Our Mission:
Since the beginning at the J-RO School of Music, we have focused on providing a positive learning environment, a supportive community, and an individualized teaching approach to foster lifelong relationships, learning, and a fully integrated life.
J-RO provides more than music lessons. We are a joyful team that care about the students and families we serve. We strive to make success and integration in music and life inevitable and enjoyable for each one of our students and staff every day.
Since the beginning at the J-RO School of Music, we have focused on providing a positive learning environment, a supportive community, and an individualized teaching approach to foster lifelong relationships, learning, and a fully integrated life.
J-RO provides more than music lessons. We are a joyful team that care about the students and families we serve. We strive to make success and integration in music and life inevitable and enjoyable for each one of our students and staff every day.
You can read the J-RO team bios and the J-RO vision and mission below!
Josh Ross
Owner
- Helped hundreds of students to become confident musicians, some of whom have become full-time professional musicians and teachers
- Performed throughout Michigan, the U.S., and internationally in Mexico, Italy, and Poland.
- Performed dueling pianos, in bands, as a solo recording artist.
- Received four Detroit Music Awards in 2017, including Best vocalist, Best instrumentalist, Best songwriter, and Best recording. You can see Josh's Youtube Videos Here
- Leads the B.A.S.I.C. worship band at St. Anastasia Church in Troy.
- Plays music and DJs for wedding ceremonies and receptions
Josh is passionate about sharing the gift of music with others. He ensures that students receive world-class instruction while having fun throughout the entire process. Josh receives ongoing training in voice, guitar, piano and teaching, which empowers him to continually deliver fresh, top-notch instruction to his students and staff.
Josh Ross founded the J-RO School of Music to empower students to make their musical dreams a reality. He currently lives in Troy, Michigan with his wife, Lea.
Lea Wojciechowski Ross
Co-Owner
- 10 Years of Orchestra Experience
- Instructor of technical communication at Lawrence Tech University
- High School math and writing tutor
- President of the Detroit Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals
- Business, manager, leader type
- Lover of the outdoors, travel, philosophical conversation, good vocabulary, and inside jokes
Spencer Harrison
Lead Piano, Voice, and Guitar Instructor
- Studied Music Theory/Composition at Central Michigan University's School of Music
- Studied Music Composition at Wayne State University's School of Music
- Composed the awarded musical score for the original play "The Unsaid"
- Sang with the Wayne State University Chorus and with the DSO in Orchestra Hall
Cameron Hachigian
Guitar and Piano Instructor
Guitar and Piano Instructor
- Lead guitarist of The Fifth Wall
- Composes rock, musical theatre, and classical music
- Plays guitar, piano, drums, euphonium and trombone.
- Drum major of the Athens marching band
Neal Love
Guitar, Voice and Piano Instructor
- Voice, Guitar, Piano
- Studio Musician, Pro Performer, And Composer
- Lead Guitarist Gasoline Gypsies
- Loves bunnies
Lili Han
Piano and Voice Instructor
- Master Degree - Music Performance and Pedagogy from Nazareth College in NY
- Specialized in classical singing, art song, and Opera
- Loves different cultures and dogs.
Chloe Teodoridis-Clarke
Voice and Piano Instructor
- Voice, Piano, Songwriting and Guitar
- Pro Singer, songwriter, actress, and performer
- MSU Sutton Foster Ovation Awards Winner - Best Actress in a Musical
- Youth Arts Awards Winner - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play
- National Youth Arts Awards Nominee - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Anna Santoro
Piano and Voice Instructor
- Anna is a primary cantor at the Solanus Casey Center, St. Bonaventure's in Detroit.
- She has studied piano, voice, and music theory under the methodology of the Royal Conservatory of Music.
- Anna has played Violin since age 6, and now writes music for vocals, piano, and guitar.
