Our Professionals
Teresa Arth Keyboard, Vocal Specialist & Beginning Instruments
Teresa has made a living from performing and teaching. Her education and experiences range from Classical to Rock and Ragtime on Stage. She started lessons at age 7 and playing for church at age 12, and teaching at age 16; she relates to all levels of learning and explains music in a fun understandable way. She has taught hundreds of students from 3-75 years old.
Teresa worked for the privilege during her Sophomore year at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, for acceptance as a student of the Legendary Concert Pianist, Ruth Slenczynska; completing Her Bachelor's and Masters classes.
She has devoted herself to making the study of music accessible to her community near Branson, Missouri and teaches students as far as Germany and Panama.
Teresa is winner of SIUE Concerto Competition, Illinois State Fair Piano Champion, and Winner of Multiple Talent Competitions
Dylan Halacy . Percussion and Band Specialist
Dylan Halacy attended Berklee College Of Music in Boston, MA. After studying privately with Mike Mangini, Gary Chaffee, Kenwood Dennard, and Dave Elitch, Dylan became an established drummer and drum teacher in Los Angeles. He has toured the U.S. several times with signed artists (Bleu, Angels Fall, Percy Hill, Jillian Wheeler), and has performed as the musical guest on The Late, Late Show. Dylan has been the drummer for actors Gary Busey, Harold Perrineau (Lost, The Matrix), Thomas Nicholas (American Pie movies), Cassie Steele (Degrassi: Next Generation), and the cast of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" with Danny Devito. Dylan's drumming has been featured in the video games Guitar Hero II and Rockband with the group Bang Camaro, and he has had endorsements with various drum and cymbal companies including Pearl, Soultone, and Peace Drum Co. Dylan now performs regularly with the with the Springfield band Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice.
Duston Arth - Guitar Expert
Duston has played Guitar for 17 years and loves Classic Rock, Alternative and is a Pink Floyd Expert. He relates well with teens and shows his great patience and enthusiasm. we are Lucky to have Duston on Board. Sign up for one of his limited time slots.
Lain Wendler, Guitar Pro
You can just tell that Lain is one of the most passionate musicians you have ever met. A lifetime of studying Rock, Blues and Jazz have honed his abilities and made him a sought after performer. He brings his enthusiasm to educating kids as well. Teaching with a fresh perspective and the relevance of our modern music era. Sign up for your lesson with Lain right now.. don't miss a chance to fall in love with your guitar.
Lain has been in many bands playing Swing, Rock, Blues, Country and More since his teens. His band he currently has formed is Lain's Hot Rod Gang.
Grow With The Help Of Great Musicians
Lessons Online
With the advances of technology, students can experience lessons with our professional experienced staff no matter where you are.
Peer interaction inspires creativity in kids, but they don’t always have access to in-person lessons. We’ve adapted our lesson programs for remote learning, keeping fun and interaction a priority in the online environment. Parents enjoy the freedom of online learning while kids enjoy the social benefits of making music even from home.
Lessons Online
With the advances of technology, students can experience lessons with our professional experienced staff no matter where you are.
Peer interaction inspires creativity in kids, but they don’t always have access to in-person lessons. We’ve adapted our lesson programs for remote learning, keeping fun and interaction a priority in the online environment. Parents enjoy the freedom of online learning while kids enjoy the social benefits of making music even from home.
Lessons in the Studio
Private Lessons are available:
- In-person at our studio
- Online via video chat using 'Rock Out Loud' The only online server designed for music lessons.
- Combination of both in-person and online as needed.
Whether in-person or online, all of our private lesson students receive personalized instruction from our top-notch instructors, and have access to our online learning platform, which includes:
- 24/7 access to online practice log and lesson plans
- Secure chat system to contact your instructor
- Online recording studio, for real-time remote recording during and outside of lessons.
Lessons at I-ROCK-U Group Music School keep students engaged by combining a fun environment, peer support through group rehearsals and performances, and a curriculum centered on personal musical interests. This builds confident students who feel successful, so they want to play more, they stick with their instruments, and reap the long-term benefits of playing music.
Private lessons at are available on guitar, drums, bass, piano/keyboard, and voice in weekly 30-minute 45-minute,or 60-minute sessions.
ROCK STARZ TEEN BAND
At I-Rock-U Group Music School, Students get to show-off their skills while exploring pop and rock genres through teamwork, or have the option to pursue individual goals with Online Lessons.
Wunderkeys* Preschool Piano
We understand how kids learn.
We know that kids need carefully-crafted and scaffolded learning delivered in context. WunderKeys method books don’t skip around, make assumptions of students’ knowledge or leave any gaps. Every single lesson builds off the prior knowledge of the preceding lesson in a predictable way that will leave you saying, “This makes so much SENSE!”
We also know that kids can’t sit on a bench for 30 minutes straight, and that students need method books that will get them off the bench to play games and use physicality to demonstrate understanding. WunderKeys books include frequent, guided, off-bench and ear-training activities that are fun and effective.One to one lessons with engaging music, games, movement, math and piano. Prepare or enhance your child's school experience.
Learning While Playing With Others
Our music programs for kids and teens are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency.
KIDS ROCK 101
We believe a child’s first exposure to playing an instrument sets the tone for the rest of their music education. Kidz Rock allows kids to experience the ultimate musical accomplishment within a few weeks; singing, playing, and performing in a rock band!
Kids Rock is a music program that teaches children from 7 to 11 years old how to play an instrument in the setting of a rock band. Band members rotate on drums, electric guitar, and keyboard as they prepare to sing and play in an end-of-session concert. All instruments are provided by Michigan Rock School and there are no practice expectations outside of the class.
Skills and concepts taught in each Kids Rock class include:
- Rhythmic and dynamic concepts
- Age-appropriate note reading
- Playing guitar
- Playing keyboard/piano
- Playing drums
- Singing
- Playing together as a band!
Incentive, Performances and Awards
We give every student the chance to set and achieve their goals through consistent fun, friendly motivating experiences . A lasting hobby that develops self-confidence are the wonderful results.
Wunderkeys Curriculum
Preschool music for a confident start. WunderKeys takes young children (ages 3 to 5) on a magical journey where they acquire the piano skills,
Older Beginners 12 and up By the end of this book, students will play piano pieces composed on the Pop Staff AND on the grand staff.
Ages 5-9 WunderKeys Primer reinforces keyboard awareness and early note reading engaging illustrations, games, hilarious dialogue, step-by-step
Rock n Roller Happy Camper
Rock Band Boot Camp, Guitar Bash Class Road-trip to the Lake Piano class , all Part of a summer excitement. Let music take the place of anti-social screen time.
Happy Campers guaranteed . Message for early sign up