Staff & Teachers

Meet the team at Bach to Rock®, including our roster of local music teachers!

Staff & Music Teachers at Bach to Rock Mt. Juliet

At Bach to Rock, we’ve assembled an amazing team of music teachers! Our instructors include classically trained musicians, as well as working professionals who tour and record with major artists. Meet our owners, our behind-the-scenes talent, and our music teachers for piano, guitar, drums, voice, and more!

Chris Achzet

Chris Achzet - Chris Achzet is the owner and director of Bach to Rock, Mount Juliet. He has been actively working in the concert touring area of the music business since 1988, including tour management, production management, and functioning as a backline technician for the following artists: Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Rihanna, Stevie Wonder, Cher, and Black Sabbath, just to name a few. Chris has also worked on staff at many awards shows, such as the MTV Awards, Grammys, iHeart Radio Awards, (and more) and is also the owner of Los Angeles Drum Service in Burbank, California. It wouldn’t take but a few minutes of talking to Chris to realize that he has a huge passion for giving back to his community and ensuring that everyone gets to experience music. We’re so glad to have him as our owner at Bach to Rock, Mount Juliet. “My love for music started in my third grade music class. My teacher made that class so fun and I decided then that it’s what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Decades later, funding for arts and music has dwindled in schools, which bothers me; music has the power to change people’s mood and it makes the world a better place. I wanted to provide these opportunities, so I searched and found B2R, the best choice out of all the music-related franchises!”

Holly Lejune

Holly Lejune - Holly L. is the Director and one of the Early Childhood music teachers at Mt. Juliet Bach to Rock. Holly has over eighteen years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Business management. She relocated to Tennessee from Kenner, Louisiana where she taught, and owned a small childcare center. Aside from small business ownership and management, Holly has cared for and taught children of all ages and developmental stages. Holly has also nannied for several families, taught preschool for over 15 years, and has taught as a substitute teacher in several elementary schools (including those with focus on special needs). Holly has certifications in both CPR and First Aid . "I love being a part of Mt Juliet Bach to Rock. Sharing my love of music with the community has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It's amazing to see how our students have progressed and grown throughout their time here and I can't wait to see what amazing things they do next!! I am grateful for the relationships I've developed with the Bach to Rock Family as the Director and as a Teacher . My favorite part about teaching at Mt. Juliet Bach to Rock is I love being able to connect with students through music and music theory in a fun exciting way! " ~ Holly

Jenna W

Jenna W - Jenna began playing the clarinet at the age of ten, and has blossomed her musical career ever since. She also began playing saxophone at the age of 14, developing her feel for jazz. Jenna continued music all the way through high school, and upon graduation, went on to receive two bachelor's degrees in clarinet performance and music theory at Stetson University in Florida. Jenna has performed in multiple classical settings, including wind ensemble, symphony orchestra, and many different chamber group settings. She has also performed in multiple Jazz Bands as lead alto saxophone. Finally, although she has not had classical vocal training like clarinet, she loves to sing in contemporary style ensembles, especially if it's 60s, 70s, and 80s rock, with a love for Pat Benatar and Heart. Teaching has always been something Jenna has wanted to do, especially music theory. Bach to Rock has been a perfect blend of being able to teach music theory to the up and coming generation, as well as teach wind instruments that don't get as much popularity as other instruments. Instruments/Classes: Early Education (Rock City/Rock n' Roll), Clarinet, Saxophone, Piano

Laura A

Laura A - Laura is one of our Admin rock stars. She was small town raised and has a love of mountains and music. Coming from an extensive customer service background, Laura is always prepared to assist in any way to create a healthy, fun, and efficient musical education for your family. “I believe music is intrinsically human, and feel so proud to be one of the welcoming faces in that journey!”

Rune S

Rune S - Rune is one of our newest faces on the admin team and is so excited to meet and serve the Bach to Rock family! They’ve lived in Nashville since 2020 and are attending school for early childhood education. They have a passion for art, the outdoors, history, and teaching to any willing (or unwilling) audience. While not a musician themselves, they’re an appreciator and constantly surrounded by talent of all ages and is eager to facilitate the next generation of rock stars!

