INSTRUCTORS & TEAM
Michael Anderson
Founder/CEO
Throughout his life, Michael has been an accomplished musician. Since the early age of 5 when Michael began his musical journey, he has achieved much success collaborating with world-class musicians and bands, recording multiple CDs, and traveling the world performing live. Michael has worked very hard over many years to develop a solid reputation as a serious and qualified musician.
In 1990, Michael formed the rock band Jaded with vocalist/actress Tina Yothers. Jaded performed nationwide and made several appearances on programs like Entertainment Tonight, Extra, Fox, VH-1, Mark and Brian, Mancow in Chicago, and the famous Howard Stern Show.
Shortly after Jaded, Michael teamed up with singer/songwriter Adam Kowalczyk and formed Adam and the Weight. Adam was the touring guitar player in the very famous rock band LiVE and brother of vocalist Ed Kowalczyk. Adam and the Weight toured with several artists throughout the country and headlined their very own European Tour.
After 30+ years, Michael decided it was time to teach the gift of music to eager musicians wanting to learn an instrument. In 2007, Michael created the growing Rockstars of Tomorrow franchise where today, thousands of students a week are enrolled in a music program that literally teaches them to ROCK!
Chuck Jackson
Studio Manager, Guitar, Bass, Live Performance
Chuck began his musical career in elementary school starting with trumpet and saxophone. By middle school, his interest turned to the lower end of the band as he started playing baritone and bass clarinet. Around this time guitar fever struck and he began studying his new favorite instrument.
As the local demand for bass players outweighed the need for guitarists, he switched again to the low end, and bass guitar became his primary instrument. By his mid-teens, he began playing live in local cover and original bands performing a wide variety of musical styles including hard rock, blues, rockabilly, country, and R&B.
Over the course of the next 20 years, Chuck began performing with several different artists touring across the US. Along with performing live, he spent countless hours in the studio as a recording session player and producer all the while working with young, aspiring musicians to reach their personal goals. Chuck’s passion for music and teaching is contagious. Kids of all ages love to work with him.
Jericho Law
Piano, Keyboards, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Voice
At the age of 19, Jericho began learning music from his neighbor in exchange for making him sandwiches. Today Jericho is a master musician who sings, writes, and arranges for multiple bands. In 2013, Jericho received his bachelor’s degree in jazz and commercial piano from Cal State Fullerton where he studied with Grammy winning composer/arranger/pianist Bill Cunliffe.
Jericho has been teaching at a variety of music schools since 2006 and has been teaching at Rockstars Of Tomorrow since 2011 when Michael Anderson took over the Lesson House where he had been teaching.
Jericho’s teaching philosophy is “improve yourself daily,” which means that no matter how old or young you are, you have the ability to make yourself better. It’s what he instills in all of his students, because there’s nothing more rewarding than being really good at what you love. Jericho invites you to come and discover the gift of music with him.
Stevie Rohrman
Voice, Keyboards, Piano
Stevie is an extremely versatile vocalist with expertise in every genre of vocal music from classic rock, pop, rock, hip hop, rap, and country to name a few. In her early education, Stevie learned about Broadway and acapella choral arrangements and how to properly blend groups of voices together beautifully. Stevie later studied jazz, blues, Broadway, and gospel under vocal director Leon Brewer III.
Years of experience performing in showcases, talent competitions, fundraisers, and acoustic groups at well-known venues such as Chain Reaction and The House Of Blues have lead Stevie to become one of Rockstars of Tomorrow’s most successful instructors.
Stevie strives each and every day to share her passion for music with her students and to provide them with every opportunity to achieve success.
Jeremy Godo
Guitar, Bass, Live Performance
Jeremy Godo has been playing guitar for over 20 years and is a passionate and fun teacher that has enough patience for anyone and loves teaching more than anything. Having a degree in music from The Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA along with years of hard study as a musician playing live in several different bands - and under the direction of many amazing musicians - gives Jeremy the ability to really help students make it to that next level of professional performance.
Jeremy keeps it fun and adventurous while maintaining direction. Jeremy is here to give you the lessons he wanted to have when he was learning.
