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More than music lessons.

Our students don’t just take music lessons, they join a band & form life-long friendships with a diverse group of musicians.

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We have a curriculum that works

When put in a group, our students work together and problem solve in ways that accelerate their learning and confidence.

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Students perform at real rock venues

By mixing one-on-one lessons with band practices & live rock shows, we have boldly changed the way our students learn music.

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Enroll your child in the world’s ultimate music program. We’ve taken traditional music education & turned it on its head.

THE 8 BEST ALTERNATE GUITAR TUNINGS

Looking for the best alternate guitar tunings? You’ve found them! Read this and other performance guides at School of Rock now. Whether you’re a total beginner or a professional shredder, alternate tunings are a great tool for guitarists of all skill levels. Alternate guitar tunings open the door to discovering new genres, developing new techniques, and getting creativity flowing. Read more by clicking the link.

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HOW TO GET A ROCK VOICE

Who doesn’t want to be a rockstar? I think we’ve all spent at least a little time alone in the living room or the car mentally singing our hearts out to a crowd of screaming fans. The culture of Rock and Roll is not, to most of us, associated closely with taking good care of your voice. That doesn’t mean it’s not possible though!

HOW TO SUCCEED AS A SONGWRITER

Anyone can write a song! But if you want to write great songs and make a living as a songwriter, there are some basic skills to learn that will put you firmly on the road to being a successful songwriter. Think about the songs you love – what makes you love them? A melody catches your ear, a lyric moves you to tears or lifts you up, and a funky beat makes you want to dance – great songs touch you in these ways.

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HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL REHEARSAL

The rock show experience is unlike any other. The stage, the lights, the amps, the crowd, the volume, and most importantly, the band. If you have ever been to a concert and felt caught up in the music and performance, you know how thrilling it can be. Have you ever considered what goes into the preparations before a show? If you and your band want to get the most out of your rehearsal time, School of Rock can show you how!

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ROCK AND ROLL: IMPORTANT BENEFITS ANYONE CAN PROFIT FROM

Ever wanted to know the benefits of Rock and Roll? Here they are! 1. Boosts brain activity 2. Great exercise music 3. Eliminates stress 4. Touches the soul 5. Good for your heart 6. Improves your mood 👇 Learn how you can benefit here

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SCALE HARMONY FOR SONGWRITING

Good songwriting requires a basic grasp of harmony and melody to successfully express your ideas and capture the attention of your audience. The major harmonic scale is the foundation of harmony, and understanding its applications is essential for writing effective chord progressions and melodies that will make your song unforgettable. Read More.

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SHURE MIRCOPHONES: BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Black History Month begins, and we use this time to remind our community how important it is to amplify the voices of the Black community and honor the legacy of the trailblazing Black artists who shaped Rock and Roll as it is today. School of Rock, and our partners at Shure Inc., look back at some iconic moments in music history to show our students that the same microphones they use in their rehearsal rooms and on stage were also used by the legendary Black musicians who inspire them.

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A Guide to Playing Walking Baselines

There is something so iconic about the walking bass line—the steady rhythm and the smooth, low tone. There are countless rock, jazz, and blues artists with their own unique voices, but the bass and boom boom boom of the walking bass line remains consistent across the genre. Read more.

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9 BLACK MUSICIANS THAT CHANGED THE INDUSTRY

As musicians, it’s great to live “in the now,” but it’s also important to understand and appreciate the music that came before us. These pioneers are who fought passionately to pave the way in the musical world - some of the original “movers and shakers” who helped shape and mold the industry into what it is today. Here’s a list of 9 Black musicians that changed the industry.

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10 INTERMEDIATE SONGS TO SING FOR VOCALISTS

So you’re ready for a new vocal endeavor. You’re beginning to build a repertoire of songs, you’ve developed your basic skills of connecting to your breath and exploring your different registers, and it’s time to level up. Let us help you navigate the next destination of your vocal journey with this list of 10 intermediate songs.

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BEST GUITAR STRUMMING PATTERNS AND TECHNIQUES

The guitar is an incredibly versatile rhythmic instrument, and the strumming patterns we employ can change a song drastically. Musical styles like funk, reggae, punk rock, and country all have strumming patterns and techniques that are unique to their respective genre, and learning some of them can open you up to a whole new world of guitar playing. So, let’s break down some of these patterns and start putting them to use on our own instruments.