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October 2023 by Rudy G.
Pasadena location: I was concerned about my six-year-old son's safety. The teacher is great but my son's private lesson happens to be alone in a corner room in the basement. No one else is down there. The last 5 min or so of his 30 min lesson I would go downstairs, peak in the window and take a seat. Yesterday, Kevin Drew, a manager, came downstairs and asked me to go wait upstairs. He said I couldn't be down there. I said my son is alone in the basement and he's six years old. He said, "remember you signed" referring to a policy. I said "yeah, I don't care. I'm concerned for the safety of my child". He said, you can't be down here, remember you signed...there's cameras down here anyway." I replied "I didn't know that." I walked up the stairs to go wait in the waiting room and Kevin says "you can't be down here, remember you signed? And by the way, remember that sign at the front that says only students beyond this point?" All because I was concerned about my son's safety. I'm a teacher. If a parent told an administrator of their concern that their six-year-old son was in a basement alone with me, their teacher, I would completely understand. The administrator should simply address the concern by stating the safety measures in place. The response was entirely inappropriate and insulting.
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May 2023 by Vivien S.
School of Rock, which is a fun and educational music school, is recommended by me, a student. If you (or your parents or if you are a parent, your child) would like to learn instruments (like keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, vocals, or drums), you should take a tour at this place anytime ( except Friday and Sunday) . Let me explain why I enjoy taking the time to learn here and why my mother did not regret spending money on the classes.I am currently taking private classes on guitar every Monday, and I have joined one of the performance programs on the same day. Tip: If you take one-on-one classes, they will eventually send you to a group experience called Rock 101, if you are a beginner. Another useful tip is: When your instructor decides that you are too good (which I bet you are) , you will take a test, graduate from Rock 101, and sign your name on the wall! FUN! I only been in Rock 101 for four classes, and I already got to move on. And I am one of the youngest that graduated, according to my guitar instructor. Anyway, every student ( including adults) seem to be enjoying the group and classes at SoR. Also, the staff and instructors/ group instructors are awesome and are very good at their job, which is to make music fun for everyone! First, they allow you to adjust to your instrument as slow as you want, and they will provide exercises and warm ups if you need them! They even have their own app, which is useful for learning songs and back tracking them. Next, the staffs and instructors always give you an opportunity to play another instrument. So far I only spend time on playing keyboard and guitar. If you are puzzled in what instrument to play, or you don't know what to do, you can let anyone know and they will teach you. Lastly, they never give up on you. Just keep trying, and they will say that you are awesome, or a "shredder" as they like to say. They also have many fun programs for both children and adults. I participated in the Winter camp last December to January. It was great! Now, I have to focus on another performance upcoming on May 21st,2023. Therefore, I appreciate SoR for many reasons!
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February 2023 by Michelle H.
Simply said -- we love Pasadena School of Rock. Our 10 year old started last summer with a camp, which he loved so much we enrolled him in a second. He now takes a weekly lesson and is in the Rock 101 program. He comes out of his SOR classes so happy and enthusiastic, and I know he's in safe hands while he's there. (He recently came out of lesson completely excited and inspired after watching his teacher "shred a pentatonic scale" (his words). Seriously - getting a kid excited about a scale takes real skill.) All of the teachers are amazing (patient, super talented, knowledgeable and really dialed in on the kids' interests). It's great that this program gives students the opportunity to play together as a band, even if they are young and/or brand new. And best of all, it's FUN. Plenty of basics are taught, scales, reading notes, and into music theory and such - a very solid base. But it's all taught in-context, learning actual songs. It's pretty incredible to see the staff get even the newest musicians up and playing riffs right away. I was so impressed that I even started taking adult lessons and have joined the adult performance program as well (did I mention this place is fun?). Thank you School of Rock Pasadena for providing age-appropriate, inspiring music education.
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February 2023 by R I.
Since the change in local management, the "fun" is no longer present according to our student. The last performance show managed by two former teachers who left after the school show was a mess. Need to improve the quality of the reception as well.
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January 2022 by Stephanie G.
Such an amazing program to enroll your child in !!My daughter is taking their 101 program for singing . As a student she's really enjoying the lessons and modules they base their teachings from. The instructors are all amazing and very well knowledgeable. Not only are they teaching the students , but they connect with the students on a musical level. My daughter loves her instructors and notices other instructors being just as attentive with their students. As a parent , I am very pleased with the school . The staff is always very helpful and available. I love that I get updates after every lesson my child takes. I would definitely recommend this school for beginners and advanced students . They have levels for all skills, and I can't wait for my child to promote to the next level !!Especially thanks to Rebecca and Tevis for being available for parents !!
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January 2022 by Sophia carey
Great great great teachers. Love there system.
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July 2018 by Karina L
The owner is absolutely wonderful! Friendly staff and my daughters both love it! Great place overall!! Highly recommend it!
