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School of Rock Snellville
1977 Scenic Highway
Ste B
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 744-2729
Hours
  • Monday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 11 AM - 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Music programs at School of Rock Snellville combine one-on-one lessons with group band practices

School of Rock in Snellville, Georgia proudly serves the local community and surrounding areas like Grayson, Lilburn, and Stone Mountain with a revolutionary music education approach. Our quality music lessons are taught by real, practicing musicians and students can learn to rock out on guitar, keyboards, drums, and vocals, across many genres. At School of Rock, students can jam together, perform live music, and develop their skills in a supportive and encouraging learning environment. Our students perform at community-based events like the Grayson Days Festival and Lawrenceville Trunk or Treat on Halloween. Our students also regularly play at local venues like the Atmosphere Atlanta and Dillon's Restaurant & Sports Bar! Join the band and visit School of Rock Snellville today!

Programs we offer

Rock 101 music program in Snellville for kids and beginners
Rock 101
Ages 8-13

Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Snellville's top programs for kids and beginners. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs that have been simplified for beginner musicians. Additionally, Rock 101 students in Snellville have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts and skills behind their performance songs.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

Our music programs for kids in Snellville are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Snellville who have participated in the Rookies program can move to our Rock 101 music program once they’re ready. Additionally, students (typically ages 8 to 13-years-old) can begin Rock 101 without any prior experience. The goal of this rock program is to quickly develop a basic competence on students’ chosen instruments before moving on to our famous Performance Program.

Performance music program for teens in Snellville
Performance
Ages 8-18

The Performance Program at School of Rock Snellville is our hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. It consists of a weekly group rehearsal where kids and teens learn by playing rock music's most iconic songs with a band composed of their peers. Students are assigned songs and parts that are tailored to them based on their age, experience and ability to learn new skills and concepts. Students then work through their parts in weekly private music lessons, refining the skills and concepts that those songs introduce. The goal of this curriculum is to prepare kids and teens for live performances. Every few months, School of Rock Snellville Performance Program students take the stage and play at local Snellville music venues in front of a live audience.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

School of Rock Snellville's music programs for kids and teens are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing. All of our other music education programs focus on readying students for our famous Performance Program. This is where students develop incredible musical skills. Performance Program students have often gone through our Rock 101 program first or have some previous basic music experience. These young musicians will have custom development plans outlined by their instructors with key concepts reinforced during private lessons and group rehearsals, all with the goal of performing live at a Snellville music venue.

Rookies music program for children in Snellville
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Snellville, our music program for children with no previous musical experience (typically ages 6 to 7-years-old) is called Rookies. Rookies students have one weekly group music lesson where they learn fundamentals like chords, rhythm and song structure. Kids get to learn and experiment with multiple instruments so they can later decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE OF SIMPLIFIED ROCK INSTRUMENTS TO TEACH KIDS TO PLAY MUSIC

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire students to learn and develop a strong musical proficiency. At School of Rock Snellville, younger students who are not ready for a more comprehensive program like Rock 101 can start in Rookies. Additionally, students who have completed the Little Wing program will progress into the Rookies music program. No prior musical experience is needed for Rookies. Once your child is ready for private music lessons (typically older than first or second graders), they will graduate into our Rock 101 program.

Little Wing music program for toddlers and preschoolers in Snellville
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock Snellville our Little Wing music program for preschoolers and toddlers teaches students foundational music skills by playing games and participating in other interactive musical activities. Little Wing students have one weekly group music lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody and dynamics through play.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE HAND PERCUSSION & OTHER TOOLS TO LEARN RHYTHM PATTERNS & MUSIC SYNTAX

The Path to Take the Stage

The Little Wing music program is the first step in a young musician's journey. At School of Rock Snellville, toddlers and preschoolers who show an interest in music should start with Little Wing. As they get older, they will progress into the Rookies program, followed by Rock 101 and the Performance Program.

Songwriting
Age 12 and over

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory, and helps students compose original works.  At School of Rock Snellville, songwriting students receive one weekly private lesson where they learn concepts, technique and theory on an instrument of their choice. These principles are then applied in a weekly group lesson where students work together on songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops.  Every few months, Songwriting students take the stage to perform or band together to record their original songs.

