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GET READY TO ROCK: SCHOOL OF ROCK CASTRO VALLEY NOW OPEN
Performance-Based Music Education Comes to Castro Valley
Castro Valley, CA – School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Castro Valley, California. Now open at 20444 Redwood Road, the new music school offers lessons for students of all ages and skill levels, combining private instruction with live performance experience.
School of Rock Castro Valley is owned by Gail and Jef Paderes, a husband-and-wife team and lifelong music lovers who play drums and guitar. The Paderes family was introduced to School of Rock through their children, who are enrolled students, and quickly saw the powerful impact the program had on confidence, creativity, and community.
During their first preview to a School of Rock live performance, Gail and Jef knew School of Rock was the right fit. The business model’s focus on kids and music, two things deeply important to their family, inspired them to bring the program to Castro Valley, a community they grew to love for its welcoming, small-town feel.
“We fell in love with Castro Valley because it truly feels like a tight-knit community where people look out for one another,” said Gail Paderes, owner of School of Rock Castro Valley. “We want to be an active part of the community, build strong relationships, and help enrich the lives of our students through music.”
School of Rock Castro Valley offers music programs for all skill levels and age groups, from kids as young as three to adults. Students receive weekly one-on-one instruction on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or vocals, and participate in group rehearsals that culminate in live performances at real venues. School of Rock’s patented performance-based model builds musical skills while fostering life skills like creativity, resilience, and teamwork.
MEDIA GALLERY“Gail and Jef’s story reflects what makes School of Rock so special,” said Stacey Ryan, President of School of Rock. “As parents of enrolled students, they experienced firsthand the power of our program and its ability to bring people together through music. Their passion for education and community will have a meaningful impact on students and families in Castro Valley.”
For more information about School of Rock Castro Valley and enrollment opportunities, visit castrovalley.schoolofrock.com.
School Of Rock Castro Valley
20444 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
About School of Rock
School of Rock helps aspiring musicians master skills, unleash creativity, and develop the tools they need to thrive in life. Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, PA., in 1998, School of Rock has become a rapidly growing international franchise with over 650 schools open and in development across 23 global markets and has grown its student count from 4,000 in 2009 to over 70,000 today. School of Rock offers a wide variety of music lessons, including guitar lessons, singing lessons, and piano lessons. The company also sells musical instruments and music gear through its GearSelect program.
School of Rock was awarded US Patent 10,891,872 in 2021 for its innovative music education method. School of Rock is a proud supporter of Music Will (formerly Little Kids Rock) and the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS). School of Rock also has garnered the following industry awards in recent years: International Franchise Association’s 2025 and 2024 Franchisee of the Year Awards; six consecutive years as Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Top Children’s Music Enrichment Brand and ranked #1 in the Children’s Enrichment Category in 2025; 2025 Best Children’s Services & Education Franchise by Global Franchise Awards; 2025 Franchise Business Review Top Franchise; 2024 Franchise Business Review Most Innovative Franchise; 2024 Top Recession-Proof Franchise by Franchise Business Review; 2024 Culture100 List by Franchise Business Review; 2024 Silver Award for Employee Satisfaction by Franchising@Work; 2024 Award Finalist by Franchising@Work; and 2021 Franchise Innovation Award for Most Innovative Use of Customer-Facing Digital Tools.
