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School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education inspiring the world to rock on stage and in life, announced it will be opening its newest location in February/March 2016. Our address is 141 NW 20th Street, #F1 Boca Raton, Florida 33431. We are centrally located in Boca Raton near the Town Center and Mizner Park, School of Rock is an ingenious concept that gets kids and adults rocking out to the classics and on stage performing with their peers. Music programs are designed to create a supportive environment where music students of all skill levels are comfortable yet challenged at every turn. In addition to individual private music instruction on guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards and/or drums, students also learn how to jam with their peers in a weekly practice session. The team dynamic creates a supportive and motivating environment where kids feel inspired to excel. The Owners Stacy and Richard Kagan live in Parkland and have always had a love of music! Richard has been playing guitar for over 15 years and started playing as an adult with his daughter. Their daughter Brittani has been taking singing, guitar and piano off and on since she was 5. She now works in the entertainment industry after graduating from the University of Michigan. When they learned about School of Rock, they were inspired by the program! It is Music done differently where kids and adults can have an amazing experience with their peers, get inspired and work as a team and play in a band! It bridges the gaps for all generations as music inspires people and relates to different times in their lives. Although, Stacy does not play, she loves to be involved and watch the progression and the students and what music brings to their lives. They have an awesome Music Director and team of professional working musicians! Stacy is a Parkland City Commissioner and Richard is a CPA that loves music! All School of Rock programs are performance-based and emphasize the message that music is not just about playing an instrument; it’s about teamwork, building confidence, and creating leaders. The first stage is Little Wing, which is 45 minutes per week. Our next program is Rookies which is one hour, followed by Rock 101, teaching basic skills through 30-45-minute private lessons and 90-minute group sessions. Next, students reach the main program, the heart and soul of School of Rock – the “Performance Program.” This stage consists of 45-minute private lessons and a final show. The students are cast in songs and rehearse them in a 3-hour rehearsal each week, preparing for the big show. After 12-13 weeks, the students transform into rock stars in a blowout concert in front of a real live audience. Additionally, School of Rock also offers 5-10 day intensive summer, spring break and winter camps, and involving rehearsals with a big show at the end. These 5-10 day intensive camps are guaranteed to transform a want-a-be into a true rock performer. School of Rock also recently launched an adult performance program ages 18 and older (Richard plays in that group) and a pre-school program called, “Little Wing,” designed to introduce toddlers to the joy of music. Through School of Rock’s “Guest Performer Series,” students have the opportunity to learn from and jam with some of music’s most iconic names, including Jon Anderson, lead vocalist from the legendary rock band Yes, Earl Slick, David Bowie’s guitarist, seminal post-punk bass player, Mike Watt, and collaborator of the groundbreaking, pop-rock duo The Eurythmics, Dave Stewart. School of Rock Boca will be opening soon Feb/ March 2016. For more information on the school, please contact Stacy Kagan at [email protected] and visit us on the web http://locations.schoolofrock.com/bocaraton or call (561) 430-2411 for details and to set up a free demo lesson!