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School of Rock Woodstock
5947 Holly Springs Parkway
Suite 308-309
Holly Springs, GA 30188
470-795-6995
Hours
  • Monday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 3 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9 AM - 3 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Upcoming Special Hours:

  • 11/21/2024: Closed
  • 11/23/2024: Closed

Music programs at School of Rock Woodstock combine one-on-one lessons with group band practices

School of Rock Woodstock is proud to serve the Holly Springs community—as well as surrounding areas like Towne Lake, Canton, and Hickory Flat—with a revolutionary music education approach. Our quality music lessons are taught by real, practicing musicians and students can learn to rock out on guitar, keyboards, drums, and vocals, across many genres. Students can develop their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment, and gain confidence like true rock stars by jamming together in a band with friends. Our students perform at community-based festivals like Riverfest, Wing & Rock Fest, Taste & Brews Fall Festival, and Woodstock's Christmas Parade. They also regularly play at local venues like 1MadLife and Canton Theatre. Come join the band and visit School of Rock Woodstock today!

Programs we offer

Rock 101 music program in Woodstock for kids and beginners
Rock 101
Ages 8-13

Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Woodstock's top programs for kids and beginners. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs that have been simplified for beginner musicians. Additionally, Rock 101 students in Woodstock have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts and skills behind their performance songs.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

Our music programs for kids in Woodstock are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Woodstock who have participated in the Rookies program can move to our Rock 101 music program once they’re ready. Additionally, students (typically ages 8 to 13-years-old) can begin Rock 101 without any prior experience. The goal of this rock program is to quickly develop a basic competence on students’ chosen instruments before moving on to our famous Performance Program.

Performance music program for teens in Woodstock
Performance
Ages 8-18

The Performance Program at School of Rock Woodstock is our hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. It 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, refining 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, School of Rock Woodstock Performance Program students take the stage and play at local Woodstock music venues in front of a live audience.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

School of Rock Woodstock's music programs for kids and teens are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing. All of our other music education programs focus on readying students for our famous Performance Program. This is where students develop incredible musical skills. Performance Program students have often gone through our Rock 101 program first or have some previous basic music experience. These young musicians will have custom development plans outlined by their instructors with key concepts reinforced during private lessons and group rehearsals, all with the goal of performing live at a Woodstock music venue.

Rookies music program for children in Woodstock
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Woodstock, our music program for children with no previous musical experience (typically ages 6 to 7-years-old) is called Rookies. Rookies students have one weekly group music lesson where they learn fundamentals like chords, rhythm and song structure. Kids get to learn and experiment with multiple instruments so they can later decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE OF SIMPLIFIED ROCK INSTRUMENTS TO TEACH KIDS TO PLAY MUSIC

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire students to learn and develop a strong musical proficiency. At School of Rock Woodstock, younger students who are not ready for a more comprehensive program like Rock 101 can start in Rookies. Additionally, students who have completed the Little Wing program will progress into the Rookies music program. No prior musical experience is needed for Rookies. Once your child is ready for private music lessons (typically older than first or second graders), they will graduate into our Rock 101 program.

Little Wing music program for toddlers and preschoolers in Woodstock
Little Wing
Ages 4-5

At School of Rock Woodstock our Little Wing music program for preschoolers and toddlers teaches students foundational music skills by playing games and participating in other interactive musical activities. Little Wing students have one weekly group music lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody and dynamics through play.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE HAND PERCUSSION & OTHER TOOLS TO LEARN RHYTHM PATTERNS & MUSIC SYNTAX

The Path to Take the Stage

The Little Wing music program is the first step in a young musician's journey. At School of Rock Woodstock, toddlers and preschoolers who show an interest in music should start with Little Wing. As they get older, they will progress into the Rookies program, followed by Rock 101 and the Performance Program.

Songwriting
Age 12 and over

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory, and helps students compose original works.  At School of Rock Woodstock, songwriting students receive one weekly private lesson where they learn concepts, technique and theory on an instrument of their choice. These principles are then applied in a weekly group lesson where students work together on songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops.  Every few months, Songwriting students take the stage to perform or band together to record their original songs.

