Faculty/Staff

Our staff Rocks the House !

The Monmouth County School of Rock has assembled a premier team of music professionals who are dedicated to their art, and enriching the musical experience of their students. Our incredible staff is comprised of real working and touring musicians who share their passion for music and performing with our students. Many of our instructors play and teach multi-instruments while also directing our performance program. Come on down and meet them for yourself!
Bio Picture Antonina Basile
Owner/General Manager
Antonina Basile is not only the owner of the new Monmouth County School of Rock, but she is also a parent of 2 students that have been in the program for almost 2 years. I have seen my children soar to new musical heights after being in this program and I was so impressed that I decided to become an owner. I am excited to bring this program to...
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Bio Picture Andy Letke
Music Director & Multi-instrumental Instructor
Andy started with classical piano at the age of 7. The layout of the piano made it easy for Andy to adapt to multiple instruments. He continued his studies in college (Indiana University) where he minored in music...focusing on jazz and classical theory, composition, and performance. Wanting to get out of the corn fields of Indiana, Andy moved to...
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Liam Moroney
Instructor / Guitar, Bass, Keys, Rock 101 Director, House Band Director
Liam is an accomplished singer and songwriter who has recorded and performed with many different bands and artists including Gretna Greene, The Shoemakers Guild, The Buttons and Nicole Atkins. Liam is the leader of our Rock 101 program where he teaches budding rockers to all they need to know to help them advance to our Performance Program. Liam...
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Rolando Alvarado
Instrumental Instructor and Show Director
Rolando took up the bass guitar at the impressionable age of eleven and began his studies under local bassist Bob Marriner, who introduced him to a multitude of musical styles, as well as the expansive Simandl books. He went on to earn his BA from NYU, where he studied composition with Slovenian compser Dr. Jerica Oblak.After graduating,...
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Patrick Angeloni
Instrumental Instructor and Show Director
Guitar, Bass, Mandolin,Ukulele Graduated from the University Of New Haven with a Degree in Music and Sound Recording. Also studied and completed  the Recording Engineering and Production Program at the Institute Of Audio Research in Manhattan.  Since then, has been active in the music business and toured nationally and in Europe as a...
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Bio Picture Chris Stone
Drum and Percussion Guru
Chris Stone is a born an raised Jersey rocker who started loving the drums at age 3 . As soon as he was able to hold a pair of drumsticks in his hands he knew that was what he wanted to do. Having his father's drum set in the house, a drummer affiliated with Joe Walsh and the James gang, it was impossible for him to keep his hands off of it...
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Bio Picture Mike Basile
Co-Owner & Chief Pizza Orderer
Mike is the proud co-owner of the Monmouth County School of Rock along with his wife Antonina, who many of you will notice got top billing on this page. Lest any of you doubt, Mike has taken a seat in the back of the bus. While he prefers to contribute behind the scenes, Mike will take credit for bringing this program to Marlboro. "I have seen my...
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