Alexa M

Alexa M - Alexa has been singing and playing piano since she was 5 years old, and always knew she wanted to be a rockstar. Throughout high school, she was classically trained and involved in 8 different choirs. Now in college for Commercial Music/Songwriting at Lipscomb University, she sings her original music around Nashville with her band, and is in a commercial and vocal jazz ensemble. She also records and releases her original music with her producer in her on-campus recording studio. Alexa teaches voice, piano, and early education classes. “I love teaching because I have a passion for helping individuals discover their many gifts and talents, and being able to do that through music is so important to me because I believe that anyone can be a rockstar.” ~ Alexa

Ariana C

Ariana C - Ariana is a recent graduate from Trevecca Nazarene University with a degree in Songwriting. She has been singing since she could talk, playing piano since she was 5, and guitar, ukulele, and songwriting since 10. She taught music lessons when she was 15-18 years old to kids and adults of all ages from her house. She released her first EP called “Shades Of Me” of all original music when she was 18 years old. She is also a part-time “Worship Leader and Coordinator” at King and City church. “Music has always been such a passion of mine. I love when music starts to come alive for my students and they find the same excitement and passion I have found.” ~ Ariana ?She teaches ukulele, guitar, voice, piano, and songwriting.

Billy S

Billy S - Billy received his BA in music production and recording at the Los Angeles College of Music. He currently teaches guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, music production, and band classes. Billy has been a musician since age four and since moving to Nashville in 2022 he has performed locally and toured with rock, blues, and country bands. He believes that learning an instrument is one of the most rewarding experiences someone can have. If you know how to play music, you are never truly alone. If you're feeling bored or lonely, all you have to do is pick up your instrument and play and it all goes away.

Faith C

Faith C - Faith studied violin at Lipscomb University for one year, and during that time she also studied piano as a part of her music major. She has played violin since she was in first grade, taking private lessons, and participating in youth orchestras, first at Vanderbilt, and then in high school. She also participated in mid-state orchestra in middle school and high school. Faith has teaching experience in various subjects: violin lessons, Bible classes, rock climbing safety to kids, and soccer. “ I love teaching music because music heals, and in teaching music you are giving kids invaluable skills that can help them create something they love and that will comfort them and others all their lives. I also love teaching music because you aren’t just teaching kids music. You are teaching them how to talk kindly to themselves when they make mistakes. By your example, you can show kids how to respond to challenges and others with joy, forgiveness, resilience, and creativity. Both music and the skills learned as a byproduct of learning music are invaluable, and I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to teach and to share in the joy of music with my students!” - Faith

Geordan A

Geordan A - Geordan has been interested in music for his entire life, bouncing around different instruments until he landed on the guitar at the age of 9. Initially starting on acoustic guitar, he had fun for a while, but getting his first electric guitar at age 12 turned his entire world upside down! This Seattle-based musician played in many rock and metal bands throughout his middle school and high school years before moving to San Francisco to join a Thrash Metal band. He played for that band for 3 years before leaving to start his own project and further his musical prowess and career. Even after moving to Nashville, Geordan still excels in what he does best; pushing his ability to play the guitar and bass at a million miles a minute and inspire others to pick up the instrument. If you want to play rock and metal or want to hone your abilities on your guitar or bass and take your skills even further beyond, Geordan will help you get there! His inspirations include Guthrie Govan, Jeff Loomis, Marty Friedman, Alex Skolnick, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Alex Webster, Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted, Martin Méndez, and many more!

Jason H

Jason H - A 25+ year veteran of the music industry, Jason Hartless is a touring/session drummer that is best known for being the drummer for fellow Detroit native Ted Nugent. He has also toured and/or recorded with Eric Martin, Pop Evil, Sponge, Mitch Ryder, C. Thomas Howell, Tantric, Insane Clown Posse, Warrior Soul, Joe Lynn Turner and many more. Hartless earned his bachelor's degree in Music Business from Berklee College of Music. Jason is the managing partner of Sound City Music Group, and has executive produced and engineered albums for legendary artists such as Ted Nugent, Sweet, The Knack, Missing Persons, Steeler, Sparks and many more. His extensive teaching experience has led him to tour across the US teaching Masterclasses and Drum Clinics for Guitar Center and Pearl Drums, as well as being Assistant Director at music schools since before graduating high school where he taught Drums, Music Business and Music Production.

