Where to find the best music camp in Clarendon Hills? Top-15 options

10/10 would recomend bery cool indeed

I am a member of the Elmhurst SOR Old Skool adult program. The SOR format of learn > practice > rehearse > perform is the most efficient and enjoyable way for an aspiring musician to progress from chord diagrams to performing on a floodlit stage. I like the music we play; I like the mixture of fun and discipline around the program; the venue is comfortable and convenient; the equipment always works. Lenny gets 11/10 as a great musician, great teacher/mentor, great musical director and an all-round inspiring guy. The management team is pleasant, efficient and responsive. What’s not to like?

My son loves playing guitar at School of Rock Elmhurst! His teaching is first rate, and the experience playing in a band with his peers makes him excited to practice and play each week. It’s amazing to see the caliber of performances they are able to pull together each season. Keep up the great work, SOR!

LOVE LOVE LOVE it here. My daughter won’t stop talking about it. Great space, everyone is friendly and I love the vibe.

Wish a few teachers had a little more training in controlling kids. Some kids like to take control of the class and a couple teachers are too gentle in calling them. It effects class time for others.

Very unprofessional.

Eric is an outstanding Director!
Tina is superb Office Manager!
The instructors are amazing and highly knowledgeable!!!!

Absolutely love school of Rock. We tried guitar lessons from other music stores and my son just didn’t stick with it. He loves school of rock. They have a completely different approach. Highly recommend!

I am a HUGE fan! Love the people there. Very friendly and professional. Love the process. My son was on stage and performing within a number of months and he was great! Watching the kids perform is just the best. They are amazing. I signed up for lessons myself. #ROCKSTAR!

Disappointing. I have two kids there. They decided to switch my kids lesson whither I liked it or not, because her teacher was needed elsewhere. They were having her teacher teach a group class. So they inconvenienced us to make more money whither we liked it or not.

My other child is in group kids class, it doesn’t seem like he’s learning anything. He spent one day drawing a picture of drums and played no music. It’s more like music themed daycare than music lessons. Classes start late every week.

I was using SoR in Elmhurst. They rarely had the same teacher from week to week, at least there each kid got to play their own instruments for the class. My scheduled changed and they don’t have Sat classes. Usually with the franchisee model things are held together a lot better.

It’s too bad because I like the model where kids play together.

The instructors make the Little Wing class a lot of fun for my 3.5 yr old. I appreciate their patience and enthusiasm. They have always made my daughter feel welcome and included.

School of Rock helped my son find his mentors, his tribe, his vibe, his calling and his true self. And it did so with such great style. It’s been a very important part of his life for six years and counting.– and ours too. We have so many wonderful memories from seasonal shows and show team gigs , and we have met so many amazing parents. Its a whole-family experience. Thank you School of Rock! Wishing you much continued success :^)

Great place for rocking out and owning your self-expression! My 8 yr old daughter takes electric bass guitar lessons here and from the first day of her free trial lesson we were impressed with all of the staff, from Holly who manages the front to Mike who showed my daughter her first few cords. As a parent, the thing that is the most evident about School of Rock is how comfortable all the students are in the space and with the staff, no matter the age. I love that the older kids have a safe space to hang and be their selves in…that is so important in todays world! Thumbs up SoR!

I appreciate how teachers adjust their plan for individuals as well as the fact that students receive both a solo lesson and a group lesson.

9/10, not enuf jaz

MAC DEMARCO

My 13 yr old son just finished his 5th show with SOR Mokena…we were in tears! Honestly, the group of kids are so talented, the teachers are so encouraging, and the parents are so supportive. The progress Ian has made over the last few years is incredible. Also, the owners and front desk staff could not be more amazing too. During a wonky year with Covid, the communication from the SOR Mokena was perfect. Even if what they said was “we just don’t know yet”, it was communication that we needed and it was consistent. They really made the kids (and parents) feel safe. Thank you SOR Mokena!!

Love School of Rock. Great job with lessons and I love the performance shows.

