Student of the Month: August 2026 Edition
Arabella "Bella" Jones
Arabella "Bella" Jones is a passionate, driven, and talented student here at Rock 101, taking piano lessons with Ken Easton and drum lessons with Ricardo Sanchez. Bella finds learning music exciting, not just to understand music more but also because she loves learning! She plays guitar, piano, and drums. Bella’s music interests are currently centered around artists like Hilary Duff, Scene Queen, and Elle King.
Bella is an active participant in Rock 101’s many programs, including our Summer Sessions. Not only does she help behind the scenes during Summer Sessions and Band League, but she also participates and learns music with her peers. She loves Summer Sessions because you get to learn new songs and meet new people. Her favorite aspect of Rock 101 and music in general is hearing beautiful sounds. Bella loves experiencing music and understanding different aspects of it through different instruments. She encourages everyone to go to Rock 101 if they enjoy playing and listening to music and meeting new people.
Our instructor, Ricardo Sanchez, nominated Bella because she is kind and respectful. He said she never wastes time during lessons, is always ready to get to work, and is very knowledgeable about music. Specifically, she has great timing and a real knack for learning new rhythms. Bella is a joy to work with and an eager student.
