FAQ

IS SCHOOL OF ROCK FOR BEGINNERS?

School of Rock is perfect for beginning musicians and intermediate and advanced musicians, too. School of Rock works to develop each student's skills to be stage-ready for performance.

WHAT DOES SCHOOL OF ROCK TEACH?

School of Rock teaches guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard + piano, and singing. What sets School of Rock apart from traditional music lessons is our Method™ which combines one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, teaching students how to play together as a band.

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DOES SCHOOL OF ROCK TEACH MUSIC THEORY?

Yes, as part of the School of Rock Method, our SongFirst™ approach uses classic songs to teach technique and music theory. This method helps students remain excited about their music education and eager to practice.

HOW DOES SCHOOL OF ROCK WORK?

School of Rock uses a patented performance-based music education method that builds musical proficiency through our proprietary Method Engine, Method App, Method Book collection, and SongFirst approach. Every student participates in a weekly private lesson paired with a weekly group rehearsal where musicians seasonally take the stage at top venues in the Cleveland area!

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WHAT INSTRUMENTS DOES SCHOOL OF ROCK TEACH?

School of Rock teaches instruments including guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard + piano, and singing.

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WHAT AGE DOES SCHOOL OF ROCK START?

At School of Rock Highland Heights, our Rock Rookies music program is offered for children as young as 7 years old. We do not offer Little Wings at this location.

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How long are your show seasons and what months do they run? Can we join at any time?

Each of our seasons for Rock 101, Opening Act, and our Main Performance Program are 4 months long. Our Spring season begins in February with end-of-season performances in late May; our Summer season begins in June with end-of-season performances in late September; and our Fall/Winter season begins in October with end-of-season performances in late January. Our Adult program also operates seasonally: the Spring season begins mid-January with an end-of-season performance in late April; the Summer season begins in May with an end-of-season performance in August, and the Fall season begins in September with an end-of-season performance in January.

Enrollment is open year-round (dependent on if we have room in a show). Contact us for more details.

 

What time do you schedule lessons?

Lessons are available Monday through Thursday starting at 2:45 PM, with the final lesson at 8 PM. On Saturdays, lessons run from 10:30 AM to 3:45 PM. Please note that we are closed on Fridays and Sundays. Instructor availability may vary.

Do we need to have our own instrument? Can we rent or buy gear from you?

Students enrolled in Rock 101, Opening Act, Drum Core, Grad School, or our Main Performance Program will need to have their own instrument. Drummers and keyboardists are expected to have a full drum kit or keyboard at home for practice. Guitar and Bass students will bring their own instrument to lessons and rehearsals. Guitars and Basses should be electric, not acoustic, when purchasing.

While we do not rent gear, we do have a Gear Select program where enrolled students are able to purchase gear at a discount year-round.

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Can we just do private lessons?

We are a performance-based program, so we do not offer lessons independently of our performance program.