As educators, we’re trailblazers with our performance-based model of music instruction. Today we’re an almost 380 unit global brand, boosting the lives of over 40,000 students in 9 countries. We continue to develop and open new schools across the world. The leadership team is comprised of a group of experienced franchise executives who are either musicians themselves or deeply passionate about music and music education.
Do what you love to do... Turn your passion into a full-time gig!
Because School of Rock is so unique as a franchise, we have little competition to slow our growth. We can boast more than with 380 locations in 15 countries around the world—and we’re embarking on an ambitious growth and expansion plan.
Even with so many current franchise locations, School of Rock still has many new franchise opportunities available for interested musicians and entrepreneurs looking to make changes in their local community.
The School of Rock Difference
Traditional music education approaches rarely teach students how to perform with other musicians, focusing instead on teaching music only through one-on-one lessons. The School of Rock Method is different.
We combine one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, starting students on their musical journey by teaching the songs that inspire them. This integrated SongFirst® approach teaches students techniques and theory while also helping them apply those skills when performing with other musicians. This method results in remarkable musical proficiency.
The patent-pending School of Rock Method includes the Method Books, the Method App, manuals and the Method Engine to integrate the content. The app was designed to be used by students and instructors. It houses all of the exercises from the Books, tools to practice the music skills at home, and also for the parents to monitor the kid’s progress.
This unique approach instruction and our love of rock music help young, aspiring musicians find themselves, hone their talents and build the confidence they need in their lives. School of Rock is a safe place for kids to learn, develop friendships with other kids who are into music, and carve out a niche for themselves in a world where they might never have felt a sense of belonging before.
Five Reasons to Own a School of Rock:
- Make a Real Difference: Impact children's lives through music.
- Turn Your Passion Into Profit: Your love for music can be your career.
- Financing Options Available: If you meet our minimum requirements, our partnership with ApplePie Capital makes financing easy.
- A proprietary School of Rock Method, including Method Books, App, and Engine, offering a unique music education experience.
- Real estate search and lease negotiation assistance and assistance with design and construction.
Training And Support
Our goal is to help you find real estate, open, staff, market, and operate your School of Rock quickly and confidently. You gain access to our tried-and-true business model, including operational and financial practices to grow your business fast.We provide a complete package of ready-to-use marketing tools and corporate support to implement these customer acquisition and retention strategies. You and your staff will learn how to use our motivational tiers to get kids to learn an instrument, overcome stage fright, and play great classic rock music via hands-on sessions and a comprehensive curriculum manual.
Whether you’re an experienced business executive looking to buy a franchise or a musician looking to build your first business venture, we’ve built up an incredible support team to provide you with everything you need to build your business.
A leader in business and music education
If you want to start or buy a music school or franchise near you, there are many outfits to choose from. But there’s only one School of Rock.With our performance-based learning technique, School of Rock stands out in the field of music education. Our music programs and curriculum combine private music lessons with group performances, getting students ready to take the stage with confidence and skill.
We believe in the importance of including music as part of a child’s upbringing, and the evidence for it has become increasingly clear. Study after study shows that children involved in music education tend to perform better academically, and playing music as part of a live band can have some of the same effects as playing sports in a team environment.
We are seeking candidates who share our passion and are looking to make a difference in their community.
Are you ready to rock? Simply submit the request form to learn more and get in touch!
A Rockin' Legacy: School of Rock Celebrates 25 Years of Music Education
School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, is proud to be celebrating 25 years dedicated to enriching the lives of students globally and instilling core values through the power of music.
To mark the momentous milestone, School of Rock has teamed up with long-time partner Gibson Brands to release unique editions of two classic models: the SG Standard Guitar and the SG Standard Bass Guitar. These vintage-inspired instruments pay tribute to the brand's 25th year and feature custom backplates and a truss rod cover with the iconic School of Rock 'Batwing' symbol. With only 300 guitars and 100 bass guitars available, it provides an exclusive opportunity for School of Rock students, parents and staff to own an instant collectible.
School of Rock has also committed to allocating a total of $25,000 from the guitar proceeds to be donated across its three long-standing philanthropic partners: the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, Music Will and the National Museum of African American Music.
“A milestone like this calls for something special, and what better way to honor 25 years than with a custom School of Rock Gibson SG?” said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock. “These custom instruments symbolize more than two decades of passion, dedication, and collaboration by our community of owners and operators who have enriched hundreds of thousands of lives around the world through music. These guitars and basses are now a part of School of Rock's history, and we are honored that 400 of our own community members will be able to carry a piece of it with them as they continue their musical journey.”
School of Rock’s 25th anniversary comes during a year filled with success for the brand, including the grand opening of its 350th location, new partnerships, multiple award recognitions and more. Furthermore, the brand was recently acquired by Youth Enrichment Brands, the nation's leading youth activities platform, ushering in a new chapter for the organization and even more opportunities for growth.
“School of Rock has come so far in the last 25 years, that much stronger with each evolution,” said Teddi Tarnoff, regional manager of School of Rock Southern Nevada. “As a student and original AllStar from the first ever Philadelphia school to my current role working for the company as Regional Manager in Southern Nevada, I could not be prouder of the strides we've made to help our ever expanding student population, who look a lot like my younger self, grow musically in a safe and supportive environment. Their achievements on and off the stage are a testament to what we stand for and work towards every day.”
As School of Rock looks to the future, the brand aims to establish 400 locations worldwide, with specific target markets in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and India. This expansion establishes the company as a global leader in music education, ensuring high-quality instruction reaches an even broader spectrum of students worldwide.
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In 2008 I made the decision to follow my dreams of incorporating my business background with my passion of working with kids and teaching music. After strongly contemplating starting my own business, I learned of the School of Rock and was not only blown away by the philosophy, values and programs, but also the business model and leadership team. Two years later, I now own and operate four schools in two distinct markets (Dallas and Detroit), and live my dream every day of working with amazing kids, families, and some of the finest musicians in the local music scenes. I’m proud to be part of the School of Rock family and have plans to continue opening more schools over the next years.
In 2005…I decided to enter a new phase of my life. I saw this as the best way of teaching rock music and to participate in legitimizing this as an art form. On a more personal note I wanted to foster an atmosphere for the offbeat kids because we were once those kids. Now 4 ½ years later I have opened two schools and am happy to be part of something I really believe in…I consider myself one of a growing number of School of Rock Moguls!
School of Rock has a simple business model, it’s easy to understand and your first success is easily replicable.
The School of Rock Method™