What to Expect
  • 1 weekly private lesson
  • 1 weekly group lesson

The Path to Take the Stage

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens in Snellville is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Snellville who have completed our Rock 101 program can move to our Songwriting program once they’re ready. Additionally, new students who have prior experience with and basic knowledge of an instrument can also begin Songwriting. The program culminates with a live showcase where students perform their original compositions in bands at a local music venue. Students taking the Songwriting Program online will remotely record their original songs to produce a demo of the class's music.

Remote student playing guitar
Online
All Ages

At School of Rock Snellville, our students can take online, one-on-one music instruction from the comfort of their homes. We call this program School of Rock Remote. This online music program contains weekly one-on-one instruction conducted by our expert School of Rock instructors in a safe virtual lesson room.
 
Students will receive their training using our proprietary education program, The School of Rock Method™, which couples live video lessons with our proprietary Method App™, SongFirst Approach™ and Method Books™. 

What To Expect
  • ONE WEEKLY 1-ON-1 LESSON
  • LESSONS CONDUCTED USING SECURE VIDEO TECHNOLOGY

THE PATH TO TAKE THE STAGE

All of our music programs for kids, teens, and adults are designed to help students gain amazing musical proficiency. School of Rock’s online music lesson program is no exception. Online guitar lessons, online piano lessons, online drum lessons, online singing lessons and online bass guitar lessons are all offered through the School of Rock Remote online program.

Adult music program in Snellville for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Snellville's Adult Program is for students over 18 years old who are looking to either improve their musical proficiency or pick up an instrument with no prior musical experience. As with most School of Rock music programs, the Adult Program uses a performance-based music education approach. This means the curriculum focuses on learning music concepts and applying them in a live performance setting. Our Adult Music Program includes one weekly private music lesson and a weekly group rehearsal. Every student at School of Rock Snellville is placed in a band of fellow adults and then assigned specific songs as a way of learning key music concepts and skills. Adult students then take the stage to play at a live show in Snellville.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency along the way. The School of Rock Snellville Adult Program is open to all experience levels and each student will follow a customized learning plan developed by their instructor. Adult students will work together during rehearsal to prepare for a live performance at a real rock venue in Snellville.

House Band program for gigging at local venues in Snellville
House Band
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock Snellville House Band music program gives students under 18 the opportunity to join a gigging band composed of fellow musicians from their school. These students perform additional live shows throughout the year. All students in the Performance Program have the opportunity to audition for a spot in School of Rock Snellville's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at GA rock venues throughout the year.

What To Expect
  • A GIGGING MUSICIAN'S EXPERIENCE
  • FREQUENT LIVE PERFORMANCES IN COMMUNITY

The Path to Take the Stage

Performance is the core of School of Rock's educational approach. Therefore, we create additional opportunities for students to perform on stages throughout Snellville and the rest of GA. The House Band music program allows each school's most talented students the opportunity to join a band and play routinely in front of live audiences. Once a member, students will gain real music experience associated with gigging musicians and will become leaders and mentors inside the School of Rock community.

The AllStars national tour features the best child and teen musicians
AllStars
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock AllStars Tour takes the very best students from around the world and sends them on a nationwide summer tour across the United States. Less than 1% of School of Rock students are selected each year to represent School of Rock as an AllStar. All Performance Program students are eligible to audition for this prestigious program. The intensive audition process starts off with video submissions followed by live auditions. Once selected, AllStar students will have an authentic touring experience including traveling on a tour bus, doing tour publicity and starring in nightly performances at famous venues and festivals during a two-week tour.

What To Expect
  • A MULTI-CITY, COUNTRY-WIDE MUSIC TOUR EXPERIENCE
  • PERFORMING ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST FAMOUS STAGES IN THE WORLD

The Path to Take the Stage

Becoming an AllStar is the highest level of achievement for a School of Rock student. They play on legendary stages large and small, including The Knitting Factory, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Troubadour and Lollapalooza. AllStar students often go on to have accomplished careers in the music industry. Former AllStars have gone on to become touring artists, star in Broadway musicals, get signed to record deals, become finalists on talent competitions like "The Voice" and "American Idol" and have other notable roles in the music industry.

