Music resources and tips from School of Rock Chicago West for all musicians. This will help Chicago students improve their musical proficiency and become successful performers.
Learn how you can simplify your hand placement on keys when playing uptempo melodies.
Learn why finger-picking is an important part of modern guitar playing, and how to improve your skills
School of Rock students perform "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden live in studio.
Learn how to tune your guitar with or without a tuner by checking out these fast & easy tips to stay in tune in this comprehensive guide for beginners.
Overcome stage fright with helpful advice & tips from music experts. Identify symptoms, causes, and try out new techniques to conquer your next performance.
School of Rock sent talented students allover Chicago, IL to perform this classic from Santana in this electrified, first-time rendition.
School of Rock AllStars show off their musical chops by taking on the notoriously complex progressive-metal single “Schism,” by Tool.
Discover how music skills affect cognitive development in early childhood and more with this timeline from School of Rock. Read about the benefits of music in the early years—and how the effects can be seen well into adulthood.
Read these essential tips on how to buy your first guitar, what size guitar to buy, deciding between acoustic vs electric guitars, the best guitar accessories & more.
What is the best age to start learning the drums? Find out the best age, telling signs, and helpful tips for deciding if you or a student is ready to play.
