Chico School of Rock

Classes at the Chico School of Rock all classes are held at our schoolhouse at 932 West 8th Ave

Regular Classes:

Private Lessons Single student, although parents and/or guests are welcome to observe

Buddy Lessons two or three students share one lesson, focus on learning same material for playing together

Signup Classes:

Band Builders (Medium to Hard level) three to six students share lesson, one of each instrument, focus on being a band. Fees: for students already taking weekly private lessons, classes are $10 per student per class. For students not enrolled in weekly private lessons, classes are $20 per student per class.

Band Builders classes are usually held on the 1st and/or 3rd Saturdays of the month, from 10am till 2pm. However classes are filled on a month to month basis, so please call ahead for the latest schedule. For info contact Brett at (530) 321-1420...

Rockin' 101 (Easy to Medium level, For electric & acoustic guitar, and bass.) Our most popular group class, Rockin 101 is a “musical wading pool” where beginning students can experience the fun of playing favorite songs with other children at the same ability level and age group.

This class uses Sid’s unique system of the “Five Gears of Rock”, in which each student is assigned a musical “gear” allowing different levels of ability to all enjoy the same song!

Students will learn team spirit, rhythm and new skills and they play easy rock songs together. Music booklets, stands, and amplification will be provided, students just need to bring their instrument.

Dates: TBA

Requirements: Student has a guitar, and is at least a beginner (can play a few notes and strums). Students not having any experience are encouraged to sign up for private lessons at the CSOR

Fees: for students already taking weekly private lessons, classes are $15 per student per class. For students not enrolled in privates, classes are $30 per student per class. Payments are class by class. Payment may be in cash, check, or credit card.

Ages: 5 to 12 (not strict)

Class size: Minimum 3, maximum 15

Class enrollment is limited, and pre-signups are necessary to reserve a space.

Classes here at the Chico School of Rock, 932 West 8th Ave in Chico. *from downtown Chico, north on Esplanade, left on West 8th Ave (by A & J Party Supply), immediate right after 2nd round-a-bout. Very limited space, call now to reserve a space (530) 894-2526

See lesson rates and terms

What we teach at CSOR

Featuring the most diverse and unique curriculum in Northern California, the CSOR teaches a dozens of different instruments, and countless musical styles and techniques. We feature: All ability levels (from “know nothing” beginner to advanced player), all ages, all musical styles (from bluegrass to punk rock), and all musical instruments (except hurdy gurdy).

Instruments taught

Guitar (acoustic and electric, pick and finger-styles, all tunings, 6 and 12 string)

Bass (electric)

Drums (kit)

keyboards and piano

Banjo (4 and 5 strings)

Mandolin

Dobro (resophonic slide guitar)

Fiddle (like violin, except funner!)

Ukulele

Dulcimer

Voice

Musical Styles taught

Folk and Bluegrass (Sid Lewis is the 2 time winner of the California State Bluegrass Guitar Championship)

Classical and Flamenco

Celtic

Rock, all styles (oldies, pop, metal, progressive, alternative/indie, reggae, and much more)

Jazz (swing, gypsy, bebop, Latin/bossa nova)

Songwriting (poetry, composition, style development)

Music Theory

Outside of these classes, several other services are offered: Band coaching, artist development and studio recording and production (studio space is available)

There are also spring and fall student concerts, where all willing students are allowed to perform on stage. These are real shows with full production (lights, sound system, etc), and make priceless memories and pictures for the family photo album.

Other CSOR programs

Besides our music lessons, the CSOR also offers several unique programs to enrich your child's musical experience.

the CSOR Chaperon Program (CSORCP)

Tired of having your child pester you to go to rock shows? Or you want to take them, but don't have the time or inclination? Or, you want to assure your child's safety at the event? Then the CSORCP may be for you.

The CSORCP is essentially "musical babysitting", where one of our trained and certified instructors accompanies your child to their concert of choice, and watches over them the entire time. Our instructors are well experienced in what happens at real-life concerts, and can guarantee a safe (and still "cool") experience for your child.

