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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!

We love everything about this place. Both our boys are students. And we love our School of Rock Chicago West community.
They get the kids playing real songs at real shows in real venues very quickly, which is a great way to learn music and build confidence.
Private lessons help build technique, and ensemble classes teach cooperation, responsibility, and showmanship. And it’s all done in a fun, mutually supportive atmosphere.
The staff are very kind, accommodating, and welcoming. And it’s just so much fun to see young musicians grow in ability and confidence.
Send your aspiring musician here!

Staff is great and really know how to keep kids excited about learning and playing music.

Great place to learn how to really enjoy and play great music.

My daughter LOOOOVES School of Rock! Her teacher Mrs Jasmine is VERY skilled, kind, patient and always so encouraging. My daughter feels at home as soon as she walks in the door! Rachel at the front desk is wonderful! She is always informative with anything that we need to know. I am kept up to date on all lessons with reminders for each class. I appreciate that SOR is on top of all communication with anything going on at the studio. So far we have really enjoyed our experience!

When five piano lessons didn’t turn out the way my parents and I hoped it would some 30 years ago, I gave up learning to play an instrument. While I remained notoriously passionate about music, I had basically settled on being a passive listener and album hoarder. That is, until I was asked directly which instrument I’ve always “really” wanted to play. Simple: the drums. When I started learning how to play drums at the School of Rock in Naperville, I felt decades of involuntarily tapping out beats finally made purposeful. I could actually feel the synapses in my brain firing as I was instructed to send synchronistic vibes to my hands and feet. Playing the drums at School of Rock has not only changed my mental acuity, it changed my life. Recently, when my friends heard me playing drums at a house party, they were inspired to play an instrument too. It’s never too late to participate in the things that make you feel alive.

great introduction for the 6-7 age group!

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.

Live this place. Friendly and great to work with.

Our really likes that he can learn at his own pace without judgement or pressure.

The instructors are knowledgeable, they are very good at translating that knowledge to the student, and they make it all fun. The best part is taking what you learn and actually performing in a “band” setting!

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.

The program teaches the kids how to play an instrument or sing while preparing for a show. It gives the children confidence and builds their self-esteme while having fun.

Fun and with outstanding instructors!

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!

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.

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

Great experience. I learned a lot in a short period of time. I felt like the instructors knew which path to take with me and were good listeners. The staff was flexible and prompt to respond to my emails.

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

5 stars

My son, Liam, has been at SOR Evanston for many years (drums, guitar and bass) and has greatly developed his musical and stage presence skills. The performance series shows are particularly entertaining! Since Liam is graduating HS in May, it will be sad to leave SOR but we’re all so grateful for the positive experience and friendships made along the way. Well done SOR Evanston!

School of Rock has drastically changed my outlook on music and team work. You realize just how much fun it is playing in a group or in front of an audience, and not just in your bedroom. I’m so glad I signed up for vocal lessons, and so glad I got the teacher I did. Everyone here is extremely friendly, and it really feels like a family. I would recommend School of Rock to any musician, aspiring or even professional, purely for the fact that this place makes my day and makes me a better musician.

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.

I have been attending School of Rock for almost 2 years, and it is a great way to explore different types of music in a fun way. School of Rock Plainfield has a great atmosphere, and the teachers and people there are awesome to work with! Ive learned a lot about my instrument, performance, and much more through this program.

School of Rock isn’t just a music school. It is a family. There are programs for all ages and the parents get to see their kids grow and improve together. I was encouraged by my daughter to join the adult program. Then after she graduated from the youth program she joined my adult band. It was amazing singing with my daughter and watching the kids she performed with grow and improve. There was a girl who was shy and scared in her first show with my daughter. Early this season she sang the national anthem for the Chicago Bulls. That is the confidence School of Rock brings to our kids. My son just joined and I can’t wait to see him in his first rock concert.

SOR- Plainfield has turned out to be one of my best musical investment. Hands on Professional Approach to any Genre of Music-Great instructors, and a staff with supporting Owners.

I am very disappointed with the work of the School of Rock Plainfield, in the 9 days that have passed since the agreement on a trial lesson for my six-year-old daughter, none of the managers of the School of Rock Plainfield checked and noticed that the lesson time was not set correctly, and when we arrived, they simply offered to come to the next week. My child was very upset because all this time, she was looking forward to this lesson, and I had to think carefully and reschedule her other classes for the time of the scheduled lesson. I was upset that the manager did not even consider it necessary to approach us. She spoke to me, standing at the opposite end of the hall. I don’t know how they teach music, but the management is very unprofessional.

I am very disappointed with the work of the School of Rock Plainfield, in the 9 days that have passed since the agreement on a trial lesson for my six-year-old daughter, none of the managers of the School of Rock Plainfield checked and noticed that the lesson time was not set correctly, and when we arrived, they simply offered to come to the next week. My child was very upset because all this time, she was looking forward to this lesson, and I had to think carefully and reschedule her other classes for the time of the scheduled lesson. I was upset that the manager did not even consider it necessary to approach us. She spoke to me, standing at the opposite end of the hall. I don’t know how they teach music, but the management is very unprofessional.

The staff and teachers are always kind and willing to help. They make sure the material you are learning in class is right for you.

My daughter enjoys class and looks forward to attending. People seem great, and she is learning quite a bit. She already knows more about the fundamentals of music than her parents.

We love School of Rock. My son comes out of class every week so excited to tell me what he did in class. The teachers are wonderful!!!

listened at the show at the library, very good.

They do an excellent job trying to ensure the student experience is a positive and rich one. My daughter loves her instructor.

My oldest is enrolled in the Rookies program. We were very excited to discover an age-appropriate program that provides an introduction to a variety of instruments and musical concepts and seems to be a fairly unique offering among the music schools in our area. All of the staff members are very friendly and excellent at sharing their enthusiasm for music with their students.

I just have to say THANK YOU, to school of rock! My 7 year old was the youngest probably least experienced and the fact she got to play and the AMAZING other students in the band were so wonderful. The program is amazing and I am in awe of the talent of SOR Geneva. I am beyond beaming and cannot not say THANK YOU (see capital letters again) for letting her play. You guys beyond rock!

Great director who built not only my son’s music knowledge/ability but also his confidence.

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.

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.