GET READY TO ROCK: SCHOOL OF ROCK WAXHAW CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING ON FEBRUARY 7
Live Music, Community Fun, and Hands-On Experiences at Union County’s New Music School
WAXHAW, NC – School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Wesley Chapel, North Carolina. The free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, February 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at 5922 Weddington Road A9, Wesley Chapel, NC 28104.
The grand opening event will feature guided tours of the school and opportunities for families to learn more about School of Rock’s unique, performance-based approach to music education.
School of Rock Waxhaw is owned by Anne and Steve Alexander, a husband-and-wife team with a deep appreciation for live music and a strong connection to the School of Rock experience. Anne, also the General Manager of the new school, is a CPA who has worked with companies large and small throughout her career, while Steve currently serves as Senior Director of Investor Relations for Driven Brands. Their daughter is a previous student of School of Rock North Dallas and a current student at the School of Rock Charlotte location, giving the family firsthand experience with the program’s impact.
Though neither owner claims musical talent, their passion for music runs deep. “We are professional music fans,” the couple shared. “We’ve traveled across the U.S. and Europe to attend festivals and shows, and we’ve seen firsthand how powerful music can be in bringing people together.”
“Once we decided to move to Waxhaw, we realized the closest School of Rock was a long commute,” said Anne Alexander, Owner and General Manager of School of Rock Waxhaw. “We quickly believed that families in Union County deserved a place where kids could learn music, build confidence, and feel part of something special. We’re delighted to bring School of Rock to this community.”
School of Rock Waxhaw offers music programs for all skill levels and age groups, from kids as young as five years old 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.
“School of Rock is thrilled to welcome Anne, Steve, and their team to our growing family of schools,” said Stacey Ryan, President of School of Rock. “As parents of a School of Rock student, Anne and Steve have seen firsthand how our performance-based music education builds confidence, collaboration, and community. We’re excited to see the positive impact School of Rock Waxhaw will have on students and families across Union County.”
For more information about School of Rock Waxhaw, visit waxhaw.schoolofrock.com.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 7
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE:
School of Rock Waxhaw
5922 Weddington Road A9
Wesley Chapel, NC 28104
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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 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.
