School of Rock Norwood/Walpole
School of Rock, 1250 Washington St, Norwood, MA 2062
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School of Rock Norwood/Walpole offers performance-based music education that includes weekly private music lessons, weekly group rehearsals, and weekly group music lessons. Students take part in songwriting through songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops, and they have opportunities for recording original songs and participating in live performances at local music venues and community-based events.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and lesson options are available Monday–Saturday during afternoon and early evening hours, with the school closed on Sundays.
School of Rock Norwood/Walpole offers several distinct programs, including the Little Wing program for ages 4–5 with one weekly group lesson using hand percussion and other tools, and the Rookies program for ages 6–7 with one weekly group lesson and use of simplified rock instruments. The Rock 101 program for ages 8–13 and the Performance Program for ages 8–18 each include one weekly private lesson and one weekly group rehearsal. A Songwriting program for ages 12 and over includes one weekly private lesson and one weekly group lesson, and songwriting students perform live or record original songs.
School of Rock Norwood/Walpole uses the School of Rock Method, which is a patented music education system, and follows a performance-based music education model where students perform in real rock venues. School of Rock began as a single school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1998 and has grown to more than 65,000 students and over 385 locations in 16 different countries. School of Rock is described in its mission statement as the world’s largest and most trusted multi-location music school, with tens of thousands of musicians participating in its classes, workshops, camps, and performance programs every day.
School of Rock has been ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and has been named a 2026 Top Franchise. School of Rock Norwood/Walpole is described as a community hub for music education, serving kids and adults across Norwood and surrounding areas such as Sharon, Westwood, and Dedham, and students perform at local venues like Six String Grill & Stage and at community-based events including Norwood Day.
Parents have shared testimonials about School of Rock, including comments that kids are “actually making music and learning to play as a band” and that performances are “so impressive” while kids “gain confidence and express themselves on stage,” as stated by Yessim P., a School of Rock parent. Other parents, such as Lori H. from Downington, PA, and Chevelle S. from Portland, OR, describe the staff as professional and accommodating and note that their children have grown in skill and personal confidence. Another parent, Dustie S. from Austin, TX, highlights that kids are learning how to be part of a band and how to communicate, respect people and their opinions, and be accountable for themselves.
Last updated January 27, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and lesson options are available Monday–Saturday during afternoon and early evening hours, with the school closed on Sundays.
School of Rock Norwood/Walpole offers several distinct programs, including the Little Wing program for ages 4–5 with one weekly group lesson using hand percussion and other tools, and the Rookies program for ages 6–7 with one weekly group lesson and use of simplified rock instruments. The Rock 101 program for ages 8–13 and the Performance Program for ages 8–18 each include one weekly private lesson and one weekly group rehearsal. A Songwriting program for ages 12 and over includes one weekly private lesson and one weekly group lesson, and songwriting students perform live or record original songs.
School of Rock Norwood/Walpole uses the School of Rock Method, which is a patented music education system, and follows a performance-based music education model where students perform in real rock venues. School of Rock began as a single school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1998 and has grown to more than 65,000 students and over 385 locations in 16 different countries. School of Rock is described in its mission statement as the world’s largest and most trusted multi-location music school, with tens of thousands of musicians participating in its classes, workshops, camps, and performance programs every day.
School of Rock has been ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and has been named a 2026 Top Franchise. School of Rock Norwood/Walpole is described as a community hub for music education, serving kids and adults across Norwood and surrounding areas such as Sharon, Westwood, and Dedham, and students perform at local venues like Six String Grill & Stage and at community-based events including Norwood Day.
Parents have shared testimonials about School of Rock, including comments that kids are “actually making music and learning to play as a band” and that performances are “so impressive” while kids “gain confidence and express themselves on stage,” as stated by Yessim P., a School of Rock parent. Other parents, such as Lori H. from Downington, PA, and Chevelle S. from Portland, OR, describe the staff as professional and accommodating and note that their children have grown in skill and personal confidence. Another parent, Dustie S. from Austin, TX, highlights that kids are learning how to be part of a band and how to communicate, respect people and their opinions, and be accountable for themselves.
Last updated January 27, 2026.
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