Carla Bosnake
Voice, Piano, Keyboards, Theater, Dance, Live Performance
Since the age of 5, Carla began singing and dancing at several professional dance studios. Along with vigorous training as well as regular performance experience, she discovered how to truly connect with an audience directly through the pure forms of song and dance. She then went on to study music history and later attended Florida State University where she regularly performed with the FSU dance troupe both on and off campus.
For the past 13 years, Carla has been singing professionally in top-notch musical acts such as Los Angeles’ leading powerhouse all-girl AC/DC tribute band Girls Got Rhythm, and has performed with several prominent musical acts over the years including Guns & Roses’ Slash and Stevie Ray Vaughn’s Double Trouble in places like The House of Blues, The Roxy, The Troubadour and many others.
Carla is currently the lead vocalist, emcee, and co-owner of her very own successful production company corporate event band Undercover Live. Whether you’re into rock, pop, Broadway or just looking to brush up on your shower singing skills, Carla’s detailed eye for the power of performance will help you to unleash your inner rockstar!
Dan “Frosty” Frost
Drums, Percussion, Drumline
Dan Frost, better known around here as Frosty, isn’t just an amazing drummer, but an amazing musician with over 30 years experience on a variety of instruments like piano, violin, guitar, and vocals. Frosty specializes in the rhythmic ways of the drum set with over 20 years of drumming experience and a master of everything from stick technique, touch, touring, rudiments, and rhythm.
Frosty’s patient approach can take you further than you have ever imagined. Learn to master the drums, play with other musicians, read and write drum music, and much more under his expert guidance.
Whether you’re 4 or 64, Frosty makes lessons fun, challenging, and rewarding in a way that will give you confidence which will carry over into your non-musician life. No time learning an instrument will ever be wasted time.
Jeff Sparks
Guitar, Bass, Live Performance
Jeff began his musical career as a member of the alternative rock band Primitive Radio Gods. His guitar playing and songwriting was featured on the band’s gold-selling debut album “Rocket,” and he also played bass for the group while out on tour. The album spawned the #1 modern rock single “Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in my Hand.”
Jeff also co-produced and wrote much of the material for the band’s sophomore release, the critically-lauded White Hot Peach. His songs have been placed in several major films and TV shows, including Drop Dead Gorgeous, Christmas with the Kranks, Felicity, Road Rules, and The Real World.
Ben Rico
Piano, Keyboards, Sound Design, Recording Production, Voice, Drums, Songwriting
Ben is a classically-trained musician, composer, songwriter, and music producer with over 20 years of experience teaching piano, drums, vocals, and music production to aspiring musicians. Inspired by live music, his talents range from playing keyboards and percussion to being a vocalist and producer on stage and in the studio. His unique ability to work extremely well with others and understand individual needs is a result of his infectious personality and years of experience working with musicians in a variety of settings.
Ben performs professionally on a regular basis with various groups that span many genres of music, so he’s both experienced and versatile. With so many of his students performing live regularly, he’s super involved in helping them prepare for shows, songwriting, pre-production and recording sessions. Little known fact; Ben is well-known for having the rare gift of perfect pitch.
Devin Renee
Voice, Guitar, Songwriting
Devin Renee is a singer-songwriter who mixes elements of country, rock, and pop into her original compositions. Devin began her training at Rockstars of Tomorrow and continued her studies through Norco College. She recently graduated with two degrees in Music Industry Studies, with an emphasis on Audio Production and Performance.
In her time at Norco, she was the Norco Choir president for two years, the studio intern for one year, and gained her Pro Tools Operator Certification. There she got experience not only as a recording artist, but also as an engineer and producer. Devin has gained album credits on two of Norco Music’s studio releases, “Compass Heart” (three tracks), and “Collision Course” (seven tracks).
Amidst her college courses, Devin also recorded and released her debut album “Pieces,” and single “Little Bird.” Devin continues to write and record original music while continuing her journey at Rockstars of Tomorrow as a piano, vocal, guitar, and songwriting instructor.
