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Mobile music school to serve Warwick area

| 28 Aug 2012 | 06:15
    Photo by Roger Gavan On Aug. 17, Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton and members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined Edward Faust and his wife, Jennifer, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the Chamberís ìcabooseî office on South Street. From left, Sweeton, Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michael Johndrow, Chamber Board members Mechelle Casciotta and Nicole Repose, Edward and Jennifer Faust, Board Member Paul Rafanello, Vice President Sherry Bukovcan, Chamber Board member Susan Ronga and Cedric Glasper, president of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce.
    Photo by Roger Gavan On Aug. 17, Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton and members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined Edward Faust and his wife, Jennifer, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the Chamberís ìcabooseî office on South Street. From left, Sweeton, Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michael Johndrow, Chamber Board members Mechelle Casciotta and Nicole Repose, Edward and Jennifer Faust, Board Member Paul Rafanello, Vice President Sherry Bukovcan, Chamber Board member Susan Ronga and Cedric Glasper, president of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce.

WARWICK — On Friday, Aug. 17, Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton and members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined Edward Faust and his wife, Jennifer, for a ribbon cutting ceremony outside the Chamber’s “caboose” office on South Street.
Faust, who has been teaching for over 17 years in both private and school environments, is the owner of “The Rock Academy,” a mobile music school currently based in Vernon, N.J., and also serving the Warwick area.
“The Rock Academy offers the same top shelf instruction that you would expect from a school setting but in the convenience and comfort of your own home,” said Faust. “You’ll be reinforced with experiences from music school, group, and private instruction settings, as well as years of performance, writing, and recording.”
Faust explained that students are encouraged to pursue the music that they want to play, rather than being told what music they have to play. At the same time, foundations and structure in proper technique, reading, and theory are explored to ensure that the student becomes a well-rounded and adaptive musician.
“The Rock Academy,” added Faust, “is a music school similar to other schools in many ways with one major exception; we come to you. We love what we do, but we also have mom and dad in mind. Between school, sports and countless other pick-ups and drop-offs, not to mention gas prices, you have enough driving to do.”
The advantages, according to Faust, are reasonable monthly rates, not being stuck in traffic, not having to drop off two kids at two different places at the same time, not scheduling mishaps and not trying to find a parking space. Instead of a waiting room, parents can stay home and still know that everything will be proactive, productive and consistent.
The Rock Academy offers instruction in guitar, drums and bass. Keyboards and vocals are coming soon.
The music includes everything from the top 40 ballads to blues, rock and heavy metal, as well as introductions to jazz, Latin, classical and folk. All methods are maintained and up to date.
For additional information, call 973-600-8959 or visit facebook.com/therockacademy.