A Music School for
Tomorrow's Hitmakers
Bach to Rock® is a modern music school for future stars! Learn from pro musicians in one-on-one lessons, jam with other students in ensemble programs, and rock the stage at live events!
A Music School for
Future Rock Stars
Bach to Rock® is a modern music school for future stars! Learn from pro musicians in one-on-one lessons, jam with other students in ensemble programs, and rock the stage at live events!
A Music School for
Growing Soloists
Bach to Rock® is a modern music school for future stars! Learn from pro musicians in one-on-one lessons, jam with other students in ensemble programs, and rock the stage at live events!
A Music School for
Mini Maestros
Bach to Rock® is a modern music school for future stars! Learn from pro musicians in one-on-one lessons, jam with other students in ensemble programs, and rock the stage at live events!
A Music School for
Emerging Virtuosos
Bach to Rock® is a modern music school for future stars! Learn from pro musicians in one-on-one lessons, jam with other students in ensemble programs, and rock the stage at live events!

Music School in Northbrook

Get into the spotlight with Bach to Rock® Northbrook! Our music school offers programs for all ages and skill levels. From aspiring popstars and classical music fans to DJs and budding songwriters, we have something for everyone.

Beginners and experts alike learn music fundamentals, play music they love, and jam with peers! Through our programs, making music is fun, social, and exciting. Students even get to show off their playing skills during live performances and competitions!

Our music school does it all, including private lessons, band programs, music camps, parties, glee clubs, and more. We even offer state-of-the-art facilities for those interested in music production and DJing. For kids, teens, and adults, it’s easy to get excited about music with Bach to Rock Northbrook!

It’s Never Too Early or Late to Take Music Lessons!

Unleash Your Love of Music and Jam With Peers

Everyone can learn to play an instrument or fine-tune their skills! Our music school combines the focused learning of private lessons with super-fun, high-energy group sessions. This approach helps students pick up skills quickly while having a blast.

Through one-on-one lessons, novice musicians and experts alike learn to play songs of their choosing. They learn theory and technique, and advance at their own pace.

Through group sessions, students let loose with peer musicians! We bring together performers at a similar skill level for band and glee club programs. It’s a great way for students to gain confidence, meet new people, and rapidly improve their abilities.

Our musicians also get to show off in the spotlight! Our bands and glee clubs perform at gigs, showcases, and even local music competitions.

Music Programs for All Ages, Abilities, and Genres

Play your favorite music at Bach to Rock Northbrook! Students can learn to perform songs or arrangements from their musical genre of choice—pop, hip-hop, rock, jazz, classical, and more.

All ages and all skill levels are welcome at our music school. We offer lessons in voice, piano, strings, percussion, DJing, and a wide range of instruments.

About Our Music School in Northbrook

At Bach to Rock Northbrook, our staff are truly passionate about music. Our teachers are professional musicians and skilled music educators who understand the power and joy of making music.

Our music school accepts students from across the region! Based in Northbrook, our school welcomes students from Highland Park, Glenview, Deerfield, and throughout the Chicagoland area.

Unleash your passion for playing with Bach to Rock Northbrook! To find out more about our programs for all ages, contact our music school today.

Music Lessons, Camps & Parties

At Bach to Rock, we offer music lessons and group classes for kids and adults, plus camps and birthday parties! With our fun and beginner-friendly approach, it's never too early or too late to get started with music!

Lessons

Bach to Rock offers music lessons for all ages and skill levels. Our private lessons include piano, guitar, drums, voice, and a wide range of other instruments. We also offer beginner classes and ensemble programs like Band and Glee Club. Anyone can learn to play music with Bach to Rock — even if you've never played an instrument before!

Camps

Our camps are a perfect choice for students who love music! We offer full-day and half-day summer camps, spring camps, and winter camps for kids, plus camps on school holidays. Our camps are great for students who want to start learning music and see what it's like to perform!

Parties

Birthday parties at Bach to Rock give kids a chance to be rock stars for a day! With themes like Karaoke Birthday and Rock Birthday, partygoers get to perform and record songs by their favorite artists. We also offer birthday party packages for younger children and corporate teams!

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Why Choose Us

The Bach to Rock Method

At Bach to Rock, we know that students learn music more quickly when they’re having fun! Our step-by-step curriculum keeps students engaged and rewards achievement at each level. Students get to choose which songs they play, learn from music pros, and perform with peers at live events!

Music Made Fun!

At Bach to Rock, students choose which songs and genres they want to play, making lessons more fun!

Band & Glee Programs

Through our Band and Glee Club programs, students get to play music with peers, a key skill for growing musicians!

Live Performances

Bach to Rock gives students the chance to perform live at local music venues, helping students build confidence on stage!

One-on-One Lessons

In private music lessons, our students learn one-on-one from some of the most talented music educators in the area.

Early Childhood Classes

Music is valuable for early childhood development! We offer programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary students.

Events

Watch Bach to Rock students perform at upcoming events! Our events are hosted in local music venues, giving students a great way to build confidence on stage. Check out upcoming events and performances below!

Bachapalooza

Bachapalooza is an annual showcase for Bach to Rock students, giving bands the chance to rock out and share the spotlight!

Battle of the Bands

At Battle of the Bands, Bach to Rock bands compete head-to-head in a live music venue!

Music Showcase

Music Showcase events let our students show off their talents and perform live in smaller music venues.

Upcoming Events in Northbrook

At Bach to Rock, we know how important it is for up-and-coming musicians to play for live audiences! Our students get to perform at events like Bachapalooza, Battle of the Bands, and Music Showcases!

Pumpkin Smash and Bash

11-02-2024

Catch B2R DJing the Glenview Pumpkin Smash and Bash! We'll be playing spooky pumpkin smashing tunes for your Jack-O-Lanterns and have a small Instrument Petting Zoo!

Open Band Jam

11-21-2024

Come one come all to B2R's open jam! All rockers ages 8+ are welcome to visit the B2R stage and jam out with peers. We will learn a song together, talk about our influences, and see what being in a rock band is all about. At the end, we will enjoy some snacks and hear a special live perfor

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Kriskindl Market

11-23-2024

Come check out two of our amazing B2R bands, White Soil and Get Out, at the Grace Church Christkindl Market on November 23rd! We'll play a mix of holiday themed music and rock tunes chosen by our bands. Grab a hot cocoa and enjoy the music!

DJ Showcase

12-05-2024

Check out our incredible DJ students perform their mixes on the B2R stage! All are welcome from friends and family to anyone curious about the B2R DJ program. Snacks and drinks provided :)

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Meet Our Music Teachers

A great music teacher can make a world of difference when learning to sing or play an instrument.

At Bach to Rock, our instructors include a mix of classically trained musicians and working professionals. Our teachers actively tour, perform, and record as independent artists or as backing musicians for other musicians and bands.

By working closely with students in one-on-one lessons, our teachers make it easy to learn music and build performance skills!

Wall of Fame

Standout Students & Future Stars

Discover talented students at Bach to Rock! Our Wall of Fame includes featured students and bands, as well as winners from events like Battle of the Bands.

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News & Announcements

Get the latest news and announcements from Bach to Rock, and explore music resources for parents and students!

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