SCHOOL OF ROCK ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IS READY TO ROCK N’ ROLL WITH GRAND RE-OPENING

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (April 30, 2024) – School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education with over 360 schools across 16 global markets, will be celebrating the re-opening of its school in Arlington Heights, Illinois with an event taking place at 17 E Campbell, on Saturday, May 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature the School of Rock House Band, walk-in trials of the music education program for interested students and walk-in Rookie classes, a beginner music program for ages 4-7.

School of Rock Arlington Heights is owned by Jack Simborg. The new location will be Simborg’s first School of Rock, but not his first experience with the company. Simborg was a student at School of Rock in 2006 before going to college and graduating from Berklee College of Music, one of the most prestigious music education institutions in the nation. Later he went on to teach and direct shows with School of Rock for six years and has since played in multiple bands as a musician sharing his passion for music with his community and other music lovers.

“I have always enjoyed music and School of Rock has been a huge part of my life and my experience with the craft. I knew early on that I would want to own a School of Rock location of my own, and I’m excited to share the new Arlington Heights location with the community,” said Jack Simborg, owner of School of Rock Arlington Heights. “I’m dedicated to sharing everything I’ve learned about music with the students, and with the re-opening of our school I hope to build the confidence, care and love for music within these students, the same way the School of Rock music program did for me.”

School of Rock provides students of all ages with an exciting and engaging music lesson experience, which includes bass lessons, guitar lessons, singing lessons, drum lessons and piano lessons. Drawing from all styles of rock and roll, School of Rock students learn theory and techniques via songs from legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Lenny Kravitz and Led Zeppelin. Thanks to the school’s performance-based approach, students around the world have gained superior musical proficiency, with some moving on to record deals and larger platforms such as American Idol, The Voice and Broadway.

“Jack exemplifies the resilience and success fostered by our music education program,” commented Stacey Ryan, COO of School of Rock. “As an alumnus and instructor who has now returned to School of Rock as an owner, he embodies the possibilities that await our students. His dedication to music and performance serves as an inspiration to all. With the establishment of School of Rock Arlington Heights, Jack and his team are poised to make a significant impact on the community. I am confident that they will offer countless opportunities for students to expand their musical education and cultivate their love for learning and performing.”

For more information about School of Rock Arlington Heights, visit https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/arlingtonheights.

About School of Rock

School of Rock helps aspiring musicians master skills, unleash creativity and develop tools they need to thrive in life. Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1998, School of Rock has become a rapidly growing international franchise with over 500 schools open and in development across 15 global markets. Since 2009, School of Rock has grown its student count from 4,000 to over 62,000. School of Rock offers a wide variety of music lessons, including guitar lessons, singing lessons and piano lessons. The company also sells musical instruments and music gear through its GearSelect program. School of Rock is proud to support Music Will (formerly Little Kids Rock), the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) and the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS). School of Rock was awarded US Patent 10,891,872 in 2021 for its innovative music education method. School of Rock also has garnered the following industry awards: International Franchise Associations 2024 Franchisees of the Year; 2024 and 2023 Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Top Children’s Music Enrichment Brand; 2023 Global Franchise Grand Champion; 2023, 2022 and 2021 Global Franchise’s Awards Best Children’s Service and Education Franchise; 2024 Global Franchise Highly Commended Best Children’s Service and Education Franchise Recognition; Franchise Business Review’s 2024 and 2023 Top 200 Franchises and Culture 200 list; 2021 Franchise Innovation Award for Most Innovative Use of Customer-Facing Digital Tools; 2020 Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 200 Franchise and the #1 Child Enrichment Franchise; and 2018 Forbes #2 Best Franchise Medium-Level Investment Award and the #1 Music Franchise in America.