Rob's School of Music

This week we are chatting with the amazing Dave Weiner! You know you are doing something right when Steve Vai calls on you to be his touring guitarist!! We will be discussing technique, gigs, gear, and the life of a musician. Don't miss this episode. Learn to Play Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Ukulele, or Sing Now with Virtual Music Lessons. We offer 100% custom-tailored one on one virtual music les...

It's hard to tell when someone or something will change your life. It's usually only when we look back we can see it with clarity. Paul Reed Smith created an instrument that changed my life. My dad bought me my first PRS guitar in 1999, an emerald green custom 24. That guitar was my first piece of pro gear; it changed my tone and passion for guitar forever. Fast forward 22 years, and I'm still in...

We are back LIVE!!! This week each of us will be discussing our personal Top 5 Van Halen songs! Do not miss this tribute to one of the most influential guitarists of all time! Click here for a FREE sample lesson - https://robsschoolofmusic.com/freelesson/ Learn to Play Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Ukulele or Sing Now with Virtual Music Lessons. We offer 100% custom-tailored one on one virtual music...

This week we are chatting it up with mega manager, Doc McGhee!! We will be diving deep into Doc’s career and discuss what it’s like to manage artists such as KISS, Bon Jovi and Motley Crue!!! He shares amazing tips for success and even gives a little KISS teaser.... Click here for a FREE sample lesson - https://robsschoolofmusic.com/freelesson/ Learn to Play Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Ukulele, or...

Hey, hey crate diggers! This week we’re diving into Images and Words, the second album by Dream Theater. This sophomore release is an essential listen for any progressive metal fan. Join us as we dive into the technical prowess that this band possesses. As our Side B we’ll begin to provide you with a few examples of required media for any music fan and lover of art. We’re looking forward to seeing...

You are all invited to my birthday celebration with the legendary Steve Vai! In this epic conversation we go deep on mindfulness, being presence, practice tips and how to succeed as a musician. Learn to Play Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Ukulele, or Sing now with Virtual Music Lessons. We offer 100% custom-tailored one on one virtual music lessons. Everyone gets a lesson program designed just for th...

A hoy crate diggers! This week we’re diving into Shake Your Money Maker, the debut album by The Black  Crowes. We go deep on the 30th anniversary reissue. For our B side we discuss the live show experience vs. the studio band experience. #recordtalk #cratediggers #audiophiles #music #instamusic #recordcollection #triforce #records #recordhopping #theblackcrows #shakeyourmoneymaker #rocknroll #sout...

In this special business and the fitness-themed episode, we're hanging with Rob Bailey. Rob is a serial entrepreneur, musician, influencer, and pioneer in the fitness industry. He, along with his wife, the first Ms. Physique Olympia Dana Linn Bailey, owns the fitness apparel brand Flag Nor Fail and supplement band Run Everything Labs. Rob is also a musician with Rob Bailey and The Hustle Standard...

We're rocking with the one and only Phil X!! Phil X is a prolific session guitarist (Tommy Lee, Methods of Mayhem, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Orianthi, Rob Zombie, Chris Daughtry, Alice Cooper, Thousand Foot Krutch) and has been the live and studio lead guitarist for BON JOVI since 2011. He also rocks with his own band Phil X and the Drills! Learn to Play Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Ukulele, o...

On this week's episode, we're chatting with Guns N Roses guitarist Richard Fortus! Richard has been in Guns since 2002, played on the Chinese Democracy record and multiple tours and is part of the current Not in This Life Time lineup along with returning original members Slash and Duff! This is a MUST WATCH episode featuring an amazing musician with some incredible stories! NOTE: We had a technica...

In this business-themed episode, join Rob as he chats with the owners of Java Love Coffee Roasting Co. With locations in Upper Montclair NJ, Montclair Center NJ, Sullivan Catskills NY, and in town with our school in Suffern, NY, there is much to discuss!! We will dive deep into how they started, the coffee procuring and roasting process, opening multiple locations, designing a thriving online and...

Who’s ready to dive into the album, White Pony by the Deftones? Tonight we’ll be talking about this album, it’s impact upon us and the music scene. We’re looking forward to hearing from everybody this Wednesday 8 PM CT / 9 PM EST. #deftones #whitepony Here are some links for things we discussed on the show - White Pony 20th Anniversary https://amzn.to/3rW2eSD Stompbox Book https://amzn.to/2OobjVv...

