Your Top-20 list of music camp in North Chicago

School of Rock has by far been the best decision I’ve made when it comes to bringing absolute joy to my son Alex. He’s only been enrolled for 6 months and the challenge was determining what instrument to start with. After choosing Drums he meet with one of their amazing music instructors and instantly made a great connection. He just played his first concerts (they have 3 concerts throughout the year) and he absolutely ROCKED his performance. I was just blow away and so incredibly proud with how GOOD he was. I feel that the amount of attention they pour into their program is outstanding. Band practice for 2 hours and 15 min and a private lesson for another 45 minutes really gets these kids to advance. Their professional organized staff is so amazing to work with and they also arrange seasonal complimentary workshops so these kids can learn more about different instruments and techniques. Alex is most excited about their Summer Camps and has already signed up for Metallica Camp for a full week 9 to 3 pm. THANK YOU BRANDY, ALEX, JOE AND CREW. I HAVE A MUSIC STUDENT FOR LIFE at SOR. (Adult Bands start after 18)

Brandy is a total rockstar. She always goes the extra mile for her students and is so caring and approachable. The approach she takes for music education is fantastic. Would highly recommend.

Wonderful place for kids to start in music. And importantly, provide them a chance to play with other kids.

Instructors and staff are excellent. Good environment

My son loves his instructor at S o R. I really like how how they all start performing right away, too.

Our son has loved being part of the School of Rock community! He does vocals and will be learning guitar next. The teachers are wonderful and he is getting exposure to classic rock songs and learning about different instruments. It’s a great experience and he loves going every week!

Teachers and staff are wonderful! Everyone at SoR is enthusiastic about inspiring students to learn about and love music. Rock on!!

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.

My son is 13, is pretty introverted. He is mostly into gaming, accept when it comes to going to his lessons and rehearsals at The School of Rock. He sincerely LOVES this place and it has brought out so much personality in him. Music, being a part of a band, the teachers, is helping him come out of his shell- and express himself. I can’t wait to continue this journey and watch him have a great time in this positive environment.

The staff and the shows are great! The kids make friends and learn to get on stage and they build confidence!

We have had a wonderful experience at School of Rock! Our children have grown as musicians and performers. The staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

We have had our son in the Arlington Heights School of Rock for a couple years and it is amazing how quickly his guitar skills have progressed! He takes lessons and also participates in the shows. The show preparation is rigorous but it has really accelerated his skills – it is amazing how the prospect of performing for a live audience compels you to practice! You also don’t want to let your bandmates down. In addition to the musical training, the kids are forced to work together for the performances and get along with each other. I think this side benefit has been almost as important as the musical training. It’s a great program, I highly recommend it. Jim, the owner, is also a great guy!

It’s a unique summer camp experience. It makes those involved feel like they are part of a REAL band. It’s a fun, low stress, high energy, rewarding, and motivating experience – love it!

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!!!

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

listened at the show at the library, very good.

Very nice people. Got a trial lesson with Scott and immediately decided to get lessons here. I now have trials with Jake and am very glad I came to school of rock for lessons. They give you a private, 30 minute lesson for whatever instrument you are playing (vocals count), and also a 1 hour group rehearsal with a band. There is garage rock, garage rock for teens, and a higher level for high school and up. Professional, friendly and fun. Recommend to anybody who likes Rock and Pop

Very talented staff and professional experience

Incredible program. Incredible staff.

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.

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

Builds Great self esteem!! Great and friendly staff

We highly recommend School of Rock! Such a fun, engaging program!

Great teachers and staff. I’m always amazed by how much my kids have learned.

Great staff and instructors for my bass player kiddo! Weekly online feedback/assignments from the instructors is awesome. The owners are super nice as well.

So many talented children… Bravoo boys & girls you Rock!!!

Good infrastructure and ambiance

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

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).

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

This School has great, well accomplished instructors. This is supplemented by the fostering of an environment where people with similar aspirations get to play with one another is front of audiences. I would recommend this School to anyone looking to learn to play an instrument.

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

Great staff and accessible to all levels. Could not recommend them enough!

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.

Great teachers & a great experience for my son

My girls love music; however, they did not enjoy the traditional methods of learning music. They would start music lessons and they did not connect with the music that was assigned to them for practice. Over time they would stop practicing and eventually quit. To be honest, as a parent, I don’t blame them! The traditional music recital is excruciatingly boring! I then enrolled the girls at School Of Rock Naperville! Within 4 mos., they had their first performance. I knew they were playing more “popular songs “but I didn’t expect much of a performance. I mean–It’s only been 4 months! The performances are usually set as mini-concerts in a public settings such as a restaurant/bar and they are open to the public. Well this was a change, nothing like the stuffy recitals we had attended in the past. Then it dawned on me–my child who has only been singing for 4 months will be performing in front of all these people! I was so scared for her I did want her to have horrible experience on stage; however when she hit the stage she showed no fear. We had been blown away by the how much they learned inside of 4 months. The instructors at SOR are the best–they aren’t just music teachers, they are musicians with their own bands and their own experiences that they readily share with our kids. Fast forward 3 yrs. later –vocal lessons, guitar lessons, drum lessons,open mic nights, countless concerts w/ performances at famous places such as the Empty Bottle, and Lincoln Hall, and many opportunities to meet famous musicians! School of Rock is not just a music school -its a family and second home to my daughters.

My 14-year-old has taken both private lessons and performance group classes for the past two years. Recently, he told me that School of Rock is “the best thing I’ve ever done.” Through the performance classes, the talented staff is able to bring together kids from different or absolutely NO musical background and form them into a cohesive group–it’s absolutely AMAZING to see where they end up at the end of the session. In addition to developing musical skills and knowledge, the kids who participate in School of Rock improve their confidence and sense of self, as well as form strong bonds with the other kids. There’s such good will and a positive vibe at the Naperville School of Rock! My family and I have been thrilled with our experience!

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.

I have had an incredible experience at SOR. My drum teacher Dave has patiently responded to my teaching needs and provided encouragement. When I was ready, he encouraged me to join the adult band. The school, teacher, and band have been a very positive influence in my life:)

This place is pretty great

The staff are friendly and professional. The keyboard teacher for private lessons is patient and has experience with working with younger children.

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 did a free trial class and loved it, so we enrolled. Happy to have this as an option right in town!

Great facility and amazing staff!

Fantastic place for kids to learn an instrument in a fun environment. The teachers and staff are all excellent and excited to work with kids. They love music but they love kids too. We’ve been to other School of Rock locations and Barrington has been our best experience. I wouldn’t have my son go anywhere else. High quality of lessons, performance experience, and overall atmosphere.

This school is only for approved white rich people. Horrible experience with the instructors playing favorites. If I could give zero stars I would. All of these five star ratings are from the parents that have been given preferential treatment. Don’t waste your time, and YOUR MONEY if you’re a hardworking middle class family in this school.

Not really impressed with this school. We went for a trial lesson with every intention of signing up for regular classes. The instructor really had nothing to say to me after my son’s class. I had to approach him myself as he was walking away and still he barely said a thing after I inquired about how everything went. Say something man. Anything. The front desk attendant educated me more than the actual teacher. Just left w a bleh feeling. Not signing up.