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Jun 02, 2022

Bach to Rock Music School Announces New School Opening in Leawood, KS

Bach to Rock Leawood

Community Invited to Grand Opening on June 25, 2022.

Bach to Rock, America’s music school for students of all ages, proudly announces it is opening a new school in Leawood, Kansas. The community is invited to the free grand opening on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at 3630 W. 135th Street, Leawood, Kansas, 66224.  Attendees are welcome to tour the school, enjoy a free music lesson, learn about individual lessons and group classes, and try out free toddler “Mommy and Me” classes.  Additionally, guests can enter prize drawings and giveaways, check out the recording studio, and enjoy performances by instructors.  The school will serve students from (but not limited to) Leawood, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Lenexa, Olathe, Belton, Grandview and Lee's Summit.

Meet Dave and Angela Hill, the husband-and-wife owners of Bach to Rock Leawood

With over 20 years of experience in the radio industry, working for top rock and news stations in Baltimore, Portland, Miami and Kansas City, Dave brings a wealth of experience to his role as the co-owner of Bach to Rock Leawood.  “Dave’s strengths in operations management, marketing, branding, strategic planning, and social media marketing completely align with what is ideal for success as a Bach to Rock franchisee,” said Brian Gross, president of Bach to Rock.  Dave’s wife, Angela Hill, is the co-owner of the school and will manage daily activities, while Dave will focus on growing Bach to Rock’s presence locally and in the greater Kansas City metro area.

“We are excited to be starting this new chapter of our lives. It’s like coming full circle; we want to give back to our community and offer kids a cool way to get into music, by exploring their talents and having fun learning,” said Dave Hill.  Bach to Rock Leawood offers programs for students of all ages including: individual and group lessons in piano, voice, guitar, drums, songwriting, and music production; “Rock City” for preschoolers and “Rock and Roll” for toddlers; beginning piano “Kids n Keys” for children in grades K-2; and summer camps and birthday parties. Plus, students can get involved in a glee club or rock band. The school also features Bach to Rock’s Beat Refinery DJ School for students interested in learning how to become a DJ.

Bach to Rock – A Franchise Opportunity with Industry Stature

Bach to Rock has earned numerous accolades including being named: a Top 500 Franchise for 2022 and 2021 by Entrepreneur Magazine; a top 100 Franchise for 2021 by Franchise Gator; a number one franchise for Children’s Enrichment Programs and a Top 150 Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine;and one of the 500 Powerhouse Brands by Franchise Times. To learn more about franchise ownership opportunities and veteran and franchise referral programs, contact Ralph Rillon, vice president of franchise development, at 1-855-227-7570 or franchise@bachtorock.com, or visit bachtorockfranchise.com.

About Bach to Rock: Changing the Way Students Learn Music

Bach to Rock is a music education school for students of all ages, from early childhood through high school and beyond. B2R knows learning music should be fun and students learn best when they play music they enjoy. B2R is the music school kids would have designed for themselves, with weekly ensemble instruction and band formations leading to public concerts, Battle of the Bands and recording sessions in B2R’s professional recording studios. B2R builds technique, fosters teamwork and enhances self-esteem through private lessons, band instruction, and public performances. Bach to Rock’s Beat Refinery DJ School is Serato certified, making it one of only a handful of schools in the United States and worldwide to offer the elite training developed by Serato. Serato, founded in 1999, is the premier provider of audio software to the DJ industry.  The Serato certification ensures that select Bach to Rock DJ instructors have been trained and authorized to teach using Serato software and equipment. 

Bach to Rock has instructed over 170,000 aspiring musicians since launching in 2007 and is on track to become a $25 million brand. The brand is comprised of 50 music schools, 39 of which are franchisee-owned.  Twenty-six (26) of those schools are in Top Ten markets, ranked by population. Follow B2R on Facebook and on Twitter. For more information, visit bachtorock.com or call 1-877-227-8558.

For More Details on Our June 25, 2022, Grand Opening:

Visit: 3630 W. 135th Street, Leawood, Kansas, 66224

Call: 913-350-4807

Email: leawood@bachtorock.com

Web: https://www.bachtorock.com/leawood/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/B2RLeawoodKS