About This Camp

School of Rock Cornelius offers immersive, performance-based music education for students of all ages and skill levels, from preschoolers through adults. The program combines personalized one-on-one instruction with collaborative group rehearsals, culminating in live rock performances that build confidence and stage presence. With week-long summer camps and shorter 2-4 day sessions during school holidays, students learn to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals while mastering classic ro

Key Highlights

  • Immersive performance-based music education combining private lessons with group band rehearsals
  • Live rock performances at the end of every camp session build real-world stage confidence
  • Comprehensive instrument instruction in guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals with professional instructors

Special Features

  • Performance-based music education with live rock show finale
  • No long-term commitment required; month-to-month enrollment
  • First lesson includes instructor assessment of skill level, interests, and goals
  • Programs for all skill levels from complete beginners to advanced musicians
  • Specialty camps in songwriting, recording/production, and artist-themed instruction
  • Students perform at local venues including BoatYard Lake Norman
  • Flexible full-day and half-day camp options
  • Age-appropriate curriculum from preschool through adult learners

Activities

Singing lessonsGuitar lessonsBass guitar lessonsDrum lessonsKeyboard and piano lessonsOne-on-one private music lessonsGroup rehearsalsBand collaborationLearning to play in a bandLive performances/stage performancesLive rock showsStudent concertsLive performances at local venuesMusic theoryMusic skills and techniques trainingLearning various music genres and stylesLearning classic rock songsHand percussion and rhythm trainingArtist-themed campsGenre-specific campsSongwritingSongwriting and compositionRecording and productionPerformance boot campsTeamwork and collaboration