The For Those About To Rock Academy, located at David Granati's Maplewood Studio in Ambridge, PA, provides an opportunity for students 8-88 to learn how to rock, have a sense of community, and apply what they have learned in real life performance situations.
We strive to bring the best out of our students, musically . and individually as people.
Our instructors, David Granati, Joey Granati (currently on hiatus), and Cathy Witters-Stewart, use their skills learned as performers and in life to help our students make smart choices in the music industry AND in life. We strive to build character, confidence,
self esteem, friendships, collaboration, and accomplishment.

When entrusting the education and the furthering
of the career of your precious child-
wise people choose EXPERIENCE-
from those who have "BEEN THERE."

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Our instructors combined have a hundred years of experience in music...and guest artists enhance the curriculum....
(Joey is currently on an extended sabbatical.)

David Granati-The Granati Brothers are independent artists whose classic rock music and rich harmonies have been compared to the Beatles, Jellyfish, Queen, and Supertramp. Brian Foraker, who has worked with Moby, Heart, Yes, and others mastered their latest independently produced CD. It's called "G-the Continuing Adventures of the Granati Brothers" and was recorded at their own 24 track studio "DaveWorld Productions". The G Brothers are veteran performers who rocked the nation at 78 sold out concerts with Van Halen in the 80’s. David Granati’s soaring melodic riffs earned him a nomination for player of the year by Guitar Player Magazine in 1981. Their earlier recordings on A&M Records include G-Force (1979) and Propaganda (1979). They have also performed or recorded with Bruce Springsteen, J. Geils, Ian Hunter, the Doobie Brothers, Sammy Haggar, Nazareth, Heart, Peter Frampton, Boston, Blue Oyser Cult, Def Leppard, Black Foot, Molley Hatchet, Head East, Southside Johnny, the Fabulous Poodles, Gentle Giant, Dionne Warwick, Joe Grushecky, the Clarks, BE Taylor, the Jaggerz, Norm Nardini, and more.

Joey Granati(on sabbatical at present)-Joey Granati is a composer, lyricist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist on piano, bass guitar, and guitar. His music career spans over 30 years, which began at age 5 as a classical pianist. As a member of the Rock ’n Roll group the "Granati Brothers", also known as "G-Force", he recorded for A&M Records and Atlantic Records and entertained millions of fans appearing at major concert venues and night clubs across America. The Granati Brothers were inducted into the Pittsburgh Musicians Hall of Fame, and The Beaver County Hall of Fame. Joey has taught music for many years. Joey to teaches in the style of the famous Jack Black movie, School of Rock.

Cathy Stewart-Cathy is a 1986 graduate of Duquesne University's School of Music, a trumpet major with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. She plays rhythm guitar, bass, keys, and is a vocalist in addition to playing trumpet. Songwriter and recording artist with a homegrown promotion campaign,she has released 3 CD's and  also performs her new material regularly with various lineups of bands, duos and trios, as well as in solo acoustic performances, and fills in and makes guest appearances with many local bands. She has appeared on the Grass Roots Radio Show and The Beat TV show, AcousticSongs Radio, and gets airplay on The Rock Station in Butler and on WYEP. Her music can also be found on Spotify, iTunes, Apple music, and Amazon.
She has played many venues in the Pittsburgh area including the Wheeling Jamboree Radio Show, Acoustic Hour Radio Show, Stage AE. the Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Marathon, Western Pa Blues Society Blues Challenge, performed the National Anthem at Dealey Plaza in Dallas and for the Altoona Curve baseball organization, The Bluebird and a guest appearance at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in Nashville,and has opened for Jimmie Van Zant with her former band Jigsaw. Teaching is her life's joy and passion. She also works backstage hospitality and catering, and knows much of the behind the scenes work that goes into the "big" shows.