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.

09/09/2025

The Music Box: EP release with Midwest Silhouette
Tues, Sept. 16, 7:30pm
218 East State St, Rockford, IL
Rockford’s own Midwest Silhouette is releasing their first, self-titled, 3-song EP at The Music Box. Blending spooky soundscapes, sweet vocal harmonies, and hypnotic rhythms, Midwest Silhouette’s ever-evolving indie-folk sound is an ethereal and entrancing experience. Tickets from $15.08. themusicboxrockford.

09/08/2025

Round Tables are the Arts Council’s approach to convening the Rockford Region’s Creative Community.

The Arts Council hears a consistent message from creatives about the need for collaboration and communication. Round Tables provide the space for important conversations around arts and culture, and the creative dreams we have, as artists, for our region.

Visual Arts: September 9, 12:00 - 1:30 pm at The Underground Art Gallery

Digital Media: Digital Media, September 10, 9:00 - 10:30 am at CityStage Studios

Musicians: September 11, 9:00 - 10:30 am at The Music Academy

Literary Arts: September 12, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at RPL Nordlof Center

To register, please visit: https://www.artsforeveryone.com/round-tables/

Address

718 Auburn Street
Rockford, IL
61103

Telephone

(779) 210-4217

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Underground Squirrel Studio posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Underground Squirrel Studio:

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Our Story

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.