What to Expect
  • 1 weekly private lesson
  • 1 weekly group lesson

The Path to Take the Stage

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens in Woodstock is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Woodstock who have completed our Rock 101 program can move to our Songwriting program once they’re ready. Additionally, new students who have prior experience with and basic knowledge of an instrument can also begin Songwriting. The program culminates with a live showcase where students perform their original compositions in bands at a local music venue. Students taking the Songwriting Program online will remotely record their original songs to produce a demo of the class's music.

Adult music program in Woodstock for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Woodstock's Adult Program is for students over 18 years old who are looking to either improve their musical proficiency or pick up an instrument with no prior musical experience. As with most School of Rock music programs, the Adult Program uses a performance-based music education approach. This means the curriculum focuses on learning music concepts and applying them in a live performance setting. Our Adult Music Program includes one weekly private music lesson and a weekly group rehearsal. Every student at School of Rock Woodstock is placed in a band of fellow adults and then assigned specific songs as a way of learning key music concepts and skills. Adult students then take the stage to play at a live show in Woodstock.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency along the way. The School of Rock Woodstock Adult Program is open to all experience levels and each student will follow a customized learning plan developed by their instructor. Adult students will work together during rehearsal to prepare for a live performance at a real rock venue in Woodstock.

House Band program for gigging at local venues in Woodstock
House Band
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock Woodstock House Band music program gives students under 18 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 School of Rock Woodstock's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at GA rock venues throughout the year.

What To Expect
  • A GIGGING MUSICIAN'S EXPERIENCE
  • FREQUENT LIVE PERFORMANCES IN COMMUNITY

The Path to Take the Stage

Performance is the core of School of Rock's educational approach. Therefore, we create additional opportunities for students to perform on stages throughout Woodstock and the rest of GA. The House Band music program allows each school's most talented students the opportunity to join a band and play routinely in front of live audiences. Once a member, students will gain real music experience associated with gigging musicians and will become leaders and mentors inside the School of Rock community.

The AllStars national tour features the best child and teen musicians
AllStars
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock AllStars Tour takes the very best students from around the world and sends them on a nationwide summer tour across the United States. Less than 1% of School of Rock students are selected each year to represent School of Rock as an AllStar. All Performance Program students are eligible to audition for this prestigious program. The intensive audition process starts off with video submissions followed by live auditions. Once selected, AllStar students will have an authentic touring experience including traveling on a tour bus, doing tour publicity and starring in nightly performances at famous venues and festivals during a two-week tour.

What To Expect
  • A MULTI-CITY, COUNTRY-WIDE MUSIC TOUR EXPERIENCE
  • PERFORMING ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST FAMOUS STAGES IN THE WORLD

The Path to Take the Stage

Becoming an AllStar is the highest level of achievement for a School of Rock student. They play on legendary stages large and small, including The Knitting Factory, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Troubadour and Lollapalooza. AllStar students often go on to have accomplished careers in the music industry. Former AllStars have gone on to become touring artists, star in Broadway musicals, get signed to record deals, become finalists on talent competitions like "The Voice" and "American Idol" and have other notable roles in the music industry.

Music Lessons in Woodstock

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Woodstock

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock Woodstock, we offer beginner guitar lessons for kids. Our expert guitar instructors guide your child from start to finish with private instruction and weekly group band rehearsals. Every instructor at School of Rock Woodstock is an experienced musician, and they emphasize foundational music theory and technique when teaching guitar lessons to kids. Unlike other Woodstock guitar lessons and programs, School of Rock is designed to get students performing in a band.

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults

It’s never too late to learn to play the guitar. Similar to our kids guitar lessons, School of Rock Woodstock's beginner guitar lessons for adults utilizes a performance-based curriculum. Our experienced instructors teach adult students through popular rock songs, and teach students to play guitar in a way that’s challenging and fun. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, which is why we combine weekly private guitar lessons with group band rehearsals. At School of Rock Woodstock, we teach beginner guitar lessons for adults in our Adult Program. This program gets students performing onstage at a local Woodstock venue.

