September 8, 2025IN THE PRESSAndrew Walen was a musician, a songwriter, a stay-at-home dad, a therapist and the founder of multiple mental health care companies before his retirement at 48, but being a franchise owner never crossed his mind.
Grand Opening of School of Rock
Grand Opening of School of Rock 
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Swag wall!
Lesson room
Front desk
Little Wing room
Rehearsal room
Critter icons
School of Rock Pikesville Skateboard is a one-off design by the owner and his team
Owner Andrew and his dog Coal, the school mascot.
Even the fridge is an amp.
Lobby
Neon guitar
The rock truck!
Rehearsal room