New Canaan is pretty baron for shy kids who don’t love sports and this is the perfect, creative outlet which provides camaraderie. I’ve watched my son grow hugely in confidence because of School of Rock. Big shout out to Tyler who was there from the start and showed encouragement and support every step of the way. Also, Brian who is now honing his keyboard skills so he gets to play with his Dad’s band. Not forgetting Todd who is always welcoming – incredibly inspiring staff. Best thing we ever did.
We love SoR!!! Our son (Alex B) has been playing there for about 6 years. He loves hard rock (KISS, GnR, AC/DC, etc), and he’s played in many shows. He’s also played in at least one week of camp every summer, which is a very different experience–pulling a show together in a short period of time with kids you don’t know–very impressive! There’s a song he’s played in three different shows over the years–Smells Like Teen Spirit. It’s been great to see his skill, confidence, and stage presence improve each time he plays it. Outside of SoR, Alex practices on his own, learns new riffs from YouTube, collects guitars, and has even built his own guitar. As a young child, he was shy and very quiet. As he has matured, he has definitely come out of his shell with the help of the performance program. Thank you SoR NC!
Both of my children have had and still are having an amazing experience at the School of Rock New Canaan.
The talented instructors coupled with the real sense of belonging, not to mention the outstanding shows they participate in, leave us coming back for more!
There’s a lot of kids in these programs… some work harder than others and it’s clear they have their favorites. If you’re not one of them, it will just be an average experience, so don’t be fooled by the high ratings. Unless you really push for it, don’t expect much.
School of Rock
Address: 1976 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 , Ulldecona , Connecticut , United States
Great instructors and good program. The playing live aspect is a nice bonus.
We signed my 3.5 year old up for the Little Wings program and its been a huge hit! He was a little apprehensive for the first class but the teacher and owner are so friendly that he was quickly put at ease and started rocking out in short order. Parents wait in the waiting room but are able to hear the music and you can tell how much fun they are having as they play everything from Raffi to Old Town Road. The format of the classes is a good mix teaching my son to appreciate music and work as part of a larger group as they collaborate in their band.
As for the facilities they are brand new and very conveniently located in West Hartford center with parking readily available. Just park and a short walk up to the second floor. You can tell everyone that works there is passionate about music.
Highly encouraged for anyone looking to expose their kids to music and make them feel like a rock star.
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!
