Jerry Trzeciak
Director & Founder
Jerry has over 25 years’ experience as a musician, classroom music and instrumental music teacher. He has a Bachelor of Performing Arts / Music (Honours), Bachelor of Teaching, a Masters in School Leadership and has taught every year level from Foundation to Year 12. In 2018, Jerry took what was operating as a hobby project… Read more »
Rob Sharp
Assistant Director
Rob has been playing and performing music for over 20 years, starting off as a clarinet player and progressing to classical guitar soon after. Since then he’s added to his repertoire of instruments and is well versed in all styles of music from classical to contemporary. With these vast differences in styles he can tailor… Read more »
Monique Kenny
Teacher (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Drums, Vocals, Ukulele)
Monique is an outstanding guitarist, bassist, singer/songwriter and performer with over 30 years’ experience in Melbourne’s music scene. During this time, she has gigged extensively with a variety of cover bands, as well as played and recorded with several local solo artists. Monique specialises in the styles of rock, pop, country folk and blues and is currently performing as… Read more »
Robert Puglisi
Teacher (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Ukulele, Keyboard)
Robert is a highly skilled multi-instrumentalist and teacher at iROCK Music School, offering lessons in guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums. With over 22 years of experience playing music, Robert draws inspiration from musicians such as Ace Frehley, Brian Setzer, and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein. He has been performing in bands for over a decade, writing… Read more »
Owen Haddock
Teacher (Bass, Guitar, Drums, Ukulele)
Meet Owen, a highly skilled musician and teacher here at iROCK. His love for all kinds of music led him to start his musical endeavors with guitar lessons at the school, but he quickly transitioned to bass guitar when he realised what an awesome instrument it was. Owen’s expertise doesn’t end there; he also enthusiastically… Read more »
Robert Holmes
Teacher (Keyboard, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele)
Robert is a creative and talented musician and piano/keyboard teacher. He has a deep passion for Indie music and started his musical journey as a student at the school. Robert quickly developed his piano skills and is now an accomplished piano player. He also teaches beginner guitar, bass guitar, and ukulele lessons. Robert’s prior experience… Read more »
Louie Mariano
Teacher (Drums)
Louie is a highly experienced drummer and teacher with over 40 years of experience playing the drums. He strongly believes in personalising lessons to cater to the individual needs and goals of his students. Growing up, his parents were his inspiration and encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Louie has a diverse taste… Read more »
Hannah Harding
Teacher (Vocals, Keyboard, Piano)
Hannah, an accomplished musician with 15+ years experience in voice and piano, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music at Monash University. She regularly mesmerizes audiences in Melbourne with her engaging performances, collaborating with bands, orchestras, and vocal ensembles. Beyond her talent as a performer, Hannah also shines as a skilled music composer and writer,… Read more »
Kieran Braithwaite-Deegan
Teacher (Guitar, Drums, Ukulele, Bass)
Kieran is a 22-year-old music teacher with a profound passion for music, drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Jeff Buckley, Foo Fighters, The Smiths, and The Wonder Years. This diverse range of influences enriches his teaching style as he helps students explore various musical genres and find their unique musical identity. With a versatile approach,… Read more »
Chris Ferre
Teacher (Drums)
Chris, a passionate drummer and dedicated teacher from Melbourne’s vibrant South East, brings two decades of musical experience. With multiple Tertiary Music degrees and a Masters in Teaching, he excels in coaching drummers through VCE, achieving outstanding study scores. Touring with diverse artists from Metal to African, Jazz to Funk, Chris’ high-energy teaching caters to… Read more »
Sam Allcock
Operations Manager
Meet our Operations Manager, Sam, who brings a true passion for customer service to our vibrant community. With extensive experience in managing daily operations in her previous roles, Sam ensures that every aspect of our music school runs smoothly and efficiently, creating a seamless experience for students, parents, and staff alike. As a parent herself,… Read more »