SCHOOL OF ROCK RIVERHEAD IS TURNING UP THE MUSIC IN NEW YORK WITH NEW GRAND OPENING

Riverhead, NY - (June 4, 2024) – School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education with over 370 schools across 15 global markets, will be celebrating the opening of its school in Riverhead, New York with an event taking place at 212 West Main St. on Saturday, June 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include a rock concert featuring the School of Rock Port Jefferson House Band and performances by the School of Rock Riverhead Rock 101, Performance, and Grad Band programs.

School of Rock Riverhead, owned by Tracie and Jamie Smith, will mark their second location following the opening of School of Rock Port Jefferson in 2011. The couple's love for music and the School of Rock brand began back in 2006 when they enrolled their children in the program. The kids' growth in musical skills and self-confidence from the program inspired the couple to share it with their local community. Their passion to bring School of Rock’s mission of enriching lives through performance-based music education only continues to grow as the couple expands the services to more families and communities throughout eastern Long Island.

“At School of Rock Riverhead, students discover the power of collaboration as they jam with fellow musicians, harmonizing their talents to create something greater than the sum of its parts. They learn to communicate not just with words, but through the universal language of music, where emotions are expressed with every note,” said Tracie Smith, co-owner of School of Rock Riverhead. “School of Rock is a music school for all skill levels, ages, and musical aspirations. With students ranging from toddlers to adults, School of Rock is where students grow into real musicians. Our instructors teach NYSSMA training, ear training, music theory, college prep and most importantly how to rock out in a band.”

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.

“Jamie and Tracie have done a tremendous job as owners and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see them continue their journey with School of Rock serving the community and enriching the lives of students with their second location opening in Riverhead. As owners and former School of Rock parents, they have experienced firsthand the impact a safe, engaging and uplifting community has on students to learn and build confidence,” said Stacey Ryan, COO of School of Rock. “They’ll do an excellent job with School of Rock Riverhead enriching the lives of students through excellence, innovation and community. I’m confident School of Rock Riverhead will find great success and make a difference for so many students.”

For more information about School of Rock Riverhead, visit https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/riverhead.

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 19 global markets. Since 2009, School of Rock has grown its student count from 4,000 to over 67,000. 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.

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Rebekah Epstein

210-315-9664