Mr. Alex is a producer, musician, educator, and artist. A graduate of City College, he majored in Jazz Performance with a concentration in guitar studies.

Mr. Alex began playing music on the cello and picked up the guitar shortly thereafter. In college, he began intensive studies on piano and electric bass. Since the age of 15, he has played and taught professionally in various settings.

Mr. Alex has also had placements on major recordings with artists such as Erykah Badu, Gaidaa, Marco McKinnis and SamTRax. He affirms that music and the arts are essential to our way of life and the paramount means of expressing ourselves. At TMMA, Mr. Alex leads student rock rock band LAMP.

Mr. Rodrigo is a Berklee College of Music graduate with a degree in Guitar Performance, specializing in blues, rock, and jazz. His teaching method follows the Berklee Proficiency System, so right from the first lesson, students are encouraged to practice sight-reading, composition, ear training, and technique. With over 15 years of teaching experience, he’s worked with students of all ages and skill levels. Beginners are totally welcome, as developing solid technique is key to success. A former guitarist and bassist in a Brazilian rock band, Rodrigo performed alongside bands like Linkin Park, Incubus, and Kings of Leon in the early 2010s. At The Modern Music Academy, Mr. Rodrigo leads student bands CONEHEADZ, and 2BD.