FAQ

Is School of Rock for beginners?

School of Rock is perfect for beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced musicians. School of Rock works to develop each student's skills to be stage-ready for performance.

What does School of Rock teach?

School of Rock teaches guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard + piano, and singing. What sets School of Rock apart from traditional music lessons is our Method™ which combines one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, teaching students how to play together as a band.

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Does School of Rock teach music theory?

Yes, as part of the School of Rock Method, our SongFirst™ approach uses songs to teach technique and music theory. This method helps students remain excited about their music education and eager to practice.

How does School of Rock work?

School of Rock uses a patented performance-based music education method that builds musical proficiency through our proprietary Method Engine, Method App, Method Book collection, and SongFirst approach.  Every student participates in a weekly private lesson paired with a weekly group rehearsal where musicians seasonally take the stage at top venues in the Cleveland area!

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What instruments does School of Rock teach?

School of Rock teaches instruments including guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard + piano, and singing.

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What age does School of Rock start?

At School of Rock Cleveland West, our programming starts as young as 7 years old. We do not offer the Little Wing program at this location.

How long are your show seasons and what months do they run? Can we join at any time?

Each of our seasons for Rock 101, Opening Act, and our Main Performance Program are 4 months long. Our Spring season begins in February with end-of-season performances in late May; our Summer season begins in June with end-of-season performances in late September; and our Fall/Winter season begins in October with end-of-season performances in late January. 

Our Grad School seasons are 4 months long. The Spring Grad School season begins in January with the end-of-season performance in late April; the summer season begins in May with the end-of-season performance in late August; and our Fall/Winter season begins in September with the end-of-season performance on the first Saturday of January. 

Enrollment is open year-round (dependent on if we have room in a show).

What time do you schedule lessons?

Lessons are available Monday through Friday starting at 2:00 PM, with the final lesson at 8 PM. On Saturdays, lessons run from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Please note that we are closed on Sundays. Instructor availability may vary.

Do we need to have our own instrument? Can we rent or buy gear from you?

Students enrolled in Rock 101, Opening Act, Drum Core, Grad School, or our Main Performance Program will need to have their own instrument. Drummers and keyboardists are expected to have a full drum kit or keyboard at home for practice. Guitar and Bass students will bring their own instrument to lessons and rehearsals. Guitars and Basses should be electric, not acoustic, when purchasing.

While we do not rent gear, we do have a Gear Select program where enrolled students are able to purchase gear at a discount year-round.

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Can we just do private lessons?

We are a performance-based program, so we do not offer lessons independently of our performance program.