Meet The Team

Rock and Roll culture has dictated that its initiates should flock to the basements and garages to imitate the gods of rock and cut their teeth on three chords and a dream. Brooklyn musician Bruce Gallipani believes in rock and roll, that it offers a whole lot of positive reinforcement and social well-being for today’s youth. He’s pounding out the message with every concert, sharing his experience and vision, while giving kids a taste of performing live on the big stage together.

Justin Gallo believes in the transformative power of childhood music education. As a graduate from the Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor Degree, Justin has taught thousands of lessons across multiple instruments — music instruction has had a profound influence on his life both professionally and personally. At The Rock It Live Foundation, Justin has the honor of not only educating highly motivated students but also sharing with them the passion for performance, enthusiasm for songwriting, and the deep understanding of theory that enrich his own musicianship

Corey is a graduate of the NYFA: Musical Theatre Conservatory. He has studied voice and acting under numerous Broadway veterans including Kristy Cates and Deidre Goodwin. He is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who continues to perform over 150 shows a year across the country. With several Off-Broadway and NYC credits on his resume, he shares his invaluable versatility with all of his students.

Rob Grande is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. A graduate of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and Rockit Academy alum, Rob attributes much of his success to the musical foundation that Rockit provided him and is honored to have an opportunity to teach the next generation of Rockit musicians. In addition to working with Rockit as a Vocal Coach, Keyboard Instructor, and Post-Production Engineer, Rob is the Keyboardist and Vocalist for Brian Kirk and the Jirks.

Rockit alumna, Brittany Iafelice, is a dedicated vocal coach with over a decade of experience, specializing in training students of all ages in a wide variety of genres. At Rockit Academy, she developed lifelong performance skills that fueled her passion for the stage, where she has performed for over 15 years, opening for renowned artists such as Big Time Rush, Zendaya, and Hot Chelle Rae. In addition to her performance background, Brittany has worked with Warner Chappell Music as a songwriter and recording artist, bringing a depth of industry experience to her students. At Rockit Academy, she is committed to nurturing the unique vocal abilities of each student and guiding them to achieve their full potential.

Steve Honoshowsky is a percussionist and bassist who also plays a variety of electronic instruments. He has been performing, recording, composing, and facilitating workshops individually and with a variety of artists since 2001. He has studied with Chris Pennie and Billy Martin and currently performs and records with Billy’s Fang Percussion Ensemble, which was featured in the film/dvd, “Life On Drums”.

In 2008, he represented the United States with solo drum performances at the YMCA Europe Festival in Prague, Czech Republic, and co-founded the drummers collective Speak Softly And Carry A Big Stick with Amir Ziv, which was featured in Modern Drummer Magazine. He has been teaching children and adults for over twenty years and is a facilitator of The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP)