The West Hartford School of Rock announced the Performance Program show lineup for the 2025 Spring session. These shows are music education programs for children ages 8 to 18 and consist of weekly individual lessons paired with a group band practice focused on a musical theme. School of Rock teaches electric guitar, bass, drums, piano/keys and singing. The 21-week session ends with a full-scale professionally run performance at a local popular venue. The 2024 Fall session's final shows were Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 at Thomas Hooker Live in Hartford.
For the Spring 2025 session, West Hartford has six show themes that are sure to resonate with kids. The shows are 21st Century Indie Rock, Tom Petty & Friends, Pink Floyd, Metallica, CBGB, and Green Day.
21st Century Indie Rock rehearses on Mondays from 6 to 8PM.
Tom Petty rehearses Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:00PM.
Pink Floyd rehearses Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Metallica rehearses Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00PM.
CBGB rehearses Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30PM.
Green Day rehearses Saturdays from 10AM to 12PM.
Rehearsals begin Monday, January 27.
Show descriptions and associated Spotify playlists are available here - the playlists provide the list of songs that the bands may choose to learn. Shows fill up quickly so contact our Front Desk soon for more info and to enroll:
westhartford@schoolofrock.com
860-973-7625
Programs for Younger Kids With Little or No Experience
In addition to our performance programs, we offer two introductory programs for kids with no or limited prior experience – Rookies and Rock 101. Rookies is a music program designed for kids ages 5-8 with no previous musical experience. Students have one weekly group lesson where they learn musical fundamentals like chords, rhythm and song structure. Rookies’ students also learn and experiment with multiple instruments, so they are then able to decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.
Rock 101, for kids ages 8-12, offers a weekly group rehearsal where they learn classic rock songs that have been arranged and simplified specifically for beginner musicians. These rehearsals are all about getting young musicians to learn the fundamentals of their instrument and playing with a band in a positive and fun atmosphere. Students also have a weekly private music lesson where they learn foundational music and instrument skills and concepts.
Experiencing live performance is the core of our curriculum. Our students grow as individuals by taking the stage with others. When our students work with bandmates, they learn broader life skills like collaboration, compromise and courage. We call this revolutionary approach to music education The School of Rock Method™. The School of Rock Method builds musical proficiency through our proprietary Method App, Method Book collection, SongFirst approach, and Performance Based Music Education. Our Method has been awarded a US patent making our teaching system available nowhere else.
Programs for ADULTS WITH ANY LEVEL OF Experience
If you're 18 years old or older, don't feel left out. We have a popular adult band program that culminates in a live performance at a local venue. Whether you're just starting with an instrument or a seasoned musician, our adult program rehearses Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:00 PM. This year we've added themes to the adult program to intensify the excitment. Contact our Front Desk for more info and to enroll.
Summer Music Day Camps
Registration is open for Summer music day camps. There are a variety of music workshop themes available throughout the Summer including Rookies and Rock 101 week-long workshops. For full details and to reserve your spot, visit westhartford.schoolofrock.com/music-camps