Faculty/Staff

Bio Picture Nick Johnson
Branch Manager Rehearsal Director Guitar Instructor
Nick's affection toward music began as a young child. At the age of 4 he would sit with rapt attention as his grandfather sung and played an old acoustic guitar. Nick picked up his own guitar at age 12 and has been lost to music ever since.  Nick took off with a dedication and passion that belied his young age. Now, with hundreds of live...
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Bio Picture Quincy Kirk
Drum Instructor
Quincy Kirk has been studying drums since he was 5 years old. He professional drumming experience began in local NJ/NY clubs in 1989 at the age of fourteen.  He played professionally in dozens of groups ranging from Thrash Metal to Wedding Bands. A great opportunity landed in his lap when Quincy was offered to tour with Michael Graves...
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Bio Picture Vince Addesa
General Manager Keyboard Instructor
Vince Addesa  is the major investor  and General Manager for Long Valley School of Rock which opened in the Fall of 2007. The Long Valley School has been a mainstay activity  for  about 100 students since 2009. Vince booked  the students  in over 50 shows and watched some real magic as he observed  significant...
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Bio Picture Dave Willard
Guitar Instructor Audio Engineer
  Dave Willard has been involved with making music ever since he first picked up the guitar at age 12. By the age of 16, he had joined his first band and by age 17 he was already performing original music on stage. Dave was also active with music in high school, playing alto saxophone in the school band and playing guitar in the jazz band....
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Bio Picture George Orlando
Guitar Instructor Bass Instructor
  George Orlando is as passionate about teaching music as he is performing it.  With 18 years of private instructional experience, in addition to 5 years teaching in the classroom, he has become well practiced in the art of training future musicians of all ages.  Starting out as a guitarist, keyboardist and drummer for a Nutley NJ...
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Bio Picture EVA SKLAR
Vocal Instructor Guitar Instructor
   Eva  Sklar     EVA SKLAR is a New Jersey based performing artist and songwriter, whose music is best described as a soulful combination of R&B, Jazz, and Pop. A professional entertainer, she has toured the USA and Europe performing at concerts, colleges, festivals institutions, hospitals, and clubs. Her specialized...
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