Listen to Devin’s original song here:
Debbie Roper
Violin
At the age of nine, Debbie began studying and excelling at violin. At thirteen, she was accepted into both the Ventura County Civic Symphony and the Los Angeles Junior Philharmonic and also served as Concertmistress. In addition to violin, she began studying and playing french horn and saxophone throughout grade school.
Currently, Debbie plays electric violin with her original band and performs regularly with the Riverside Community College Symphony, Chamber and Septet. Her most recent work was participating in the 24-piece pit orchestra for a full scale production of The Jungle Book.
Coryn Cahill
Voice
Coryn has been singing since she was 3 years old. She is a profound songwriter and is currently completing her sound production college degree while also attending high school. She is the lead singer of the band Minor Strut, and experiments with her range by singing a plethora of genres including jazz, rock, alternative, and just about anything else that crosses her path.
Being the front person of alternative bands and a performer since the age of 7, she has had years of experience to develop an outstanding stage presence, as well as professionalism on and off stage.
She was born in Orange County, CA, but now resides in Norco, CA where she enjoys joining forces with Rockstars of Tomorrow and Micheal Anderson to both teach classes and perform at fundraising/benefit concerts.
Aiden Kunhardt
Drums • Percussion
At 17 years old, Aiden has played professionally for over eight years. It all began at the tender age of five when he was playing advanced drums on the video game Rock Band. His musical ability exploded when he began to play on his uncle’s borrowed acoustic drum kit. Soon after, he began taking lessons at Rockstars of Tomorrow Music Academy. His love for music and interest in drumming was noticed at a very early age from his rhythmic banging on empty containers and love for music. At age nine, he was placed with four other very young musicians to form the band Minor Strut. They were a huge hit because of their young age/size and talent. Minor Strut recently celebrated their 8+ years of being together!
In Summer 2017, Aiden was asked to join the teen band Thursdays In Suburbia, while still playing with Minor Strut. They went on to reach some incredible accolades such as winning Battle of the Vans Warp Tour 2018. Thus, earning a coveted spot to play on VANS Warp Tour 2018 stage. With his writing and performing contribution on their first EP, "The Self-Titled One", Thursdays in Suburbia's first single 'Last Chance' premiered on YouTube with over 20+K views.
Aside from playing with a very busy alternative rock band, Minor Strut, Aiden plays Jazz. He earned First Chair in his High School's top Jazz Band1 and Concert Band1, an honor rarely bestowed on freshmen. Whilst in Junior High, he was honored with a scholarship at the prestigious Idyllwild Jazz Intensive Summer Camp 2018. Competing with his schools has also earned him several recognitions from RCC Riverside Community College. Aiden has been recognized for his musical talent and writing ability from his Elementary School, Highland Elementary as well as Augustine Ramirez Middle School. While playing first chair on A. Ramirez Middle School, his music teacher encouraged him to teach two of his peers. That is when his teaching career began.Aiden has been endorsed by Amedia Cymbals USA since 2015. Follow him @aidenk_drums
Taylor Jennings
Voice • Performance
Taylor Jennings is a powerhouse vocalist who started her musical journey at the tender age of 2, hugely inspired by the character of Dorothy from the classic movie the Wizard of Oz. She embarked on her journey in a Corona musical theater program where she had the opportunity to embrace her love for singing and performing in front of an audience. As a huge proponent of nurturing her vocal abilities with proper technique, Taylor has trained in critical voice technique, performance, artist development, band and group accompaniment, and songwriting for the past 7 years.
Taylor currently fronts an original rock band by the name of Black Rock Candy, set to release their full length album in the Fall of 2021. Taylor has over 100 shows under her belt and many studio recording hours of experience. Most weekends you will find Taylor performing on stage entertaining audiences throughout Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and Orange County. Some of the most notable venues she has performed include The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, The Mint, Orange County Fair, the Riverside Festival of Lights and several Temecula Wineries. Taylor truly believes in taking care of your voice and finding your inner artistry through the power of music. Taylor is also a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles where she found her passion for working with children and education.