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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’ve been at School of Rock for the past 4 years now, and it’s been the most rewarding experience of my life so far! The teachers have taught me so much not only about my instrument, but on how to be a musician in the business. Love this place!!

School of Rock is the best! I recommend this school to anyone with a passion for music.

My daughter loves going to SoR and working on her passion in music with the instructors that she feels comfortable with and has created a bond. She’s quite shy, so learning how to perform in front of an audience with a band adds to this great experience.

School of Rock (Naperville) has been nothing short of an awesome experience. They create an inclusive, collaborative, and music-loving environment in every way. Would highly highly recommend.

Great teachers & a great experience for my son

I have two children who currently attend School of Rock in Naperville. One is taking guitar and the other is taking keyboard. The staff and environment is amazing. Prior to SoR, my daughter took piano from a very good instructor for a year. It was like pulling teeth to get her to practice. At Sor, she looks forward to her lessons and is eager to show me what she has learned. I highly recommend this program for kids and adults.

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.

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

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

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!

Great place to learn music, your instrument of choice and the band bonding experience.

You will appreciate the music you love more than you ever expected.

amazing music school with great music programs for every age that always has you learning new things and even life lessons!

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.

My son has participated in 3 Performance Programs and taken drum lessons for the past year at School of Rock, Geneva. He loves the experience and has learned so much about what it takes to put on a performance and be part of a group.

He had taken piano lessons for years and played in the middle school band, but this experience is what he’s been looking for. All the performance directors and his drum instructor Brad have been awesome.

Positive, supportive, and encouraging place to grow in musical skill. This has been a place of welcome and belonging for our child.

School of Rock Geneva has been such a gift to our kids. Not only do they get the experience of learning a musical instrument but they also get to experience what it’s like to be supported and encourage by the amazing staff and their peers during performance group. To top it all off they perform live rock concerts to the public. So not only are they getting support and encouragement but also validation of their self expression. This has increased their self confidence and created ease with expressing themselves. The magnitude of positive change I have seen in my kids since starting at SOR is exponential. They have become a part of a community that is a home away from home. They feel safe and they are inspired, doing what they love with people that they love and they are having a blast! We are beyond grateful that SOR has created this amazing program for our kids!

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.

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.

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.

ROCK and ROLL

One of my sons drums with Mac and the other plays guitar with Zach; they both absolutely love School of Rock. Personally, I like the low-key vibe and how the other students act like it is a clubhouse. Everyone is very friendly and supportive.

Over the 3 years I’ve been here, School of Rock has become my home away from home. The relationships I have formed with the staff and fellow musicians have shaped who I am as a person. My guitar playing has Improved greatly not only because of lessons but also the performance programs offered. I am currently taking 3 lessons per week, participating in two bands offered by the school and interning. It is easy to say that School of Rock has changed not only my life, but almost everyone who goes here. Do yourself or your kids a favor and sign them up for School of Rock. -Sam Frederickson, 18

The instructors seem competent and my son enjoys the lessons. I just wish it was easier communicating with the staff. Due to the late-ish hours the business runs, getting an actual person on the phone is potluck. Email sometimes gets an answer within a couple of hours, other times it seems that days go by before someone responds. Their overall attitude is laid-back, which is fine, I suppose, and in keeping with the SOR “way”. I just think they could be a bit more professional and efficient insofar as the customer service is concerned.

If you are thinking about taking lessons or signing your child up for lessons, you should seriously reconsider this location. Find a corporate location that has the proper resources. This place is overall NOT functional and failing.

They are the kindest and the most competent staff I have seen in ages

Great school! The owners are great and the staff is super friendly. Love to work here!

Helpful and attentive staff and great instructors. Their system of weekly session of private instruction and separate band practice works to help get young musicians deeper into both skills and appreciation of music

My child enjoyed their lessons, but this business practices incredibly deceptive billing, re-scheduling, and cancellation policies.

American Music Institute summer camp suppose to be fun for all ages.

My girl was super excited about the camp. Every day she would come home and show off what she learned or new composition she had composed. She was so sad that it ended and wished it was longer than just a week. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

My kids loved the camp. They learned a ton in a week. Definitely a great find in Downers.

I highly recommend School of Rock Mokena! Everyone that works there is passionate, caring, motivating, and highly knowledgeable! My son is learning so much, while having so much fun! They know how to truly engage and push kids to improve their craft. Eric is an awesome drum teacher and the owner Mark truly cares about the students, you can tell it’s not about making money for him. I am always recommending them to anyone looking for lessons. They are extremely professional, but at the same time laid back and fun. Just when my son was ready to give up music, School of Rock Mokena light that fire in him again and it has been burning ever since!

I like that the curriculum has theory built into it along with teaching the kids how to play songs. It’s keeping my son motivated to practice and remain interested. Playing with other students and instruments can be intimidating but the environment hat Rock 101 offers has been a confidence booster. Great experience overall!

Great teachers and they are very patient with my little boy!

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.

Builds Great self esteem!! Great and friendly staff

School of Rock Hinsdale is the best. Great enviroment, great instructors and amazing program. My boys have been here now 5 years rocking out to real rock and roll, Indie pops and performing at real music venues. This programs teaches students to be confident and be on stage.

Love this place and the people who make it work. Wish we had SOR when I was a young musician!