the legendary School of Rock music academy is opening its doors in Twickenham, London, this autumn. For those who’ve seen the Jack Black film, now’s your chance to unleash your inner rock star. Founded in Philadelphia in 1998, School of Rock gained global recognition in 2003 when Dewey Finn told his students, “We’re gonna start a revolution.” Our new location in the London Borough of Richmond is deeply rooted in British rock history, making it the perfect place to continue that legacy.
Chilean entrepreneur Matias Puga, who has successfully established 24 Schools of Rock across seven Latin American countries since securing the franchise in 2015, has now partnered with Chilean and English business partners, including Logan Plant (Musician and Founder of Beavertown Brewery), to form SoR UK and the first flagship school. We are pleased to have SoR UK as the master franchise for the United Kingdom and to support them in opening the first flagship school this September. SoR UK has ambitious plans to expand to more schools in 2026, with a long-term vision of opening 50 schools nationwide.
Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond, is famously connected to Eel Pie Island and was chosen as our first UK location due to its legendary rock ‘n’ roll history. Iconic rhythm and blues bands, such as The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and David Bowie, all played at the Eel Pie Island Hotel. Additionally, the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond hosted huge acts such as The Kinks, The Who, and Manfred Mann.
SoR offers a unique and immersive music education experience for students of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced musicians. With its cool and unique premises, School of Rock offers music lessons utilising our revolutionary, patented Method™.
Students learn by playing the music they love in a safe, fun, inclusive, and supportive environment, building confidence, musical ability, and teamwork along the way. School of Rock aims to debunk the myth that music is only for skilled individuals, proving that everyone can play and enjoy the experience.
To register your interest, please fill in your details here: https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/london?labelSource=PRE
