Matt Ross is an entrepreneur, author, and media executive. From 1989 to 2005, Matt led some major radio brands, including: New York’s Classic Rock Station, Q104.3 - and and its Hip Hop Station, Hot 97. He then invested in and became CEO of School of Rock. Under his leadership, School of Rock grew from 5 locations to 55.

In 2012, Matt founded One River School in Englewood, New Jersey with a mission to “Transform Art Education.” Today, One River School operates fifteen schools in six states with plans for substantial growth in the coming years. He also works to support organizations that build communities for adults with autism, and he’s a champion of artists and arts-based organizations. 

His first book, “Grow or Fold: Transform Yourself in Midlife and Beyond” is set to release in mid-January.

SONG 1: “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away from The Beatles” from their album Help! released in 1965.

SONG 2: “I’ll Be There” by the Jackson Five (The Jacksons?) released in 1970 on their album Third Album.

SONG 3: “It’s Not My Cross to Bear” by The Allman Brothers from their self-titled album released in 1969.