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Music programs at School of Rock Scottsdale combine one-on-one lessons with group band practices


Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Scottsdale's top programs for kids and beginners. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs that have been simplified for beginner musicians. Additionally, Rock 101 students in Scottsdale have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts and skills behind their performance songs.


Our music programs for kids in Scottsdale are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Scottsdale who have participated in the Rookies program can move to our Rock 101 music program once they’re ready. Additionally, students (typically ages 8 to 13-years-old) can begin Rock 101 without any prior experience. The goal of this rock program is to quickly develop a basic competence on students’ chosen instruments before moving on to our famous Performance Program.


At School of Rock Scottsdale, we offer beginner guitar lessons for kids. Our expert guitar instructors guide your child from start to finish with private instruction and weekly group band rehearsals. Every instructor at School of Rock Scottsdale is an experienced musician, and they emphasize foundational music theory and technique when teaching guitar lessons to kids. Unlike other Scottsdale guitar lessons and programs, School of Rock is designed to get students performing in a band.


It’s never too late to learn to play the guitar. Similar to our kids guitar lessons, School of Rock Scottsdale's beginner guitar lessons for adults utilizes a performance-based curriculum. Our experienced instructors teach adult students through popular rock songs, and teach students to play guitar in a way that’s challenging and fun. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, which is why we combine weekly private guitar lessons with group band rehearsals. At School of Rock Scottsdale, we teach beginner guitar lessons for adults in our Adult Program. This program gets students performing onstage at a local Scottsdale venue.


As students gain skills and experience, we move them along to more challenging programs at higher skill levels. Intermediate and advanced students take the skills they learned in beginner guitar lessons, and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. School of Rock Scottsdale offers advanced guitar lessons for kids and adults that teach by playing challenging classic rock songs and emphasize playing the guitar in a real music venue. Our Scottsdale guitar teachers will work with each student to develop a custom learning plan.


All of School of Rock Scottsdale’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Our instructors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence and build social skills.


Michelle Worley spends her free time making music with her friends. Michelle loves singing and playing with her band, Aunt B. In fact, music has been a part of Michelle's life since childhood when she picked up the violin and eventually became a bassist. Before working at School of Rock, Michelle came to us from a typical junior high school environment as a paraprofessional. Working with kids was the transition she needed after a career in the hospitality business. With a degree in Culinary Arts, she started her career as a chef and catering manager, working in top-notch dining facilities and event centers. Her ability to manage events, book bands and ensure everybody has a good time is helpful in working with families at School of Rock.

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Trying to decide between our studio and other teachers? Here’s what makes us special:


Highly Qualified Instructors – Our instructors are not only experts in their field, they can really teach. They have many years of experience in the world of music and know which skills matter the most.


Convenient Scheduling – We teach a variety of lessons to all ages. One child can do guitar while another is in piano, and a third does voice!


Amazing Studios (←click for a studio tour) – a 7′ Yamaha Grand Piano, 6’3″ Baldwin Grand, 6′ Yamaha Grand and a 6′ Petrof Grand! Our Scottsdale location also features a fully equipped recording studio, and performance venue: The B Side!


Performances – regular recitals at venues including US Airways Center, Showcase at the Orpheum, Mesa Arts Center, Desert Ridge, Temple Marketplace, PF Chang’s Rock’n’Roll Marathon, and more.


Full-Time front office staff – To handle all your needs and let the teachers focus on teaching! Our front office staff handles all scheduling, billing, and logistical tasks so you don’t have to.


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Why Scottsdale School of Music is your #1 choice for Music Lessons in Scottsdale,AZ?

Scottsdale School of Music is Scottsdale’s premier music school, teaching hundreds of students from ages 3 to adult. Whatever instrument you or your child wish to play, odds are we teach it: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Voice and Singing, Brass, Woodwinds & more all taught under one roof at our studio, online, or the comfort of your home!