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.
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.
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: 185 Washington St unit d, Attleboro, MA 02703 , Palcza , Massachusetts , United States
I love the concept of immersing the kids into a song and a practicing group/band from the get-go! Especially for kids who have attention issues or get bored easily! Learning by doing is so fantastic… it gets the kids engaged from the start and makes them excited to go each week. Thank you! 🙂
School of Rock Norwood has been an excellent outlet for our son. It has provided a supportive and creative environment for him to learn and perform! He has been at School of Rock for almost 2 years and we’re excited with the new, positive changes.
Connor is the man! Vocal or drum lessons, his approach is fantastic, laid back, but super professional
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: 14 Teal Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880 , Palcza , 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!
Pakachoag Music School – Worcester
Address: 10 Irving St 2nd Floor, Worcester, MA 01609 , Palcza , Massachusetts , United States
The instructors at this music school are top notch! They know their instrument, and more importantly, how to teach kids & teens. Worcester and surrounding towns are fortunate to have this facility. The administration was fantastic in adapting quickly to the pandemic and continuing the lessons. Highly recommend this school if you are looking for any music lessons.
Pakachoag Music School is a Worcester treasure. An extremely well-run organization that promotes well-rounded musicianship in students. The faculty are not only accomplished musicians but also highly professional, effective instructors. The school provides numerous opportunities for students to perform in front of an audience, in both informal and formal programs. Enrolling our children in Pakachoag Music was one of our best parenting decisions.
Just completed my first week working here as a Admin and Development Assistant. The way they made me go from stranger to part of a family in a mere week was outstanding, I’ve seen the same experience with students that attend the school. Everywhere you look, you see smiling faces and hear beautiful music from musicians of all places. Love this place!!
Unfortunately, the Music Together class we did with our toddler was not as good as we hoped. The main issues were they don’t play traditional, recognizable children’s music, there is not enough time with instruments, and we found the teacher bossy. She was particularly so to the parents which did not make it fun. Disappointing experience.
My son adored Michael unfortunately the school did not honor all the 3 absences due to covid19 with Dr. Notes after a pretty costly season 2 weeks prior to it being over they told me to purchase a smaller guitar what a joke He cannot even play a note nor read any music Total waste of time And money.
Greenwood Music Camp
Address: 32 Harlow Rd, Cummington, MA 01026 , Palcza , Massachusetts , United States
The Pakachoag Suzuki Violin Program is nothing less than amazing! My 9 year old daughter has been part of this program for 3 years, having come from an earlier private school Suzuki program in Worcester. The professionalism and masterful pedagogy of the Pakachoag Suzuki teachers is top rate. The violin private lessons are rigorous; there are expectations for proper posture, technique and student preparedness. The Pakachoag Suzuki curriculum is comprehensive and provides note reading with each private lesson using a revered instruction guide, “Step By Step,” created by the program coordinator. The teachers provide a nurturing and engaging methodology that makes learning the violin FUN! Our daughter, through the many extra violin group classes, has worked closely with four teachers from the Suzuki staff – and each teacher is knowledgable and committed. The group classes allow the students to share their music together and to learn from each other. There is an expectation that all group participants come prepared and willing to participate, and we are grateful that there is a standard of behavior required in these classes. The recital and outside performance opportunities provided for the students are impressive. Already, my daughter has performed with the Pakachoag Suzuki students at Mechanics Hall, Sturbridge Village, and UMASS Hospital. She has participated in the Boston Suzuki Festival (held at the New England Conservatory) and The Brian Wicklund Fiddle Festival (Newton, MA), at the behest of her Suzuki teachers. What makes the Pakachoag Suzuki program unique is the talent, knowledge and dedication of the teachers. We couldn’t be happier with this program – and our daughter’s progress and love for the violin is all the proof we need!
Pakachoag Music School is a wonderfully supportive and professional school that fosters growth in the musical arts. The instructors are highly competant and have such passion, going above and beyond always. I highly recommend this school.
I first experienced Pakachoag Music School as a mom with a toddler. I have very fond memories of going to Music Together classes with my son, and learned that he had great rhythm when he picked up a drum. He’s now in college and has continued as a percussionist in many settings.
We returned to Pakachoag Music School for music lessons when my daughter was in high school, mostly because we remembered the great atmosphere of learning and encouragement. The school fostered both of my children in their passion for music, and I am grateful!
This school is terrible !
My son has been in the Suzuki program for three years in Las Vegas Nevada. After moving to Worchester we thought there would be a level of professionalism with any school practicing the Suzuki method ! The school has you pay upfront before you learn how poor their private teachers are equipped . My sons new teacher at the school was apalled that he knew how to read music and actually erased notes from his Suzuki book that were placed there from his previous teacher . Then the school forced him to leave group lessons because they couldn’t get paid both ways. If you want your child to have to pull the bow for years before being given an arrow this is the perfect school for you.
Bach to Rock
Address: 200 Linden St A, Wellesley, MA 02482 , Palcza , 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.
Great instructors!
Kid friendly classes in all instruments with many time choices
Powers Music School
Address: 160 Lexington St, Belmont, MA 02478 , Palcza , Massachusetts , United States
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!
We get to know this wonderful school by attending their storytelling concert at library. I’m impressed by the professional performance, so I register my kid for the Music pups class. Both of us love this class a lot. The teacher Jennifer is awesome. She’s very passionate and knows how to engage everyone in the class. Both of my kid and I enjoyed sing and dance with her in the class. It helped us build a good memory that will last a long time. And I also learned some music that I could sing to my child in the future. I highly recommend this class to anyone that have babies / toddlers.
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
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!
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 !!!!!!!!
Brookline Music School
Address: 25 Kennard Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 , Palcza , Massachusetts , United States
Queria poder estudar lá. Quero conhecer a Alissia Benveniste pessoalmente.
We Thank BERKLEE COLLEGE of MUSIC for placing our Dad’s Name on the wall, in the hall, near the 12th floor elevator. In the New Building at 160 Mass Ave.. It reads : BENNY PETRUCCI ROOM Dad was a Music Educator, Accordionist & Theatrical Booking Agent. Ben 63 ‘ & Don Petrucci
Wonderful place for music
It is nice college where the all students are learn instrumentals music, ritham and melody, and a way of singing, a way of better communication, a way of better education in all prospects etc….
Excellent school but TERRIBLE concert hall with shameful acoustics for such famous performers.
Eu estudo piano
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My grandson three weeks before leaving was sent a notice that he had to pay $30,000 before he could come to the school. Had already paid his monies he was told he needed up front. He was crushed and so were we. Why would this not be made clear up front?!