Come hang with Rob and Lit guitarist Jeremy Popoff!! We will be discussing longevity, tone, songwriting and the MEGA hit "My Own Worst Enemy" off of their classic record "A Place in the Sun" #lit #jeremypopoff #myownworstenemy We offer online virtual lessons world wide! All ages and skill levels welcome! www.robsschoolofmusic.com Click here for a FREE sample lesson - https://robsschoolofmusic.clic...

We're going to Nashville with session guitar legend Adam Shoenfeld! You've heard his playing on more than 200 records and seen him on tour with Tim McGraw! He brought the rock vibe to the massive Big and Rich tune "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy". You can hear him on every Jason Aldean record, along with work on records by artists such as Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line,...

The year was 1991, and the musical world as we all knew it was flipped on its head with the release of Nirvana’s sophomore album, Nevermind. If you were around for this epic release then you were well aware of it’s profound impact. And if you weren’t, well tune in this Wednesday to learn more! We’ll also be talking about comic books, and collection of short stories titled, A Stroll Through The Odd...

Come hang with Rob and the legendary Living Colour!! For this 2021 season premiere episode we'll dig deep on topics such as virtuosity, touring, longevity, being part of the first Lollapalooza tour and much more!! #livingcolour #cultofpersonality #vivivd We offer online virtual lessons world wide! All ages and skill levels welcome! www.robsschoolofmusic.com Check out our Live Q&A series every...

Ahoy fellow crate diggers! Welcome to the first Record Talk Podcast! Every week we will dine deep into a different epic record as well as discuss topics such as comics, collecting, sneakers, cars, watches, art and more! This week Record Talk is tackling the monsters of rock, AC/DC with their largely successful album, Back In Black. Buckle up kids because this is a fun one! If you’re not familiar w...

Come hang with Rob and the legend Nita Strauss!!! On the 2020 season finale we will be discussing her gig with Alice Cooper, her solo material, fitness and her signature Ibanez guitar. #nitastrauss #alicecooper #nitastrauss We offer online virtual lessons world wide! All ages and skill levels welcome! www.robsschoolofmusic.com Check out our Live Q&A series every Wednesday at 6pm est here and a...

Come hang with Rob as he interviews Laura Escudé! Laura is a Future Classical artist blending music, tech and consciousness. Synthesizing her skills as a classically trained violinist and technical prowess as an avantgarde electronic producer, Escudé infuses neo -classical & sleek futuristic style with raw emotion elicited with her musical machines. She's the creator of The Transmute™ Accelera...

Rob’s School of Music and Record Talk are coming together for an episode of epic proportions! Rob and Brian will spending some time with the incredibly talented Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon! We discuss songwriting, surviving the music business and new Blind Melon music. Don’t miss this episode! We offer online virtual lessons world wide! All ages and skill levels welcome! www.robsschoolofmusic...

Come hang with Rob and the legend himself, Devin Townsend!!! Not only does he have an extensive solo career, but he founded extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and sang lead vocals on Steve Vai's album Sex & Religion. His vocal range is insane and his production style makes his music true works of art. #devintownsend #strappingyounglad #devin We offer online virtual lessons world wide! All...

Tori Ruffin has a twenty-five-year professional career in the music industry. He has worked with some of the most acclaimed industry professionals and Grammy Award Winners, including Prince,rave unto the year 2000 las vegas 1999 Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, American Idol’s Randy Jackson, and Flyte Tyme’s Terry Lewis & Jimmy Jam. As a live performer, he has perform...

Come hang with Rob and legendary bassist Todd Kerns! Not only does Todd play bass and sing back ups with Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, but he's also a found member of The Age of Electric and has performed with Bruce and Bob Kulick on the KISS Kruise. #slash #toddkerns #Bass We offer online virtual lessons wold wide! All ages and skill levels welcome! www.robsschoolofmusic.com Check...

Tune in to check out our live podcast taping with former KISS guitarist (1984–1996) and current Grand Funk Railroad guitarist Bruce Kulick!!!!!! #kiss #brucekulick #kissarmy We offer online virtual lessons wold wide! All ages and skill levels welcome! www.robsschoolofmusic.com Check out our Live Q&A series every Wednesday at 6pm est here and at facebook.com/robsschoolofmusic. Join us every wee...

In this interview with Yvette Young we discuss gear, touring, covid and what its like to be a woman in the music business. We offer online virtual lessons wold wide! All ages and skill levels welcome! www.robsschoolofmusic.com Check out our Live Q&A series every Wednesday at 6pm EST at YouTube.com/robsschoolofmusic and at Facebook.com/robsschoolofmusic. Join us every week at 6pm EST as we inte...