| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
At School of Rock Aurora, our Performance Program puts our students front-and-center on a real stage for real performances. Students get to show off their killer music skills while learning serious teamwork as they and their bandmates refine their abilities through some of rock and roll’s greatest hits.
Aurora students will blow your mind with advanced performances chock-full of hits by famous artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Frank Zappa, Queen, and many, many more! For our students, real performances breed real skill, and real fun.
All students in Aurora’s Performance Program can expect:
• Weekly private music lessons on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals
• Weekly band rehearsal to get students prepared for real shows
• The experience of performing on stage with their band at real venues
• Key learning in fundamental areas such as stage performance, harmonies, musicianship, and more
• Fun, music, and education wrapped into one all-inclusive experience!
Our Rock 101 Program at School of Rock Aurora is focused on making the first steps of a young student’s journey both fun and successful. The days of mundane music instruction are over. At School of Rock Aurora, we believe that playing music together is the only real path to mastering an instrument and developing a true love for music.
In Rock 101, we focus our instruction on the one instrument that students have chosen to study. Whether we’re teaching scales, chords, notes, or time signatures, we put concepts in context so students understand how the principles they learn are applied to real music. Using some of the world’s most famous songs and infusing fun into every chord, Rock 101 allows Aurora students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.
School of Rock Aurora’s Rock 101 students can expect:
• Weekly private music lessons on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals
• Weekly group rehearsals to reinforce basic concepts and skills in a band setting
• A firm grasp of the fundamentals of technique and music theory
• An understanding of what it means to play solo and in a group
• Real knowledge gained through real fun!
School of Rock Aurora’s top students can audition for our most prestigious honor: the School of Rock AllStars Program. Our AllStars represent the best of the best students from School of Rock’s entire global network of schools. With incredible musical aptitude, a knack for teamwork and incredible focus, today’s AllStars truly represent the future of rock and roll.
Each summer, our AllStars embark on an authentic concert tour to perform in jaw-dropping live shows across the country, including Red Rocks, Lollapalooza, Hangout Music Fest, NAMM, Gathering of the Vibes, and countless others. AllStars also get to share the stage with experienced, larger-than-life performers like Alice Cooper, Eddie Vedder, and Slash, to name a few. There is no better way for a star on the rise to get a taste for what professional music is really like.
School of Rock Aurora’s AllStars can expect:
• Real-world performances where they can shine in their chosen medium: guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals
• A fast-paced tour experience with stage shows at legendary events and venues
• To play with the best performers from School of Rock’s global community
• The opportunity to rock out on stage with world-renowned artists
• An epic rock experience like no other!
School of Rock Aurora is now enrolling for our Adult Performance Program, where adult students of all proficiency levels can explore and conquer the world of music. We get our students playing and learning at lightning-quick speeds through practical performance rather than run-of-the-mill music instruction programs. At School of Rock Aurora, the thrill of the performance is just as important as learning the skill to rock.
Our adult students learn the fundamentals of music, including scales, chords, notes, progressions, and more, through some of the most iconic songs and sounds in music history. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of rock ‘n roll or a metal-loving head-banger at home in the mosh pit, our teachers know how to best connect your love for music with a passion for learning it.
All students in School of Rock Aurora’s Adult Program can expect:
• Fast-paced instruction in one of our great musical offerings: guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and/or vocals
• Weekly private instruction catered to your goals and level of proficiency
• Rehearsals with others just like you to get ready for real shows at live music venues
• An understanding of music theory and technique fundamentals, learned through songs from your favorite music genre
• Fun, instruction, and a great progression of practical skills wrapped all into one!
School of Rock Aurora’s Rookies Program offers a gateway to understanding music for first and second graders. Using proprietary set-ups for guitar, bass, drums and keyboard, as well as other tools, we introduce our Rookies to music fundamentals in a fun way. The skills and passion for music that our Rookies learn prepare them for Rock 101 and a lifelong love of music.
