Behind The Music
Kid Row is the antithesis of the boring piano lesson where you are taught “Frère Jacques” but you wanna learn Nirvana. Kid Row students are put into bands seasonally and taught the songs that they love, coupled with rock ‘n’ roll classics. This is designed to give both a positive and relatable first experience playing music with friends as well an exposure to the musical history that influenced their current favorites.
Lead and founded by professional musicians husband and wife duo, Jana and Justin Bocchieri, each season culminates with a full-on rock show, NOT a recital. Parents and peers alike crowd the stage, singing along and always effortlessly selling the venue out of white wine and chicken nuggets, literally!
Hot For Teacher
Jana Bocchieri
Jana Bocchieri is the Founder of Kid Row. She is a music instructor, singer / songwriter, professional vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and Berklee College of Music graduate from Los Angeles, CA. Her backing vocal work includes features on Dance Moms (Lifetime) and notable live performances including arena shows with hit-songwriter Bonnie McKee for KISS FM's Jingle Ball tour as well as composition for Minds of MountainFilm featuring Supersize Me director Morgan Spurlock. Jana brings a youthful spirit and passion for fun education to Kid Row!
Justin Bocchieri
Justin Bocchieri is a Berklee College of Music graduate, lead singer / songwriter of the alternative rock band Paper Pilots. His band Paper Pilots have garnered features including World Cafe: Next Artist, licenses on HBO and recent support dates with OKGO. Being a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, performer and educator, Justin brings a well-rounded instructing aesthetic to Kid Row with over a decade’s experience teaching music.