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School of Rock Douglasdale
101 - 11420 27 STREET SE
Calgary, Alberta T2Z3R6
(403) 460-7625
Hours
  • Monday: 4 PM - 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 4 PM - 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 PM - 9 PM
  • Thursday: 4 PM - 9 PM
  • Friday: 4 PM - 9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM - 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Music programs at School of Rock Douglasdale combine one-on-one lessons with group band practices

School of Rock is proud to serve Douglasdale and adjacent communities with music lessons taught by real, practicing musicians. We teach everything from singing to piano, bass guitar, drums, and keys. Favored genres in the area include metal in our older youth, but our younger students still enjoy classic rock and pop. At School of Rock, students can perform live shows and develop their skills in a supportive learning environment. They may then graduate and go on to perform at large local music venues such as the Jubilee Auditorium.

Programs we offer

Rock 101 music program in Calgary for kids and beginners
Rock 101
Ages 8-13

Rock 101 is one of School of Rock Douglasdale's top programs for kids and beginners. Students have one weekly group rehearsal where they learn to play classic rock songs that have been simplified for beginner musicians. Additionally, Rock 101 students in Douglasdale have a weekly private music lesson with an instructor who helps them learn the concepts and skills behind their performance songs.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

Our music programs for kids in Calgary are designed to get students on stage performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency. Younger students at School of Rock Douglasdale who have participated in the Rookies program can move to our Rock 101 music program once they’re ready. Additionally, students (typically ages 8 to 13-years-old) can begin Rock 101 without any prior experience. The goal of this rock program is to quickly develop a basic competence on students’ chosen instruments before moving on to our famous Performance Program.

Performance music program for teens in Calgary
Performance
Ages 8-18

The Performance Program at School of Rock Douglasdale is our hallmark music program, where tens of thousands of students enroll each year. It consists of a weekly group rehearsal where kids and teens learn by playing rock music's most iconic songs with a band composed of their peers. Students are assigned songs and parts that are tailored to them based on their age, experience and ability to learn new skills and concepts. Students then work through their parts in weekly private music lessons, refining the skills and concepts that those songs introduce. The goal of this curriculum is to prepare kids and teens for live performances. Every few months, School of Rock Douglasdale Performance Program students take the stage and play at local Calgary music venues in front of a live audience.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

School of Rock Douglasdale's music programs for kids and teens are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing. All of our other music education programs focus on readying students for our famous Performance Program. This is where students develop incredible musical skills. Performance Program students have often gone through our Rock 101 program first or have some previous basic music experience. These young musicians will have custom development plans outlined by their instructors with key concepts reinforced during private lessons and group rehearsals, all with the goal of performing live at a Calgary music venue.

Rookies music program for children in Calgary
Rookies
Ages 6-7

At School of Rock Douglasdale, our music program for children with no previous musical experience (typically ages 6 to 7-years-old) is called Rookies. Rookies students have one weekly group music lesson where they learn fundamentals like chords, rhythm and song structure. Kids get to learn and experiment with multiple instruments so they can later decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE OF SIMPLIFIED ROCK INSTRUMENTS TO TEACH KIDS TO PLAY MUSIC

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire students to learn and develop a strong musical proficiency. At School of Rock Douglasdale, younger students who are not ready for a more comprehensive program like Rock 101 can start in Rookies. Additionally, students who have completed the Little Wing program will progress into the Rookies music program. No prior musical experience is needed for Rookies. Once your child is ready for private music lessons (typically older than first or second graders), they will graduate into our Rock 101 program.

Songwriting
Age 12 and over

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens teaches the fundamentals of songwriting, arrangement and music theory, and helps students compose original works.  At School of Rock Douglasdale, songwriting students receive one weekly private lesson where they learn concepts, technique and theory on an instrument of their choice. These principles are then applied in a weekly group lesson where students work together on songwriting exercises and lyrical workshops.  Every few months, Songwriting students take the stage to perform or band together to record their original songs.

What to Expect
  • 1 weekly private lesson
  • 1 weekly group lesson

The Path to Take the Stage

Our Songwriting program for kids and teens in Calgary is designed to create musical proficiency through the creation of original music. Students at School of Rock Douglasdale who have completed our Rock 101 program can move to our Songwriting program once they’re ready. Additionally, new students who have prior experience with and basic knowledge of an instrument can also begin Songwriting. The program culminates with a live showcase where students perform their original compositions in bands at a local music venue. Students taking the Songwriting Program online will remotely record their original songs to produce a demo of the class's music.