Key Concepts
  • Technique
  • Solos
  • Chords
  • Theory

Intermediate to Advanced Guitar Lessons

As students gain skills and experience, we move them along to more challenging programs at higher skill levels. Intermediate and advanced students take the skills they learned in beginner guitar lessons, and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. School of Rock Woodstock offers advanced guitar lessons for kids and adults that teach by playing challenging classic rock songs and emphasize playing the guitar in a real music venue. Our Woodstock guitar teachers will work with each student to develop a custom learning plan.

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Woodstock

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Woodstock is the best option for anyone looking to learn the drums. Our beginner drum lessons get kids behind the drum kit and on their way to taking the stage. That’s why at School of Rock Woodstock we combine private drum lessons for beginners with weekly band rehearsals—it prepares students to perform live. With years of experience teaching drums in Woodstock, our drum instructors teach beginner drum students core techniques, including how to groove, play rudiments and more.

Beginner Drum Lessons for Adults

Our drum lessons for adults are designed to accommodate all skill levels. At School of Rock Woodstock, our beginner drum lessons for adults are built for musicians with little to no experience. We teach adults using the same core performance-based education philosophy as our drum lessons for kids—performing with a band accelerates the learning process. Adult students will perform live at a venue in Woodstock. Unlike other Woodstock drum lessons for beginners, School of Rock combines private drum lessons with weekly band rehearsals so students are ready to play in front of real, live audiences.

Key Concepts
  • RUDIMENTS
  • TIME SIGNATURES
  • TECHNIQUE
  • GROOVE

Intermediate to Advanced Drum Lessons

More experienced to advanced drum students need a drum lesson curriculum that builds upon foundational skills and continues to grow musical proficiency. That’s why at School of Rock Woodstock, our drum lessons are customized for each student and his or her goals. Our Woodstock drum instructors integrate more complex techniques and concepts—intermediary grooves, shifts, meters and more—into a student's individual lessons and group band rehearsal, and will also select more difficult songs for his or her live performances.

 

Kid learns to sing at School of Rock Woodstock

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Woodstock offers beginner singing lessons for kids. Our unique, performance-based approach develops students' musical proficiency by preparing them to perform live. At School of Rock Woodstock, our vocal coaches are practicing musicians who integrate key music fundamentals—breathing, posture and more—into a curriculum based on performing with a band. Each week, beginner singing students participate in a private singing lesson and a band rehearsal.

Beginner Singing Lessons for Adults

School of Rock Woodstock teaches adults how to sing in our innovative Adult Program. Students develop vocal skills at a challenging pace designed to help you see results with every singing lesson. Adult vocalists learn how to keep tempo, stay on-key and master advanced vocal techniques for a powerful and healthy voice. Our curriculum teaches students how to sing by using popular rock songs that emphasize key concepts. Each week, Adult Program students have a private singing lesson for beginners and group band rehearsal.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • HARMONY
  • POWER
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Singing Lessons

At School of Rock Woodstock, our singing lessons for kids and adults are designed to help our students reach a high degree of musical proficiency. Intermediate and advanced singers take skills learned from previous singing lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. Our advanced singing lessons teach students to sing by performing popular rock songs that illustrate a specific vocal concept or technique. We pair weekly private singing lessons with weekly band rehearsals with the goal of getting musicians to perform live in Woodstock.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Woodstock

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Woodstock offers beginner bass guitar lessons for kids that blend weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. This performance-based approach results in a high level of musical proficiency because it engages and inspires students. Every School of Rock bass instructor is a practicing musician in Woodstock and teaches bass lessons for kids that get great results. Beginners learn to play bass guitar by using popular rock songs that illustrate key concepts and techniques.

