Michigan Rock School

Michigan Rock School Guitar, Drum, Bass, Keyboard, and Voice lessons in a dynamic environment, incorporating band rehearsa We believe this, too.

Imagine you enrolled your child in dance, but they never rehearsed with their group OR performed. Or you sign your child up for a baseball team that only ever practiced, but never played a game? If you are like most, you realize that without these key elements the participants are not receiving the full benefit of the experience, and they likely wouldn’t have much fun. Michigan Rock School is not

your standard “weekly 30 minute private lesson” music school. While weekly lessons are part of the program, we believe they should have a focus related to a larger goal, all while having a great time learning and playing music! All of our programs at Michigan Rock School include:
* weekly group practices (band rehearsal, combo rehearsal, songwriting group, etc.)
* weekly private lessons
* regular live performances

Incorporating regular performances, group sessions, and private lessons into our programs at Michigan Rock School creates a more dynamic environment, in which each element supports the others. Most seasoned musicians will tell you that learning to play an instrument is great but the real fun is playing and performing. What’s more, in addition to the “fun factor,” we also recognize the learning benefits that performance and group rehearsals provide that simply cannot be replicated in private lessons alone. Some of the benefits we’ve seen in students by incorporating performances and group sessions include:
* A clearer understanding of lesson goals
* Increased motivation
* A sense of accomplishment and greater longevity in lessons
* Greater confidence through recognition and validation of hard work
* Support and encouragement from peers
* A sense of accountability to others
* Pride in being part of a “team”

Of course, this is in addition to the other benefits studies link to learning music – improved academic skills, long-term resistance to cognitive decline, and dozens other. But at Michigan Rock School, our primary focus is making music a fun experience. From there we let everything else fall into place!

08/29/2026
Concert weekend was an absolute blast this time around. But…we’re a few days late sharing our recap because, wow, we’ve ...
08/26/2026

Concert weekend was an absolute blast this time around. But…we’re a few days late sharing our recap because, wow, we’ve got another big show coming up in just a couple of weeks!

There were some sad moments, with a few students playing their last show with us as they move on to bigger and better things. Some great first shows for a handful of kids. Even one of our adult band members, who now lives in Colorado, arranged her work travel schedule so she could make rehearsals and play in one of our live shows again!

That kind of support for what we do always amazes me. But those are exactly the kind of reminders that scream we are making a positive impact with the work we do with our students.

Our amazing team of instructors here at Michigan Rock School, the outstanding staff at Billy’s Tip n Inn, and the support of our little musical community all play a role. We appreciate all of you!

2 full days of performances
70 performers
64 songs performed

Our Fall Kidz Rock (4-7 year old band) groups are going to be AWESOME!But we only have TWO OPENINGS in our September cla...
08/26/2026

Our Fall Kidz Rock (4-7 year old band) groups are going to be AWESOME!

But we only have TWO OPENINGS in our September classes. If you've been thinking about it for you budding rock star, now's the time!

Registration link is in the comments.

ADULTS! Why should kids get to have all the fun?Our adult groups still have a few openings for our fall band session. We...
08/25/2026

ADULTS! Why should kids get to have all the fun?
Our adult groups still have a few openings for our fall band session. Weekly rehearsals, a live performance in December, and a great time getting music back in your life.

Contact us all the details.

08/23/2026

Love from Billy’s Tip n Inn!

THURSDAY STUDENTS: Setup for Milford Memories begins TODAY (Thursday, August 6) at 5am. Main Street will be closed and p...
08/06/2026

THURSDAY STUDENTS: Setup for Milford Memories begins TODAY (Thursday, August 6) at 5am. Main Street will be closed and parts of Commerce will also be closed. But we will be OPEN for all Thursday lessons and band rehearsals.

Our parking lot WILL be accessible via Commerce west of Main St. A Road Closed sign will be posted on Commerce near Kroger, but that section is OPEN to local traffic, which includes access to our parking lot for students and families.

Please plan for a little extra time to arrive for lessons and rehearsals.
memories

07/14/2026

Songwriting and Production camp is in full swing!

Taking drum lessons but never playing with others?It’s like practicing to be the catcher on a baseball team but never pl...
06/25/2026

Taking drum lessons but never playing with others?

It’s like practicing to be the catcher on a baseball team but never playing a game.

Private lessons build skills. Playing with others builds musicians. At Michigan Rock School, we do both.

HORN PLAYERS ONLY!!Last call for Ska Lab, our summer workshop where trumpet, trombone, and sax players work together to...
06/11/2026

HORN PLAYERS ONLY!!

Last call for Ska Lab, our summer workshop where trumpet, trombone, and sax players work together to learn one of music's most fun and underrated genres!

- 5 week workshop
- 45-minute sessions; weeks 1-4 are horns only, week 5 includes full band
- Kids middle school to high school ages
- Mondays at 3:00pm
- STARTS June 15!

Contact us for full details or to register [email protected] or 248676-9155

DETOUR ALERT!The intersection of Main St. and Commerce will be CLOSED from June 1-5 for a road construction project.Our ...
05/31/2026

DETOUR ALERT!

The intersection of Main St. and Commerce will be CLOSED from June 1-5 for a road construction project.

Our parking lot will be accessible via Commerce west of Main St. Please plan for a little extra time to arrive for lessons and rehearsals this week due to the detours.

Downtown Milford

Address

525 N Main Street Suite 100
Milford, MI
48381

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 3pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 8:30pm
Friday 3pm - 6pm

Telephone

+12486769155

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