Music enrichment for adults and kids //
Sliding scale tuition //
Oriented around community engagement //
Voted Best Music Teachers in Rochester NY 2023
1500 S. Clinton Ave Rochester NY //
SUBMARINESCHOOLOFMUSIC@GMAIL.COM //
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
The Submarine School of Music was founded in 2018 by Ben Morey and Katie Morey.
Ben and Katie Morey have been performing, composing and honing their craft for close to 20 years. Graduates of SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Fredonia, respectively, both Mr. and Mrs. Morey studied music, are multi instrumentalists and have been playing in bands and teaching students of all ages privately since 2010.
They hatched the idea of "The Submarine School of Music" before they got married, when they were just friends. They both played in bands and would talk at shows about their dreams. Back then, both were teaching a few private lessons, but they talked of someday becoming business partners and opening a music school. Before you knew it, they were married in 2019, and had grown the business enough to make a giant leap and find a commercial space for their school. It just so happened that they found a dentist's office and home for sale, all in one package! After moving out all of the dental equipment and giving every room a more lively paint job, they were ready to rock & roll. Then the pandemic hit! They adjusted and did all their lessons virtually until it was safe to have guests again. At this point they found a wonderful core faculty to teach along side them - and that's where the story leaves off!


OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our school philosophy is that every person, regardless of age, skill level, economic status and background, deserves quality music education and to feel the joy that playing music can bring. We believe in sharing that joy with the people around us and encouraging our students to do the same. Though we might not be able to change the world, we can make an impact in our community through music and kindness. By offering scholarships and sliding scale tuition, we hope to make music enrichment available to all who have the passion to learn. We hire local musicians who are not just teachers but are also active in the music scene. We believe that the passion and drive that they have for their own musical projects is an important part of being a great role model and musical guide.
In The
News:
ROCHESTER MUSIC TEACHERS GO VIRTUAL WITH ONLINE LESSONS

Ben and Katie Morey, founders of The Submarine School of Music, knew that the month of March would be a time of transition.
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April 6th 2020
MUSIC SCHOOL PROJECT GETS CREATIVE WITH FUNDRAISNG
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Two musicians put on a live performance.
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Nov. 22nd, 2019
FRONT-ROW SEAT

Two musicians hit the road, while rooted in Rochester.
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July 19, 2018
LIVE MUSIC AT THE CINEMA

Cinema Theater's pre-Halloween celebration includes classic film with live music.
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Oct 30, 2018
BEN AND KATIE MOREY: A COLLABORATIVE CONVERSATION

The spirit of collaboration is a potent fuel.
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December 1, 2019
CITY NEWSPAPER
Best of Rochester
Best Music Teachers 2023:
Ben and Katie Morey
at the Submarine School
of Music
January 1st 2023
*Accessibility: We have two steps down into our main building. We are aware that this may not work for everyone, so we also offer in-home lessons as well as lessons at our secondary location, Bookeater, just down the road from us on South Clinton.