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Find your place in the music at School of Rock Naperville. We have a unique approach to learning music that helps kids blossom in unimaginable ways. Students are not only being taught an instrument—they’re learning to deal with life situations, building confidence, and becoming better people.
At School of Rock Naperville, learning music in a lesson room is just the beginning. We get kids playing on stage as quickly as possible, teaching them to play as soloists and as part of a team. This immersive method motivates them to be their best, helping them learn skills faster and more thoroughly.
As both rockers and educators, School of Rock Naperville’s instructors are passionate about creating a legacy of music by helping your kids succeed in music and beyond. Visit School of Rock Naperville today to learn more about our creative community.
At School of Rock Naperville, learning music in a lesson room is just the beginning. We get kids playing on stage as quickly as possible, teaching them to play as soloists and as part of a team. This immersive method motivates them to be their best, helping them learn skills faster and more thoroughly.
As both rockers and educators, School of Rock Naperville’s instructors are passionate about creating a legacy of music by helping your kids succeed in music and beyond. Visit School of Rock Naperville today to learn more about our creative community.
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School of Rock Naperville
220 N Washington StNaperville, IL 60540
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(630) 922-5400(630) 922-5400
Hours of Operation
| Monday - Friday | 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed |
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Performance
School of Rock Naperville's Performance Program is all about translating our students' abilities to play in the lesson room to performing for real on stage. In addition to refining their overall skill and proficiency as musicians, students learn what comes with being part of a band: teamwork, collaboration, and the special brand of fun that only comes from sharing awesome experiences with others.
Students learn, absorb, and perform iconic hits from some of history's greatest rock and roll performers including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Van Halen, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and many more. No matter what they perform, our students will learn incredible skills and enjoy epic experiences that will last a lifetime.
All students in Naperville'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
• Real-life performances on stage at amazing venues
• Advanced instruction in fundamentals such as stage performance, harmonies, musicianship, and more
• Fun, music, and education wrapped into one all-inclusive experience!Rock 101
Our Rock 101 Program at School of Rock Naperville 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 Naperville, 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 Naperville students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.
School of Rock Naperville’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!AllStars
School of Rock Naperville’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 Naperville’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!Rookies
School of Rock Naperville’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 Naperville 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 Naperville’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!Little Wing
At School of Rock Naperville, 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 Naperville 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 Naperville’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!Camps
School of Rock Naperville’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 Naperville.
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
School of Rock Naperville's Performance Program is all about translating our students' abilities to play in the lesson room to performing for real on stage. In addition to refining their overall skill and proficiency as musicians, students learn what comes with being part of a band: teamwork, collaboration, and the special brand of fun that only comes from sharing awesome experiences with other...
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School of Rock Naperville's Performance Program is all about translating our students' abilities to play in the lesson room to performing for real on stage. In addition to refining their overall skill and proficiency as musicians, students learn what comes with being part of a band: teamwork, collaboration, and the special brand of fun that only comes from sharing awesome experiences with others.
Students learn, absorb, and perform iconic hits from some of history's greatest rock and roll performers including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Van Halen, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and many more. No matter what they perform, our students will learn incredible skills and enjoy epic experiences that will last a lifetime.
All students in Naperville'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
• Real-life performances on stage at amazing venues
• Advanced instruction in fundamentals such as stage performance, harmonies, musicianship, and more
• Fun, music, and education wrapped into one all-inclusive experience!Read less
Students learn, absorb, and perform iconic hits from some of history's greatest rock and roll performers including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Van Halen, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and many more. No matter what they perform, our students will learn incredible skills and enjoy epic experiences that will last a lifetime.
All students in Naperville'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
• Real-life performances on stage at amazing venues
• Advanced instruction in fundamentals such as stage performance, harmonies, musicianship, and more
• Fun, music, and education wrapped into one all-inclusive experience!Read less
Our Rock 101 Program at School of Rock Naperville 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 Naperville, 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...
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Our Rock 101 Program at School of Rock Naperville 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 Naperville, 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 Naperville students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.
School of Rock Naperville’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!Read less
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 Naperville students to enhance their skills and move on to our Performance Program.
School of Rock Naperville’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!Read less
School of Rock Naperville’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 Al...
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School of Rock Naperville’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 Naperville’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!Read less
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 Naperville’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!Read less
School of Rock Naperville’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, too...
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School of Rock Naperville’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 Naperville 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 Naperville’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!Read less
With exercises, tools and games customized to their age group, our Naperville 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 Naperville’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!Read less
At School of Rock Naperville, 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 st...
