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Adult musicians rehearse together in a band
June 11, 2020

School of Rock Students Around the World to Compose and Perform Original Songs With Launch of New Songwriting Program

As part of the program, students will have one weekly private lesson on an instrument of their choice where they learn concepts, technique and theory.

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Mark Schulman is a member of the rock band P!NK.
June 7, 2020

School of Rock Joins Forces With Music Idols In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

Forbes recently interviewed School of Rock CEO Rob Price to discuss the new Remote program and virtual Artist Sessions which gives School of Rock students access to their music instructors and famous musicians around the world via video conferencing.

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School of Rock Remote Recording
May 10, 2020

School of Rock Method App™ Allows Students to Play Together Even When Apart

Students can now record themselves playing using the School of Rock Method App™ and instructors will then compile the audio and video recordings to be pulled together into a full-band recording. Select School of Rock locations have already produced hundreds of group audio and video projects. Most School of Rock locations around the globe will be offering this new opportunity for creative collaboration

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Bon Jovi drummer Phil X teaching School of Rock student
April 15, 2020

School of Rock Connects Students With Real-Life Guitar Heroes

The new partnership that connects the franchise's music performance students and their real-life guitar heroes has to be the coolest virtual offering born from the pandemic.

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April 6, 2020

School of Rock Launches Artist Sessions Providing Students Live Access to Some of the World’s Most Famous Musicians

It all started with a thousand kids talking online to Jay Weinberg, the drummer of Slipknot. Then came live access to Frank Zummo from Sum 41. The P!NK Band jumped in next to give tips and answer questions...

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School of Rock Remote
March 20, 2020

School of Rock Launches School of Rock Remote for 40,000 Students

In response to the growing number of citizens being asked to remain in their homes or limit travel, School of Rock announced virtual, one-on-one music lessons for its students around the world through its School of Rock Remote program.

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Students performing a rock concert
March 5, 2020

School of Rock Partners with Music Festival at Sea Producer Sixthman & Modern Drummer

Students will perform on the inaugural Knotfest At Sea alongside iconic metal band Slipknot and be showcased in world-famous magazine

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School of Rock student singing National Anthem at XFL game
March 4, 2020

School of Rock Brings Young Musicians to XFL Gameday

School of Rock students performing at pre-game tailgates and singing national anthem.

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School of Rock students and teacher
February 29, 2020

School of Rock Accelerates Growth in Brazil

International growth has been a focus for Rob Price since coming on board as School of Rock’s CEO in July 2017.

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School of Rock corporate team accepts award
February 12, 2020

School of Rock Earns Franchise Business Review's 2020 Franchisee Satisfaction Award

School of Rock's Anthony Padulo and Pamela Ross were on hand to accept the award.

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