Rockhouse School

Wallingford

Rock House School of Music, Wallingford CT

393 Center Street Wallingford CT 06492

2039342501
Hours
  • Monday: 12 pm - 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 pm - 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 pm - 9 pm
  • Thursday: 12 pm - 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 pm - 9 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

Have Any Question?

To get started contact our school director using the contact info below.

Music Lessons in Wallingford

Guitar

Rock House Guitar

Our award-winning curriculum begins the moment a student picks up a guitar, guiding them all the way from the basics to advanced levels covering acoustic and electric guitar, across all music genres.

Students learn chords, rhythms, song progressions, scales, melodies, lead techniques, and how to play complete songs. At each level, they apply what they’ve learned musically, making guitar playing both fun and rewarding. In addition to one-on-one lessons, students receive lesson assignments through our AmpliTeach platform, which include videos, audio backing tracks, worksheets, and more to ensure a successful learning experience.

Rock House also offers supplemental courses to enhance learning and focus on special techniques and genres, including rock, metal, blues, classical, and more. From A to Z, we offer everything you need to play guitar!

For over 30 years the Rock House Method has been the leader in music instruction, you can be confident you are getting the best learning system available!

Piano/Keyboard

Rock House Piano/Keyboard

At Rock House, we take a modern approach to learning keyboard. Traditional piano lessons often focus on classical music for solo playing, but they don't usually cover modern styles, song progressions, or improvisation. To address this, we created KEYTAB—our patented, revolutionary system makes learning your favorite songs easy, fast, and fun. This unique approach is why Rock House has more piano students rocking out than anywhere else.

Our award-winning curriculum guides students from their very first lesson through advanced levels. Students learn to read traditional music and master various styles, including classical, rock, pop, jazz, and blues. Alongside their weekly one-on-one lessons, students receive assignments through our AmpliTeach platform, featuring videos, backing tracks, worksheets, and more.

Lessons also focus on proper technique, scales and chords, music theory, and complete songs. Students build hand strength, coordination, and master popular song progressions used in thousands of hits. At each level, students apply what they learn to real musical examples, keeping piano fun and exciting.

Vocals/Singing

Rock House Vocal Classes - from Start to Stage

Learning to sing properly is essential for any aspiring vocalist. The Rock House Method curriculum for singing takes a student from the beginning to the most advanced level in all styles and genres from musical theater to rock.

It is vital for singers to learn proper technique to expand their vocal horizons without harming their voice. Our vocal instructors will assess your voice to see the strengths and weaknesses and create a training routine program to make your voice reach heights you never thought possible.

Learn proper support, breathing exercises, and techniques to expand your vocal range. Gain confidence in your voice and increase your vocal power to sing at the highest level. We use recording techniques to help you hear and apply what you are learning in a musical fashion. From start to the stage, the Rock House Method Vocal curriculum will guide you on your path to sing like a pro.

Drums

Rock House Drums

The Rock House Method Drum curriculum takes a student from the first time you hold sticks to the most advanced level in all genres of music! Essential rudiments are taught to gain technique, coordination and speed. Students learn how to play complete drum beats, grooves, and more! Our drum studios have two drum sets so both the teacher and student can play on full drum sets, as this helps student learn quickly and easily.

Students learn advanced techniques like double bass, complex fills, and all the essential skills needed to play drums at the highest level. They also learn complete songs and play along with other instruments, gaining experience in band performance while applying their skills musically.

Our teachers guide you step-by-step through all the lessons on your way to attain your drumming goals. In addition to one-on-one lessons, students get lesson assignments through our AmpliTeach platform with videos, audio backing tracks, worksheets and more to help ensure a successful learning experience.

Do you have a child that wants to play in their school band? Rock House also can help students with reading drum music for school band purposes. They will excel in the school band with the help of Rock House!

Bass Guitar

Rock House Bass Guitar

Our Rock House Method award-winning curriculum starts from the first time a student sees a bass and takes them to the most advanced level in all genres of music. You will learn proper technique, scales, theory, riffs, bass lines, and complete songs.

