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School of Rock Alameda offers music lessons that combine private music lessons with group rehearsals. Students take part in songwriting, songwriting exercises, lyrical workshops, recording original songs, and live performances. The program also offers summer camps.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and lesson options Monday–Friday in the afternoon and evening, with recurring live performances and showcases every few months
School of Rock was founded as a single school in Philadelphia, PA, in 1998. Its mission is to be a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. The organization uses a patented School of Rock Method music education system and offers performance-based music education that combines one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals, with programs structured to get students on stage performing.
Programs at School of Rock Alameda include the Little Wing program for ages 4–5, the Rookies program for ages 6–7, Rock 101 for beginners ages 8–13, the Performance Program for ages 8–18, a Songwriting program for ages 12 and over, a Recording & Production program for ages 12 and over, the House Band program for ages 18 and under, the AllStars program for ages 17 and under, and an Adult Program for ages 18 and over. Rookies students use simplified rock instruments to learn to play music. Every few months, Performance Program students play at local Alameda music venues in front of a live audience, and every few months, Songwriting students perform or record their original songs, with the Songwriting program culminating in a live showcase where students perform their original compositions in bands at a local music venue. Adult Program students prepare for and play at a live show at a real rock venue in Alameda.
School of Rock reports that an independent study found that after joining School of Rock programs, 96.2% of parents saw a boost in their child’s self-confidence and 95.9% reported improved teamwork skills (survey administered 4/26–5/7/2025 to 1,443 parents of School of Rock students under age 18, self-reported, informational purposes only). School of Rock was named Global Franchise Grand Champion at the 2026 Global Franchise Awards. The leadership team includes Stacey Ryan (President, School of Rock), Sam Dresser (Chief Innovation Officer), Demi Iskandar (Vice President of Marketing), Eric Schmidt (Vice President of Information Technology), and Molly Simms (Vice President of Operational Standards).
Parent testimonials describe kids making music and learning to play as a band, with performances that parents find impressive and experiences they describe as priceless (Yessim P, School of Rock parent). Other parents describe their kids having a great time while learning to play, mention lifelong skills and relationships, and note that staff share their passion for music and are professional and accommodating (Lori H, Downington, PA). Additional feedback includes comments about dedicated instructors and staff, a vibrant atmosphere, and kids growing in skill and personal confidence (Chevelle S, Portland, OR), as well as kids learning how to be part of a band, communicate, respect people and their opinions, and be accountable for themselves (Dustie S, Austin, TX).
Last updated May 22, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and lesson options Monday–Friday in the afternoon and evening, with recurring live performances and showcases every few months
School of Rock was founded as a single school in Philadelphia, PA, in 1998. Its mission is to be a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. The organization uses a patented School of Rock Method music education system and offers performance-based music education that combines one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals, with programs structured to get students on stage performing.
Programs at School of Rock Alameda include the Little Wing program for ages 4–5, the Rookies program for ages 6–7, Rock 101 for beginners ages 8–13, the Performance Program for ages 8–18, a Songwriting program for ages 12 and over, a Recording & Production program for ages 12 and over, the House Band program for ages 18 and under, the AllStars program for ages 17 and under, and an Adult Program for ages 18 and over. Rookies students use simplified rock instruments to learn to play music. Every few months, Performance Program students play at local Alameda music venues in front of a live audience, and every few months, Songwriting students perform or record their original songs, with the Songwriting program culminating in a live showcase where students perform their original compositions in bands at a local music venue. Adult Program students prepare for and play at a live show at a real rock venue in Alameda.
School of Rock reports that an independent study found that after joining School of Rock programs, 96.2% of parents saw a boost in their child’s self-confidence and 95.9% reported improved teamwork skills (survey administered 4/26–5/7/2025 to 1,443 parents of School of Rock students under age 18, self-reported, informational purposes only). School of Rock was named Global Franchise Grand Champion at the 2026 Global Franchise Awards. The leadership team includes Stacey Ryan (President, School of Rock), Sam Dresser (Chief Innovation Officer), Demi Iskandar (Vice President of Marketing), Eric Schmidt (Vice President of Information Technology), and Molly Simms (Vice President of Operational Standards).
Parent testimonials describe kids making music and learning to play as a band, with performances that parents find impressive and experiences they describe as priceless (Yessim P, School of Rock parent). Other parents describe their kids having a great time while learning to play, mention lifelong skills and relationships, and note that staff share their passion for music and are professional and accommodating (Lori H, Downington, PA). Additional feedback includes comments about dedicated instructors and staff, a vibrant atmosphere, and kids growing in skill and personal confidence (Chevelle S, Portland, OR), as well as kids learning how to be part of a band, communicate, respect people and their opinions, and be accountable for themselves (Dustie S, Austin, TX).
Last updated May 22, 2026.
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