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About School of Rock Palo Alto
School of Rock is a chain of music schools where students take lessons and then play in a band. The Palo Alto branch is at 2645 Middlefield Road in Midtown. The school describes it as next to Baskin-Robbins. The location page names Brian as general manager. Students play live shows at local Palo Alto venues every few months. The page lists lessons in guitar, bass guitar, drums, singing and keyboards, which together make up a standard rock lineup. It does not list free trial lessons or summer camps, so call to ask what is available this season.
What this location offers
The school combines one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals. Programs by age:
- Little Wing (4 to 5): one weekly group lesson that uses classic rock songs to teach rhythm
- Rookies (6 to 7): one weekly group lesson on chords, rhythm and song structure
- Rock 101 (8 to 13): a weekly group rehearsal learning classic rock songs, aimed at kids and beginners
- Performance (8 to 18): weekly private lessons working through parts for live shows
- Songwriting (12 and over)
- House Band (17 and under): by audition, for Performance students
- AllStars (17 and under): by audition, the national touring program
- Adult Program (18 and over): one weekly private lesson and one weekly rehearsal in a band of fellow adults
Programs can change from season to season, so confirm details with the Palo Alto branch rather than another location's page. Our guides to classes for kids and things to do with teens list other music and arts options.
Location and getting there
School of Rock Palo Alto is at 2645 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the Midtown area of Palo Alto. Our Midtown guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.8 miles away. That is roughly a 19 minute walk or a short bike ride.
Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.
Hours
| Monday to Friday | 2 to 9 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Luna Dance Studio, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- My Gym Palo Alto, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- The UPS Store Middlefield Road, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Baskin-Robbins, bakery or dessert shop, under 0.1 mi
- Palo Alto Cafe, cafe, under 0.1 mi
- Hoover Park, 0.3 mi
- Seale Park, 0.6 mi
- Bowden Park, 0.7 mi
Other classes, tutoring and learning nearby: Kumon of Palo Alto (under 0.1 mi); The Coder School (0.9 mi); AJ Tutoring (1.0 mi); Opus 1 Music Studio (1.0 mi). Browse the full classes, tutoring and learning list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against School of Rock Palo Alto location page; School of Rock website. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is School of Rock Palo Alto in Palo Alto?
School of Rock Palo Alto is at 2645 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the Midtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.8 miles away.
What ages does School of Rock Palo Alto teach?
Programs run from Little Wing for ages 4 and 5 through an Adult Program for ages 18 and over. Rock 101 covers ages 8 to 13 and the Performance Program ages 8 to 18.
What instruments does School of Rock Palo Alto teach?
The location page lists guitar, bass guitar, drums, singing and keyboards. Beginner piano pairs a weekly private lesson with a weekly band rehearsal.
Do School of Rock students perform live?
Yes. Students play live shows at local Palo Alto venues every few months, with audition groups such as House Band and AllStars performing more often.
What are School of Rock Palo Alto's hours?
Monday to Friday: 2 to 9 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m..