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 Napa is more than just your local music school.
School of Rock Napa is perfect for beginning musicians and intermediate and advanced musicians, too. School of Rock Napa works to develop each student's skills to be stage-ready for performance
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School of Rock Napa teaches guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard + piano, and singing. What sets School of Rock Napa 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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Yes, as part of the School of Rock Method, our SongFirst™ approach uses classic songs to teach technique and music theory. This method helps students remain excited about their music education and eager to practice.
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School of Rock Napa 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.
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School of Rock Napa teaches instruments including guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard + piano, and singing.
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At School of Rock Napa, our Little Wing music program is offered for children as young as 4 years old.
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At School Of Rock Napa, we offer a variety of seasonal camps for complete beginners all the way up to experienced players. For students with no experience, we offer Rookies camps for 6-7 year olds and Rock 101 camps for 8-13 year olds. Themed camps for students 8 to 17 with some musical experience, may include The Beatles, 80's Rock, AC/DC, Pop Punk, Green Day. Heavy Metal, Taylor Swift, and more. Check our camp listings or contact the school to learn more.
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The team at School Of Rock Napa are busy preparing our location and plan to be open in the first quarter of 2026. Fill out the More Information box and stay in the loop for announcements, special Grand Opening tuition credits and more.
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School Of Rock Napa will be located in the Redwood Shopping Plaza, at Redwood Road and Solano Avenue, Napa.
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At School Of Rock Napa, we combine one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, teaching students how to play together as a band. Our version of recitals are real rock shows at real venues in front of live audiences. School Of Rock Napa uses the patented School of Rock Method™ that has successfully taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. Our Method builds musical proficiency by integrating thrilling stage performance, song-based learning, proprietary Method Books, Method Engine, and a revolutionary Method App.
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Yes! We have a Performance Program especially for adult students.
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At School Of Rock Napa, students can start as young as age 4 in our group class, Little Wing. For students age 6 to 7 we offer the group class, Rookies. From age 8 to 10 we offer the Rock 101 program, combining a group rehearsal with a private lesson. This is perfect for complete beginners and less experienced students. For students 8 to 17, we offer the Performance Program which pairs a weekly private lesson with a weekly group rehearsal and a seasonal performance at a real venue.
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Yes! At School Of Rock Napa we offer a number of music programs for more experienced musicians, including the Performance Program, House Band, Songwriting, Recording and Production, and All-Stars.
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A first lesson at School Of Rock Napa, will focus on getting to know the student and giving them what they need, in a friendly, positive environment. For Rock 101 and Performance Program students, our instructors will carefully select songs. exercises and other materials using our SongFirst methodolgy. We will get them set up with their account on the Method App and show them how to practice effectively at home. Students will be provided with all the tools they need to take their first steps on their musical journey.
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At School Of Rock Napa, we provide music education for all ages, 4 to adult. Our Little Wing program is suitable for ages 4 to 5, Rookies is for ages 6 to 7, Rock 101 is for ages 7 to 13 depending on experience, the Performance Program is for ages 8 to 17.
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Yes! As part of our Rock 101 and Performance programs, School Of Rock Napa offers private lessons on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards + piano and vocals. Along with a weekly private lesson, every student will have a weekly rehearsal with their group
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This may vary in individal students, but at School Of Rock Napa, students have the most success starting private lessons at around 8 years old. For 7 years old and under we offer group programs. Little Wing 4-5, Rookies 6-7. We do this because we want to make sure that our students start their musical journey with a program that is age appropriate. Our experienced staff are qualified to determine the best option for your child.
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For ages 4 to 5 we recommend a group program like Little Wing. Little Wing is School of Rock's music program designed for our youngest students (mainly 4- to 5-year-olds). This music program for toddlers and preschoolers features a special curriculum where students play games and participate in other interactive activities to help them internalize the foundational skills they will use as their musical abilities grow. These music classes for kids are the perfect start to a lifelong love of music. Little Wing students have one weekly group lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody, and dynamics through play.
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Rookies is a music program designed for children (typically 6 to 7-year-olds) with no previous musical experience. As with all our music programs, Rookies adheres to the patented School of Rock Method. Our Method's core philosophy is that performance-based music education is the best way for students to gain musical proficiency. Rookies students have one weekly group music lesson where they learn music fundamentals like chords, rhythm, and song structure. Kids get to learn and experiment with multiple instruments so they are then able to decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.
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Rock 101 is one of School of Rock’s major programs for kids and beginners, between 8 and 13. The patented School of Rock Method combines our core philosophy of performance-based music education with a unique curriculum designed for kids with no previous musical experience. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn classic rock songs that have been simplified specifically for beginner musicians. These rehearsals get young musicians to learn the fundamentals of their instrument while playing with a band in a positive and fun atmosphere. Students also have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who will help them rehearse performance songs while teaching them foundational music skills and concepts.
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Designed for students with some musical experience from ages 8 to 17. The Performance Program is School of Rock Napa's hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. Utilizing the patented School of Rock Method, the Performance Program consists of a weekly group rehearsal where kids and teens learn by playing rock music's most iconic songs with a band composed of their peers. Students are assigned songs and parts that are tailored to them based on their age, experience, and ability to learn new skills and concepts. Students then work through their parts in weekly private music lessons and refine the skills and concepts that those songs introduce. The goal of this curriculum is to prepare kids and teens for live performances. Every few months, Performance Program students take the stage and play at local music venues in front of a live audience.
To see if The Performance Program is the right choice for your child, please contact us by phone or email for a free trial lesson, music evaluation, and tour of our new school. We look forward to meeting you.
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The School of Rock Napa's House Band music program gives students 18 and under the opportunity to join a gigging band composed of fellow musicians from their school. These students perform additional live shows throughout the year. All students in the Performance Program have the opportunity to audition for a spot in their school's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock Napa community, and perform live shows at local events, and rock venues throughout the year.
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Recording music might seem intimidating, but it is an essential skill for any musician and doesn’t require a ton of experience or expensive technology to get started. School of Rock’ Napas Recording & Production Program teaches the fundamentals of recording and mixing via our patented SongFirst™ methodology. Students attend one weekly private lesson on an instrument of their choice where they learn concepts, technique, and theory. These principles are then applied in weekly group lessons where students work together to record and mix their own productions of famous songs from rock history. Alternatively, students record and mix their original compositions created through School of Rock's Songwriting Program.
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Yes! Creating original songs can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences for musicians. School of Rock Napa’s Songwriting Program teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory, and helps students compose original works. Students have one weekly private lesson on an instrument of their choice where they learn concepts, technique and theory. These principles are then applied in weekly group lessons where students work together on songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops. Every few months, Songwriting Program students take the stage to perform or band together to record their original songs.
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Yes! GearSelect is an exclusive program where students can buy new musical instruments and music gear directly from School of Rock Napa to help them achieve the best sound quality possible. School of Rock Napa is the one-stop-shop for every student’s musical needs by offering music gear such as drums, keyboards, microphones, recording equipment, amplifiers, effects pedals, accessories, guitars, bass guitars, and more. We’ve partnered with some of the music industry’s biggest brands to compile an incredible selection of musical gear for our hard-working students. Whether you’ve just scheduled your first lesson or are an advanced-level player, shop School of Rock Napa's GearSelect to find the gear you need to become the next world-famous musician.
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