Students learn all genres of music and the specific techniques used for each, including slapping and popping, finger drags, slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. At every level, there are practical examples to help apply what you're learning musically, making bass playing fun and rewarding. In addition to one-on-one lessons, students receive lesson assignments through our AmpliTeach platform, which includes videos, audio backing tracks, worksheets, and more to support a successful learning experience.

If your mission is to master the bass and rock the lower end of the music world, the Rock House Method Bass program will get you there quickly and easily. Created with the help of bass royalty like Doug Wimbish (Living Colour) and more, this learning system is second to none!

Performance

Performance Band Classes

Where musicians become performers! At Rock House, a big part of our curriculum is our Band Classes. In these classes, students of the same age who share the same musical interests meet weekly. The band’s music director guides them to play songs and perform concerts.

Once students start to understand their instrument, the next stage is to interact with other musicians musically. Our performance band classes take students to the next level. All ages and all genres rock our stages!

School Band Instruments

School Band Instruments

Learn saxophone, flute, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, violin and more! Our certified instructors guide students step-by-step from beginner to advanced level. In addition to traditional studies our instructors add a modern twist into the learning and bring fun, excitement and passion into each lesson. 

If you want to sharpen your skills to perform at a higher level in your school band or take your instrument to new heights Rock House is the place to learn! Learning has never been so fun and exciting! 

Throughout each level there are examples on how to apply what you are learning musically.

Ukulele

Ukulele Classes

Our comprehensive ukulele course includes all the essential techniques needed to play ukulele from beginner to the most advanced level. You will start with learning how to hold the ukulele for comfortable playing and fast, effective learning. Next, learn picking and strumming techniques, chords, rhythm, timing, and how they are used to play popular songs. Learn melodies, scales and the basics of the blues. You will also learn lead techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs and bends, and how to put them together to play lead riffs! Play songs and melodies over full band backing tracks to get the sensation of playing in a band!

Our Experienced Music Teachers

John McCarthy
John McCarthy
Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar, Ukulele Instructor
Christopher Seina
Christopher Seina
Drum, Piano, Guitar, Little Rockers, School Band Instrument Instructor
Shawn (Chewy) Chua
Shawn (Chewy) Chua
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Ukulele, Mandolin, Stand Up Bass, Piano, Drum Instructor
Melody McCarthy
Melody McCarthy
Drum, Piano, Little Rockers Instructor
Lauren Maloney
Lauren Maloney
Vocal Instructor
Damiano Christian
Damiano Christian
Guitar, Piano Instructor
John Blues McCarthy
John Blues McCarthy
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Little Rockers Instructor
Roger King
Roger King
Piano, Guitar, Vocal Instructor
Jake James
Jake James
Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Saxophone Instructor
Violet Falkowski
Violet Falkowski
Vocal, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano Instructor
Dylan Royka
Dylan Royka
Drum, Guitar, Saxophone, Little Rockers Instructor
Toby Driver
Toby Driver
Vocal, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano Instructor
Robert Liptrot
Robert Liptrot
Bass Instructor
Connor Rizzo
Connor Rizzo
Piano, Vocal, Little Rockers Instructor
Chuck Peterson
Chuck Peterson
Drum Instructor
Omar Sandakly
Omar Sandakly
Vocal, Piano, Drum, Guitar Instructor
Nathaniel Schull
Nathaniel Schull
Cain Mack
Cain Mack
Guitar Instructor
Ana Christina
Ana Christina
Piano, Vocal Instructor
Peter Hines
Peter Hines
Drum, Piano Instructor

Events in Wallingford

Rock House x TKM Open Mic!

Join us for our Rock House Open Mic, sponsored by Teach Kids Music! Taking place at Music Back Then in West Haven, students of all ages are welcome to come watch the performances, and can sign up to play as well! Bring your guitar, bass, drumsticks, etc if you are interested in performing! This is a free event, but we are asking for donations for Teach Kids Music, our nonprofit that helps children excel with music.

