Instructors

Tulsa

Downtown, Midtown, South Tulsa, Bixby, Jenks, Broken Arrow

Founder
While Steve has enjoyed a fair amount of commercial success as a guitarist and music producer, his greatest passion and highest aspiration is to teach people to engage with music and to help raise up the next generation of creators. It is to this end that he started Rose Rock Mobile Music Lessons. High quality music lessons taught by professional musicians delivered right to Oklahoma’s doorstep.

Piano
Sami comes from an incredibly diverse musical background and has many years of professional playing experience. As a keys player, Sami spent time as the Musical Director for Faith Church in St. Louis, MO. He has also had an impressive amount of regional success as a freelance musician in a wide variety of settings including country bands and jazz groups. In addition to his ability to play in modern settings including churches and on all stages big and small, Sami is a classically trained pianist that spent the better part of three years at Berklee School of Music. He finished his degree at ORU right here in Tulsa.
In addition to keeping a fast paced schedule in Tulsa’s thriving music scene, Samuel has consistently taught private music lessons for students of all ages for over 8 years. He also has 4 years of experience working in early childhood literacy and with kids with special needs. Samuel’s well rounded background and extensive experience as an educator makes him an incredible instructor for students of ALL ages and ability levels. He is right at home teaching classical music and equally as comfortable teaching from a modern perspective.

Guitar/Ukulele
John received his Bachelor’s in Music Performance from ORU in 2000. He proceeded to spend over a decade playing with local symphonies as an oboist. After conquering the Tulsa oboe scene, John used his incredible musical talent to perfect the guitar as well. He was on staff as the music director at a local church for 15 years and spent a combined total of 17 years as a part of the adjunct music faculty at both ORU and TCC. He has shared the stage with many of the greats and continues to perform as a professional guitarist with many local bands and churches.
John’s depth of knowledge in ALL genres of music make him one of the most well rounded musicians we’ve ever met. His down to earth nature, calm personality, and great communication skills make him a fantastic instructor for students of all ages and ability levels.

Guitar , Ukulele
Teddy’s professional music career spans 20 years. As a guitarist, songwriter, and producer, Teddy has developed a sound and style that he can truly call his own. As a result, he is extremely well regarded by his peers and has become a highly sought after musician for many of Oklahoma’s top acts.
Throughout his extensive career, Teddy has always prioritized teaching. From formal classes to private lessons, teaching and mentoring other musicians of all ages and ability levels has always remained at the top of his list. His ability to personally connect with each of his students at all stages of their musical journey is what makes him a favorite among all of our students.

Piano/Keys
Yong started his musical journey when he was 4 years old and has over 30 years of experience in piano. He is classically trained and is able to play and teach some of the most advanced pieces in the world. Yong studied piano performance locally at the University of Tulsa. Two of the professors Yong studied under learned from Sequeira Costa (who studied under the last student of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt).
…But don’t let him fool you!! Yong works with students of ALL ability levels and enjoys customizing the roadmap to help students achieve their musical goals and to develop a love for music.. He maintains a balanced approach to teaching and introduces fun and challenging goals for each individual student. Whether your goal is to play the Moonlight Sonata, Rachmaninoff 3rd Concerto, or your favorite songs on top 40 radio…Yong will help you get there!

Piano, Guitar, Drums
Nathan has been playing music since he was in seventh grade! With a love for music discovered at an early age, he quickly went on to become First Chair Percussion in high school, as well as winning a variety of awards for musical excellence and playing on stage whenever and wherever he could. After that, he went to Oral Roberts University and studied music at the collegiate level.
During this time he began teaching students of all ages how to play a variety of instruments, and once he completed his Bachelor’s in Classical Guitar Performance, he began teaching and playing professionally.
Now, as a classically trained musician, he shares his love of music with anybody who wants to begin their musical journey, regardless of age or experience!