School of Rock Portland

School of Rock Portland - Performance-Based Music Program

School of Rock Portland is the Portland franchise of the School of Rock chain, located on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard in the Hawthorne district. The program is built around live performance: students combine private lessons with weekly band rehearsals leading to gigs at local venues.

Programs by Age

Tiered tracks from preschoolers through teens:
- Little Wing (ages 4-5) - weekly group lesson with music fundamentals
- Rookies (ages 6-7) - weekly group lesson exploring multiple instruments
- Rock 101 (ages 8-13) - weekly private lesson plus weekly group rehearsal
- Performance (ages 8-18) - weekly private lesson plus weekly group rehearsal
- Songwriting (age 12+) - private lesson plus group lesson on original composition
- Adult program (18+)

What's Included

• Combined private instruction and group band rehearsal (Rock 101 and up)
• Live venue performances at local Portland venues
• Skill-matched rock songs as primary teaching material
• Group band format from the start

Experience

Hawthorne neighborhood location convenient for SE Portland families. Built around the band experience - kids who want guitar/bass/drums/keys/voice and the chance to play with peers. Performance focus means real shows, not just recitals.