Become The Confident Musician You Want To Be
The J-RO Mission:
J-RO provides more than music lessons. We are a joyful team who care about our students and families.
We strive to make success in music and life inevitable for our students, our team, and our community!
We help ordinary people become the confident musicians they want to be.
J-RO provides more than music lessons. We are a joyful team who care about our students and families.
We strive to make success in music and life inevitable for our students, our team, and our community!
We help ordinary people become the confident musicians they want to be.
If you want to become a confident musician, click the red button to get started!
Scroll down to meet the J-RO team and discover why we are so passionate about serving you!
Scroll down to meet the J-RO team and discover why we are so passionate about serving you!
Meet the Team
Josh Ross
Owner
Josh loves to share 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.
Josh Has:
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.
Josh Has:
- 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
- Music Director at St. Anastasia Church in Troy.
- Plays music and DJs for wedding ceremonies and receptions
Lea Wojciechowski Ross
Co-Owner
- 10 Years of Orchestra Experience
- Director of Development at Chesterton Classical Catholic School
- Former Instructor of technical communication at Lawrence Tech University
- Former President of the Detroit Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals
- High School math and writing tutor
- Business, manager, leader type
- Lover of the outdoors, travel, philosophical conversation, good vocabulary, and inside jokes
Cameron Hachigian
Director of Composition
Guitar, Piano, & Voice Instructor
Director of Composition
Guitar, Piano, & Voice Instructor
- Guitar, Piano, Voice, Composition, & Music Theory Lessons for Adults, Teens, and Kids
- Professional media composer for movies, commericals, etc.
- Lead guitarist of St. Cecelia's
- Lead guitarist of The St. Anastasia B.A.S.I.C. Band
- Composes rock, musical theatre, and classical music
- Plays guitar, piano, drums, euphonium and trombone.
- Was Drum major of the Athens marching band
- Graduated from the J-RO School of Music Professional Program
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
Lucas Bayagich
Piano Instructor
- Piano
- Oakland University - Piano Performance
- Fun and great with adult and young students
- Specializes in Classical music by: Chopin, Beethoven, Bach, and more!
- Loves hockey
Neal Love
Guitar, Voice and Piano Instructor
Guitar, Voice, 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.
Anna Santoro
Voice, Piano, & Violin 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
Piano 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, Songwriting 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.
The J-RO Mission:
We help ordinary people become the confident musicians they want to be!
Our Philosophy:
1. Love yourself first (it’s hard to love anyone else if you don’t)
2. Love others (makes life more enjoyab ESS le)
3. Love your life (the ultimate reward on a daily basis) 4. Inspire others to love their lives (you get to share your joy and live with others who are a joy to be around)
The Success System: 1. Inspiration 2. Know How 3. Activity Knowledge
The Three M’s: 1. Mindset 2. Mechanics 3. Musicality
The J-RO Journey: 1. Prevent Prison 2. Reach the Result 3. Participate in the Process
Multiply Your Learning: 1. See + 2. Do + 3. Teach = 4.Multiply
Problem: People want to learn to play music, but their daily lifestyle and environment does not align with the goals they want to achieve.
They get frustrated, bored, distracted, stuck, doubtful, embarrassed, guilty, busy, overwhelmed, stressed, angry, and experience other negative emotions and negative environments that prevent them from taking intentional action towards their dream of becoming a confident musician.
Vision: 1. To be the student-centric, results-based music school where 200 amazing students in Troy, Metro Detroit, and around the globe become the confident musicians they want to be.
2. To be the team centric, results based employer where 8-10 amazing team members live their dreams and love their lives everyday.
Mission: 1. To provide a positive learning environment, a supportive community, and an individualized teaching approach that fosters lifelong relationships, learning, and a fulfilling life.
2. To align our capabilities, availability, and daily activities with the needs of our students, our team, and our community.
Principles: J-RO staff and students are: loving, lifelong learners, and joyful
J-RO staff and students: love the J-RO family, enjoy the journey, and live on fire.
J-RO staff and students are characterized by: curiosity, passion, purpose, love, mastery, fun, fulfillment, & JOY
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.
The J-RO Mission:
We help ordinary people become the confident musicians they want to be!
Our Philosophy:
1. Love yourself first (it’s hard to love anyone else if you don’t)
2. Love others (makes life more enjoyab ESS le)
3. Love your life (the ultimate reward on a daily basis) 4. Inspire others to love their lives (you get to share your joy and live with others who are a joy to be around)
The Success System: 1. Inspiration 2. Know How 3. Activity Knowledge
The Three M’s: 1. Mindset 2. Mechanics 3. Musicality
The J-RO Journey: 1. Prevent Prison 2. Reach the Result 3. Participate in the Process
Multiply Your Learning: 1. See + 2. Do + 3. Teach = 4.Multiply
Problem: People want to learn to play music, but their daily lifestyle and environment does not align with the goals they want to achieve.
They get frustrated, bored, distracted, stuck, doubtful, embarrassed, guilty, busy, overwhelmed, stressed, angry, and experience other negative emotions and negative environments that prevent them from taking intentional action towards their dream of becoming a confident musician.
Vision: 1. To be the student-centric, results-based music school where 200 amazing students in Troy, Metro Detroit, and around the globe become the confident musicians they want to be.
2. To be the team centric, results based employer where 8-10 amazing team members live their dreams and love their lives everyday.
Mission: 1. To provide a positive learning environment, a supportive community, and an individualized teaching approach that fosters lifelong relationships, learning, and a fulfilling life.
2. To align our capabilities, availability, and daily activities with the needs of our students, our team, and our community.
Principles: J-RO staff and students are: loving, lifelong learners, and joyful
J-RO staff and students: love the J-RO family, enjoy the journey, and live on fire.
J-RO staff and students are characterized by: curiosity, passion, purpose, love, mastery, fun, fulfillment, & JOY
