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Jan 15, 2025

With a Name Like “Jovi,” this Young Man is Bound to Become a Rock Star

Here's Jovi heading into Bach to Rock at age 5!
Here’s Jovi heading into Bach to Rock at age 5!

While this 11-year-old is named after a famous rock musician, he has shown that it takes more than a moniker to follow your passion.  Jovi, from Huntersville, North Carolina, has been practicing guitar and piano since he was just 4 years old!  So, he is well on his way to achieving his dreams!

Jovi started at Bach to Rock with the Rock City class, and over the years he has developed his musical interests by playing both guitar and piano.  He later progressed to Kids n Keys.  He currently takes individual lessons on both instruments and is in a Rock Band.

Jovi’s mom, Suzanne, shared that they signed Jovi up with Bach to Rock because she was looking for a great class for preschoolers. But they’ve stayed for over 6 years now because they love the teachers.  She reports he’s made wonderful progress and is playing in a band. “We’ve loved all his teachers.  His guitar teacher is top notch and has inspired and motivated Jovi,” said Suzanne.  Plus, she reports that his guitar teacher encourages Jovi to take things to the next level and keeps things fun.

His teachers at Bach to Rock had this to say about Jovi, “Not only is Jovi committed to his musical journey, but his incredible parents are also.  Jovi has a rock star name, and shows up wearing his rock star rings, and necklaces – he IS a ROCK STAR. Jovi is also an encyclopedia of guitar history and has a great knowledge of the technical aspects of guitar.”

Jovi, now at age 11, is rocking out on his favorite guitar.
Jovi, now at age 11, is rocking out on his favorite guitar.

Suzanne encourages other parents to consider Bach to Rock and suggests starting as young as possible (but also, she says that no time is too late!).  She also recommends that your child samples several instruments, and that parents work closely with the front desk team to find the right teacher for your child.  And for parents with busy schedules, she notes that Bach to Rock lessons always run on time!