Underground Squirrel Studio

Underground Squirrel Studio Underground Squirrel Studio is a creative space dedicated to teaching, writing, recording and producing music. Located in Rockford, IL.

Personal studio of Micky Torpedo and Karl Torpedo.

11/21/2025

From the Spring 2025 Underground Squirrel Studio Recital, “Married Life” written by Michael Giacchino from the film “Up”.

The fall recital is this Sunday, 4pm and we are so excited to perform! Yeah! 📸 by

11/15/2025

Ars Pvblica tonight!
11/14/2025

Ars Pvblica tonight!

Ars Pvblica | Labyrinth of the Heart

Not all who wander are lost but let’s get lost in the wandering.

FRIDAY, Nov 14
6:30 PM
The Underground

11/06/2025

Save the dates! Snømarket 2025 will be December 12th 3-9 pm, December 13th 3-9 pm, & December 14th 11am -4 pm. This year’s theme is “Northern Lights.”The design was made by the extremely talented Breanda Fedie.

More details to follow. Looking forward to gathering with you all this holiday season.
❤️ The Team

11/06/2025

Aged to Perfection: Music, Wine, and Cheese on Thursday, November 13th:
Beethoven Symphony No. 3: from Tragedy to Triumph - The Artist as Hero.

You bring the beverage, we'll bring the music knowledge and charcuterie! Taught by RSO Cellist and Music Academy faculty member Mike Beert, November's class will focus on Beethoven's 3rd Symphony (Eroica). Extra credit if you attend the talk and then hear the perform it over the weekend! 😉

Join us!

https://www.musicacademyinrockford.com/groupclassregistration

11/06/2025

SAVE the DATE - Black Wednesday! ManaKintorso @ Pig Minds Brewing Co. on Wednesday NOV 26 (we play around 6PM)

11/06/2025

Please join us for the 16th Annual Art in the Family Holiday Art/Makers Event! Saturday, November 8th, 2025 10am-4pm

The Atrium at Rock Valley College 3301 N Mulford Rd. Rockford IL.

Free admission and parking!

20+ artists and makers! Shop small for the holidays and enjoy a fun day with us, to kick off the holiday season!

11/06/2025

The RSO is for everyone!
Invite the young person in your life to experience the power of a live orchestra FREE of charge for any Masterworks concert this season!
Call or visit our office to make your youth ticket reservations.

11/06/2025

The legendary aka Saxchick. Yeah!

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718 Auburn Street
Rockford, IL
61103

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Underground Squirrel Studio was founded by Micky Rosenquist in 2007 and is located in Rockford, IL. It is a creative space designated to the production, recording, learning, teaching, practice, and composition of music.

Micky is a multi-instrumental producer / composer / performer who has collaborated and toured with many artists throughout the country. Along with helping other artists and students find their musical voice, Micky can also be found writing and performing under the stage name, Micky Torpedo. He creates everything from instrumental, ambient compositions to rowdy rock and roll with bands like Go Go Torpedo, Evil Zenith, and many others. Formerly an Adjunct Professor of Music and Audio Engineering for Rock Valley College, Micky has given many presentations on Songwriting and Audio Engineering at Rock Valley College, Rockford University, and Keith Country Day School, to name a few. He holds A.A and B.A. degrees in music, is a graduate from the Northern Illinois University Music Program, and is the President and co-founder of the Rock and Roll Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit music camp for kids and adults.

Lessons - Underground Squirrel Studio offers private instruction on a wide variety of instruments, and features a method of teaching that embraces music theory, ear training, and composition/songwriting. Lesson rates are $40 per hour, with a discounted rate for multiple instruments and/or multiple family members. We offer in person or online video lessons.

Recording - Micky has recorded/produced many upcoming artists/bands, composed scores for film/commercial projects, and audio books/voice over projects. Recording rates are $250 for a 4 hour block, or $325 for an 8 hour block. However, the recording schedule is mostly dedicated to large recording projects that Micky is producing. Contact us if you’re interested in production quotes.