Who are we?

Get to know our PY Rock family!

Our History

P.Y. Rock Music School started as a dream. On a faithful day, our founder, Williams Ocampos, approached his musician friend Max Acosta with an idea in his mind. "Lets Open a Music School!" He said. That was when it all got started, not long after this day, in 2012, P.Y. Rock Music School officially opened its doors for our customers. When we first started, it was only Max and Williams teaching classes in a very small office room. One piano, one guitar, and a BIG dream! After six years of hard work, our school has taught thousands of students! We have seen the birth of friendships, of talented musicians, talented professors, amazing bands, and great students! Today, our small school has grown into a place that teaches hundreds of weekly active students, we have one of the most amazing team of teachers, and we are now in the process of opening up two new branches; West New York and Jersey City. All of this has happened thanks to each and every one of you, if you are reading this, thank you for helping us live our dream!

Why Choose Us?

Simple, Yet Powerful Method

PY ROCK MUSIC SCHOOL creates a fun and energetic environment for young and adult people to discover the joy of music through the experience of learning how to play an instrument and performing with a rock band. The school’s curriculum involves Group and private lessons, a performing rock band program. Students build their skill set in private lessons as they work towards placement in one of the school rock band programs. We simply have the most powerfu method of learning music.

Powerful Music Lessons That Change Lives

With our private lessons and band rehearsals combination, students get motivated and focus at a level they would never believe possible. They experience a remarkable increase in self-esteem and confidence. Every lesson and activity we do are directly related to improving the student's skills for life. PY Rock is a place where teachers become mentors and friends for the students.

Meet Our Team

Williams Ocampos

Owner/Founder

Definitely one of the most talented guitar teachers that has ever taught at PY Rock. However, Williams is not only a musician, he is a natural entrepreneur. During his lifetime, he has embarked in many successful entrepreneurial ventures. He has experience as a Real Estate agent, former owner of an English Institute, and a very successful event-hall rental business. As a former music teacher himself, he is constantly optimizing the system behind PY Rock to ensure that the school is performing to the best of its ability.

Max Acosta

General Manager

As a musician, Max has shared the stage with big name artists such as Luis Fonsi, Natalia Jimenez, Pablo Alboran, and more. Singer, Pianist, Drummer, Guitarist, Composer; his experience as a professional musician made him an excellent well-rounded music teacher. After teaching for many years, Max is now in charge of keeping all of the pieces of the business running together. Since day one, Max and Williams have always worked hand-by-hand to make sure the business is running smoothly. Williams comes up with ideas and Max implements them! Excellent management teamwork!

Israel Inca

Band Director/Music Teacher

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Drums, Ukulele


Gregory Collado

Band Director/Music Teacher

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Drums, Ukulele


Isidro Santos

Music Teacher

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar


Jesus Mansilla

Music Teacher

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Drums


Diego Piccardo

Music Teacher

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Vocals


John Palpilla

Music Teacher

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums


Marisol Zapata

Music Teacher

Instruments: Piano, Vocals, Violin

Superb violist, great pianist, excellent vocalist! Coming from one of the most prestigious musical conservatories in Colombia, Marisol is bringing new assets to our team. She is highly trained to teach students from all ages and is also doing an amazing job with our musical initiation programs!

Brandon Essig

Music Teacher

Instruments: Drums

Brandon is a Drummer from the AFM (American Federation of Musicians), he has many years of drumming experience, his skills are off the charts!! He has also worked as a professional actor and has his own active rock band. To top it all, he is an amazing teacher! We are happy to have him as part of our team!

Edwin Lopez

Music Teacher

Instruments: Piano

Edwin has a Masters' Degree in Classical Piano Performance from the New Jersey City University. His background and talent has made him stand out as an amazing team member. He is great at teaching students from all ages and all levels. Definitely one of the best piano teachers we ever had, highly recommended!

Esteban Landinez

Music Teacher

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals

Gifted vocalist, amazing composer, tremendous guitarist, charismatic actor, Esteban is an excellent well-rounded artist who has a very bright future ahead of him! He has been taking professional music lessons since his childhood and is extremely excited to share his knowledge with all his students.

Denisse Gonzalez

Music Teacher

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums

Denisse was the first student we had at PY Rock Music School. In the last six years she has been with us she has participated in many shows and has been able to master multiple instruments. She is not only a talented musician, she is a passionate teacher! We are very proud and happy that she is beginning her music teaching career with us!

Amneylin Familia

Music Teacher

Instruments: Piano, Vocals

Former Berklee College of Music student, Amneylin is a very talented vocalist, excellent pianist, amazing with kids, great leader, she has all the traits that make her a perfect match for our team. That is why she is one of the most loved teachers at our school, specialist in working with kids with disabilities, and running our music initiation program!