Lucas Stephenson is the founder and director of Kid Rocker, a Reno-based rock-and-roll school. “We make learning to play an instrument fun and interactive from weekly lessons to our concert-style recitals. We connect the classroom and the stage, assisting students in achieving their musical goals.” Learn about Lucas Stephenson…
Follow at: @kidrockerreno
Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY
First job: Delio’s Italian Restaurant. Age 15, making pizzas and calzones.
Favorite ways to spend your free time in NV: Playing/writing/listening to music or hanging out with my dog.
Your biggest accomplishment and why: My two daughters because the children are our future!
The biggest obstacle you overcame: Learning to play guitar and drums without a right hand.
Someone who inspires you and why: Frank Zappa wrote great music and said it how it was regardless.
Advice to someone pursuing a career path in what you do: Buckle up and wear a helmet but always follow your heart above the money!
Favorite quote: “Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?” –Bukowski
Something someone would be surprised to learn about you: In college, I did a job one summer that was later on the show Dirtiest Jobs! Hahaha!
What makes someone fabulous: Being kind.