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School of Rock McKinney
Every day, we watch our students grow from beginner musicians to confident and inspiring rock stars in their community. Browse photos, videos, posts and more to find out why School of Rock McKinney is more than just your local music school.
The School of Rock Headliner Award recognizes schools that consistently demonstrate exceptional performance in the delivery of our core mission - enriching lives through performance-based music education. To be eligible, schools must exhibit an exemplary level of achievement in the areas of school safety, utilization of the patented School of Rock Method™, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence over the course of the calendar year. Headliner award recipients represent schools that have not only met, but surpassed all expectations, in all categories.
At School of Rock Mckinney, our youngest rockstars start their music journey with us as young as 5 in our Rookies Program.
Our Rookies Program is designed for 5 and 6 year old rockstars to provide a fun introduction to music fundamentals. Among other tools, we use proprietary setups for guitar, bass, drums and keyboard to provide a gateway to understanding music. The skills and passion for music that we teach our students will get them ready for Rock 101 and a lasting appreciation for music.
For safety, parents/guardians are generally not allowed in secured teaching areas (the "inner sanctum") without a staff escort, as staff members are background checked and unescorted visitors are prohibited beyond the security doors. All common areas are monitored by cameras.
Each Season is 4-months long. Every season we have 2 concerts for Rock 101, Performance and Adult Band Programs. A mid-season show around the 2-month point, and a season showcase near the end of the 4-months. See our 2025 Seasonal Calendar for potential show dates and the breakdown of each season.
*Your enrollment continues from season to season until we've received your emailed Notice of Last Payment. Please see our cancellation policy.
It depends on the instrument! We always recommend to wait a couple of weeks before getting your own to be sure you do not purchase something they decide is not the right fit musically.
In the school, we have drums and keyboards for use so you do not need to bring them. Vocalists should bring their own microphone that has an XLR connection. Guitarists and bassists can start by using a school instrument, but will eventually need one of their own to practice on. We are always happy to help our families find the right instrument for them!
Seasonal Show Schedules will be released 2 weeks prior to show date. You can find them on the windows and desk of the school, on Google, Instagram and Facebook, also via email.
To receive a makeup pass, you must notify the school by 10pm the night prior to the scheduled lesson time. You can respond to the appointment reminder, or send a separate email if you are unable to call the school during business hours. Email is the quickest way to get ahold of the front office staff when it comes to schedule changes needed. Same day cancellations, even in the event of illness, will result in forfeiture of the lesson as we pay our instructors for being in the school and prepared to teach.
We do offer SoR Online as an alternative to missing a lesson!
At School of Rock McKinney, we require a Notice of Last Payment in order to cancel your program. This notice must be emailed to mckinney@schoolofrock.com by the 5th of the month in order to not be charged on the 1st of the folling month. (ex: cannot participate in Summer Season due to vacations? Turn in notice by May 5th to not be charged on June 1st.)
School of Rock sells guitars, bass guitars, drums, keyboards, microphones, recording equipment, amplifiers, effects pedals and much more through our exclusive GearSelect program. We’ve partnered with some of the music industry’s biggest brands to offer everything students need. Browse over 1,000 products.
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