My daughter has grown so much since she has been at the School of Rock. She is more confident and now she projects her voice when she sings. Her stage presence has improved. She is learning to love lots of different music. She has made some really good friends that share her passion for music.She just loves spending time there. It is her happy place!

Summer Camp is so much fun for my guitarist! It brings out the little rockstar in her. I love the energy of the teachers and how they inspire the kids to do their best! I would give it 5 out of 5 stars, but the cost is high for lessons and camp.

I, Levi Hansen in 2 months will be celebrating my 1-year anniversary at SoR Naperville. I first came here at the “Open House” and to be honest I thought I wasn’t going to like it, In fact, I thought I was going to hate it. Then I met Joanna, who works at SoR, She gave me a tour and I went home very happy and ready for the Legendary “Rock 101.” The first practice was awesome, everyone was nice and it was a wonderful experience. A week after that I started taking drum lessons, My teacher was very nice, and he taught me the simple basics, and now I am able to play through “Hot For Teacher” without stopping.
My point is that SoR provides a wonderful experience of creativity, learning, and best of all confidence. Trust me, you will love SoR Naperville, or just any SoR there is.

Great teachers & a great experience for my son

First off I would like to say how much my kid enjoys the Naperville school and all of it’s staff. We took the summer off because of traveling but fully intend to start back up here in the fall.

Secondly, I’m pretty sure based on their dramatic exit (and being the only ones that did) I think I know who wrote the negative review. If it was her, she was making not so subtle advances to her daughters bass instructor and was mad when he remained professional and didnt respond to her advances. Seems like she might still be mad about that.

Please pay no attention to her review. She’s not a kind person

My 10-year old son had been a student at SOR Naperville for over two years. At 8 1/2, after begging him to practice and play piano for 3 years, I finally asked, “What instrument would you be willing to practice? The answer, “drums”. This prompted us to enroll him in private lessons which eventually led to Rock 101. Since then, he has performed in 3 live shows and he considers SOR his home away from home. We have seen him gain so much self-confidence and a sense of who he is from this experience. Their approach to learning is unique and builds a community of artists and creates an outlet for kids who otherwise would not have one.

Living in a community like Naperville, kids are fortunate to be exposed to so many different activities at a very young age. Like many families, we started out in soccer and Tball with our son. It became clear early on that team sports was not his “groove” and that he would have to find someplace else to excel. We would never have guessed at that time that it would be School of Rock. Their approach to learning music motivates kids to practice and improve so that they do not let down their “team” of musicians and so that they are ready to perform on their performance date. Taking both a group and private lesson each week really increases their retention and confidence.

He has not only learned the drums and bass guitar, but he is now begging us for vocal lessons! We knew SOR was the right place for him when on a 3rd grade writing assignment he wrote, ” I feel most at home at School of Rock.” “I love to stay late after my lesson and read my book while I wait for my Mom”. To know that our son feels like he fits in and that he feels so comfortable there is very reassuring to us. Each of his coaches has encouraged and motivated him differently and he respects that they all are live performers and can speak from their experience on stage.

We feel like part of the School of Rock Naperville family and are proud to say so! The owner and manager have always been grateful for our business, accommodated all of our scheduling requests and taken great care of our son!

The Chitwood Family

This is a fun-filled and energy-filled place. It’s a great afters-long-school-day activity for the kids to follow. When they need to run off some of their bottled-up energy into something productive yet fun: Not too structured, not too sitting down without moving.

Have had rather negative experiences here with the instructors and overall learning environment. Will need to look elsewhere.

This is a great place for your kids to learn an instrument. One lesson per week and you are put with a band on Saturdays for band practice.

AWESOME place!! My son started here about a month ago, and he loves it. We’re already a musical home, and he was already a music fan, but he lights up when he enters the door, because he knows it’s time to make some noise and have some fun. Thank you SOR for all that you do for these kids.

