GET READY TO ROCK: SCHOOL OF ROCK TROY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING ON SEPTEMBER 12
Live Music, Community Fun, and Hands-On Experiences at Troy's Performance-Based Music School
TROY, MI (September 1, 2026) - School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, is excited to announce the grand opening of School of Rock Troy. The free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at School of Rock Troy, located at 4930 Rochester Road, Troy, MI.
The celebration will feature live music, school tours, snacks, and enrollment specials, giving attendees a firsthand look at the school's dynamic, performance-driven approach to music education.
School of Rock Troy is owned by Chris Marek, who owns several other successful School of Rock locations in the Detroit Metro area. Marek retired in 2018 after a career in education, most recently as a middle school principal in the Plymouth-Canton School District, and opened his first School of Rock location in Canton, Michigan the following year. Marek has played guitar for decades and spent much of his life performing in bands. It was School of Rock's SongFirst approach that convinced him the brand was the right fit; after years of traditional lessons that had him sight-reading "Hot Cross Buns" before he could touch the songs he actually wanted to play, he finally saw a model built around getting students playing real music from day one.
"Music has been a huge part of my life since I first picked up a guitar at 11 years old, and I've always believed that the best way to learn is by playing the music you love," said Marek. "After retiring from a career in academic education, I found School of Rock and immediately connected with its SongFirstapproach. I'm excited to bring this music education experience to Troy and become part of the local community."
"Across Metro Detroit, Chris has built a community rooted in the same belief that kids learn best by performing," said Stacey Ryan, President of School of Rock. "His path from educator to owner gives him a firsthand understanding of what students need to grow, and Troy is lucky to have him bringing that experience to their community."
School of Rock Troy offers music programs for students of all skill levels, with weekly one-on-one instruction on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or vocals, and 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.
For more information about School of Rock Troy, visit www.schoolofrock.com/locations/troy.
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
WHEN:
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:
School of Rock Troy
4930 Rochester Road
Troy, MI 48085
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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 or in development across 23 global markets and has grown its student count from 4,000 in 2009 to over 80,000 today. School of Rock offers a wide variety of music lessons, including guitar, singing, and piano. 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), the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS), and the Play Without Limits Project, a Youth Enrichment Brands initiative that provides youth activity scholarships to kids in need. School of Rock also has garnered the following industry awards in recent years: 2026 Global Franchise Grand Champion; 2026 Regional Champion – U.S.A. by Global Franchise Awards; 2026 and 2025 Best Children's Service & Education Franchise by Global Franchise Awards; seven 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 and 2026; International Franchise Association's 2025 and 2024 Franchisee of the Year 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.
