School of Rock Short Pump
About
School of Rock Short Pump - Performance-Based Music Program
School of Rock Short Pump is the west Richmond franchise of the School of Rock chain, located on Pouncey Tract Road in Glen Allen. 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+)
- House Band and AllStars (age 17 and under, advanced players)
- Adult program (18+)
What's Included
- Combined private instruction and group band rehearsal
- Live venue performances at local Richmond-area venues
- Skill-matched rock songs as primary teaching material
- Group band format from the start
Experience
Built around the band experience - kids who want guitar/bass/drums/keys/voice and the chance to play with peers. Short Pump location convenient for Glen Allen, Henrico, and west Richmond families avoiding commute downtown.