In addition, we offer special opportunities, like our ensemble instruction (full band) and summer camps. Andy Babiuk's Fab Gear Rock & Roll Academy has an exciting lesson program offering lessons for guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals. We also offer an ensemble program for younger students of a similar age as well as an adult ensemble program for our adult students looking for that real band experience. Our ensemble program is held at our Fab Gear Studios on a professional sound stage with pro equipment and is designed to give students the invaluable experience of being in a real, live band! Fab Gear Rock 'n Roll Academy is part of Andy Babiuk's Fab Gear, a boutique guitar shop located in Rochester, NY. The shop specializes in guitars, amps and associated musical equipment. Fab Gear sells new and vintage equipment from the top manufacturers in the industry, from iconic brands like Fender, Gretsch, Martin, Rickenbacker, Gibson, Epiphone, Vox, Marshall, and Ampeg... to name a few. Fab Gear offers professional instrument setup, restrings, guitar repair and guitar setup. Fab Gear is owned and operated by musician, producer and author Andy Babiuk. With over twenty-five years in the music industry, Andy is able to use his expertise to assist his clients in finding the perfect gear to meet their specific needs. And these clients range from a list of Who's Who in the music industry to the kid down the street who just got their first guitar. Andy is a world renown expert in the music industry, authoring the acclaimed books Beatles Gear and The Story of Paul Bigsby and his new book Rolling Stones Gear. Andy's expertise is often called upon by the major auction houses and museums from around the world. And he's also a working musician with countless credits as a performer and producer, most notably with his band the Chesterfield Kings and his new band The Empty Hearts featuring Elliot Easton from The Cars on Lead guitar, Clem Burke from Blondie on drums and Wally Palmer from The Romantics on guitar and lead vocal. Let Andy use his years of experience to help you find your next instrument. Our Mission Statement
“We offer premium brand name instruments with incredible customer service from one of the most knowledgeable staffs in the industry. To this, we pledge our value added expertise along with great pricing – It’s all Fab Gear!”
