brody Schenk, Max Doud, Joey Monti, Anthony Blood, Cooper Scotti, and many more.
#2
#3
The ROC Star Academy studioS + performance space
The ROC Star Academy location in East Rochester features an array of music-themed lesson rooms, a professional recording studio where albums are recorded, and a main stage performance venue, with a comfortable lounge area for parents to hang during lessons. Plus, the academy is in a secure location with easy, free parking.
At ROC Star Academy, aspiring rock stars are coached and mentored in Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Bass, Vocals, Studio Recording, and more. Registration is open for year-round academy coaching, private lessons and two separate weeks of Camp ROC Star each July all at our location.