Remote student playing guitar
Online
All Ages

At School of Rock Douglasdale, our students can take online, one-on-one music instruction from the comfort of their homes. We call this program School of Rock Remote. This online music program contains weekly one-on-one instruction conducted by our expert School of Rock instructors in a safe virtual lesson room.
 
Students will receive their training using our proprietary education program, The School of Rock Method™, which couples live video lessons with our proprietary Method App™, SongFirst Approach™ and Method Books™. 

What To Expect
  • ONE WEEKLY 1-ON-1 LESSON
  • LESSONS CONDUCTED USING SECURE VIDEO TECHNOLOGY

THE PATH TO TAKE THE STAGE

All of our music programs for kids, teens, and adults are designed to help students gain amazing musical proficiency. School of Rock’s online music lesson program is no exception. Online guitar lessons, online piano lessons, online drum lessons, online singing lessons and online bass guitar lessons are all offered through the School of Rock Remote online program.

Little Wing music program for toddlers and preschoolers in Calgary
Little Wing
Ages 3-5

At School of Rock Calgary South our Little Wing music program for preschoolers and toddlers teaches students foundational music skills by playing games and participating in other interactive musical activities. Little Wing students have one weekly group music lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody and dynamics through play.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP LESSON
  • USE HAND PERCUSSION & OTHER TOOLS TO LEARN RHYTHM PATTERNS & MUSIC SYNTAX

The Path to Take the Stage

The Little Wing music program is the first step in a young musician's journey. At School of Rock Douglasdale, toddlers and preschoolers who show an interest in music should start with Little Wing. As they get older, they will progress into the Rookies program, followed by Rock 101 and the Performance Program.

Adult music program in Calgary for students over 18
Adult Program
Ages 18+

School of Rock Douglasdale's Adult Program is for students over 18 years old who are looking to either improve their musical proficiency or pick up an instrument with no prior musical experience. As with most School of Rock music programs, the Adult Program uses a performance-based music education approach. This means the curriculum focuses on learning music concepts and applying them in a live performance setting. Our Adult Music Program includes one weekly private music lesson and a weekly group rehearsal. Every student at School of Rock Douglasdale is placed in a band of fellow adults and then assigned specific songs as a way of learning key music concepts and skills. Adult students then take the stage to play at a live show in Calgary.

What To Expect
  • 1 WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON
  • 1 WEEKLY GROUP REHEARSAL

The Path to Take the Stage

All of our music programs are designed to inspire by getting students on stage and performing, with the goal of building strong musical proficiency along the way. The School of Rock Douglasdale Adult Program is open to all experience levels and each student will follow a customized learning plan developed by their instructor. Adult students will work together during rehearsal to prepare for a live performance at a real rock venue in Calgary.

House Band program for gigging at local venues in Calgary
House Band
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock Douglasdale House Band music program gives students under 18 the opportunity to join a gigging band composed of fellow musicians from their school. These students perform additional live shows throughout the year. All students in the Performance Program have the opportunity to audition for a spot in School of Rock Douglasdale's House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at Alberta rock venues throughout the year.

What To Expect
  • A GIGGING MUSICIAN'S EXPERIENCE
  • FREQUENT LIVE PERFORMANCES IN COMMUNITY

The Path to Take the Stage

Performance is the core of School of Rock's educational approach. Therefore, we create additional opportunities for students to perform on stages throughout Calgary and the rest of Alberta. The House Band music program allows each school's most talented students the opportunity to join a band and play routinely in front of live audiences. Once a member, students will gain real music experience associated with gigging musicians and will become leaders and mentors inside the School of Rock community.

The AllStars national tour features the best child and teen musicians
AllStars
Age 17 and Under

The School of Rock AllStars Tour takes the very best students from around the world and sends them on a nationwide summer tour across the United States. Less than 1% of School of Rock students are selected each year to represent School of Rock as an AllStar. All Performance Program students are eligible to audition for this prestigious program. The intensive audition process starts off with video submissions followed by live auditions. Once selected, AllStar students will have an authentic touring experience including traveling on a tour bus, doing tour publicity and starring in nightly performances at famous venues and festivals during a two-week tour.

