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School of Rock offers guitar lessons, drums lessons, vocals lessons, bass guitar lessons, and keyboard lessons. The program uses a performance-based music education approach where students play shows in real rock venues. Its patented programs combine 1-on-1 lessons with group band practices, and the School of Rock Method is a patented music education system.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1998, School of Rock has grown into a music school for all skill levels, ages, and musical aspirations, with students ranging from toddlers to adults. The program includes a House Band program for ages 18 and under, an AllStars program for ages 17 and under, an Adult Program for ages 18 and over, and Recording & Production and Songwriting programs for ages 12 and over. The patented music education system employed ensures students master technique and theory. School of Rock is led by Stacey Ryan (President), Sam Dresser (Chief Innovation Officer), Demi Iskandar (Head of Marketing), Eric Schmidt (Vice President of Information Technology), and Jim Love (Vice President of Domestic Franchise Operations). Its mission states that it is a growing and passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. School of Rock has been recognized in the Youth Enrichment Brands Awarded in 2026 Top 100 Global Franchises and has been ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list.
Parents describe the program by saying their kids love it, that the kids are actually making music and learning to play as a band, and that the performances are impressive, with kids gaining confidence and expressing themselves on stage, as shared by Yessim P., a School of Rock parent in Denver, CO. Other parents, such as Lori H. from Downington, PA, note that kids have a great time while learning to play and that lifelong skills and relationships are born there, with staff who share their passion for music and are professional and accommodating. Chevelle S. from Portland, OR, calls it the best music program in the city, mentioning dedicated instructors and staff, a vibrant atmosphere, and that it is fun, and says an 8-year-old has grown in skill and personal confidence. Dustie S. from Austin, TX, highlights the structure around how kids learn, including learning how to be part of a band, communicate, respect people and their opinions, and be accountable for themselves.
Last updated February 25, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1998, School of Rock has grown into a music school for all skill levels, ages, and musical aspirations, with students ranging from toddlers to adults. The program includes a House Band program for ages 18 and under, an AllStars program for ages 17 and under, an Adult Program for ages 18 and over, and Recording & Production and Songwriting programs for ages 12 and over. The patented music education system employed ensures students master technique and theory. School of Rock is led by Stacey Ryan (President), Sam Dresser (Chief Innovation Officer), Demi Iskandar (Head of Marketing), Eric Schmidt (Vice President of Information Technology), and Jim Love (Vice President of Domestic Franchise Operations). Its mission states that it is a growing and passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. School of Rock has been recognized in the Youth Enrichment Brands Awarded in 2026 Top 100 Global Franchises and has been ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list.
Parents describe the program by saying their kids love it, that the kids are actually making music and learning to play as a band, and that the performances are impressive, with kids gaining confidence and expressing themselves on stage, as shared by Yessim P., a School of Rock parent in Denver, CO. Other parents, such as Lori H. from Downington, PA, note that kids have a great time while learning to play and that lifelong skills and relationships are born there, with staff who share their passion for music and are professional and accommodating. Chevelle S. from Portland, OR, calls it the best music program in the city, mentioning dedicated instructors and staff, a vibrant atmosphere, and that it is fun, and says an 8-year-old has grown in skill and personal confidence. Dustie S. from Austin, TX, highlights the structure around how kids learn, including learning how to be part of a band, communicate, respect people and their opinions, and be accountable for themselves.
Last updated February 25, 2026.
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