Teachers
Rob Taube, Director
Guitar, Voice, Piano, Bass Guitar, Drums and Music Production
A busy musician, songwriter, producer and independent music teacher in New York City, Rob Taube brings a big-city edge to his country/rock-influenced music. He is the founder of and main energy source of Groove Garden music studio. A former member of the Detroit rock band Scratch, Rob has worked all his life as a professional keyboardist, guitarist and singer. His credits include gigs with major musical acts like Hank Williams Jr., Leon Russell and James Taylor. Recently Rob has been writing songs with Simon Kirke, from the legendary rock band Bad Company. Several of their joint compositions are featured on Simon’s recent album All Because of You and on Rob’s own album Halfway Home. Rob also has written with Carla Torgerson of beloved indie band The Walkabouts. A new album featuring their songs “Amadeo” and “The Hourglass” was recently released. He is also co-producer for the up and coming Americana artist Jack Gerhard and he regularly writes with Nashville writers like Mark Edwards Barnowski and Corey Lee Barker.
In addition to helping a full roster of students learn guitar, voice, and piano in the Groove Garden space, Rob also produces tracks and writes songs daily with a growing list of musical artists.
Glenn Jude Healy: Drums, Songwriting
Glenn is an experienced, dedicated teacher who leads Drum Line classes at P.S. 19 and individual lessons at Third Street Music School and Groove Garden in New York City.
Fluent in Latin languages and musical styles as well as Rock and Jazz, Glenn blends impeccable technique with an energetic teaching style that students absolutely love. We are delighted to have him as part of our team!
Olive Oliver: Voice, Drums, Bass, Songwriting
Olive is a true treasure, an intuitive and gifted musical wizard with an astonishing vocal range and an unending fountain of creativity. While specializing in singing, she is at equally at home behind a drum set or a bass guitar, and has a mischievous sense of humor that livens up every lesson and session.