Jennifer S

Jennifer S - Jennifer's musical journey began when she was a young child in California. She began learning and playing piano at age 9; early on focusing mostly on classical composers. Her playing palette expanded as her musical tastes did also, to include artists such as Elton John, Billy Joel, Scott Joplin as well as others. Jennifer received an AA degree in music from Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California and has been teaching piano for over 20 years. Along the way she was able to use her knowledge of music and music theory to learn to play the bass and played in several rock bands in Southern California in the 1990-s and early 2000's. Now in the Nashville area, Jennifer is excited to continue teaching and looking forward to sharing her musical knowledge and experience with a new generation of blossoming artists.

Jonathan S

Jonathan S - Johnathan’s main instrument is trumpet, but he also teaches trombone, beginner guitar and piano, and fun with music. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry and a Minor in Recording Industry. He plays trumpet in Afrokokoroot, a Nashville based afrobeat band, performed with Admiral Phunk: a New Orleans style brass band, and Nashville based Christmas rock band: Super Jolly. In college, Johnathan played in symphonic and jazz ensembles, orchestra, salsa band, marching band, and chamber ensembles. He was also part of the composition for his final semester, and a course in salsa arranging. “I love music because it is one of the great unifiers, connecting people of different backgrounds and different cultures regardless of any spoken language or any understanding of different cultures.” ~ Johnathan

Julia J

Julia J - Julia is a professionally trained classical and contemporary violinist. Of course it didn’t start out this way, she is originally from Philadelphia and started playing the violin by ear at 8 years old. Then years later, she started taking private lessons. Her passion for the instrument led her to a path of songwriting and sound design. And by the time she was enrolled at Berklee College of music, Julia was writing, producing, and releasing her own original music, as well as  playing her electric fiddle around town. Julia has been teaching violin privately since college. And now in Nashville, Julia is in love with music as she always has been and also teaches music production, voice, piano, ukulele, mandolin, beginner guitar, bass guitar, and band classes. Her students will have the opportunity to play in any genre they choose, such as classical, jazz, folk, country, and pop/rock. 

Luke H

Luke H - Luke Huff is a multi-instrumentalist who teaches guitar, piano, bass (electric and upright), drums, production, and ukelele. Ever since he was little, Luke knew he wanted to play and share music for a living. He wrote his first song at 8 years old, despite not being able to play an instrument! He started playing drums when he was 10 years old, and picked up guitar and bass shortly thereafter. At age 14, he decided he wanted to delve into music production. Huff graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelors of Music Performance in 2022, with an emphasis in music production. Since then, he has performed in a total of 80+ shows across the country, playing a variety of instruments. He has also produced records for artists all over the world in genres such as rock, pop, electronic, and folk. "Music is a language we can all speak, and my favorite thing in the world is sharing that language with others, and even teaching those with open hearts to speak it for themselves!" - Luke H.

Pierce B

Pierce B - Pierce studied Music Business and Audio Engineering at Dark Horse IN. He currently teaches Drums, Bass, and Keys here at B2r. He has toured all over the country with many groups ranging in genres, from jazz to country, fusion and classical. He also has an extensive teaching history as he’s been giving private lessons for over 5 years, as well as working with many jazz ensembles, drum lines, and front ensembles for marching bands. Pierce has always felt very passionately about music, as both of his parents are songwriters and musicians as well as his sibling, so he definitely feels like he grew up around it. Pierce always loved the Chicago and Crosby Still and Nash CD’s his mom would play but says there was nothing better than when she’d play Nat Cole.

