Faculty/Staff

Students at Burnsville School of Rock learn from teachers who are professional, gigging musicians.

Our teachers are employees of School of Rock, not independent contractors.
Bio Picture Shane Baskerville
Music Director
Shane Baskerville's music career has included high profile experiences such as playing with Bret Michaels and Poison and touring on the Vans Warped Tour.  He's also enjoyed national notority when Rolling Stone magazine named his former band 'Helva' one of the top ten unsigned bands in the country.  He moved out to Los Angeles where...
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Bio Picture Chad Hanks
Bass and Guitar Teacher, Show Director, Road Crew Coach
Chad Hanks is one of the most successful musicians among School of Rock teachers.  As the bass player for industrial metal band, American Head Charge, Chad and his bandmates were introduced to a record label as a result of opening for System Of A Down.  That introduction led to American Head Charge being signed by Columbia Records...
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Bio Picture Milo Buehler
Drum Instructor
Minnesota native, Milo Buehler started his studies, as many School of Rock teachers did, at McNally Smith. After graduating with honors, Milo headed east to study at Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music. While at Berklee, Milo studied snare drum technique/reading, drum set chart/lead sheet reading, time feels, improvisation, brush...
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Bio Picture Melody Mendis
Vocal Instructor, Director Early Music Education Program
Melody Mendis is an inspired and versatile vocalist who can make you feel like you’ve entered another era. One with low lighting, smoky air, and red lips…Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Melody now calls Minneapolis, Minnesota home. She began singing at a very young age, as most vocalists do, but for her it was more than just a hobby. Melody...
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Bio Picture Stacy K
Vocal Instructor
Stacy K Berkner started with the School of Rock as a substitute teacher in 2009, filling in at all three Twin Cities' locations of School of Rock before being hired as a fulltime teacher in 2010.   Stacy K has been performing music for most of her life. Her first experience in front of an audience was at the age of four, competing and...
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Bio Picture Michael McCarty
Guitar Instructor
Michael McCarty is an accomplished musician who specializes in metal guitar and drums. Having played for 12+ years, Michael studied guitar and composition at the Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory in Boston.     In addition to teaching guitar at School of Rock Michael plays guitar and drums in two Twin Cities’...
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Bio Picture Brian Schramke
Bass Instructor & Show Director
Music has always been a part of Brian Schramke’s life and at the age of 12 Brian decided he wanted to be a bass player.    He saved money from his $2-an-hour job to buy his first black Jackson Performer for $400.  When he was at the halfway point of saving for his new bass his parents matched his savings and Brian Schramke, the...
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Bio Picture Kelsey Christiansen
General Manager
Kelsey joined Burnsville School of Rock in May 2011 after working for several  years at PacSun.  As a result of her experience at the teen retailer, Kelsey has a keen understanding of junior high and high school students.   As well as understanding teens in general, Kelsey also understands the students' passion for music....
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