Music Lessons in Snellville

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Snellville

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock Snellville, we offer beginner guitar lessons for kids. Our expert guitar instructors guide your child from start to finish with private instruction and weekly group band rehearsals. Every instructor at School of Rock Snellville is an experienced musician, and they emphasize foundational music theory and technique when teaching guitar lessons to kids. Unlike other Snellville guitar lessons and programs, School of Rock is designed to get students performing in a band.

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults

It’s never too late to learn to play the guitar. Similar to our kids guitar lessons, School of Rock Snellville's beginner guitar lessons for adults utilizes a performance-based curriculum. Our experienced instructors teach adult students through popular rock songs, and teach students to play guitar in a way that’s challenging and fun. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, which is why we combine weekly private guitar lessons with group band rehearsals. At School of Rock Snellville, we teach beginner guitar lessons for adults in our Adult Program. This program gets students performing onstage at a local Snellville venue.

Key Concepts
  • Technique
  • Solos
  • Chords
  • Theory

Intermediate to Advanced Guitar Lessons

As students gain skills and experience, we move them along to more challenging programs at higher skill levels. Intermediate and advanced students take the skills they learned in beginner guitar lessons, and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. School of Rock Snellville offers advanced guitar lessons for kids and adults that teach by playing challenging classic rock songs and emphasize playing the guitar in a real music venue. Our Snellville guitar teachers will work with each student to develop a custom learning plan.

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Snellville

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Snellville is the best option for anyone looking to learn the drums. Our beginner drum lessons get kids behind the drum kit and on their way to taking the stage. That’s why at School of Rock Snellville we combine private drum lessons for beginners with weekly band rehearsals—it prepares students to perform live. With years of experience teaching drums in Snellville, our drum instructors teach beginner drum students core techniques, including how to groove, play rudiments and more.

Beginner Drum Lessons for Adults

Our drum lessons for adults are designed to accommodate all skill levels. At School of Rock Snellville, our beginner drum lessons for adults are built for musicians with little to no experience. We teach adults using the same core performance-based education philosophy as our drum lessons for kids—performing with a band accelerates the learning process. Adult students will perform live at a venue in Snellville. Unlike other Snellville drum lessons for beginners, School of Rock combines private drum lessons with weekly band rehearsals so students are ready to play in front of real, live audiences.

Key Concepts
  • RUDIMENTS
  • TIME SIGNATURES
  • TECHNIQUE
  • GROOVE

Intermediate to Advanced Drum Lessons

More experienced to advanced drum students need a drum lesson curriculum that builds upon foundational skills and continues to grow musical proficiency. That’s why at School of Rock Snellville, our drum lessons are customized for each student and his or her goals. Our Snellville drum instructors integrate more complex techniques and concepts—intermediary grooves, shifts, meters and more—into a student's individual lessons and group band rehearsal, and will also select more difficult songs for his or her live performances.

 

Kid learns to sing at School of Rock Snellville

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Snellville offers beginner singing lessons for kids. Our unique, performance-based approach develops students' musical proficiency by preparing them to perform live. At School of Rock Snellville, our vocal coaches are practicing musicians who integrate key music fundamentals—breathing, posture and more—into a curriculum based on performing with a band. Each week, beginner singing students participate in a private singing lesson and a band rehearsal.

Beginner Singing Lessons for Adults

School of Rock Snellville teaches adults how to sing in our innovative Adult Program. Students develop vocal skills at a challenging pace designed to help you see results with every singing lesson. Adult vocalists learn how to keep tempo, stay on-key and master advanced vocal techniques for a powerful and healthy voice. Our curriculum teaches students how to sing by using popular rock songs that emphasize key concepts. Each week, Adult Program students have a private singing lesson for beginners and group band rehearsal.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • HARMONY
  • POWER
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Singing Lessons

At School of Rock Snellville, our singing lessons for kids and adults are designed to help our students reach a high degree of musical proficiency. Intermediate and advanced singers take skills learned from previous singing lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. Our advanced singing lessons teach students to sing by performing popular rock songs that illustrate a specific vocal concept or technique. We pair weekly private singing lessons with weekly band rehearsals with the goal of getting musicians to perform live in Snellville.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Snellville

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Snellville offers beginner bass guitar lessons for kids that blend weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. This performance-based approach results in a high level of musical proficiency because it engages and inspires students. Every School of Rock bass instructor is a practicing musician in Snellville and teaches bass lessons for kids that get great results. Beginners learn to play bass guitar by using popular rock songs that illustrate key concepts and techniques.