Richard Ktona
Instructor
- Over 50 years of Piano Experience
- Lead Pianist and Vocalist of Cover Band B-Side
- Professional Performer and Accompanist
- Plays Piano in BASIC Band at St. Anastasia Catholic Church
- Masters in Finance
- Married to Ann Marie for 29 years
- Piano, Synthesizer, Voice, Guitar, and Flute
Aaron Bradley
Producer, Instructor
- Recording and Mixing Expert
- Started playing/writing songs at age 11
- Professional drummer and songwriter
- Instruments: drums, voice, guitar, bass, and piano
- Graduated from the J-RO School of Music Professional Program
J-RO School of Music Vision & Mission Statement
These are our values. Our vision and mission define who we are and who we want to become.
We keep these statements in mind with every decision we make.
Problem: People want to learn to play music, but they get frustrated, bored, distracted, stuck, doubtful, embarrassed, guilty, busy, overwhelmed, stressed, angry, and experience other negative emotions and negative environments that paralyze them and prevent them from taking intentional action towards their dream of becoming a confident musician and supporting their family in becoming confident musicians.
Vision: To be the world’s most student-centric, results-based music school where any person anywhere can become the confident musician they always wanted to be and pursue their passion for music as a lifelong hobby, part-time profession, or full-time career that feeds their family, their community, and their deepest dreams and desires in life.
Mission: 1. To provide a positive learning environment, a supportive community, and an individualized teaching approach that fosters lifelong relationships, learning, and a fully integrated life. 2. To make success and integration in music and life inevitable and enjoyable for each one of our students and staff.
Principles: J-RO staff and students are: other-focused, kind, hardworking, and determined
J-RO staff and students: live on fire, think like master musicians, create positive habits, build lifelong relationships, enjoy the process, ask how can I serve the students and staff today, trade value for value, anticipate the needs of the students, staff and leaders, lead like Jesus, set clear expectations, practice what they preach, put everything back in its home, anticipate what needs to be done, anticipate others’ needs, make music together, listen to music together, set and respect boundaries, follow through, follow up, listen actively, learn from failure, put first things first, prioritize marriage and family over work, become the best version of themselves, make others feel important.
J-RO staff and students are characterized by: joy, mastery, lifelong learning, growth mindset, positive self-image, self-discipline, self-control, self- awareness, love, fun, ownership, personal responsibility, humility, radical honesty, order, organization, open communication, clear communication, forgiveness, prevention, understanding, and empathy
These are our values. Our vision and mission define who we are and who we want to become.
We keep these statements in mind with every decision we make.
Problem: People want to learn to play music, but they get frustrated, bored, distracted, stuck, doubtful, embarrassed, guilty, busy, overwhelmed, stressed, angry, and experience other negative emotions and negative environments that paralyze them and prevent them from taking intentional action towards their dream of becoming a confident musician and supporting their family in becoming confident musicians.
Vision: To be the world’s most student-centric, results-based music school where any person anywhere can become the confident musician they always wanted to be and pursue their passion for music as a lifelong hobby, part-time profession, or full-time career that feeds their family, their community, and their deepest dreams and desires in life.
Mission: 1. To provide a positive learning environment, a supportive community, and an individualized teaching approach that fosters lifelong relationships, learning, and a fully integrated life. 2. To make success and integration in music and life inevitable and enjoyable for each one of our students and staff.
Principles: J-RO staff and students are: other-focused, kind, hardworking, and determined
J-RO staff and students: live on fire, think like master musicians, create positive habits, build lifelong relationships, enjoy the process, ask how can I serve the students and staff today, trade value for value, anticipate the needs of the students, staff and leaders, lead like Jesus, set clear expectations, practice what they preach, put everything back in its home, anticipate what needs to be done, anticipate others’ needs, make music together, listen to music together, set and respect boundaries, follow through, follow up, listen actively, learn from failure, put first things first, prioritize marriage and family over work, become the best version of themselves, make others feel important.
J-RO staff and students are characterized by: joy, mastery, lifelong learning, growth mindset, positive self-image, self-discipline, self-control, self- awareness, love, fun, ownership, personal responsibility, humility, radical honesty, order, organization, open communication, clear communication, forgiveness, prevention, understanding, and empathy