My son has learned so much coming here to School of Rock. He is not one to always get excited about activities, but loves the guitar and going to practice. Thank you Thank you for bringing this out in him!

Not what you need if you want to have your child to learn the fundamentals of music, learn how to become a better musician, improve on their instrument. No this is not that place. if your child wants to just “jam out” and play whatever along with other students of (somewhat) similar musical level then you’ll find that here.

Inept management and an absentee owner that couldn’t care less about the well being of the students. There inability to effectively communicate and problem solve made it a nightmare to work there. The students are fantastic and the staff is good too. Poor management that needs to be replaced. I would highly suggest looking into private lessons elsewhere.

OVERPRICED & lacking for an inadequate musical education. Staff is inappropriate to teach children. My kid got hurt there due to the sloppiness. Owner & staff didn’t seem to care or take his injuries seriously. They just want you to pay, but don’t know what they’re doing in terms of tending to kids needs or teaching the fundamentals of music. I won’t be trusting my kids alone with them in the future.

We have been sending all 4 of our kids to SOR Highwood for several years. We have had our kids in classes ranging from ages 7-18. We are so thrilled with the impact that the teachers and the programs have made on our kids. Our kids love playing in bands with other kids – it has really sharpened their musical skills and playing their performances in public settings has built the confidence needed to play in front of others. The teachers are talented, patient and provide good lesson plans for the songs the kids are rehearsing. If your child is looking for fun musical opportunities, we highly recommend SOR Highwood – our kids have certainly been positively impacted and their love of playing and listening to music would not be the same without SOR Highwood.

Incredible program. Incredible staff.

LOVE School of Rock! My daughter has had such a wonderful experience her, both 1 on 1 lessons and the Rock 101 groups. SOR has taken her playing to the next level. Highly recommend.

I am a self-taught guitar player and was in a rut. I joined the adult program 2 months ago and cant believe the impact this program has had on my playing (skill, confidence, playing live). SoR takes safety seriously but it also feels like a community of music when I’m there. GREAT band directors and they know how to bring out each person’s skills in a pressure-free environment. I really wish I had done this sooner.

Our 15 year old has been playing guitar for 2 years now. He plays until his fingers are raw, he plays until we tell him its too late to blast the neighbors, he plays for our neighbors as they walk their dogs… Where does a kid like this find community? School of Rock has been a great partner so far! We are School of Rock fans!

Good infrastructure and ambiance

Love School of Rock! The approach of mixing individual lessons with a band of peers and actual performances is perfect for learning and staying motivated. The instructors are great, and the bands have a chance to play venues all over the area. We have been with the school since they opened a few years ago. Our son has moved from guitar and bass to drums, and had a great experience with each instrument. The staff is responsive and friendly, the kids have developed real friendships, and they are playing great music (no hot cross buns played on repeat at this school).

My son had an awesome time at School of Rock today.

Kind and informative. But not very professional on the phone.

Awesome place to learn and better yourself as a musician! Staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and great at inspiring the students to learn music! The School of Rock method is streamlined through professional means to keep that consistency with the successful franchise. The location is very clean, easy to navigate, decor is elevated all around and COVID-19 precautions were in place when it was needed most, still optionable I believe at request. Learning music can inspire confidence for somebody of any age, it’s invaluable and although it could be very tough to learn instruments it can be very fufilling, very good for the brain as well! I myself have taken lessons in the past from private teachers all the way through college level classes and having the system in place is highly effective, curtailed to modern technology like apps. Pricing is reasonable, the skills for life are worth unpinching any penny. What would I change? Perhaps building a small stage to lift drums off floor in band rooms, T.V in the back lobby, more soundproofing including foam, diffusion and although this is more of a franchise suggestion, adding music studio/production/recording elements to the mix! Also, more raises for the drum teachers!! Great location!

I am a student there, and it’s almost like a second home! I love the people and the environment! It’s a great place.

SOR has given my daughter an environment to learn how to play bass, play with other musicians, and make new friends!

Andy is the best teacher!