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March 2024 by Brooke Heim
SOR is a great learning environment, with amazing teachers and staff! My daughter feels so comfortable and supported - and is learning a ton!
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February 2024 by Lucas Casali
Been coming here a couple of years now. This is a great way to meet new people who share an interest in music
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December 2023 by Becky
Both of my kids have had a fantastic experience with School of Rock! We joined the program thinking they would learn how to play guitar, voice and drums and were blown away by the leadership, cooperation and presentation skills they have learned along the way! The opportunity to be a part of the Performance Program, allowed them to gain these skills and instilled the drive for them to practice (without me having to remind them), because they wanted to do well for the group! As time progressed I came to realize the inherent communication, especially listening skills, that are necessary for playing in a group, a skill our kids will carry with them for a lifetime!The instructors are supportive, caring and highly skilled. Claudia is an amazing vocal teacher, Chas is a fantastic guitar teacher and Robbie is a wonderful drum teacher. They all find the balance of making it fun while building skill levels along the way. Will is an exceptional Music Director and Leilani is always friendly and willing to answer any questions at the front desk. I’ve heard great things about other instructors, but the ones I listed above are the instructors my kids have had a direct relationship with. They have had other instructors leading their performance groups and have had a great experience as well. School of Rock Palo Alto manages to maintain an inclusive and supportive environment allowing the children to grow into their best music selves! I love that at the shows everyone has a chance to shine and the creative expression in outfits is fantastic! I’m so grateful this group of instructors have chosen to give their time and nurture the children in our community in this way!
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November 2023 by Sara Jablon Moked
School of Rock has been a great experience for my daughter. I was originally just looking for private guitar lessons for her, but the school of rock program combines the private lessons with weekly band practice and performance. She loves the band and has made good friends, and it motivates her to practice more. Great program.
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October 2023 by Kapil Raju
I am disappointed with our experience at this place. Here are the reasons why:1. The class neglects to teach fundamental music concepts such as notes and rhythm to the kids. This lack of foundation is a significant drawback.2. Rather than gradually introducing beginners to these basics, they immediately thrust them into rehearsals with more advanced children. This approach is demotivating for newcomers who are still learning.3. My child expressed a clear disinterest in attending these classes, which is a testament to their dissatisfaction.4. As parents with limited musical knowledge, we attempted to supplement at home with various apps, but it became evident that children need proper instruction and practice in the basics before tackling complex songs.We provided this feedback to the teacher on multiple occasions, but they merely suggested that we encourage our child to practice at home, without addressing the core issues.This dissatisfaction has persisted through the third class, and when we requested a cancellation, nobody showed any interest in understanding or rectifying the situation.If you are seeking a beginner's music institute for your child, I would strongly advise looking elsewhere, as this place does not meet those needs.
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October 2023 by Chris McKillop
Daughter doing drums - awesome teachers, fun songs and great, safe environment.
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June 2023 by shana s.
My son, Ryan, loves school of rock, and I have been so impressed as well, with his teachers and the staff. I highly recommend School of Rock classes and their camps. The camp this summer was amazing, and now my daughter has joined. I appreciate the clear safety protocols, clean and safe environment, and incredible teachers and staff. New general manager, Brian, had brought about even better changes.
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April 2023 by Sarah Hudson
We've been attending School of Rock for Keyboard lessons. My son loves his teacher and the opportunity to perform regularly is a big bonus of learning here.
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March 2023 by Jim Morris
A few days back spoke to a gentleman, may be not so much of a "Gentleman", about the program, fees, and policies over all. It was a turn off. May be I caught him on a bad day. One star because I only spoke to him and the way he explained to made me think, I should find another place. Seems very inflexible place especially if you have young kids.
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February 2023 by victoria Quertermous
My SON LOVES SOR!! I love the time he spends with great instructors in a fun, non- competitive arena.
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December 2022 by Brian C.
Terrible communication, hit and miss on whether we have a good experience. Failure to return many calls explained away due to "nonfraternization policy" but really, my son's instructor can't call me back?
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November 2022 by Lukas Voesenek
The kids love coming over; 'rookies' for orientation until they turn 7 and 'rock 101' in band format after
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September 2022 by Kelly Lazaro
My son enjoys his 1:1s and band practice.
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September 2022 by Garima Mehta
Love the place. Great teachers! But I am shocked by how insensitive the Eric at front desk could be. I understand that the No show policy is tough because they have to pay the teachers. Yes I get it. But the way he relays is “No matter if you die or kid dies or any one dies in the family, there is nothing we can do about it”. Shhh! Chill!!May be don’t give him front desk duties if he can’t handle people. I feel very sorry for the owner or management of this place.What a morbid and insensitive way to communicate.
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August 2022 by Jenny M.
Leaving one stars because the teachers and school is awesome! However the general manager Eric is pretty rude and a mean person. Will not recommend because of the rude staff. Someone else also mentioned about the rude staff in other comments.