Beginner Bass Lessons for Adults

Adults looking to learn bass guitar can enroll in School of Rock’s Adult Program. No experience is necessary in our beginner bass guitar lessons for adults. At School of Rock Woodstock, our experienced, local bass guitar instructors have the patience and skills to help adult students gain musical proficiency. As with all School of Rock music programs, our bass guitar lessons for adults ciriculum is performance-based, and include both weekly private instruction and weekly band rehearsals.

Key Concepts
  • GROOVE
  • TECHNIQUE
  • THEORY
  • TONE

Intermediate to Advanced Bass Lessons

Our intermediate to advanced bass guitar lessons teach Woodstock students the skills they need to become the backbone of a band. Students take skills from previous bass lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. At School of Rock Woodstock, our bass instructors use popular rock songs as a way of teaching students advanced concepts and techniques. We pair weekly private bass lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Kid learns to play piano at School of Rock Woodstock

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Woodstock. Our curriculum is performance-based, meaning that we prepare students to perform. Our piano lessons for beginners combine weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock Woodstock, our beginner keyboard lessons for kids take key concepts and music fundamentals—finger placement, scales, key differentiation and more—and teach them through popular rock songs. This approach inspires and engages students, which results in attaining a high level of musical proficiency. Our piano teachers have years of experience teaching music in the Woodstock area, and know how to coach and motivate students of any skill level to play the keyboard.

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Adults

The School of Rock Woodstock Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Woodstock area learn to play piano through a combination of weekly private beginner piano lessons and weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock, our piano lessons give adult students the chance to perform in a band at local Woodstock music venues, taking them out of the classroom and onto the stage.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • TONE
  • THEORY
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Keyboard Lessons

At School of Rock Woodstock, our keyboard lessons for kids and adults are designed to help students get results. Intermediate and advanced students take skills learned from beginner keyboard lessons and layer on more advanced piano techniques with concepts. Our local keyboard instructors are all practicing musicians in Woodstock, and use popular rock songs as a way of teaching complex skills. We pair weekly private piano lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Our Experienced Music Teachers

All of School of Rock Woodstock’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Our instructors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence and build social skills.

Studio Coordinator Robin Webb-Adams
Robin Webb-Adams
Studio Coordinator
Robin is a mother of two grown-up kids. Her son is an athletic trainer and her daughter is a musician and private music instructor—Robin is a soccer mom AND a rocker mom!

Working for School of Rock combines Robin's love of music and years of experience working around kiddos. Her hobbies include learning drums, going to concerts, and watching her favorite team—Atlanta United—play soccer!
Guitar Teacher Ryan Cain
Ryan Cain
Guitar Teacher
Ryan graduated from the Atlanta Institute of Music with a guitar theory and performance degree in 2013. He has played in several touring bands throughout the years, most notably Kenotia (Sumerian Records), and has performed at several venues including House of Blues, Vans Warped Tour, and the Bamboozle Festival to name a few.

Ryan’s interest in music started when he joined his middle school's orchestra and played the violin. His favorite bands are currently MxPx, If These Trees Could Talk, and anything classical. His guitar of choice is the Fender Telecaster.
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher Liann Mayorga
Liann Mayorga
Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Drum Teacher
Liann Mayorga is a passionate musician and educator hailing from the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia. With a deep love for music, she has dedicated herself to sharing her talent and knowledge with both children and adults. Her journey as a music teacher began with a focus on guitar and then expanded to teaching piano, bass, and drums as well. Over the years she has nurtured the musical talents of numerous aspiring musicians.

Liann's creative prowess extends beyond teaching. She is a multi-talented music producer and songwriter, showcasing her versatility and artistry in her band PARAll3L. Not only has she performed with the band, but she has also taken on the roles of producer and songwriter, contributing significantly to the group's unique sound.

Liann Mayorga's dedication to music education, coupled with her artistic achievements as a producer and songwriter, makes her a dynamic and influential figure in the world of music. Her passion for teaching and creating music continues to grow every day.
Drum Teacher Homer Umbanhowar
Homer Umbanhowar
Drum Teacher
Homer has been playing drums for over two decades. He was heavily involved with music in high school: jazz band, pep band marching band, and concert band.

