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October 2024 by Carlos Martinez
My Daughter has been going to School of Rock for Bass guitar and Vocals for going on 4 years now and she loves it. The staff and the shows are always great.
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October 2024 by Keith Woodfin
Both my kids and I go to SoR Clark for lessons and group rehearsals. The excellent instructors and practice programs have brought my kid's musical abilities a long way. At age 13 my daughter is flying on challenging drum parts from artists like Motely Crue, Guns n Roses, Kiss, and Nirvana. My 11 year old son is playing keyboard solos on songs from Stevie Wonder, U2, Prince and others. Every season their bandmates and they work up to a live performance which keeps them motivated and is always a blast to watch. If you really want to be impressed, check out a performance form the SoR Clark House Band.
There's even a program for older guys and gals like me. I've been playing drums for over 30 years and took up bass and guitar at SoR when my children joined. It's been great to step out from behind the set and play regular live music with the other adults in the SoR program.
The staff and teachers are friendly, extremely talented and most of all patient! Joey, who runs the school, and Chris, the music director, are simply the best. Highly recommended!
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May 2024 by Irakly Kam
As a fervent fan of the rock music genre, my excitement was palpable when I learned about the School of Rock. With its promise of nurturing the next generation of rock stars, I eagerly anticipated a vibrant atmosphere pulsating with the raw energy of budding musicians. Unfortunately, what awaited me was a dismal display of disorganization and lackluster instruction.
From the moment I entered the premises, chaos reigned supreme. The facilities were shabby and poorly maintained, with outdated equipment that seemed more fitting for a garage sale than a reputable music school. The staff appeared disinterested and overwhelmed, offering minimal guidance and displaying a conspicuous absence of passion for their craft.
The curriculum, if it could be called such, was a disjointed mishmash of irrelevant exercises and aimless jam sessions. Instead of fostering creativity and technical proficiency, the instructors seemed content to let students flounder aimlessly, devoid of meaningful direction or constructive feedback.
Moreover, the administrative incompetence of the School of Rock was truly astounding. Communication was virtually nonexistent, with schedules constantly in flux and important information routinely overlooked or disregarded. It became abundantly clear that the institution's priorities lay more in extracting tuition fees than in providing a valuable educational experience.
In conclusion, "School of Rock" fell far short of its lofty aspirations. Rather than igniting a passion for music and nurturing talent, it extinguished any flicker of inspiration with its apathetic approach and substandard facilities. Aspiring rock musicians would be wise to look elsewhere for their education and inspiration.
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August 2022 by Bobby Dreher
Joey Cassatta is amazing , he teaches what it means to be a musician first - the rock star part comes only with hard work . Great Students too , I had a blast spending time with them at their show and hang’n out with them at SOR Clark ! Keep Rock’n Strong , Bobby Dreher www.bobbydreher.com
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July 2021 by Vincent Cucci
My 11year old son went from not being able to hold drum sticks to performing at a local bar/restaurant with his group and, if I may say so myself, sounding great on the drums. His drum teacher Joey Cassata is AMAZING as a drummer, as a teacher and as a person. My son Nico loves School of Rock and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn an instrument. Can’t wait to see the next show.
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July 2021 by Katie Wright
We love School of Rock, Clark! Our son is on the quiet side, but performing has given him so much confidence and it is truly amazing to see! The teachers and staff at School of Rock are so positive and encouraging - just the best!!
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July 2021 by Jason Kondrk
We fell in love a SOR Clark from the start two years ago. We watched our 7 year old turn into a performing drummer in the blink of an eye now at 9. Everyone from the desk, management, to the instructors are all top notch, excellent with kids, and encourage supportive teamwork.The more experienced kids are always helping the less experienced and there’s great communication with parents. Thank you SOR. We also like the music history and theory they add in and make it fun!
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November 2020 by Get your Own youtube channle
Cool but kids need more practice before they perform
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December 2019 by Brian Snyder
My 13 year old began guitar lessons with Tyler in September and they really enjoy going every week. In addition to the 1 on 1 lessons he is also practicing with a group of other kids every week for 2+ hours as they prepare for one of the school's concert shows in January. I think this opportunity to perform as part of a group is very important to develop as a musician and SOR does a great job of it.
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December 2019 by John Dude
Cool but kids need more practice before they perform
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December 2019 by Karen Gould
Fantastic place to learn so much camaraderie and support.. The exposure for the kids to play is great..
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November 2019 by B Snyder
My 13 year old began guitar lessons with Tyler in September and they really enjoy going every week. In addition to the 1 on 1 lessons he is also practicing with a group of other kids every week for 2+ hours as they prepare for one of the school's concert shows in January. I think this opportunity to perform as part of a group is very important to develop as a musician and SOR does a great job of it.
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August 2019 by Lizabeth Coffey-Dawe Germano
My daughter loved
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January 2019 by Molly D.
I was very impressed over the operation of this place. From the very first phone call I was greeted and given information welcomely and the person was sincerely passionate about the operation at the school. I was given the opportunity for a trial lesson and group class. We decided to join immediately! We loved seeing the advanced class and how awesome they sounded and the attention they were given by instructors! My child picked up more in his first lesson then he has Any place else. You definitely get your monies worth here. We were looking for individual lessons and this is giving that and so much more. It's worth the little bit extra per month you pay here then someplace else especially if you child likes Rock!
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December 2018 by Roll Dice
My daughter has been with School of Rock Clark for about a year and a half now. She's 12 and has been doing the Performance Program. I'd like to share my experience with anyone who may be thinking of enrolling their child.