With exercises, tools and games customized to their age group, our Aurora Rookies learn the concepts of music theory, rhythm, pitch, form and dynamics as they play alongside their friends. We encourage our students to explore various instruments and play styles so they begin to understand how individual contributions form a band; even the best solo keyboard players or vocalists need to understand how an ensemble works.
All students in Aurora’s Rookies Program can expect:
• Weekly group lessons using guitar, bass, keyboard and drums
• Exposure to essential fundamentals like music theory, pitch and rhythm
• A focus on teamwork and collaboration
• An understanding of what it means to play solo and in a group
• Fun combined with practical learning!
At School of Rock Aurora, we teach preschoolers in our Little Wing Program the creativity, confidence, and knowledge they need to grow into life-long lovers and practitioners of music. Music is the gateway to childrens’ growth, whether it’s in the form of great friendships from shared musical experiences or the joy of hearing an inspirational song for the first time.
Our Little Wing students at Aurora enjoy a unique variety of music-minded games based on some of the most popular music in rock and roll history. Through great music and a foundation of fun, our students refine their motor skills, coordination, pre-literacy, and group cooperation in a safe and inclusive environment.
Young rockers in Aurora’s Little Wing Program can expect:
• Exploration of hand percussion and other tools to spark their imagination
• Unique and engaging music games
• Teamwork, cooperation, and group music activities
• Fundamental skills for music and life
• Fun and practical learning combined, perfectly tailored to growing minds!
School of Rock Aurora’s music camps and workshops are designed to bring out the best performance in a fast-paced learning environment. Just like our standard programs, our camps offer a high-energy experience that is fun, creative and team-oriented. Our students learn music by playing it with their peers, guided by experienced instructors from the music community.
From basic Performance Boot Camps to more advanced Guitar Building and Songwriting Training, School of Rock offers opportunities for musicians of all skill levels. Camps vary by location, so please contact us for a current list of camps and workshops at School of Rock Aurora.
Regardless of which camp they choose, students can expect:
• Hands-on skill building for guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drums, and/or vocals
• One-on-one interaction with seasoned music professionals
• A deeper appreciation for music theory and fundamentals
• Greater confidence, collaboration and improvisation abilities
• A fun and interactive experienceFind a Camp or Workshop
Take a tour of School of Rock to see how our approach to music education teaches kids to rock their worlds.
“We love School of Rock Aurora, the staff and the instructors! Everyone is always friendly and the quality of instruction is fantastic. My kiddo loves to go rock out!”- Marcial RodriguezHeadliners Performance Band ProgramAurora, COSept. 27, 2016
“I like that our kids learn to appreciate music from real groups that actually perform/performed live on stage, they learn to be responsible and accountable to the rest of their band members, and they learn to work together to produce real results (music and stage performance) without their parents having to push them. A great way to learn music history and mature as teen agers. The extra bonus is I'm never worried about who my kids are hanging out with when they are at SOR.”- Anders TornquistHeadliners Performance Band ProgramAurora, COJuly 28, 2016
“The staff is absolutely incrediblethey will go above and beyond to get you where you want to go. One of the best decisions of my life.”- Carl Nash Adult Performance Band ProgramAurora, COJuly 23, 2016
“Great upbeat instructors and staff (pun intended), wonderful variety in shows offered, real venues for the student to experience playing in, well organized and details covered, good communication of details to students and parents, high expectations of the students and they rise to new levels, leadership and volunteer opportunities, respect and mentoring of each other encouraged a fantastic way for kids to express themselves and meet others with similar interests. Students are actively involved in setting up and producing the events, getting a taste of ownership in a business and developing genuine responsibility. It has been wonderful to see our son's growth in confidence and ability. He has a true commitment to the school. The school earns that from its students and in turn benefits. A truly valuable and worthwhile experience all around!”- Nita ReganHeadliners Performance Band ProgramAurora, COJune 23, 2016
