Joe Ravita-Owner
+ Established Empire Music in 2002.
+ Created Little Strummers & Rock U University Classes
+ Duquesne University Business School Graduate
+ 15 years of experience playing guitar
+ Started working for his family music retail business over 15 years ago

Chuck Romito-Manager
+ Over 5 years of music retail experience
+ Degreed in Music Recording and Engineering
+ Rock U University Teacher
+ 20 Years of Drumming Experience
+ 6 Years of Guitar Experience
+ Manages Online Store and Social Networking For Empire Music

Brett Pecco-Director Of Education
+ 11 years of Teaching Experience
+ 16 Years of Playing Experience
+ Attended PA Governors School for the Arts for Guitar
+ Berklee College of Music Alum
+ Wrote Little Strummers Course
+ Rock U University and Little Strummers Teacher
+ Performed in Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Blues bands throughout the region

Open Mic Night
Empire Music hosts an Acoustic Open Mic at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month. You can have your performance placed on Youtube so your friends and family can see you in action.

Check out Youtube.com and see the many great performances we have had!

Our next open mic is Friday, January 15th!
Sign-ups occur at 7 p.m. night of the event. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Call 412-343-5299 for more information.

Rock 101

Rock 101 is a FREE class for children as well as adults. Whether this is the first time you've picked up a guitar or you're a seasoned veteran you'll find Rock 101 to be a fun and educational experience. We even provide electric guitars if you don't have one! Stop in or call us for more information...

Stay tuned for the next Rock 101 date.