Beginner Bass Lessons for Adults

Adults looking to learn bass guitar can enroll in School of Rock’s Adult Program. No experience is necessary in our beginner bass guitar lessons for adults. At School of Rock Snellville, our experienced, local bass guitar instructors have the patience and skills to help adult students gain musical proficiency. As with all School of Rock music programs, our bass guitar lessons for adults ciriculum is performance-based, and include both weekly private instruction and weekly band rehearsals.

Key Concepts
  • GROOVE
  • TECHNIQUE
  • THEORY
  • TONE

Intermediate to Advanced Bass Lessons

Our intermediate to advanced bass guitar lessons teach Snellville students the skills they need to become the backbone of a band. Students take skills from previous bass lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. At School of Rock Snellville, our bass instructors use popular rock songs as a way of teaching students advanced concepts and techniques. We pair weekly private bass lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Kid learns to play piano at School of Rock Snellville

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Snellville. Our curriculum is performance-based, meaning that we prepare students to perform. Our piano lessons for beginners combine weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock Snellville, our beginner keyboard lessons for kids take key concepts and music fundamentals—finger placement, scales, key differentiation and more—and teach them through popular rock songs. This approach inspires and engages students, which results in attaining a high level of musical proficiency. Our piano teachers have years of experience teaching music in the Snellville area, and know how to coach and motivate students of any skill level to play the keyboard.

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Adults

The School of Rock Snellville Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Snellville area learn to play piano through a combination of weekly private beginner piano lessons and weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock, our piano lessons give adult students the chance to perform in a band at local Snellville music venues, taking them out of the classroom and onto the stage.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • TONE
  • THEORY
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Keyboard Lessons

At School of Rock Snellville, our keyboard lessons for kids and adults are designed to help students get results. Intermediate and advanced students take skills learned from beginner keyboard lessons and layer on more advanced piano techniques with concepts. Our local keyboard instructors are all practicing musicians in Snellville, and use popular rock songs as a way of teaching complex skills. We pair weekly private piano lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Our Experienced Music Teachers

All of School of Rock Snellville’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Our instructors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence and build social skills.

General Manager Jordy
Jordy
General Manager
Jordy’s love of music began when he got his drum kit at 13 years old. Not long after, he began playing with some neighborhood friends, forming their first band in his freshman year of high school.

Jordy started at School of Rock as a drum instructor in early 2021 at the Buckhead location. With his love for music and helping children get introduced to performing rock shows, he was soon promoted to Studio Coordinator. After some expert advice and mentorship by his general manager at the time, Jordy was then offered the general manager position at School of Rock Snellville.

“Working at School of Rock is more than just a job. Being a part of the community, you actually see your students grow up and find their own voice. You feel like you are a part of something bigger than yourself. You are making a difference.”
Music Director Nick
Nick
Music Director
Nick is a passionate musician with a strong background in live performance, recording, and teaching. He is a multi-instrumentalist with expertise in drums, guitar, bass, and piano, which allows him to teach all ages and experience levels in private lessons and group programs.

Nick is originally from Boston, Massachusetts, but has relentlessly gigged in the indie/alternative rock scene that Georgia has to offer since moving to Atlanta in 2021. Nick headlines shows and records albums with his band Made Up and is excited for what the future holds musically, both in his live performance and teaching at the School of Rock in Snellville, Georgia.
Studio Coordinator Ellie
Ellie
Studio Coordinator
Ellie can’t remember a time when she wasn’t passionate about music. Both her parents were in bands, so music filled her home growing up. Ellie's dad greatly influenced her musical tastes, introducing her to everything from acoustic singer/songwriters to rock, metal, and alternative.