The parent simply provides for a ticket for the child/children and the instructor to the event, and will fill out a CSORCP agreement prior. Event must be cleared ahead of time (at least a month is preferred), and parents are advised to discuss the show with the instructor as well.

Please call for more information or to book a CSOR CP experience!

the PAL group

PAL groups (“Parent Advisory League”)are the CSOR’s informal think tank. We are constantly chasing new musical dreams for our kids, and so feedback from you, the parents, is very important for us.

PAL groups meet usually once a month, and as of this time they are scheduled for approximately every 2^nd Saturday of the month. All parents are welcome, but must check in with director Sid Lewis for space availability. (email here at the site or call us at (530) 894-2526)

Classes at the Chico School of Rock all classes are held at our schoolhouse at 932 West 8th Ave

Regular Classes:

Signup Classes:

What we teach at CSOR

Instruments taught

Musical Styles taught

Other CSOR programs

Besides our music lessons, the CSOR also offers several unique programs to enrich your child's musical experience.

the CSOR Chaperon Program (CSORCP)

Tired of having your child pester you to go to rock shows? Or you want to take them, but don't have the time or inclination? Or, you want to assure your child's safety at the event? Then the CSORCP may be for you.

The parent simply provides for a ticket for the child/children and the instructor to the event, and will fill out a CSORCP agreement prior. Event must be cleared ahead of time (at least a month is preferred), and parents are advised to discuss the show with the instructor as well.

Please call for more information or to book a CSOR CP experience!

the PAL group

PAL groups (“Parent Advisory League”)are the CSOR’s informal think tank. We are constantly chasing new musical dreams for our kids, and so feedback from you, the parents, is very important for us.

PAL groups meet usually once a month, and as of this time they are scheduled for approximately every 2^nd Saturday of the month. All parents are welcome, but must check in with director Sid Lewis for space availability. (email here at the site or call us at (530) 894-2526)

There is no formal agenda, but some of the following are usually discussed:

-upcoming events for the school

-ideas for new developments (music camps, magnet events, new programs, etc)

-parent feedback (likes and dislikes), and new ideas

-networking and alliance building

And whatever else! See our events page for upcoming groups...

Classes at the Chico School of Rock all classes are held at our schoolhouse at 932 West 8th Ave

Regular Classes:

Signup Classes:

What we teach at CSOR

Instruments taught

Musical Styles taught

Other CSOR programs

Besides our music lessons, the CSOR also offers several unique programs to enrich your child's musical experience.

the CSOR Chaperon Program (CSORCP)

Tired of having your child pester you to go to rock shows? Or you want to take them, but don't have the time or inclination? Or, you want to assure your child's safety at the event? Then the CSORCP may be for you.

The parent simply provides for a ticket for the child/children and the instructor to the event, and will fill out a CSORCP agreement prior. Event must be cleared ahead of time (at least a month is preferred), and parents are advised to discuss the show with the instructor as well.

Please call for more information or to book a CSOR CP experience!

the PAL group

PAL groups (“Parent Advisory League”)are the CSOR’s informal think tank. We are constantly chasing new musical dreams for our kids, and so feedback from you, the parents, is very important for us.

PAL groups meet usually once a month, and as of this time they are scheduled for approximately every 2nd Saturday of the month. All parents are welcome, but must check in with director Sid Lewis for space availability. (email here at the site or call us at (530) 894-2526)

There is no formal agenda, but some of the following are usually discussed:

-upcoming events for the school

-ideas for new developments (music camps, magnet events, new programs, etc)

-parent feedback (likes and dislikes), and new ideas

-networking and alliance building

And whatever else! See our events page for upcoming groups...

PAL groups meet usually once a month, and as of this time they are scheduled for approximately every 2^nd Saturday of the month. All parents are welcome, but must check in with director Sid Lewis for space availability. (email here at the site or call us at (530) 894-2526)