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School of Rock offers 1-on-1 lessons, group band practices, and programs such as Rock 101, Performance, Rookies, Little Wing, Songwriting, Adult Program, Recording & Production, House Band, and AllStars. Students can take guitar, drums, vocals, bass guitar, and keyboard lessons. The program uses the patented School of Rock Method and METHOD™ music education system, which combine 1-on-1 lessons with group band practices and performance-based music education, and students play shows in real rock venues.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1998, School of Rock has grown into what it describes as the world's largest and most trusted multi-location music school, with over 385 locations in 16 different countries and more than 65,000 students. The program states that students range from toddlers to adults and that students grow into real musicians, build confidence and musical proficiency, and develop the skills to become a musician. School of Rock’s mission is to be a growing and passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education.
The 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). The organization states that its leadership team is comprised of experienced executives who are either musicians themselves or deeply passionate about music and music education. School of Rock lists core values of Belonging, Collaboration, Optimism, Safety, Integrity, Reward, Development, Creativity, and Proficiency, and states that it fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion by celebrating individuality and demonstrating respect for all.
School of Rock has been ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and named a 2026 Top Franchise. Parent testimonials describe kids making music and learning to play as a band, impressive performances, and kids gaining confidence and expressing themselves on stage, as well as dedicated instructors and staff, a vibrant atmosphere, and kids learning how to communicate, respect people and their opinions, and be accountable for themselves.
Last updated January 30, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1998, School of Rock has grown into what it describes as the world's largest and most trusted multi-location music school, with over 385 locations in 16 different countries and more than 65,000 students. The program states that students range from toddlers to adults and that students grow into real musicians, build confidence and musical proficiency, and develop the skills to become a musician. School of Rock’s mission is to be a growing and passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education.
The 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). The organization states that its leadership team is comprised of experienced executives who are either musicians themselves or deeply passionate about music and music education. School of Rock lists core values of Belonging, Collaboration, Optimism, Safety, Integrity, Reward, Development, Creativity, and Proficiency, and states that it fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion by celebrating individuality and demonstrating respect for all.
School of Rock has been ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list and named a 2026 Top Franchise. Parent testimonials describe kids making music and learning to play as a band, impressive performances, and kids gaining confidence and expressing themselves on stage, as well as dedicated instructors and staff, a vibrant atmosphere, and kids learning how to communicate, respect people and their opinions, and be accountable for themselves.
Last updated January 30, 2026.
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