What To Expect
  • A MULTI-CITY, COUNTRY-WIDE MUSIC TOUR EXPERIENCE
  • PERFORMING ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST FAMOUS STAGES IN THE WORLD

The Path to Take the Stage

Becoming an AllStar is the highest level of achievement for a School of Rock student. They play on legendary stages large and small, including The Knitting Factory, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The Troubadour and Lollapalooza. AllStar students often go on to have accomplished careers in the music industry. Former AllStars have gone on to become touring artists, star in Broadway musicals, get signed to record deals, become finalists on talent competitions like "The Voice" and "American Idol" and have other notable roles in the music industry.

Music Lessons in Douglasdale

Kid learns to play guitar at School of Rock Douglasdale

Guitar Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock Douglasdale, we offer beginner guitar lessons for kids. Our expert guitar instructors guide your child from start to finish with private instruction and weekly group band rehearsals. Every instructor at School of Rock Douglasdale is an experienced musician, and they emphasize foundational music theory and technique when teaching guitar lessons to kids. Unlike other Calgary guitar lessons and programs, School of Rock is designed to get students performing in a band.

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults

It’s never too late to learn to play the guitar. Similar to our kids guitar lessons, School of Rock Douglasdale's beginner guitar lessons for adults utilizes a performance-based curriculum. Our experienced instructors teach adult students through popular rock songs, and teach students to play guitar in a way that’s challenging and fun. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, which is why we combine weekly private guitar lessons with group band rehearsals. At School of Rock Douglasdale, we teach beginner guitar lessons for adults in our Adult Program. This program gets students performing onstage at a local Calgary venue.

Key Concepts
  • Technique
  • Solos
  • Chords
  • Theory

Intermediate to Advanced Guitar Lessons

As students gain skills and experience, we move them along to more challenging programs at higher skill levels. Intermediate and advanced students take the skills they learned in beginner guitar lessons, and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. School of Rock Douglasdale offers advanced guitar lessons for kids and adults that teach by playing challenging classic rock songs and emphasize playing the guitar in a real music venue. Our Calgary guitar teachers will work with each student to develop a custom learning plan.

Kids learn to drum at School of Rock Douglasdale

Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Drum Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Douglasdale is the best option for anyone looking to learn the drums. Our beginner drum lessons get kids behind the drum kit and on their way to taking the stage. That’s why at School of Rock Douglasdale we combine private drum lessons for beginners with weekly band rehearsals—it prepares students to perform live. With years of experience teaching drums in Calgary, our drum instructors teach beginner drum students core techniques, including how to groove, play rudiments and more.

Beginner Drum Lessons for Adults

Our drum lessons for adults are designed to accommodate all skill levels. At School of Rock Douglasdale, our beginner drum lessons for adults are built for musicians with little to no experience. We teach adults using the same core performance-based education philosophy as our drum lessons for kids—performing with a band accelerates the learning process. Adult students will perform live at a venue in Calgary. Unlike other Calgary drum lessons for beginners, School of Rock combines private drum lessons with weekly band rehearsals so students are ready to play in front of real, live audiences.

Key Concepts
  • RUDIMENTS
  • TIME SIGNATURES
  • TECHNIQUE
  • GROOVE

Intermediate to Advanced Drum Lessons

More experienced to advanced drum students need a drum lesson curriculum that builds upon foundational skills and continues to grow musical proficiency. That’s why at School of Rock Douglasdale, our drum lessons are customized for each student and his or her goals. Our Calgary drum instructors integrate more complex techniques and concepts—intermediary grooves, shifts, meters and more—into a student's individual lessons and group band rehearsal, and will also select more difficult songs for his or her live performances.

 

Kid learns to sing at School of Rock Douglasdale

Singing Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Singing Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Douglasdale offers beginner singing lessons for kids. Our unique, performance-based approach develops students' musical proficiency by preparing them to perform live. At School of Rock Douglasdale, our vocal coaches are practicing musicians who integrate key music fundamentals—breathing, posture and more—into a curriculum based on performing with a band. Each week, beginner singing students participate in a private singing lesson and a band rehearsal.

