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Photo courtesy of School of Rock Queens
School of Rock Queens introduces
remote learning classes for students
BY JENNA BAGCAL
jbagcal@qns.com
@jenna_bagcal
Are you ready to rock from the comfort
of your own home? A Queens-based
music school is bringing its renowned
music lessons to students around the
world.
Th ose interested in learning an instrument
can do so through the School of
Rock Remote program, which allows students
to learn through virtual, one-onone
classes. School of Rock Queens, as
well as other School of Rock franchises
worldwide, launched the program in
response to the growing number of shelter
in-place orders due to COVID-19.
“At School of Rock, the health and
safety of our students is our top priority,
which is why we have rapidly adapted
our operations in order to meet students’
needs,” said Rob Price, CEO of
School of Rock. “School of Rock Remote
along with our School of Rock Method
App is a fantastic way to provide continuity
and connection. Our instructors
are gigging musicians, and they have
shown their fl exibility to make sure the
music goes on.”
Students and instructors will use video
conferencing for the remote learning
classes, coupled with School of Rock’s
MethodApp, SongFirst Approach and
Method Books for a comprehensive learning
experience. Th e company off ers oneon
one lessons for students ages 8 and
up, including classes for adults. School of
Rock also off ers online group classes for
children ages 5 to 7.
“We are thrilled to off er students the
ability to further their music education
from wherever they are,” said Tom Vidal,
owner of School of Rock Queens. “School
of Rock Remote allows us to provide the
same level of instruction that we’re known
for, but in a way that prioritizes health
and safety.”
School of Rock has also partnered
with Hal Leonard, the world’s largest
print music publisher for performance
and instructional material.
Students in the program will get a free
60-day pass to SheetMusicDirect.com,
giving them access to virtually every
music genre.
For more information about the new
remote program and to sign up for virtual
lessons visit www.schoolofrock.com/
music-programs/remote.
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