The School Of Bach Story
The School of Bach is a place where people of all ages can receive professional-level lessons for guitar, bass, drums, vocals, piano, and ukulele in musical styles including classical, jazz, rock, and blues.
The School of Bach was founded by Jim Bach, a Music Performance student at the University of Michigan Flint. Jim has been playing for almost 20 years, both solo and with such local bands as Get Real, The Whisky Brothers, Professor Joe Wright & Friends, The Joe Wright Trio, and Keith Davison. Jim's goal is to spread the knowledge and enjoyment of playing music to everyone who wishes to learn.
Meet The Team
Chris
Meet the percussion teacher at The School of Bach! Chirs began his musical journey in elementary school. He went on to perform percussion in the school symphonic band, jazz band, and marching band.
In the marching band, Chris played the center snare. Chris' musical career includes being part of many bands, but also experience in the recording studio.
However, not everything is performing! He also enjoys teaching others everything he has learned during his musical career.
Sydnee
Meet the piano and voice teacher at The School of Bach! Sydnee's beginnings with music can be traced back to her young age when her father used to listen to musical theatre, and her mother sang around all day.
During high school, Sydnee joined the choir and performed in musicals.
Music played an essential role through High School. After Hugh School Sydnee decided to dedicate herself to music. She received her Music Education degree from Oakland University in 2017.
Jim
Meet the guitar, bass, ukulele, and harmonica teacher at The School of Bach! Jim Bach has extensive experience performing in several local bands. Also, Jim has a Bachelor of Science in Music Performing and also took courses focused on Music Education from the University of Michigan.
However, Jim's interests go beyond music performance. Despite his young age, Jim has more than 20 plus years of experience as a music teacher. He started to teach at Lapeer Music during his late teen years and continued sharing his knowledge at River Street Music & Cafe.
After River Street Music & Cafe closed in 2013, Jim founded the School of Bach in Downtown Lapeer to spread the knowledge and enjoyment of playing music!