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SCHOOL OF ROCK MIDLOTHIAN CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING ON JULY 19, 2025
Live Music, Trial Lessons, Guitar Smashing Ceremony, and More at New Music School in Ellis County
Midlothian, TX – School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Midlothian, Texas. The event will take place on Saturday, July 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 550 Hawkins Run Rd, Suite 600, Midlothian, TX 76065. Open to the public, the celebration will include live music, school tours, trial lessons, and the brand’s signature guitar smashing ceremony to officially welcome the school to Ellis County’s growing creative community.
Owned and operated by local couple Suzanne and Donald White, who both grew up in the neighboring town and now raise their three children in Midlothian, School of Rock Midlothian brings an exciting new opportunity for kids and teens to grow through music. Suzanne, a lifelong music lover with a background in marketing, says the idea to open a school came after watching her son thrive at a School of Rock summer music camp.
“My son came home from his first camp and said, ‘I found my people.’ That moment changed everything for us,” said Suzanne White. “Our goal here at School of Rock Midlothian is to create a culture of fun, music, togetherness, and acceptance for everyone. We are so excited to support the growing community of music and arts in Ellis County.”
School of Rock Midlothian offers music programs for all skill levels and age groups, from children as young as four to adults looking to ignite or reignite their passion for music. Students receive weekly one-on-one instruction on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or vocals, and participate in group rehearsals where they learn to play as a band. Through School of Rock’s patented performance-based approach, students gain real-world experience performing live in local venues while building essential life skills like collaboration, creativity, discipline, and confidence.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the White family into the School of Rock community,” said Stacey Ryan, President of School of Rock. “Their passion, personal connection to the brand, and deep roots in Midlothian will help create an environment where kids feel empowered to express themselves, build confidence, and connect through music.”
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WHEN:
Saturday, July 19, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE:
School of Rock Midlothian
550 Hawkins Run Rd, Suite 600
Midlothian, TX 76065
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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.
Jacob Kingrey