School of Rock Devonbosch is getting ready to rock Stellenbosch. The world-renowned music education brand opened its doors in Devonbosch in the Cape Winelands on the 6th of January. Meanwhile, a Grand Opening celebration is planned for Saturday, the 17th of January. Everyone interested in rock music is welcome to attend.

“We are igniting a movement that creates real musicians and puts them on real stages. This shows that the power of live music always comes from the heart,” says the Marketing Director of School of Rock South Africa, Leigh Spaun.

School of Rock ready to rock Stellenbosch!

The Marketing Director of School of Rock South Africa, Leigh Spaun, says that the school has transformed the lives of more than 3,000 individuals in Claremont, Cape Town, and Parktown North, Johannesburg, over the past decade. The music education brand has opened its third South African location, in the heart of the Winelands. She says they believe that School of Rock Devonbosch will enrich the community through creativity, youth development and cultural engagement.

The live music revolution in South Africa gets a boost

She says Devonbosch was selected as their next school as the area brings together businesses, homes and lifestyle experiences. Interested people from Stellenbosch, Paarl, Somerset West and the Northern Suburbs can make use of what is on offer at the school. Spaun and Managing Director Keith Taeuber say they’re committed to leveraging the brand’s global success to develop high-performing franchises. This will enrich communities through music education and performance-based learning.

Changing lives through music

A parent and student at School of Rock Claremont, Peter Stolwerk, says taking classes at the school has been a game-changer for his family. He says the coaches don’t just teach notes; they inspire passion. He added that seeing his children grow as musicians, while discovering his own love for drumming, has been a truly special experience.

Spaun added, “In a world increasingly dominated by automated music, School of Rock stands for authenticity, creativity and live performance.”

Adding the perfect harmony

School of Rock was founded in 1998. According to their website, it has redefined music education by putting performance at the heart of learning. Students learn music through instruments, stages and bands. Currently, there are 429 School of Rock locations around the world. Another 12 opened before the end of last year.

“We are not just opening another music school – we are building creative sanctuaries,” Spaun concluded.