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!
School of Rock Perrysburg Is Ready to Rock N’ Roll
School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, will be celebrating the opening of its school in Perrysburg, Ohio, with an event taking place at 3185 Chappel Drive on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 1:30 pm to 3 pm. Along with live performances, the event will offer a raffle and tours of the school.
School of Rock Perrysburg is owned by Ron Rothenbuhler, who was born and raised in the area. Despite venturing out, Ron always felt the pull to return to his roots in Perrysburg. He had long harbored a dream of opening a business in his beloved hometown. The journey began when Ron enrolled his daughter at School of Rock in Ann Arbor. Witnessing his daughter's captivating performance on stage, Ron was instantly drawn to School of Rock’s unique curriculum, vibrant community, and mission to enriching lives through performance-based music education.
“Music has always been a channel that allows me to connect to a larger community. I feel a sense of belonging and relate to others who share similar or even differing musical tastes,” said Rothenbuhler. "At School of Rock, we don’t teach music to put on shows, we put on shows to teach music.”
School of Rock provides students of all ages an exciting and engaging music lesson experience, which includes bass lessons, guitar lessons, singing lessons, drum lessons and piano lessons. Drawing from all styles of rock and roll, School of Rock students learn theory and techniques via songs from legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Lenny Kravitz and Led Zeppelin. Thanks to the school’s performance-based approach, students around the world have gained superior musical proficiency, with some moving on to record deals and larger platforms such as American Idol, The Voice and Broadway.
“Ron's connection to music education is personal and profound,” said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock. “Beyond his passion for rock n' roll, he started his journey with us as a customer, seeing firsthand the transformation our program brought to his daughter. This personal experience fuels his drive, and I have no doubt it will make him an exceptional leader for the School of Rock in Perrysburg.”
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™
