B2R Northbrook
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Phone: 224-904-3190
Email: northbrook@bachtorock.com
Address (Map & Directions)
1141 Church Street
Northbrook, IL 60062
Hours of Operation
Bach to Rock in Northbrook, IL provides music lessons for students of all ages and skill levels living in, but not limited to, Northbrook, Highland Park, Glenview, Deerfield, Northfield & Glencoe. Instruments we teach include guitar, piano, drums, voice, DJ, violin, trumpet & more! We are also the home of Beat Refinery DJ School which offers Mixing, Scratching and Music Production classes. B2R birthday parties and seasonal camps are great opportunities to play & learn music with your friends and make new ones! We also have early childhood classes for toddlers and preschoolers. Take your skills to the next level in a Glee Club or Rock Band. B2R offers opportunities for students to perform in venues around the North Shore and the Chicagoland area.
We have digital gift certificates available for purchase online, a great gift for any holiday, birthday or special occasion. Get one HERE.
Bach to Rock in Northbrook, IL is looking forward to another ROCKIN’ Summer! With camps for ages 4 up to age 15, your budding superstar is sure to find their rhythm in Rock Band, Glee Club, Recording Arts, or the Beat Refinery’s DJ Camp. Take your toddler on a world music journey in our Rock City World Tour Camp!
Visit our Camps page for more info or contact us directly at 224-904-3190 and northbrook@bachtorock.com.
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Are you still looking for a great venue for your child's upcoming birthday? Bach to Rock in Northbrook, IL is the place to be for all music and fun loving kids! We have party options for all ages and music tastes.
Sing your heart out at our Karaoke Birthday Party for ages 6 and up or become a rock star at our Rock Birthday Party for ages 7 and up. Choose your favorite song from our party songlist and record it in our studio with your guests. Everyone gets to take home a goodie bag and a copy of the recording!
Never fear, the little ones can rock out too with our Rock City Birthday Party for ages 4-6. Party guests get to explore rock 'n' roll instruments up close, and see for themselves how music is made on keyboards, drums and guitars.
Last but not least, show us your mixing and scratching skills at the DJ Birthday Party (ages 10+). Guests pair up to create their own mashups using industry standard DJ gear and remix software.
Come out to one of our upcoming events around Cook County and see our students perform at venues like Marcellos and Rolling Meadows Community Center! Our staff will be available to answer all your questions about booking your next party at Bach to Rock. We have Open Houses on December 9 and January 6, 13 & 27.
Contact us any time at 224-904-3190 or northbrook@bachtorock.com.
Bach to Rock (B2R), America’s music school for students of all ages, proudly announces it has attained top franchise rankings for 2021 in Entrepreneur Magazine and Franchise Gator. The Entrepreneur Franchise 500® ranking features Bach to Rock at #240 in its January/February issue. Franchise Gator showcases Bach to Rock at #15 in its Top 100 Franchises list, which accompanies its Fastest Growing Franchises and Top Emerging Franchises lists, where Bach to Rock achieved #32 and #44 respectively.
Check out Bach to Rock’s complete list of industry accolades, which spans the brand’s 11 years of franchising.
“This dual recognition speaks to the dedication of our franchisees and corporate team as we quickly responded and retooled our business model to meet families’ needs during this challenging year. Children deserve creative, enriching and fun music lessons now more than ever,” said Brian Gross, President of Bach to Rock. Bach to Rock now provides families a hybrid model of education, which features in-person lessons, virtual lessons, or a combination of both, offering choices and flexibility. “It has been an honor to continue to serve our families and their communities. We pride ourselves on our strong community relationships, so this industry recognition truly validates our work.”
The Franchise 500® ranking is known as the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking, with 2021 being its 42nd year. View Bach to Rock’s placement in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® ranking. An online franchise directory, Franchise Gator created their Top 100 list to help future franchise owners find an opportunity that was the right fit for their experience, interest, and financial capabilities. Visit Franchise Gator to view Bach to Rock’s listing.
Bach to Rock – A Franchise Opportunity with Industry Stature
Bach to Rock has earned numerous accolades including being named: a Top 500 Franchise for 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 programs for veterans, contact Ralph Rillon, vice president of franchise development, at 1-855-227-7570 or rrillon@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 is experiencing continuous growth, with forty-five schools open and an additional seven schools in development. The franchise is trending to become a $25 million brand, teaching over 65,000 children and adults since the company’s inception in 2007. Follow B2R on Facebook and on Twitter. For more information, visit bachtorock.com or call 1-877-227-8558.
Bach to Rock, America’s music school for students of all ages, proudly announces it is opening a new school in Fishers, Indiana. The community is invited to the free grand opening on March 6, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at 12514 E 116th Street, Fishers, IN 46037. Attendees are welcome to tour the school, enjoy a free music lesson, learn about individual lessons and group classes, try out free toddler “Mommy and Me” classes, enter prize drawings and giveaways, check out the recording studio, and enjoy performances by instructors. The school will be practicing and enforcing state and county mandated COVID-19 public health safety and social distancing guidelines. As such, face coverings are required for all attendees at the school. The school will serve students from (but not limited to) Fishers, Ingalls, Fortville, McCordsville and Noblesville.