Beginner Singing Lessons for Adults

School of Rock Douglasdale teaches adults how to sing in our innovative Adult Program. Students develop vocal skills at a challenging pace designed to help you see results with every singing lesson. Adult vocalists learn how to keep tempo, stay on-key and master advanced vocal techniques for a powerful and healthy voice. Our curriculum teaches students how to sing by using popular rock songs that emphasize key concepts. Each week, Adult Program students have a private singing lesson for beginners and group band rehearsal.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • HARMONY
  • POWER
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Singing Lessons

At School of Rock Douglasdale, our singing lessons for kids and adults are designed to help our students reach a high degree of musical proficiency. Intermediate and advanced singers take skills learned from previous singing lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. Our advanced singing lessons teach students to sing by performing popular rock songs that illustrate a specific vocal concept or technique. We pair weekly private singing lessons with weekly band rehearsals with the goal of getting musicians to perform live in Calgary.

Kid learns to play bass at School of Rock Douglasdale

Bass Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Bass Lessons for Kids

School of Rock Douglasdale offers beginner bass guitar lessons for kids that blend weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. This performance-based approach results in a high level of musical proficiency because it engages and inspires students. Every School of Rock bass instructor is a practicing musician in Calgary and teaches bass lessons for kids that get great results. Beginners learn to play bass guitar by using popular rock songs that illustrate key concepts and techniques.

Beginner Bass Lessons for Adults

Adults looking to learn bass guitar can enroll in School of Rock’s Adult Program. No experience is necessary in our beginner bass guitar lessons for adults. At School of Rock Douglasdale, our experienced, local bass guitar instructors have the patience and skills to help adult students gain musical proficiency. As with all School of Rock music programs, our bass guitar lessons for adults ciriculum is performance-based, and include both weekly private instruction and weekly band rehearsals.

Key Concepts
  • GROOVE
  • TECHNIQUE
  • THEORY
  • TONE

Intermediate to Advanced Bass Lessons

Our intermediate to advanced bass guitar lessons teach Calgary students the skills they need to become the backbone of a band. Students take skills from previous bass lessons and layer on more difficult techniques and concepts. At School of Rock Douglasdale, our bass instructors use popular rock songs as a way of teaching students advanced concepts and techniques. We pair weekly private bass lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Kid learns to play piano at School of Rock Douglasdale

Keyboard Lessons for All Skill Levels

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Kids

At School of Rock we teach differently than other music schools in Calgary. Our curriculum is performance-based, meaning that we prepare students to perform. Our piano lessons for beginners combine weekly private instruction with weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock Douglasdale, our beginner keyboard lessons for kids take key concepts and music fundamentals—finger placement, scales, key differentiation and more—and teach them through popular rock songs. This approach inspires and engages students, which results in attaining a high level of musical proficiency. Our piano teachers have years of experience teaching music in the Calgary area, and know how to coach and motivate students of any skill level to play the keyboard.

Beginner Keyboard Lessons for Adults

The School of Rock Douglasdale Adult Program puts beginner keyboard students in a band. Adult Program students in the Calgary area learn to play piano through a combination of weekly private beginner piano lessons and weekly band rehearsals. At School of Rock, our piano lessons give adult students the chance to perform in a band at local Calgary music venues, taking them out of the classroom and onto the stage.

Key Concepts
  • TECHNIQUE
  • TONE
  • THEORY
  • READING

Intermediate to Advanced Keyboard Lessons

At School of Rock Douglasdale, our keyboard lessons for kids and adults are designed to help students get results. Intermediate and advanced students take skills learned from beginner keyboard lessons and layer on more advanced piano techniques with concepts. Our local keyboard instructors are all practicing musicians in Calgary, and use popular rock songs as a way of teaching complex skills. We pair weekly private piano lessons with weekly band rehearsals to inspire and engage students throughout the learning process.

Our Experienced Music Teachers

All of School of Rock Douglasdale’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Our instructors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence and build social skills.

Paul Toth
General Manager
Paul (aka Band Boss) has been playing guitar in and around the Calgary area for years. He got his start playing in two original music bands: 'Even the Unfair' which released a number of songs in the mid 80's and had 4 top ten hits on local college radio, and 'Switch', which released a number of cassettes and a CD in the early 90's. The CD, produced by Jerry Doucette, is called First Impression and has since become a collectable rare CD.

Several things brought me to the School of Rock, most notably is how good the programs are. Watching one of my own kids go from average to awesome in a short period of time showcases the power of the Performance program. Watching these kids perform gives me goosebumps, and seeing their advancements is simply amazing.

