About Us

Welcome to Rogers Music Academy, a small, family-run music school dedicated to nurturing the love of music in students of all ages at beginner and intermediate skill levels. Our team of experienced instructors are ready to welcome you with open arms! From gospel to pop and any genre in between, our teachers are flexible, helping you learn how YOU want to learn! Here, we strive to create a unique, individualized teaching experience for each student, and our small class sizes allow us to do just that. Whether you're looking to pick up a new instrument or just improve your skills, our instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to book your first lesson for FREE!

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Collaboration at our Core

At Rogers Music Academy, we strive to create unique and exciting experiences for every student. As each musician learns and grows, we want to offer exciting opportunities for collaboration amongst other musicians and instruments. We want to create an adaptive environment where we grow alongside each student. Music is better when it's made together! If you have any ideas to make our school even better, we love to hear any and all ideas from our community!

Meet the Team

Just like we're so excited to get to know y'all, we want y'all to get to know us too! Feel free to read our bios and learn a little bit more about us!

Owner

Darryl Watts

Mr. Darryl has been surrounded by all kinds of music from a very early age. His earliest memories include his dad waking him up each morning with a new song on the record player. He began learning the drums at age 12, and has since played for bands, even appearing in Nashville, TN for the National Quartet Convention. He is also a DJ and Live Sound Engineer, working at many local festivals and events. Darryl believes that music is a universal language and hopes to help others find the joy and relaxation he has found in the sound.

Manager and Teacher

Sammie Helmick

Mrs. Sammie has been in the music world all her life, singing and performing from a young age. She has an educational background in music theory and worship ministry. She loves doing all kinds of art, from theatre to painting to music, and loves getting to know students of all ages! Sammie is our teacher for Piano, Voice, Ukulele, and Mandolin.

Teacher

Will McManus

Mr. Will has been playing guitar since he was 13 years old and drumming for even longer! He places emphasis on music theory and group performance in his classes, and looks forward to jamming with all of his students! Will is our teacher for Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Bass, and Drums.