SCHOOL OF ROCK YORK IS SOUNDING OFF IN PENNSYLVANIA WITH NEW MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOOL

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School of Rock York to kick off grand opening event with live performances, a raffle and more

YORK, Pa. – (March 21, 2023) – School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education with over 360 schools across 15 global markets, will be celebrating the opening of its school in York, Pennsylvania with an event taking place at 930 S. Richland Ave., Suite 6, on Sunday, March 24 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. The event will feature live performances from School of Rock Baltimore’s House Band and School of Rock York’s students and staff. The event will also feature a raffle drawing for one free month of any School of Rock music education program. Additionally, those signing up at the grand opening event for a summer music camp will save $50 off the enrollment fee.

School of Rock York is owned by Bernadette Lauer who found her way to music after working in emergency services and then spending most of her career in corporate communications. For Lauer the career change to owning a School of Rock just made sense. Lauer’s love for music and her passion for community involvement brought her to School of Rock, and it’s been the perfect fit to her journey. School of Rock York soft-opened in November 2023 as the first location in the South Central Pennsylvania area, and has been an enriching experience for the students and staff since.

“Music is important in every community and at School of Rock York, we’re committed to doing our part in providing a stellar music education for our students,” said Lauer. “I left my corporate career in search of something that would make a positive impact within my community and I’ve found that with School of Rock. We hope to bring joy to the community through music for years to come. ”

School of Rock provides students of all ages 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.

“Bernadette is exactly the type of person we look for to lead a School of Rock franchise. She is passionate about her community and eager to provide opportunities for students to further their music education,” said Stacey Ryan, COO of School of Rock. “ York is home to several popular rock ‘n’ roll bands, such as Halestorm and Live who have contributed to the diverse music scene. I look forward to watching School of Rock York grow as their students thrive in a county rich with musical culture and passionate music-lovers.”

For more information on School of Rock York, visit School of Rock York | Music Lessons & Programs.

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.