If you are thinking of enrolling your kids in music, give the School of Rock a try, I feel you'll be blown away too.
Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Performance Teacher, Vocal Performance Teacher, House Band Coordinator Lara Taillon
Lara Taillon
Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Performance Teacher, Vocal Performance Teacher, House Band Coordinator
Lara Taillon is a Canadian singer, actress, pianist, and dancer from Saskatchewan, Canada. A professionally trained singer, Lara has performed all of her life and has taught voice, piano, dance, and drama through most of the prairies. She has toured Canada in many bands, stage plays, and musicals.

Lara has shot from Vancouver to Los Angeles in films and television shows including Neil Johnson's "STARSHIP: Rising" and its sequel, "Corner Gas," "Model Citizen," the horror film "Ditched," and the TV series "Heartland."

Lara recently won the 2023 Band Wars Competition at The Roxy in Saskatoon and performed at the Nickelback after-party. She is currently the lead singer in her band Sorry Not Sorry.
Jeremy Brigham
Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher, Piano Teacher
Jeremy Brigham is a guitar teacher, drum teacher and piano teacher at School of Rock Calgary South. Jeremy fell in love with rhythm and melody at a young age. He began learning keyboard at the age of three and after a few years had an interest in drumming. He was active in music at school and church assemblies and won Best Percussionist in junior high. At age 13 he got his first guitar and dedicated time to mastering it. Jeremy currently plays keyboard and drums for the band Jackson Reed.
Shannon Shade
SINGING TEACHER
Shannon (AKA Your Fairy Rock Mother) is a professional singer, entertainer and singing coach. As a vocal major, she received her Performance Diploma at The University of Vancouver Island ( Nanaimo, BC) . Since then, she has performed and taught music throughout Canada and internationally in places such as Nashville, Las Vegas, Persian Gulf and Costa Rica.

As a Little Wing and Rookies Instructor Shannon teaches performance-based, high-energy rock music classes to groups of children (ages 2-8), focusing on the fundamentals pertaining to both music theory, stagecraft and various instruments including guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and vocals.

As a vocal instructor, Shannon encourages students to find and free their unique, signature voice. Working with the highest degree of professionalism, she enjoys the challenge of bringing out the very best in aspiring students. All in all, she educates both the technical and the emotional aspects of singing.
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher Adam Hwang
Adam Hwang
Guitar Teacher, Bass Guitar Teacher, Drum Teacher
Adam has been teaching guitar and drums since 2010. He has varied musical experience: piano lessons, church, school band, Rock and Metal bands, teaching all ages and all styles. Some of his students have gone on to America's Got Talent and have played at Saddledome.
Jason Mintenko Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Jason Mintenko
Drum Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Vocal Teacher
Jason has been singing since the age of 5, and got his first guitar when he was 10; then later picked up the bass and drums. He has been in a Hard Rock/ Metal band: "Dark Stone" for over 14 years; and even had the honour to open up for great bands such as: Monster Truck, Headstones, Godsmack and even SLASH/ Myles Kennedy.

