Learn an instrument.Join a band. Play a show.
Three ways to play
Start with one, stack them, or switch whenever you like. Nothing here locks you into a term.
PrivateLessons
Voice, piano, guitar, bass, drums, ukulele, strings, woodwinds, brass and studio production. Plus acting and public speaking.
Student RockBands
Get placed in a real band, learn 4 to 8 songs including an original you write together, then play a live show.
GroupClasses
Guitar, ukulele, recorder, percussion, acting and spoken word. Small groups that finish with a performance.
Seven ways to pay
Plans for private lessons. Pick the commitment that fits, and change it whenever you need to.
Pay Per Lesson
Billed before each lesson. No weekly slot, book when you want one.
Monthly
A regular weekly time slot, billed monthly, every week of the month.
Family
For siblings, parents, and anyone else in the household taking lessons.
Step Up for Students accepted
On every private lesson, group class and individual class. If your family qualifies it can cover the whole thing.
The Studio
A fun space for every lesson and class.
"I have been teaching in Pasco County for fourteen years. I built this place around working families, because that is who kept telling me they could not make a rigid schedule work."
Percussion scholarship to USF. Fourteen years of camps and programs across Pasco County. A recording artist who still toplines and arranges for other artists.
Meet the Teachers
A Nashville record producer, a Berklee student, a former River Ridge band director and a Florida Orchestra violinist.
Cristina Sparacino
Owner · Voice · Drums
Rocco Guarino
Music Production
Kevin Adair
Guitar · Bass · Drums
Shalyah Fearing
Voice
Emiko Wennerholt
Violin · Cello · Viola
Christopher Greco
Winds · Arranging100% recommend
“We cannot say enough amazing things about Cristina Sparacino at Rock Out Academy. Both of my children have been taking vocal lessons with her for a few years now, and the growth we have seen is truly phenomenal.”
Jessica Soto · Facebook
“Cristina is teaching my son how to play the drums and she is an amazing teacher, patient, knowledgeable and makes learning easy. I'm so glad we found her. I highly recommend Rock Out Academy.”
Andrea Dilger · Facebook
“I had my first lesson with Cristina today, and it was amazing. She creates such a warm, supportive environment that made it easy to relax (as much as I could lol) and really enjoy the process.”
Caitlin Provenzano · Facebook
Questions we get every week
Is my child too young to start?
Group recorder starts at five and ukulele at six. Private lessons depend far more on attention span than birthday, so book in and we will tell you honestly.
What if we need to cancel?
An hour's notice is all we ask. No penalty, and no contract to work around.
Do students get to perform?
Yes, and it is free to play. The Rockin' Recital is on 3 May 2026, with a second concert on 16 August 2026.
Do we have to commit to a term?
No. There are no term limits and no registration fee, and you can change lesson type or teacher at any time.
Do you accept Step Up for Students?
Yes, on every private lesson, group class and individual class.
What if my child does not click with their teacher?
Tell us and we will move them. It happens, it is fine, and it costs nothing.
Your first lesson is one form away
Registration is free and takes about a minute. Tell us who is playing and what they want to learn, and we will match them with a teacher.
5006 Trouble Creek Rd. Suite 100, New Port Richey, FL 34652 · behind Sam's Club