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School of Rock Beacon offers performance-based music education that includes group music lessons, band practices, and live performances. The program combines private music lessons with group rehearsals, songwriting, songwriting exercises, lyrical workshops, and recording original songs.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and lesson options Monday–Friday between 3 PM and 9 PM
School of Rock was founded as a single school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1998 and now has over 385 locations in 16 different countries, with more than 65,000 students worldwide. Its mission states that it is the world's largest and most trusted multi-location music school, with tens of thousands of musicians going through its classes, workshops, camps, and performance programs every day, and describes itself as a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. The organization’s leadership team includes 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). School of Rock has been ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and named a 2026 Top Franchise.
Parents have shared that their kids “LOVE it,” that “these kids are actually making music and learning to play as a band,” and that “the performances are so impressive” and “priceless,” according to Yessim P., a School of Rock parent. Another parent, Lori H. from Downington, PA, says that “the kids have a great time while learning to play” and that “lifelong skills and relationships are born here.” Chevelle S. from Portland, OR, calls it “the best music program in the city” and notes that her 8-year-old “has grown leaps and bounds in skill and personal confidence.” Dustie S. from Austin, TX, says “the structure around how kids learn is amazing” and that “it’s more than just music here.”
Last updated February 9, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class and lesson options Monday–Friday between 3 PM and 9 PM
School of Rock was founded as a single school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1998 and now has over 385 locations in 16 different countries, with more than 65,000 students worldwide. Its mission states that it is the world's largest and most trusted multi-location music school, with tens of thousands of musicians going through its classes, workshops, camps, and performance programs every day, and describes itself as a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. The organization’s leadership team includes 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). School of Rock has been ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and named a 2026 Top Franchise.
Parents have shared that their kids “LOVE it,” that “these kids are actually making music and learning to play as a band,” and that “the performances are so impressive” and “priceless,” according to Yessim P., a School of Rock parent. Another parent, Lori H. from Downington, PA, says that “the kids have a great time while learning to play” and that “lifelong skills and relationships are born here.” Chevelle S. from Portland, OR, calls it “the best music program in the city” and notes that her 8-year-old “has grown leaps and bounds in skill and personal confidence.” Dustie S. from Austin, TX, says “the structure around how kids learn is amazing” and that “it’s more than just music here.”
Last updated February 9, 2026.
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