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At School of Rock Naperville, 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 Naperville 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 Naperville’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!Read less
Our Little Wing students at Naperville 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 Naperville’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!Read less
School of Rock Naperville’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 Performanc...
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School of Rock Naperville’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 Naperville.
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 WorkshopRead less
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 Naperville.
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 WorkshopRead less
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Meet Andrew PilacoutasDrum InstructorAndrew Pilacoutas started playing the drums at the age of 9 when he joined his middle school band, and received his first drums set one year later. By the time he got to high school he had been pla...
Read moreAndrew Pilacoutas started playing the drums at the age of 9 when he joined his middle school band, and received his first drums set one year later. By the time he got to high school he had been playing in a lot of bands that ranged from blues groups to heavy metal bands. During high school he focused his time on cultivating a versatile and consistent style, which has helped him progress his playing through out the years. After leaving high school he attended Landmark College in Putney, Vermont for a year. During that time he realized that he wanted to pursue his passion of music, and transferred to Columbia College of Chicago and entered the Music performance program. Since graduating from Columbia Andrew has pursued a career in teaching as well as furthering his playing career.Read less
Meet Dave BowersGuitar & Bass InstructorDave began playing guitar at age 11 inspired by the dazzling fretwork of playerslike Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai. He went on to earn bachelor's degree in jazzstudies at North Central College stud...
Read moreDave began playing guitar at age 11 inspired by the dazzling fretwork of playerslike Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai. He went on to earn bachelor's degree in jazzstudies at North Central College studying with jazz guitarist John McLean. He hasperformed and recorded with Chicago rock groups Oucho Sparks, Kazy, NYCO,and Umbra and the Volcan Siege. He has also recorded commercial music for MTVand Energizer. Dave currently plays with Gipsy Trio and Chanson Du Chat, twobands whose music is largely inspired by the works of guitarist Django Reinhardt.Read less
Meet Jordan CaulkVocal InstructorJordan is your standard "musical theatre nerd turned rockstar" story. She started singing probably as soon as she could talk, and throughout school, she's been a part of many curricular and extracu...
Read moreJordan is your standard "musical theatre nerd turned rockstar" story. She started singing probably as soon as she could talk, and throughout school, she's been a part of many curricular and extracurricular choirs, as well as starred in many musicals and plays. She has also taken up the ukulele and dabbles a bit in songwriting. She is currently the lead female singer of a cover band called Recycle The Day. She loves all types of music, but some of her favorite bands or artists are Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age, Alice In Chains, Death Cab For Cutie, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Eva Cassidy, Fiona Apple, TWRP, and Weird Al Yankovic.Read less
Meet David RaderGuitar & Bass InstructorDavid Rader was first inspired to pick up a guitar after listening to a Ramones album when he was 15. He played in a punk band throughout high school that used to rip through twelve songs in eight ...
Read moreDavid Rader was first inspired to pick up a guitar after listening to a Ramones album when he was 15. He played in a punk band throughout high school that used to rip through twelve songs in eight minutes and then would fill the rest of their allotted time by making fun of people in the audience. As he grew older, David grew to appreciate the technical aspects of playing instruments and also learned that you shouldn't tease strangers. His favorite guitarists include Dick Dale, Leadbelly, Kurt Cobain and Jack White. He received a bachelor's degree in English Studies in 2012 and currently resides in Oak Park, which is only an hour's drive away from his parents and their washing machine.Read less
Meet Dan TamillowDrum InstructorDaniel Tamillow is an enthusiastic drummer in the Chicago area. Originally from Virginia, he moved to Chicago to pursue a career in music while also following his love of teaching. He has been in...
Read moreDaniel Tamillow is an enthusiastic drummer in the Chicago area. Originally from Virginia, he moved to Chicago to pursue a career in music while also following his love of teaching. He has been in multiple bands and has played many venues in the city. Daniel strives to help students gain a love and appreciation for their instrument and thrives on a fun learning environment. He studied music for two and half years at the College of DuPage under Mike Folker and has personally taken private lessons from drummer Charles Heath (Ramsey Lewis) for two years. Dan is always looking to learn and grow as a musician to become the best teacher and influence he can be!Read less
Meet Collin MarksGuitar InstructorCollin has been writing and performing around Chicagoland for over ten years. He started playing piano at a very young age, and now sings, plays the guitar, banjo, and harmonica. Collin started pla...