Music lessons with Bach to Rock help students build teamwork, develop social skills, foster self-esteem, promote peer recognition and can lead to lasting friendships. “We are happy to be opening our newest school in Fishers, Indiana. As continue to navigate the pandemic, parents need options to keep their children engaged in fun, interactive and stimulating activities,” said President of Bach to Rock, Brian Gross. Bach to Rock is providing families a hybrid model of education, which features in-person lessons, virtual lessons, or a combination of both, offering families choices and flexibility.
Meet Bach to Rock Franchisees Andy and Jennifer Flickner, and Kellie Miles-Fink
Andy and Jennifer Flickner, owners of the Bach to Rock school in Carmel, Indiana, are thrilled to open their second Bach to Rock school in nearby Fishers. Joining them is their new franchisee partner, Kellie Miles-Fink, who served as Assistant Director at the Carmel location and is now the Director of Bach to Rock Fishers. The franchisee team works closely with families to build relationships and gain an understanding of each student’s talents, abilities and goals for music lessons. “We are heartened by the success of our Carmel school and cannot wait to bring the Bach to Rock method to families in the Fishers area. If your children have a passion for music, our school will provide enrichment, fun and great memories all at once,” said Andy Flickner. The Flickners have been featured in Franchising USA Magazine, and profiled on Bach to Rock’s website.
Bach to Rock Fishers offers programs for students of all ages including: individual and group lessons in piano, voice, guitar, drums and more; “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. The school also features the Beat Refinery DJ school, which offers mixing, scratching, and music production classes. Plus, students can get involved in a glee club or rock band.
Bach to Rock – A Franchise Opportunity with Industry Stature
Bach to Rock has earned numerous accolades including being named: a Top 500 Franchise for 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 is experiencing continuous growth, with forty-five schools open and an additional seven schools in development. The franchise is trending to become a $25 million brand, teaching over 65,000 children and adults since the company’s inception in 2007. Follow B2R on Facebook and on Twitter. For more information, visit bachtorock.com or call 1-877-227-8558.
For More Details on Our March 6, 2021 Grand Opening:
Visit: 12514 E 116th Street, Fishers, IN 46037
Call: (317) 588-9900
Email: fishers@bachtorock.com
Web: https://fishers.bachtorock.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/B2RFishersIN
Congratulations to all of our DJs who participated in this year's MD/VA Battle of the DJs. Competitors took home prizes sponsored by Chuck Levins as well as awesome feedback from our judges DJ Beauty and the Beatz, DJ Spicez, and DJ Sean J.
In a fierce competition at the 2019 Bach to Rock Battle of the Bands, 36 bands went head-to-head at City Winery in New York City on Sunday, June 9.
Over 800 proud parents, family members and fans came to support and cheer on students from Bach to Rock Port Washington, Bach to Rock Mamaroneck and Bach to Rock Nanuet.
The groups performed in both the Main Space and The Loft at City Winery and rocked the iconic hotspot.
“The students, who range in age from 7 to 18, and their band coaches worked tirelessly for months to prepare for this tremendous event and I’m beyond proud of all the performers,” said Bach to Rock Port Washington Director Elana Hayden. “While this is a competition, the main point is for the kids to have a great experience, to get to perform in a top New York City venue – and to have fun and feel like a rock star!”
Six seasoned music industry professionals, Carolee Goodgold (Carly Simon), John Miller (Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton), Brandon “Taz” Niederauer (Lady Gaga, Dr. John), Cameron Rasmussen (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway), Jason Reese (Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti) and Wayne Schuster (Blood, Sweat, and Tears) judged the performances.
Over 150 students performed on stages that have hosted Lou Reed, Suzanne Vega, Joan Osborne, Taj Mahal, Patti Smith, and Buster Poindexter to name a few.
The bands were scored on several criteria including musical ability, technical ability, stage presence, material, creativity, and professionalism. All the competitors study a variety of musical disciplines at Bach to Rock music school, including music theory, instrument instruction, recording arts, performance arts, voice lessons and band coaching.
This is our student of the month: Indica! She has been playing piano for one year now! When she isn't playing music, she enjoys biking and disc golf. A fun fact about Indica is that her name means "night star princess protected by wolves". Her favorite thing about being a part of Bach to Rock is singing with her band Purple Nightmare, as well as playing piano with her mom who also takes lessons here. Congrats Indica!
Age: 12
Erik is a level 2 DJ student who began his journey at Bach to Rock through our DJ and Recording Arts summer camps.
Erik has the longest drive of any of our students commuting all the way from Buffalo. He’s a natural at mixing, mashing and getting the crowd dancing. His instructor, DJ Don (Jack), says “Erik always comes to lessons with tons of enthusiasm ready to learn. You can tell he is very dedicated and works on his DJing at home. He is inspired by the artist Marshmello."