Homer has been a touring musician for over a decade and currently plays drums for a band called The Funeral Portrait. They have opened for bands like Shinedown, From Ashes to New, Underoath, and Taking Back Sunday.
Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Colton Clements
Colton Clements
Drum Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Colton Clements is an Atlanta-born and-raised session drummer with over 15 years of percussion experience and over three years of teaching under his belt. Throughout his career as a musician, Colton has been a part of both School of Rock Atlanta House Band and School of Rock East Cobb House Band, a tenor drummer in a professional marching band corps, and the current drummer for the local Atlanta band, Pinto Sunshine.

Colton has always had a deep passion for music and is honored to be working at School of Rock Woodstock, teaching students of all ages and imparting the same wisdom he once learned through this program.
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Little Wing Teacher Ally Kaman
Ally Kaman
Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Vocal Teacher, Little Wing Teacher
Ally Kaman is a theatre artist and singer/songwriter based out of Jasper, GA. She received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance from Columbus State University in 2018, and has been working on the performing arts ever since.

Ally has performed onstage across the state as an actor, musical theatre performer, and a singer/songwriter. As a solo musician, she performs original music under the name Margaret Kay.
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman
Vocal Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Amanda has been playing and teaching music for over two decades, starting with piano, and then moving on to vocals and guitar. Her interest in music started at a young age playing her grandmother’s piano and singing with her family. She picked up the guitar when she went to college and couldn’t bring her piano with her. After college Amanda taught at Eclectic Music in Atlanta for a couple of years.

Amanda lives in Woodstock with her family and she feels lucky to be able to teach at the School of Rock in Woodstock where she gets to share her love of music with her community.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher Markus Alfonso
Markus Alfonso
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher
Markus Alfonso is a local guitarist, bassist, and songwriter. He is a recent graduate from the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Music and Technology. With a deep passion and love for music instilled in him at an early age by his parents and local Atlanta musicians, Markus was inspired to follow in the footsteps of his guitar heroes by pursuing a career in music after being gifted his first guitar by his father.

Some of his favorite bands/artists are King’s X, Extreme, Buckethead, and Joe Satriani. With an interest in a broad range of genres, he is proficient in playing in a variety of musical styles from rock, metal, pop, jazz, blues, funk, fusion, and everything in between. Markus is proud to be a part of the School of Rock in Woodstock team.
Drum Teacher Tristan Payne
Tristan Payne
Drum Teacher
Tristan is an experienced drummer for Cemetery Filth. His band has recently finished their first national tour and has been featured in Decibel Magazine. He enjoys extreme metal, double bass, blast beats, and all. He also has a deep love for industrial/goth rock music, even though he is an extreme metal drummer his music taste is very eclectic. You can find him listening to anything from Oliver Tree, Death, to Earth, Wind, and Fire. His playing is generally described as intricate, and he loves to add technical grooves and thoughtful color to his playing. His experience from being on the road and touring, playing live, and practicing with others brings additional knowledge to everyday teaching. For him, the importance is finding joy in drumming and helping you play the music that YOU enjoy.
School of Rock is where music and learning come together

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Reviews

What I like about the program is that my kids LOVE it!

This is so different from the music lessons that existed when I was a kid. These kids are actually making music and learning to play as a band. The performances are so impressive, and watching the kids gain confidence and express themselves on stage is priceless.

The structure around how kids learn is amazing.

Taking lessons to learn an instrument is one thing, but learning how to be a part of a band is on another level. These kids are learning how to communicate, respect people and their opinions, and how to be accountable for themselves. It’s more than just music here.

It's the best music program in the city.

Dedicated instructors and staff, vibrant atmosphere, and most importantly, it's fun! My 8-year-old has grown leaps and bounds in skill and personal confidence. If you're thinking about checking it out, don't wait, just do it!

The kids have a great time while learning to play.

Lifelong skills and relationships are born here. The staff shares their passion for music and are very professional and accommodating. Wish I had this type of exposure to music when I was growing up!

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