Fairlawn School of Music

These young rockers are bringing their talents to Kenmore this afternoon.

ROCKIN’ RABBITS - BLUES & ROCK ’N’ ROLL - 05/09/2026 — The Rialto Theatre Ticket options: $10 Presale (+$2 Surcharge Online) or $15 at the door. Doors: 1:00pm / Showtime: 2:00pm Get to the show early for Dinner and Drinks in The Rialto Living Room - Opening at 5:00pm! All ticket options are General Admission Seating. Please be advised seating maybe limited due

Last chance to sign up for PorchRokr is April 30th!

Attention All Bands! Band submissions for PorchRokr 2026 end May 1st. PorchRokr 2026 is Saturday, August 15th this year. See details and signup now at
https://www.highlandsquareakron.org/bandsignup/

Kris Downs is playing this wonderful musical in Chagrin Falls with Art Mason. Art was our Director, Kurt Reed's first guitar teacher. What a small world.

Beautiful, The Carole King Musical - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Get ready to feel the earth move with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical! This inspiring true story takes you on an unforgettable journey through the life and music of one of the most prolific and beloved songwriters of all time, Carole King. From her early days as a Brooklyn teenager striving to se...

Akron's very own Symphony has a bunch of wonderful performances you do not want to miss. Here is the season guide!

It's that time of year! We're ready to announce our 26/27 season, coming to E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron this October. If you thought this season was spectacular, wait until you see what we've got planned for season 74.

Join us at Akron Symphony Orchestra presents Appalachian Spring this Saturday, where Maestro Christopher Wilkins will make the reveal live from stage beginning at 6:15 P.M. For everyone else, we're just one week away! Check back next Monday for the big announcement.

Subscriptions and Flex packages go on sale next week 📅

THE BASSLINES OF FLEA
📅 Saturday, Feb 21, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – Noon
📍 Fairlawn School of Music
Presented by Matthew DeRubertis & Kurt Reed
Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers is one of rock music's greatest bassists of all time. His groovy lines are a huge part of the RHCP sound. Matthew DeRubertis, former FSM teacher and band coach breaks down several iconic bass lines of various difficulty levels in this workshop. Participants will learn to play the parts, and learn about how these lines weave with John Frusciante's guitar parts.
This workshop is great for: bass players of all levels, guitar players learning about bass playing.
Scan the QR code or visit trilliummusic.com/basslines to learn more and register!

🎸 Please join us in welcoming James Marron to our faculty! 🎸

A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, James Marron is an accomplished guitarist with international performance experience across Europe, Canada, and the United States. He brings over 30 years of teaching experience, specializing in Classical, Fingerstyle, Folk, Rock, and Jazz guitar.

James has taught at institutions including the University of Akron, Ashland University, the Cleveland Institute of Music Prep Department, Baldwin Wallace Prep, and Western Reserve Academy, and currently serves as a Guitar Instructor at the College of Wooster.

We’re honored to have James on our team! 🎶✨

🎶 Please join us in welcoming Sally to our faculty! 🎶

Salvatrice (Sally) Maltempi is a mezzo-soprano and graduate student at Kent State University’s Glauser School of Music, studying voice with Dr. Lara Troyer. With a background in both music and biochemistry, she brings a thoughtful, well-rounded approach to teaching.

Sally focuses on holistic, individualized instruction, using creative and sensory-based methods to make music accessible, expressive, and—most importantly—fun for every student.

We’re so excited to have you, Sally! 🎤✨

🎶 Please join us in welcoming Opal Curry to our faculty! 🎶

Originally from Twinsburg, OH, Opal Curry is the Oboe & Bassoon Professor at the University of Mount Union and an active performer throughout Northeast Ohio. She holds a Master of Music in Performance from West Virginia University and dual bachelor’s degrees from Kent State University.

Opal’s teaching blends strong fundamentals with creativity and inclusivity, creating a supportive environment where students feel confident, capable, and inspired. With experience teaching students from Pre-K through college and performing across a wide range of ensembles, she is deeply committed to musical excellence and community engagement.

We’re thrilled to welcome Opal to our team! 🎵✨