DETAILS:

Date: May 31, 2025

Address: 221 Bull Hill Lane, West Haven, CT 06516

Time: 4pm – 7pm

For more information, call the school at: 203-934-2501

Rock House in Memorial Day Parade

Rock House School of Music will be featured in the West Haven Memorial Day parade Monday, May 26th starting at 10:30 am!! Our 40-foot float will feature our amazing Rock House instructors performing live. Come join the fun as we rock the Memorial Day parade!

If you are interested in marching with us, or have any questions concerning the event, call the school at: 203-934-2501

Rock House Band Jam!!

Rock House School of Music is hosting our ROCK HOUSE BAND-JAM concert May 10th at Randall’s Restaurant in West Haven from 4–8 pm. We will feature 10 of our awesome bands from the school. Admission is free but we are asking for donations for Teach Kids Music, our non-profit that helps children excel with music.

For more information, call the school at: 203-934-2501

The Rock House Teach Kids Music All Star Band will be performing July 13th from 6pm - 8pm at the East Haven Green! The band has played concerts from coast to coast, recently performing at the NAMM Music Conference in Anaheim California. Come rock out with us, and help us spread the joy of music with all! 

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The Rock House Teach Kids Music All Star Band will be performing July 18th from 7pm - 9pm at the West Haven Green! The band has played concerts from coast to coast, recently performing at the NAMM Music Conference in Anaheim California. Come watch, and help us spread the joy of music with all!

https://youtube.com/shorts/mJHB6HFAhrM?feature=share

News in Wallingford

Rock House Creates New Website for Learning!

We are excited to have launched our groundbreaking new music school management software platform called AmpliTeach! There has never been a complete platform that helps music schools control every aspect of their operations like this. AmpliTeach is like the brain of your lesson-based business. It takes care of most of your daily functions automatically to make your business run seamlessly and effectively. We have been described as innovative, groundbreaking and radical. Our complete management system and platform was created by music school owners with over 25 years experience running successful music schools. Our experience is your advantage. It’s not just a tool for the school director/owner, but a solution for the whole studio: instructors, students, and families. AmpliTeach will help you save time and grow your business as big as you can dream. Check it out at www.ampliteach.com today, as well as our writeup in the May 2024 Music Inc. Magazine!! (https://archive.maherpublications.com/view/216995423/12/)

Rock House Wins Best Music Instruction 10 Years in a Row!!

Rock House School of Music is honored to be awarded the “BEST PLACE TO TAKE MUSIC LESSONS” award by CTNOW and Record Journal Reader's Choice.  Thousands of votes were cast and counted, awarding Rock House the best. A lavish awards dinner and ceremony was attended by the owners of Rock House, John & Cathy McCarthy along with a portion of their Rock Star instructors. Thank you to all who voted. We create musicians one lesson at a time.

Teach Kids Music Takes Rock House Students to NAMM 2024!

In January, Rock House School of Music and Teach Kids Music had the honor of having our TKM All Star Band chosen to perform at the prestigious NAMM Music Conference in Anaheim, California! Only the top music talents are chosen to perform at this international music event. Eight students from Rock House School of Music traveled across the country and played three concerts, one being on the main stage where the band rocked to a HUGE crowd. We are very proud of these talented kids who are destined to be rock stars!!

Teach Kids Music and Rock House Travel to NAMM 2025

This past January, Rock House and Teach Kids Music were given the opportunity to bring our TKM All Star band to the NAMM Show in California for the 2nd year in a row!! They were chosen out of thousands of applicants and were honored to perform on the Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage, which is the biggest stage of the entire event! These 8 kids shared the stage with legendary performers, such as John Batiste, Cece Winans, Doug Wimbish, and many more. They travelled across the country and jammed out for thousands of attendees. We are incredibly proud of our students, they KICKED BUTT!!!

Rock House wins best entertainment float 2025

Rock House School of Music was proud to have our talented instructors perform at the New Haven Saint Patrick's Day Parade on March 16th. Even better, we won BEST ENTERTAINMENT 2nd place. This is our 4th year in a row winning either 1st or 2nd place for this parade!