Amanda McCoy is a professional bassist based in Nashville, TN and has taught electric bass since 2001. Having received a BA in Music from Bethany College, she has studied extensively with Victor Wooten, Regi Wooten, Kenny Aronoff, Steve Bailey, Frank Gambale, Molly Pauken, and Pandel Collaros.

Amanda has shared the stage with George Jones, Clint Black, Rascal Flatts, Charlie Daniels, Jo Dee Messina, and many others.

Amanda also sings, composes her own music, and is proficient on acoustic and electric guitars. Currently, she performs with Zasz, The Turn, Tristen Smith, Kevin Skinner, Pandel Collaros, and Colleen Orender among others. Her latest CD, Jade, can be found on iTunes, and her website is at www.amandamccoy.com.

Steve Rossi brings many years of experience to the Franklin School of Rock as a seasoned performer.  Steve has performed on stage with Rock legend and guitar virtuoso, Peter Frampton on his North American tours, as well as other well-known artists such as vocalist extraordinaire, Taylor Dayne; eighties rock legends, Cinderella (North American tours); 60’s rock & roll pioneer, Gary U.S. Bonds, and many other high profile bands and artists across several continents.

He has appeared on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Arsenio Hall Show and NBC’s “A 70s Celebration” with Taylor Dayne.   Steve has also appeared with headliners “The Bee Gees” and other notable 70’s artists.  Other appearances include Solid Gold with Gary U.S. Bonds and on MTV’s The Grind.

Steve’s album credits include Stevie Wonder, John Kay & Steppenwolf, and various other artists.  He is an independent composer/producer of music for television & multimedia. Clients include ABC/Disney, A&E, Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon Networks, and The Travel Channel, as well as various other corporate and independent clients.  Steve scored 2 seasons of “Surprise by Design”, hit home improvement series on Discovery Channel and is currently composing and producing original, in-program music for “Good Morning America”

Allison Bencar was born in Cleveland Ohio, a city steeped in rock and roll tradition. As a singer-songwriter and band member, Allison has performed numerous shows in the Cleveland area. She has recently moved to Nashville to further her career in music and performance art.

Allison first worked with the School of Rock in Cleveland under the watchful eye of seasoned musician and director of music, Tommy Rich. There, as a vocal coach, she discovered her passion of sharing the gift of vocal instruction with the next generation of performers, and looks forward to continuing that with the Franklin School of Rock!

Allison is a classically trained vocalist with a degree in Theater from Cleveland State University where she also studied music. Her exterior background in vocal performance began with lessons and plenty of time singing in the choir throughout high school and college. This training has enabled her to embark on personal journey through songwriting and performing. She hopes to help her students find their own voice and vocal confidence while learning how to keep it healthy and strong.

Before moving to Nashville Allison worked as an Actor/Teacher for The Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland Ohio which allowed her to tour schools as an actor, director and teacher of classic theater.

Allison's eclectic list of musical influences include Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, Radiohead and Patsy Cline to name a few. Allison is excited to bring her experiences and influence to the Franklin School of Rock, to inspire and educate the next generation of vocal performers in the subject that changed her life: Rock n Roll!