Read moreCollin has been writing and performing around Chicagoland for over ten years. He started playing piano at a very young age, and now sings, plays the guitar, banjo, and harmonica. Collin started playing gigs in his teens and has had the opportunity to play a variety of stages, not only in Chicago but around the Midwest. His compositions have been used in advertisements and have been performed by local orchestras. With an emphasis on ear training, music theory, as well as improvisation, Collin has experience performing and teaching in a variety of traditions, including blues, jazz, country, and rock and roll. He looks forward to passing on these traditions to his students.Read less
Meet Lucas HezzeGuitar, Bass, and Drum instructorLucas has been playing guitar and bass for 8 years. Previous to guitar, Lucas started learning music when he chose to play saxophone his first year of middle school, which he continues to play toda...
Read moreLucas has been playing guitar and bass for 8 years. Previous to guitar, Lucas started learning music when he chose to play saxophone his first year of middle school, which he continues to play today. Throughout his high school years he has composed music with friends, performed in several bands around Illinois, and won second place in Oswego's annual Battle of the Bands, with his former band The Last Panda. After graduating high school, Lucas went to The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. There he began to teach lessons to students of all skill levels as well as get more involved in local music and music business, all while pursuing his degree. After graduating from college Lucas was hired at School of Rock Geneva and Naperville where he continues to teach Guitar, Bass, and Drums today.Read less
Meet Lauren WilcoxGeneral ManagerLauren Wilcox is a singer/songwriter from the Chicago suburbs. She began taking classical voice lessons when she was 10 years old and continues to learn every day. In 2013, Lauren graduated from Co...
Read moreLauren Wilcox is a singer/songwriter from the Chicago suburbs. She began taking classical voice lessons when she was 10 years old and continues to learn every day. In 2013, Lauren graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Music degree with a concentration in Vocal Performance where she explored various styles of music including rock, pop, blues, and jazz. She was also fortunate enough to perform on stage at very prestigious venues and events such as the Auditorium Theater, Buddy Guy's Legends, the Field Museum, the New Orleans Jazz Festival, as well as many others. After graduation, Lauren was hired at School of Rock Hinsdale as a vocal, guitar, and keys teacher and also held such positions as show director, Little Wing Assistant Director, and Assistant Manager (Hinsdale). Most recently, Lauren was named the General Manager of School of Rock Naperville.
Lauren currently plays bass and sings background vocals in the Chicago power pop band, THE PUNCH. She is also one half of the acoustic jazz/pop singer/songwriter duo, Fonder Estates.
Although Lauren has not yet achieved her dreams of becoming the newest member of Green Day or being the face of a Disney princess, she is beyond grateful for her musical journey so far. She believes wholeheartedly that music has the ability to change lives and hopes to continue to educate kids about the positive power that music holds."Read less
Meet Emily GoodellAssistant ManagerEmily Goodell started playing piano at the age of 7 and percussion at the age of 10. Throughout high school and college, Emily played in concert band, jazz band, marching band, percussion ensemble,...
Read moreEmily Goodell started playing piano at the age of 7 and percussion at the age of 10. Throughout high school and college, Emily played in concert band, jazz band, marching band, percussion ensemble, and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra. Emily graduated from Lewis University with a degree in Music Business and a minor in Marketing. Although classically trained, Emily uses influences from all genres of music in teaching. She loves teaching kids and watching them grow musically.Read less
Meet Joanna VassilatosRegional Sales & Marketing ManagerJoanna is a Chicago native who moved out to Los Angeles in 2000 to pursue a career in music. Throughout her tenure in LA she covered a lot of ground both as a musician and as a music industry execu...
Read moreJoanna is a Chicago native who moved out to Los Angeles in 2000 to pursue a career in music. Throughout her tenure in LA she covered a lot of ground both as a musician and as a music industry executive. On the music side, she toured all over the world as a drummer for the all-girl progressive rock band Radio Vago, playing and touring with such acts as the Mars Volta, The Breeders, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Distillers, Sleater-Kinney and many more. On the industry side, she worked for Diane Warren, the most successful and prolific female songwriter in history, also regarded by many as the most important songwriter in the world as her songs have received six Oscar nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win, and seven GRAMMY nominations, including one win. She was then the senior production manager at MMA, an event production firm handling tastemaker events for Gwen Stefani, Motorola, DKNY Jeans, Quiksilver, and more. After spending 3 years with MMA, Joanna moved on to work side by side with the Director of Programs and Events at the GRAMMY Foundation. Working for the GRAMMY's, she was exposed to and interacted with the biggest names in the music industry, including artists such as Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, 3 Doors Down, Sheryl Crow, Maroon 5, Josh Groban, Radiohead, Mumford Sons, and many more. Joanna currently plays drums and sings in the band THE PUNCH who actively records and gigs in Chicago. She would love for you to check them out at www.thepunch.infoRead less
Meet Patrick McKennaRegional Operations ManagerMcKenna has been playing guitar, bass, piano, and drums as long as he can remember. Currently he fronts the Chicago power pop outfit THE PUNCH where he sings and plays guitar. McKenna's bands have...
