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Meet Our Teachers

Meet Our Teachers

Louis Adipietro

Guitar/Bass Coach

Louis Adipietro is our resident electric and acoustic guitar instructor. Like many of his students, Louis starting playing guitar at age 10. Louis’s musical education dates back to Wagner High School where he played in the guitar ensemble program. Louis brings with him many years of live playing experience. These experiences are passed on to his students who perform live four times a year during at the Staten Island School of Rock Concerts!

Niki Mizrahi

Vocal and Piano Coach

Niki Mizrahi recently graduated from Wagner College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. She attended LaGuardia High School as a vocal major where she studied opera, musical theater, pop, rock, and jazz and was also a member of their prestigious Senior Chorus. Niki has performed in Carnegie Hall with the Wagner College Choir, and has toured with them throughout the country and abroad. In the spring of 2016 she traveled to Milan where she studied voice and had the privilege to perform in cathedrals and concert halls throughout Italy.

Nicky ‘Stixx’ Taormina

Drum Coach

Nicky started taking drum lessons in 2004 at the Staten Island School of Rock. Nicky is truly a home grown teacher who has learned from the Staten Island School of Rock Alumni. Nicky was taught by Dima for years and is now giving all of that knowledge back to his students. Nicky brings with him a tremendous amount of experience. Nicky has extensive experience recording and touring. Nicky is the drummer for the band Giffords Lane , together over six years and has played over 200 shows!

Josh Limage

Vocal and Piano Coach

Joshua Limage is a professional vocalist from Staten Island, New York. He has been studying voice and piano since the age of 8. Joshua is a recent graduate of Wagner College, with a degree in Music and a concentration in vocal performance. He has performed with numerous ensembles around the United States and Europe, including local groups such as the P.S.22 chorus, Wagner College choir, Richmond County Orchestra, and the Richmond Choral Society. Joshua is pleased to bring these experiences to the School of Rock!

Ariel Ubaldergaray

Vocal/Piano coach

Ariel Ubaldegaray is a voice/piano instructor at the Staten Island School of Rock. When’s he not at SOR, Ariel spends time being a songwriter and producer with a variety of musicians in NY under his pseudonym SACRVMENT. His entire life is based off of music, starting with his passion for singing since 5 years old. His experience and accolades in music includes: touring with Wagner College Choir to Florida, Spain,Carnegie Hall, and the Susan E.Wagner HS Excellence in Music Award: Chorus 2014. He believes in the mindset of telling a story with musicianship, knowledge and passion, “if you believe in yourself, you can push yourself to reach many horizons”.

Eugene Bell

Drum/Guitar Coach

Eugene was taught piano from an early age of 5, by his parents, who are both professional musicians. As Eugene got older his musical curiosity inspired him to pick up other instruments, such as saxophone, drums and guitar. In 2016 Eugene finished The Institute of Audio Research School. On his free time he likes to practice, write beats and play shows with his band.

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