Sky S

Sky S - Sky began her music journey at nine years old singing with the Sarasota Opera House in various youth roles. She continued performing and training with the company until she graduated high school. While her career began in classical music, as the daughter of a guitar player her heart has always belonged to rock and other contemporary styles of music. She performed with her local state college's musical theatre program and wrote original contemporary music. Her first band was formed in high school. They recorded and released original music and gigged around town until she moved to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music, where she graduated with a degree in Professional Music focusing on Music Business and Songwriting. There she launched her solo artist project, SKY, and released her first EP and several singles during and after college. In 2023, Sky paused her music career to address ongoing health issues affecting her singing and performance abilities. During this gap, she equipped herself with a wealth of rehabilitative tools and methods to aid singers and other performers who struggle with chronic pain and muscular tension in their bodies. Sky has a uniquely therapeutic and holistic approach to her teaching, ensuring that students are developing their skills without causing strain or other forms of overcompensation in the body.

Sophia W

Sophia W - Sophie teaches violin and piano at Bach to Rock. She graduated from Lipscomb University in 2023 with a Bachelors of Music: Instrumental Performance (violin) She has played in classical and commercial contexts in orchestras, wedding trios, theatre productions, short films, and for indie/pop/folk bands in Nashville. Artists played for include Colton Dixon, Cody Fry, Kathy Triccoli, Hello Darling, and Ele Ivory. She has been teaching violin since 2019 at Ezell Harding Christian School and Lipscomb Academy since 2023. "I find it fascinating just how many different kinds of music there are! I’ve always loved to learn and it is a joy to see the light bulb moments in my own students and see them express themselves through music." - Sophie

Tyler J

Tyler J - Tyler graduated at Belmont University, where he studied with Chester Thompson, Derico Watson, and Todd London. Currently, Tyler tours with country artist Anna Vaus, and has performed with her across the country, as well as at the Grand Ole Opry. “Music has played a vital role in my life, and nothing makes me happier than to have the opportunity to share my love of music with students.” ~ Tyler

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Why Choose Us

The Bach to Rock Method

At Bach to Rock, we know that students learn music more quickly when they’re having fun! Our step-by-step curriculum keeps students engaged and rewards achievement at each level. Students get to choose which songs they play, learn from music pros, and perform with peers at live events!

Music Made Fun!

At Bach to Rock, students choose which songs and genres they want to play, making lessons more fun!

Band & Glee Programs

Through our Band and Glee Club programs, students get to play music with peers, a key skill for growing musicians!

Live Performances

Bach to Rock gives students the chance to perform live at local music venues, helping students build confidence on stage!

One-on-One Lessons

In private music lessons, our students learn one-on-one from some of the most talented music educators in the area.

Early Childhood Classes

Music is valuable for early childhood development! We offer programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary students.

Music Lessons, Camps & Parties

At Bach to Rock, we offer music lessons and group classes for kids and adults, plus camps and birthday parties! With our fun and beginner-friendly approach, it's never too early or too late to get started with music!

Lessons

Bach to Rock offers music lessons for all ages and skill levels. Our private lessons include piano, guitar, drums, voice, and a wide range of other instruments. We also offer beginner classes and ensemble programs like Band and Glee Club. Anyone can learn to play music with Bach to Rock — even if you've never played an instrument before!

Camps

Our camps are a perfect choice for students who love music! We offer full-day and half-day summer camps, spring camps, and winter camps for kids, plus camps on school holidays. Our camps are great for students who want to start learning music and see what it's like to perform!

Parties

Birthday parties at Bach to Rock give kids a chance to be rock stars for a day! With themes like Karaoke Birthday and Rock Birthday, partygoers get to perform and record songs by their favorite artists. We also offer birthday party packages for younger children and corporate teams!

Meet Our Music Teachers

A great music teacher can make a world of difference when learning to sing or play an instrument.

At Bach to Rock, our instructors include a mix of classically trained musicians and working professionals. Our teachers actively tour, perform, and record as independent artists or as backing musicians for other musicians and bands.

By working closely with students in one-on-one lessons, our teachers make it easy to learn music and build performance skills!

Wall of Fame

Standout Students & Future Stars

Discover talented students at Bach to Rock! Our Wall of Fame includes featured students and bands, as well as winners from events like Battle of the Bands.

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