FRANK VAN DER MERwE

teaches: guitar, drums, bass, and studio one production

Frank was raised in a musical household and was captivated by Rock N Roll from a young age. Discovering his father's guitar in a closet at the early age of five, he developed an immediate obsession with the instrument.

Living in Australia, Frank delved head first into the music scene by performing with multiple bands in front of audiences exceeding 20,000 people. He contributed to various studio projects for a local production school and devoted nearly a decade to playing in Worship Bands. In 2018, following his move to the US, Frank established a home studio and began offering private music lessons. Over the years, he has mentored a diverse group of students, ranging from beginners to Berkeley Graduates, and has collaborated with younger bands on guitar, drums, bass, vocals, and studio production.

As one of the creative forces behind the rock band The Sauce, Frank is responsible for composing and performing all instrumental parts, while Mr. Rock N Roll blasts away on the vocals. Together, Frank and Heath independently produced The Sauce's debut album "Shake Up The Ground" at their studio, Nomadic Records.

Whether you are a novice or an experienced musician, Frank is committed to guiding you through your musical journey and helping you elevate your playing skills to new heights!

WHY THE ROCK ACADEMY?

Over the last few years, Mr. Rock N Roll and handful of professional musicians have been working around the clock creating a music program to help individuals (or bands) live their musical dreams. What we came up with was an easy-to-understand, yet comprehensive program designed to take you from the garage to the studio and onward. While some music studios stick to a “one size fits all” style of teaching that can leave you feeling stagnated in your progress, others skip the fundamentals in favor of “quick jumps” to advanced techniques that can leave gaps in your skill level and knowledge.

This is why Mr. Rock N Roll’s Rock Academy is taking a hybrid approach where we make sure the fundamentals are all in place WHILE teaching you exactly what you want to learn!

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“You like music? So do I! I’m very proud of this crack squad of savvy motivated personnel and of the work they do. Now go bring the Rock N Roll thunder to the world AND TELL’EM WHO SENT YA!!”

MR. ROCK N ROLL