About
Our Goal
Let There Be Rock School - El
Paso is committed to providing the community with excelent lessons for everyone. Music is such an integral part of our society, and it's something we take very seriously. Our programs are designed to give people of all ages the opportunity to develop their skills and grow to their maximum potential, and to give them the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of a live audience.
The Future Sounds Good
El Paso has produced some amazing bands and amazing musicians throughout our history. Unfortunately, it's a city that often gets overlooked when it comes to the arts. A lot more bands have started to travel to the sun city because of the love and passion El Pasoans have for live Rock & Roll. We are looking to be instrumental in creating a great local scene that will not only make our city great locally; it will place us on the musical map nationally and internationally!
Pepe Clarke Magaña
Director
Pepe Clarke Magaña is a professional drummer, educator, and
music entrepreneur from Juarez, Mexico. He is currently the drummer for industrial metal pioneers Ministry, heavy rock band KYNG, and hardcore band Strife.
A graduate of Musicians Institute and Berklee College of Music, Pepe began his touring career with Ankla, performing on Ozzfest ’07, followed by a European tour with Dååth. He later joined Strife, touring throughout North and South America, Europe, and Japan.
In 2009, Pepe co-founded KYNG, releasing four albums and touring extensively in support of these releases. He currently tours with Ministry and recorded drums on the band’s upcoming album, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery).
In 2016, Pepe opened Let There Be Rock School in El Paso, Texas, a performance-based music school dedicated to developing the next generation of musicians. In February 2026, he expanded that mission with the opening of Apple Tree Creative Center, a nonprofit, all-ages music venue and creative space serving the El Paso community.
We’d love to hear from you!
3945 Doniphan Park Cir Suite C | El Paso, TX | 79922 |
1700 N Zaragoza Rd Ste 152 | El Paso, TX | 79936 |
Tel: 915-307-4883 | Cel: 323-316-4856