School of Rock Washington DC / Cleveland Park
About
Cleveland Park Performance-First Music School
School of Rock Washington DC / Cleveland Park is on Connecticut Avenue NW, running the franchise's signature private-lessons-plus-band-rehearsal model. Kids combine weekly instruction with full band practice and play live shows at DC venues each season.
Kids Programs
Programs are age-banded from elementary through high school. Programs include:
- Rookies (ages 6-7) - first instrument basics
- Rock 101 (ages 8-13) - private lesson plus group rehearsal
- Performance Program (ages 8-18) - audition-based band placement
- House Band - select students performing at venues
- AllStars - competitive national-tour audition track
What's Included
- Weekly private lesson on chosen instrument (guitar, drums, vocals, bass, keyboard)
- Weekly band rehearsal in Rock 101 / Performance
- Seasonal live shows at DC venues
- Sunday afternoon hours (rare for SoR locations)
Experience
Best fit for kids who lose interest in solo practice but engage around peers. Cleveland Park Metro location convenient for upper NW DC families. Closed Friday-Saturday but open Sunday afternoon.