THE SCHOOL OF ROCK WHITE PLAINS OFFERS PERFORMANCE AND GROUP-BASED MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AGE 6-17 AND ADULTS, WITH SCHEDULING THAT FITS INTO EVERY FAMILY'S SPRING PLANS. OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, STUDENTS CAN ROCK IN OUR ROCK 101, PERFORMANCE PROGRAM, AND ADULT PROGRAM CLASSES, FINDING THE PATH TO THE STAGE! LESSONS ARE OFFERED ON GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, KEYBOARDS (PIANO), AND SINGING (VOCALS) SIX DAYS PER WEEK AS WELL. GET IN TOUCH WITH US AT WHITEPLAINS@SCHOOLOFROCK.COM OR (914) 468-1100 TO SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY.
ROCK 101
Rock 101 is one of School of Rock’s major programs for kids and beginners. The patented School of Rock Method combines our core philosophy of performance-based music education with a unique curriculum designed for kids with no previous musical experience. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn classic rock songs that have been simplified specifically for beginner musicians. These rehearsals get young musicians to learn the fundamentals of their instrument while playing with a band in a positive and fun atmosphere. Students also have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who will help them rehearse performance songs while teaching them foundational music skills and concepts.
Mondays 4:15-5:45 PM l Tuesdays 4:15-5:45 PM l Wednesdays 4:15-5:45 PM | Thursdays 4:15-5:45 PM l Fridays 4:15-5:45 PM l Saturdays 11:00-12:30 PM
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The Performance Program is School of Rock's hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. Utilizing the patented School of Rock Method, the Performance Program 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 and refine 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, Performance Program students take the stage and play at local music venues in front of a live audience.
SPRING 2025 PERFORMANCE PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Neo Soul - Mondays 6pm - 8pm
Led Zeppelin - Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm
Left of the Dial - Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm
Iron Maiden vs Judas Preist - Thursdays 6pm - 8pm
Neo Soul: Monday, 6-8pm
One of the coolest shows in the SoR curriculum! Neo Soul refers to the revival of Soul and R&B music in
the 90s and 2000s, led by artists such as Lauryn Hill, Maxwell, TLC, Erykah Badu, and D’Angelo
Combining elements and grooves from R&B, Jazz, Pop, Funk, and Hip Hop influences, Neo Soul
distinguished itself from other Pop music of the time by focusing on a return to live instrumentation.
As the genre gained in popularity, artists such as Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, and Mary J Blige became
pop superstars. Neo-Soul remains incredibly popular today, with Bruno Mars, John Legend, Hiatus
Kaiyote, and Silk Sonic carrying the torch. Neo Soul is a super educational show that will turn students
into sophisticated groove monsters! Beginners up to advanced players will be challenged by these
intricate arrangements and diverse styles.
Led Zeppelin: Tuesday, 6-8pm
Led Zeppelin has been synonymous with being the innovators of the Hard Rock genre. Formed
originally as a new version of the British Invasion group The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin quickly took
shape to become the most popular rock band in the world, filling arenas and selling millions of
albums. The mastermind behind it all was Jimmy Page. As a studio musician, producer, and
songwriter, Page recruited Robert Plant (vocals), John Paul Jones (bass), and John Bonham (drums),
and began a decade-long journey of prolific songwriting. Songs like “Stairway to Heaven”, “Black Dog”,
“Good Times Bad Times”, and “The Ocean” have become rock standards and rights of passage for
aspiring musicians. Led Zeppelin’s blend of Hard Rock, Blues, and Folk has remained the primar
inspiration for many of today’s rock bands. Any student participating in this show is sure to gain
wealth of musical knowledge and advancement. The Led Zeppelin show has challenges for every skill
level - it will turn beginners into intermediates and will transform intermediate players into advanced