Aspiring young musicians will be able to learn and perform at a new school in Tucson next year.

School of Rock has leased 4,064 square feet of retail space at 6586 E. Grant Road for the school, a franchise with more than 300 locations in 14 countries.

Tucson owner John Sacia said he was drawn to the companies because of their model of using music to help kids connect.

“It’s very different for kids these days,” he said. “They’re dealing with a lot more pressure and noise, and ironically, a lot more isolation, despite social media.”

School of Rock focuses on five primary sounds, drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals.

Instructions are individual lessons, group rehearsals and live performances.

“I think they understand what music education is about — it’s performance-based education,” Sacia said. “The climate is meant to be very supportive but not competitive.”

The school offers programs for children ages 3 to 18 and tuition is approximately $350 to $400 per month.

The School of Rock in Tucson will initially have around 12 staff and Sacia is hoping to enlist some local musicians to help with classes.

“I’m a soldier with the Tucson Air National Guard, but I majored in music education,” he said. “It was always close and dear to me.”

Sacia hopes to open the school near Tanque Verde Road in the spring.

Dave Hammack with Picor represented the landlord, Madelyn Davis, and Brian Brockman with Bang Realty-Arizona Inc. represented the tenant.

School of Rock focuses on five primary sounds, drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals.

School of Rock