Q&A With School of Rock Employees
School of Rock employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at School of Rock
Good platform but like any buisness or franchise location, population, students, and level of tahe teachers varies from each location. Generaly its good but as pro the money is small byt the value for me is feeling like im sharing my talent with the community mostly kids and thats the best part.
Working at school of rock isnt a job you do to survive, its a job you do because you believe in the idea of the program as well as the students and their education. Working at school of rock isnt sustainable and the employees are worth more than we're paid and treated.
The relationships between teachers and students
Good job, very rewarding, not the best pay
If the company offered any documentation or data available on pay scales.
Q&A With School of Rock Employees
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What are your coworkers at School of Rock like?
Cocky mysicians
They are good. They work well as a team.
What do people at School of Rock think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
I personally think he is a great addition. I think he will take things to the next level. But the franchise owners are a hit or miss
So far he seems like a great guy. I really appreciate him coming out to the schools and meeting the staff.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at School of Rock?
The culture is great! No complaints
I would have the kids be able To put more input into song selections and show season themes
What part of School of Rock's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Technically we have grown very fast. Keeping students
The adult, rookies and 101 programs are taking off. The performance program has hit a stagnant stage.
What interview questions does School of Rock ask?
Why school of rock
Why school of rock? Have you worked with kids? Are you or have you been a gigging musician?
What's the company culture like at School of Rock?
Culture is great!
We are a family and a community of exceptance.
What are you most excited about working at School of Rock?
The amazing kids and families you meet
Every 3-4 months I get the kids excited about the new show Season.
What benefits does School of Rock provide?
No benefits
Discount enrollment for my kids.
How's the work life balance at School of Rock?
They expect work to be your life
It’s 75% work and 25% social. Good balance.
How's the vacation policy at School of Rock?
Anyone can take time off whenever. Management needs to notify 2 or months in advance. Even if it’s a day off
It’s great! Very flexible.
How much and how often do raises happen at School of Rock?
For management-NEVER
Maybe yearly. The instructors receive yearly or bi-yearly raises. The full time staff, need to request raises.
How's the work pace at School of Rock?
Fast
Fast pace.
What's the best part of your job at School of Rock?
The kids and amazing families
The kids! They are so awesome. I really like creating the posters and different event planning.
How's the feedback proccess at School of Rock?
From families-daily. From owners or bosses-NEVER
Good. But the online survey can be confusing for parents. The way the 1 our 10 is set up it looks like the 10 is a zero.
How do you feel about going to work at School of Rock everyday?
Working six days a week-53.5 hours a week it’s too much
I love it. But I can get burnt out after awhile.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at School of Rock?
What social life
Very. I work a lot and I have a family as well.
How challenged are you at School of Rock?
Not at all
I try to keep challenging myself with new projects and events.
What are the team outings like at School of Rock?
No team outings
We don’t have a lot of outings. But when we are all out it’s a great time. Weather it’s dinner or drinks.
How's the morale at School of Rock?
It’s ok
Morale is great!
How much diversity is there among employees at School of Rock?
None
There is a pleasant mix of age groups.
What unique perks and benefits does School of Rock provide?
There isn’t any
My kids are able to attend school of rock with a 50% discount.
What's the vibe like in the Executive dept at School of Rock? How many hours are you working?
53.5 hours a week on average
Vibe is good. I work between 40-50 hours a week.
What's the office vibe like at School of Rock?
Relaxed
What's the interview process like at School of Rock?
Slow
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from School of Rock?
Top Employee Response
Owner. It took four emails to get a response and interview. And another two weeks for an answer








