How much fun is this! A terrific path towards learning an instrument…. proving the School of Rock is for all ages (I’m 56)…… my son, 10, inspired me…
Total blast.
My son (12) plays drums, and my daughter (14) plays guitar. We’ve been going to SoR Natick since late February and they are having a great time.
It is expensive, especially with two kids going at the same time, but if you count the 2.5 hours a week of rehearsal time + the .75 hours a week of instruction time it comes out to about $23/hour ($325 a month divided by ~14 hours/month). Granted they are not playing for the full 2.5 hours of rehearsal time, it’s still a good value if you consider music store lessons are $25-$35 for a *half* hour.
The performance program also encourages the kids to practice more often then when they were taking individual lessons. If you value working as a team as a valuable life skill, but your child is not a team sports kind of kid (or maybe you’re not a team sports kind of parent…) SoR is a great program for them to learn work as a team while building a skill they’ll have for life.
I have been learning electric guitar here for 2 years best session of my people here are so nice and helpful
School of Rock
Address: 14 Teal Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880 , Mutasa District , Massachusetts , United States
I love the School of Rock for my children due to their warm, personable, and enthusiastic instruction!
The lessons are great, but combining the lessons with playing as a group reinforces what I learn in the lessons and has taught me so much more. The best part of the school is the staff. Everyone who I have worked with is knowledgeable, friendly and patient. I have taken informal lessons from friends and formal lessons at another school, but I never made as much progress as I have at the School of Rock Norwood/Walpole.
Update Sept 2023: The Norwood School of Rock fell apart in Spring 2023 due to actions of the owners. Big staff and leadership turnover. They are currently trying to get back on their feet. I ended up leaving due to the culture shock.
Original review: I am learning drums and am part of the adult rock band group at School of Rock Norwood. Combining the lesson with the group is a great way to stay motivated. The group is chill and accepting of all of its members. The staff are zany, super smart, and talented. They get you playing, giving just enough theory and exercises to get you good enough to play, mixed with lots of playing real songs from day 1. Thanks for making my day, School of Rock Norwood!
School of Rock
Address: 185 Washington St unit d, Attleboro, MA 02703 , Mutasa District , Massachusetts , United States
This place is amazing–great instructors and atmosphere. The new owners have done an incredible job with the band program. My son loves it here and has learned a lot.
So before I give my review I’m gonna say this little bit about myself, 2 months ago I broke both legs with all this time on my hands of healing I reached out to Joe the owner of the rock institute he is like Dave Grohl he can play just about anything, I asked him to help me get better at playing guitar and he had me working with max who also is a instructor and let me say from the point I got home from my lesson I sat on my room and just played the chords we went over , so thank you again Joe and Max !
I love your place!!!! ☺☺ For JP . From Caden.
School of Rock Burlington
Address: 6 Wayside Rd Suite 6S, Burlington, MA 01803 , Mutasa District , Massachusetts , United States
My son loves the format, can’t recommend this method enough, he’s very engaged and enthusiastic about going to lessons! The owner Mark and his employees are very nice and accommodating to my son and I. We highly recommend School of Rock Burlington!
Our kids had a blast at School of Rock camp with Mark, Celine, and Hannah. I cannot recommend this method and team enough! our kids had no real music experience and came out of the camp excited to learn more and hone their new skills as music lovers. Thank you!
Bach to Rock
Address: 200 Linden St A, Wellesley, MA 02482 , Mutasa District , Massachusetts , United States
My daughter loves rock music and it is fun to see her following her passion. Being in a band has given her an opportunity to learn about the importance of commitment; how to work as a group; and that each person’s contribution is valuable. She has gained more confidence in herself. She has recently started taking private lessons at Bach 2 Rock with her Rock Band teacher. The one on one time is helping her grow in her instrument.
Kid friendly classes in all instruments with many time choices
Powers Music School
Address: 160 Lexington St, Belmont, MA 02478 , Mutasa District , Massachusetts , United States
We love the music pops (for infants and toddlers). The teacher is very nice and good at motivating parents and children to sing and dance together. We love the songs. Listening to the songs and singing them in the car with our daughter in the car everyday is such a great fun! We have attended two sessions. Highly recommend this class for parents with infants and/or children aged up to 4!
Great school: well run, offering a wide range of music classes, and with excellent teachers
My 5 year old boy signed up the high five piano class this fall semester and he really loves the class. The teacher is very friendly and patient, and the class is a good intro of music and piano to kids. In addition, School offers study materials and no need to purchase textbook yourself. Great starting point for children’s music life!
I have taken all 4 of my children to Music Pups at Powers over the years. We love it! The older kids still sing the songs.
I Hate it so much
They are not helpful they waste my money didn’t helped me for that i paid whole summer tuition but we couldn’t get more than 2 classes because of their misunderstanding and they did nothing for that !!!!!!!!
I bought a whole session piano class for my niece and then the course was not sufficient so her mom decided to drop but they did not allow for a refund. When she called them to postpone remaining classes for next season they said its okay but asked for extra money from her. Very disappointed. Money is gone without my niece taking any valuable classes!
Brookline Music School
Address: 25 Kennard Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 , Mutasa District , Massachusetts , United States