Forbes writer Gary Drenik recently interviewed Chief Marketing Officer, Elliot Baldini, on how School of Rock pivoted and innovated during 2020.

Validating it as an exclusive innovation that builds musical proficiency through its proprietary Method App™, Method Book™ collection, SongFirst® approach, Method Engine™, and performance-based music curriculum.

Our class schedule for November 2020. Call us at (312) 526-3978 or email us at chicagowest@schoolofrock.com for more information! Mondays Rookies @ 5:30-6:30 pm. Soul Rehearsal @ 5-7:45 pm Tuesdays Rookies @ 3:45 - 4:45 pm and 5-6 PM; Rock 101 @ 5 - 6:30 pm Wednesdays Adult Band Rehearsal @ 7:30-9 pm Thursdays Black Sabbath Rehearsal @ 5-7:45 pm Fridays Songwriting 4:30-6:30 pm; Saturdays Rookies @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Rock 101 @ 1:30-3 pm

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Our class schedule for July 2020. Call us at (312) 526-3978 or email us at chicagowest@schoolofrock.com for more information! Mondays Rookies @ 5:30-6:30 pm Green Day Rehearsal @ 5-7:30 pm Tuesdays Rookies @ 5-6 pm Rock 101 @ 5-6:30 pm Wednesdays Adult Band Rehearsal @ 7:30-9 pm Thursdays Songs of Summer Rehearsal @ 5-7:30 pm Fridays Camp Show @ 2:30 pm Live-streamed via our Facebook page (facebook.com/sorchicagowest) Saturdays Rookies @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Rock 101 @ 1:30-3 pm

School of Rock Chicago West has re-opened! We are currently operating Rookies, Rock 101, Performance and Adult programs in school (or remotely for those who prefer). We are meeting or exceeding all state and city safety guidelines while we keep our staff screened and well-trained in cleaning and distancing measures. Read more about our summer schedule and our enrollment specials at our Facebook page or call us at 312-344-5685 to schedule a free evaluation lesson and school tour - or sign up on this site's home page.

Our senior keyboards and vocals instructor, Maxx McGathey, is interviewed by The Reader for his band's upcoming appearance at The Music Box Theatre. Maxx's compositions for silent horror films are really catching on.

School of Rock launches the Center Stage Search in partnership with Atlantic Records and Artist Partner Group to find new talent.

To celebrate the release of the "School of Rock: The Musical" deluxe edition soundtrack, YouTube stars did a mashup of the musical's songs. The video is filmed at a School of Rock location.

Dweezil Zappa, son of legendary musician Frank Zappa, and School of Rock have partnered to allow students to perform with Zappa during his tour.