Ellie has a music degree from Lee University, where her educational focus was in vocal performance. Ellie is passionate about supporting the next generation of musicians and loves to cheer them on in their success.
Drum Teacher Spencer
Spencer
Drum Teacher
Spencer has been playing drums for over a decade. He was motivated by his father, who is also a drummer. Spencer was introduced to the likes of John Bonham, Neil Peart, and Carter Beauford early in his life. His favorite kinds of music are the blues, jazz-fusion, and rock and roll.
Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher Ari
Ari
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher
Ari grew up learning woodwind instruments and listening to music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Godsmack, Tina Turner, Avenged Sevenfold, and Jill Scott. She studied Jazz and Commercial Studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas where she played in jazz bands and small ensembles. Ari moved to Atlanta to pursue a master's degree at the University of Georgia.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher Lauryn
Lauryn
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Lauryn is a dedicated piano teacher with over two decades of experience. Starting her musical journey at age 3, Lauryn has a classical background and proficiency in guitar, cello, and ukulele. She graduated high school at 15, completed her college degree by 19, and earned a master's degree by 21.

Lauryn's teaching philosophy emphasizes both technical skills and a love for music, catering to students of all ages. Her warm demeanor and inspirational guidance have made her a beloved mentor, helping students develop technical skills and a lifelong appreciation for music.
Drum Teacher Trevor
Trevor
Drum Teacher
Trevor is a lifelong drummer born from a family of touring musicians. He has learned many skills from his family and his goal is to pass those skills to as many people as he can to spread the joy of playing music.

Having taught drumline at multiple high schools with constant high placements at competitions, Trevor brings his knowledge of rudimentary drumming and translates it onto the drumset in a non-complicated, digestible way for audience members and students to experience and learn.
Vocal Teacher Ati
Ati
Vocal Teacher
Ati is a singer/songwriter and actress from the Metro Atlanta area. She holds a BFA in acting with a minor in musical theatre from Point Park University.

Ati has performed nationwide at various venues including The Muny in St. Louis and Feinstein’s 54 Below in New York City! She has always been passionate about singing and is excited to share her passion with each of her students here at the School of Rock in Snellville, Georgia!
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Matthew
Matthew
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Matt began playing guitar at the age of 12 and would spend hours in his room playing along with albums by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Albert Collins, Chet Atkins, and Brian Setzer. He went on to attend and graduate from the Atlanta Institute of Music. Before becoming a guitar instructor, he played in bands in Athens and worked gigs in Nashville.

Matt's main love for teaching is the ability to share his guitar knowledge with people who are (mostly likely) going where he’s already been. The opportunity to guide students on the instrument is a gratifying experience. Matt has taught almost every age group and has studied multiple genres of music. He is excited to work with the School of Rock in Snellville, Georgia, and be part of a team crafting the next generation of musicians.
Vocal Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Tafari Williams
Tafari Williams
Vocal Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Tafari is a multi-instrumentalist with a primary focus on voice and piano. He has performed as a singer and musician for over 14 years including in Georgia's All-State Mixed Choir three times. Tafari received his primary music education in music recording, production, and engineering from Brown University.

When he's not working on music, Tafari will probably be at a rollerskating rink or hanging out with his rottweiler, Honey!
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Reviews

What I like about the program is that my kids LOVE it!

This is so different from the music lessons that existed when I was a kid. These kids are actually making music and learning to play as a band. The performances are so impressive, and watching the kids gain confidence and express themselves on stage is priceless.

The structure around how kids learn is amazing.

Taking lessons to learn an instrument is one thing, but learning how to be a part of a band is on another level. These kids are learning how to communicate, respect people and their opinions, and how to be accountable for themselves. It’s more than just music here.

It's the best music program in the city.

Dedicated instructors and staff, vibrant atmosphere, and most importantly, it's fun! My 8-year-old has grown leaps and bounds in skill and personal confidence. If you're thinking about checking it out, don't wait, just do it!

The kids have a great time while learning to play.

Lifelong skills and relationships are born here. The staff shares their passion for music and are very professional and accommodating. Wish I had this type of exposure to music when I was growing up!

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