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My 7 year old daughter has been asking to play guitar for a few years. We decided to give School of Rock a try and are so glad we did. The Rock 101 program has made her more confident. She was nervous to try the band rehearsals at first but now loves them. She has also tried drums, keyboard and even vocals. Kyle and the instructors are so kind and encouraging. Highly recommend if your child is looking to try something new and gain confidence in themselves.

My kids love going to music class. They are playing the instruments they want to learn, drums, keyboard and guitar. The staff is great to work with and great to them!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place!!! My daughter always leaves with a smile on her face as they make it such a positive place to learn music. They truly exceeded my expectations and I am so happy my daughter goes here.

very based 10/10 would recommend the environment is very friendly and encouraging

Another parent highly recommended the School of Rock for my musical 15-year-old. We have only been at the School of Rock West Hartford for 1 season, and it has been an amazing experience – we are looking forward to the concert for each band to showcase all their hard work and talent! My son is not a die-hard sports kid (although he has been on several teams at school); he really loves music, plays piano and sax.

Being in a band takes the band members to a new level in their musical development/performance…it provides experience working in a “team” environment, offers opportunities for introverted kids to step outside their comfort zone with peers who possess similar interests and form new friendships, and helps band members gain confidence and self-esteem.

The School of Rock West Hartford is conveniently located a few minutes off I-84 next to Blue Back Square and has free parking at the facility.

Upon entering School of Rock, you can hear the band practicing, the energy of the staff is very positive, and the band members sound like they are having a great time together in the student waiting room. My son loves the passion and encouragement of all his instructors, who make the private lesson as well as the band practice a fun, engaging, educational and enriching experience every time. The band members encourage each other also. Through the instructors own musical training as well as the School of Rock performance methodology, they quickly learn their band member/students’ strengths and areas for opportunity and make them feel like they are an important part of the band. I love how the instructors make each band member feel like a real rock star.

I highly recommend the School of Rock experience!

We’ve had an excellent experience with this new location of the reputable School of Rock franchise. During COVID, we were very pleased with the quality of the remote instruction and the follow up from Scott and team. An added bonus is that they will be conveniently situated in Blue Back Square!

School of rock, Rocks!!!!

I love the place. The teachers are great. The place is organized and responsible. The fact that they can still teach me guitar during a pandemic speaks volumes for their abilities. I always wanted to play guitar. Not only did I fulfill my wish but I’m in a band to boot.

SOR has been fantastic for my daughter. She only picked up the guitar a year ago and she already can play so much! She looks forward to every session and lesson. It’s also fun to watch her explore music that I have always been into, to now see her listening to the Stones, Green Day. Etc. It’s really cool! Plus the confidence it has given her. It’s a great program!

So for a while my 9 year old son was asking me to take him to drum lessons. I have to admit I had a preconceived notion about The School Of Rock. I thought, oh here we go some trendy thing to scam parents out of money. I grew up playing multiple instruments myself and I have a home recording studio. I have four children and never pushed any of them into music. My youngest is all about it. Best decision I made for lessons is take my son to The School Of Rock and we got hooked up with Johnny for my sons drum lessons. My son loves learning from Johnny, he’s great with him, & to top it off the dude is just an all around good guy. No stuffiness, the staff, ownership, everyone across the board is super down to earth and genuine. I’m extremely happy that I found the nerve to finally go through with taking my son to the school of rock, it’s been a fun ride so far and we are lovin every minute of it. 🙂

I can truly say Camp Laurel is my favorite place in the world. I started camp when I was 7 turning 8 in the 2009 summer. I have recently finished my 8th and final summer as I was a Super Senior. Laurel has taught me how to be a leader and has let me grow into the person I am today. I am eternally grateful for all the love and support from the Laurel family that is really like nowhere else. Camp Laurel has given me opportunities I never knew I was capable of which I will always be thankful for. I am proud to now and forever be a Laurel camper.

My wife and I are very happy that our daughter and son spend their summers at Camp Laurel. It is a community where they are able to explore new activities, make new friends and, in the process, gain maturity, confidence and independence.

Laurel offers a very comprehensive range of sports and non-sports activities, balanced with the traditional summer camp activities and events you imagine. The staff makes sure these choices are not overwhelming and both kids love having access to all the activity choices camp offers. In addition, the experienced and deep staff – from Jem, Debbie and Keith, to the head counselors, campus leaders, bunk and activity counselors – are always enthusiastic and inclusive. They are all knowledgeable and skilled instructors of the activities they run. The facilities, courts and playing fields cover every area of interest and are very well maintained. We look forward to each evening’s photo posting, getting a smile or action shot. Camp Laurel is their summer home.

i started camp laurel in 2015 when i was 11 and i was very scared to be away for so long. the minute i arrived at camp laurel i was so welcomed and i never felt scared anymore. i was automatically included. i felt that i was immediately part of the Laurel family. the consistent attention and love from the counselors is incredible. i think camp laurel is such a special place to be because you make bonds that last forever even through the school year. camp laurel has opened me up to many activities in which i thought i would never try, it’s just a wonderful and tranquil place to be. i look forward to coming back as a Super Senior 2018 next year. camp laurel is my home.