Jason has also received classical vocal training from the one and only Beverly Delich (Michael Buble's vocal teacher). He has played in multiple bands, and has extensive experience in performing, touring and recording and has also worked with record producers Jeff Blue and Mike Gonsolin.
Scott Moffat Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Drum Teacher
Scott Moffat
Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher, Drum Teacher
Scott has been playing music for over two decades in dozens of bands. He’s known for being friendly and loves to talk. He loves to teach drums and guitar and to mentor aspiring musicians to grow and develop their skills in a fun and practical way.
Griffin Brown Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher
Griffin Brown
Guitar Teacher, Bass Teacher
Griffin is a professional guitarist, thriving in both live and studio settings. With a diverse musical background including metal, rock, blues, pop, and others, Griffin strives to bring a wide range of knowledge and expertise to each student. He approaches each lesson with a mix of challenge and fun, and encourages students to follow their own musical passions. Griffin performs guitar and vocals in local bands Exit Wound and Still Hollow.
Florent Curatola Vocal Teacher, Performance Teacher, Music Director
Florent Curatola
Vocal Teacher, Performance Teacher, Music Director
Florent, aka Flo, is a vocal coach and professional singer from France with seven years of teaching experience in both English and French. He plays in five bands,ATGIG (FR), M.O.F.(Fr), Sleepscultor (USA), Nineha (Canada), Superunknown (Canada)
and has performed in over 350 concerts all over the world.
Mark Fleischhaker Drum Teacher, Performance Teacher
Mark Fleischhaker
Drum Teacher, Performance Teacher
Mark has been working for School of Rock since the franchise opened in Calgary. He started playing drums in 1985 and has been teaching them since 2005. Growing up in Regina, Saskatchewan, Mark played in an alternative rock band called Mrs. Svenson from 1988 until 2001. Relocating to Calgary, he soon started teaching for the first time and played with acts such as Xl Birdsuit and ¡Olé! as well as joining the improvisational/noise music scene. A charismatic individual who can multi-task and enjoys working with kids, Mark is also a multi-instrumentalist who is open to all musical genres. He has a long history with Broken City karaoke, singing in Coverage (a Descendents/ALL tribute band), playing in dozens of improvisational groups (too many to mention), and is currently working on a book about his karaoke experiences.
Hayden Tronnes Singing Teacher, Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Hayden Tronnes
Singing Teacher, Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher
Hayden developed a love for music at a young age and began playing the Piano at 5 years old. Progressing through piano Hayden became particularly interested in chord theory and improvisation techniques. After a number of years Hayden added singing and the guitar to his repertoire. Hayden has played many shows both locally and internationally. Many times collaborating with established local musicians including renowned vocal coach and artist Rozette. Hayden has a love for music, a passion for teaching, and passing this and his knowledge to his students.
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Singing Teacher John Sinclair
John Sinclair
Bass Guitar Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Singing Teacher
John has been playing music since the age of 8 and hasn't stopped. He started on piano and then learned bass at 13 followed by French horn. John played with the Lethbridge Symphony, Red Deer Symphony, and the University of Calgary Wind Ensemble. He also toured the U.K. with various symphonies then played bass and sang with a Beatles tribute called "8 Days a Week" at the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool.

John has sung and played professionally with tribute acts The Grand Hotel (Deep Purple tribute), Invisible Son (The Police tribute), Edward the Great (Iron Maiden tribute), PINK 4REUD (Pink Floyd tribute), and YYC (Rush tribute).

John recently played bass, sang, and recorded with Manny Charlton (one of the founding members of Nazareth). John teaches bass, guitar, piano, theory, and vocal training at School of Rock Douglasdale.
Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Rookies + Rock 101 Teacher Julie Olive
Julie Olive
Singing Teacher, Keyboard + Piano Teacher, Rookies + Rock 101 Teacher
Julie is a frontwoman and songwriter with classical training in voice, piano, guitar, and violin. She has studied voice and composition at the University of Calgary and performs online and in-person with local jazz and rock bands, as well as solo live-looping.

Julie has been teaching music since 2015 and loves to incorporate composing and arranging into her students' classes. She focuses on the exploration of a student's passions to tailor their studies to their goals.
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Reviews

Everything works at School of Rock.

They have super knowledgeable and approachable teachers. I also love the structure of the group classes.

There's a great variety of programs offered.

The amount of programs fit individual student needs. My child has fun and enjoys attending the performance group.

This school is amazing!

The staff is incredible! The environment is awesome and I am always happy to be learning more. I am having so much fun learning the guitar.

There's no better music school.

School of Rock offers knowledgeable teachers and the opportunity to gig around town. There's support, mentorship, collaboration, teamwork and the opportunity to become a leader. It's awesome!

I like that the kids have so much input.

My kids always wanted to take band at school until they realized it was not the music they loved. School of Rock lets them learn and play music that inspires them. My child is so happy since starting here. He feels confident and excepted.

The instructors make my kids feel so excited and engaged

Can't say enough good things about the music lessons—mostly that the instructors make my kids feel so excited and engaged and eager to learn and practice.

Now I'm part of a band with a great bunch of bandmates.

I love the instructors! They know what they are doing and push you to the best of your limits. I also like the chance to perform as part of the adult band. Always dreamt of doing it, but life got in the way. Now I'm part of a band with a great bunch of bandmates.

Our son loves drumming now

Our son loves drumming now and he has a nice teacher.

The instructors stimulate students' interest and zest for music

The School of Rock instructors are very passionate and stimulate students' interest and zest for music as well. Now my son enjoys playing the drums very much.

I love that my son comes home happy

I love that my son comes home happy and excited after every single class.

My daughter has a great time and she is picking up the basics of music.

The Rookies Class my daughter goes to is amazing. My daughter has a great time and she is picking up the basics of music. The staff is so wonderful with her. I am glad she has a safe environment to learn music in.