Read moreMcKenna has been playing guitar, bass, piano, and drums as long as he can remember. Currently he fronts the Chicago power pop outfit THE PUNCH where he sings and plays guitar. McKenna's bands have gigged throughout Chicago at most of the city's great venues including: The Metro, The Double Door, Schuba's, Subterranean, Bottom Lounge, The Cubby Bear, The Beat Kitchen, Martyrs and many more from NYC to Detroit. McKenna has played in many bands over the years including: shoe. , girls on bicycles , Fire City Limits and others. McKenna has been working at SoR DuPage county since the first school was opened in Naperville in 2011. He started as a guitar teacher, and over time has held various positions like show director, house band director, Music Director, General Manager, and Regional Operations Manager. McKenna likes to focus on teaching his students improvisational soloing skills and ear training, helping budding rockers to be themselves and allowing them to jump into many diverse musical situations with the knowledge they've learned. McKenna currently lives in downtown Chicago, but grew up in DuPage County Illinois. McKenna has a BS (Management) from DePaul University.Read less
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From Chicago Music News: Mid December, I joined a crowd quite unlike any other I had ever seen. Packed with parents, siblings, friends, and fellow musicians, I witnessed the incredible talent of...
Read moreFrom Chicago Music News:
Mid December, I joined a crowd quite unlike any other I had ever seen. Packed with parents, siblings, friends, and fellow musicians, I witnessed the incredible talent of Naperville’s School of Rock musicians.
The showcase took place at Bottom Lounge and featured music from famous recording studios like Abbey Road, Electric Lady, Motown, and Muscle Shoals. I was there to see the Sound City set which featured artists who recorded at the legendary studio prior to its 2011 demise. Their set included songs by Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Blind Melon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age, War, and more.
I’m not sure what I was expecting of them, but I was blown away by their full sound and skillful playing. I, a 27 year IMG_1170old who wishes she were musically gifted, was in awe of how young and accomplished they all were. These up and
coming musicians moved fluidly between instruments like seasoned pros with each new song. Armed with a killer setlist and rotating musicians as they went, their fifty minute set went by quickly.
School of Rock is doing amazing things. They are helping young musicians develop and further their skills while giving them the experience of performing in front of a live audience. For more information on Naperville’s School of Rock, go to http://locations.schoolofrock.com/naperville.
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Read moreCheck out this interview of Joanna our Marketing Guru as she spoke about School of Rock on the local access cable show, The Busy Guy hosted by Vince LoCascio. Joanna provides a detailed rundown of all our programs, how they work together and the ways in which they impact the students. Check it out! Read less
Testimonials
“We knew SOR was the right place for him when on a 3rd grade writing assignment he wrote, " I feel most at home at School of Rock." "I love to stay late after my lesson and read my book while I wait for my Mom". To know that our son feels like he fits in and that he feels so comfortable there is very reassuring to us.”
— Kacie C., Mother of School Of Rock Naperville Performance Group student“In Little Wing, my son learns scales and fundamentals but unlike other music programs, he loves the songs. Also, the children get to move around a lot and the teachers follow the musical interests of the children so they're always engaged.”
— Marta S., Mother of School Of Rock Naperville student in Little Wing, School Of Rock's early childhood program“At first, my daughter didn't want to go because we had just moved and she didn't think she could handle starting at yet another new 'school.' But, I really felt School of Rock was right for her because when you walk in, there's just a feeling of acceptance and so much passion in that building. A year later, she still loves it! Besides being able to play guitar (which is great), I know she has these priceless experiences and she's capable of taking creative risks. Recently, she said to me, "Mom, thank you so much for bringing me to School of Rock.' It just brings tears to my eyes. ”
— Julie C., Mother of School of Rock Naperville Rock 101 student“I don't know how they screen for teachers -- I imagine it's an extremely rigorous process -- but they do an amazing job of hiring professionally trained musicians that know how to teach kids at different skill levels. I knew that School of Rock puts a lot of emphasis on performance. But, I was pleasantly surprised that the teachers instill the importance of reading music and exposing them to different aspects of f world music, jazz and blues in addition to playing rock.”
James D., Father of School of Rock Naperville Performance Group student