Rocco Ramos, a 17-year-old drumming student at School of Rock Katy and senior at Seven Lakes High School was one of just two students nationally from the music school chosen to participate in the Modern Drummer Festival this year. The festival was virtual this year, but Ramos said he really enjoyed the experience and being able to share his love of music through a drum solo inspired by Neil Peart of the band Rush.

School of Rock Hinsdale quickly adapted to restrictions imposed by COVID, by moving lessons and rehearsals online and continues to adapt in-person programs to keep the music going while keeping student health and safety as the number one priority.

We are excited to announce our Fall 2020 Show Themes!

In celebration of Bob Marley's 75th birthday, School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, in collaboration with Universal Music Group, is proud to debut a video of Skip Marley performing Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" with the School of Rock 2020 AllStars.

As part of the program, students will have one weekly private lesson on an instrument of their choice where they learn concepts, technique and theory.

School of Rock's Songwriting program teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement, music theory, and helps students compose original works. These principles are then applied in a weekly session where students work together on songwriting workshops. At the end of each season, students will have the option to perform their original song(s) as part of the season show or to record a demo.

With the State of Illinois entering Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan, School of Rock is looking forward to opening it's doors in early July with the IDPH-approved safety guidance in place. Our top priority is and will continue to be the safety and health of our staff, students and the community. This reopening plan is done, slowly, diligently and with all the recommended safety protocols implemented as set out by the regional health authority and the School of Rock Franchise.

Students can now record themselves playing using the School of Rock Method App™ and instructors will then compile the audio and video recordings to be pulled together into a full-band recording. Select School of Rock locations have already produced hundreds of group audio and video projects. Most School of Rock locations around the globe will be offering this new opportunity for creative collaboration

With virtual Master Classes, students will take a deep dive on numerous topics including Songwriting, Music Theory, Practice Strategies, Music History, Stagecraft, Music Business, Gear/Tech and many, many more.

It all started with a thousand kids talking online to Jay Weinberg, the drummer of Slipknot. Then came live access to Frank Zummo from Sum 41. The P!NK Band jumped in next to give tips and answer questions...