Rock 101 Music Academy

"Best of the City" music academy in northeast Albuquerque

Rock 101 Music Academy was named 2025 "Best of the City" winner for top kids' classes in Albuquerque. The Heights location on Candelaria Road serves as one of two academy sites, with band-style group programs alongside private lessons.

Programs

Programs are organized by age band (3-6, 7-11, 11-18, adults 21+). Programs include:

• One-on-one private lessons: guitar, ukulele, piano, drums, percussion, singing
• Group lessons
• Band League Jr and Band League (band-format group play)
• Songwriter's Collective
• Sip & Strum (adult guitar)
• Summer camps and specialty sessions

What's Included

• Private and group lesson rooms
• Band-format programs that put kids in real ensembles
• Mission-driven nonprofit model focused on community music education

Experience

Suits kids who want to play in a band, not only practice solo. Age-banded curriculum makes it easy to advance through tracks; songwriter program adds an option beyond instrument lessons. Strong fit for families looking for music tied to performance.