Bach to Rock Sets the Stage for a Year of High Performance

National Expansion

The modernized music school franchise continued its nationwide expansion in 2025 with new franchise locations in Marlborough, MA, and Carlsbad, CA, both key markets of interest for the brand. It also signed several new franchise agreements, with the following locations currently under development for 2026:

Growth and Recognition

Building on this positive trajectory, Bach to Rock aims to sign 11 new franchise agreements in 2026, with a strategic focus on opening new schools across the Chicago DMA. This market traction is driven by a highly selective franchisee recruitment process that prioritizes passionate partners who will thrive within the Bach to Rock system.

Bach to Rock’s success has translated into growing industry recognition, with it being ranked #483 in the Franchise 500, and #2 in the Children’s Enrichment Programs/Music Education category. It was also named one of Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top Franchises for Veterans, further reinforcing its position as a leading brand in youth enrichment and music education.

“Our recent growth reflects the passionate, mission‑driven entrepreneurs who are drawn to Bach to Rock,” said Brian Gross, President of Bach to Rock. “They see the impact our programs have within their communities and are eager to build on that momentum. With rising demand and a strong pipeline of new locations, we’re excited to welcome additional franchise partners in 2026 who share our vision for expanding access to high‑quality music education.”

Music Education Approach

Founded in 2007 by a former middle-school music teacher and Juilliard-trained musician, Bach to Rock was built to address gaps in traditional music education. The unique approach to music education allows children to explore the kinds of music they love and have fun while playing it. Students also play that music with other students in bands that perform in public spaces, driving a real community impact for students and audiences alike.

Its proprietary curriculum and technology platform help streamline operations while keeping students and parents connected through scheduling, progress tracking, practice resources, and performance updates. The brand is also home to Beat Refinery, the largest Serato certified DJ school in the U.S., further differentiating Bach to Rock within the music education space and encouraging long term student engagement. All programming is supported by Bach to Rock’s proprietary technology platform, Harmony, along with the B2R app, which serves as an online hub for franchisees, students, and parents.

Bach to Rock is a modern music school for students of all ages, from early childhood through high school and beyond. Bach to Rock knows learning music should be fun, and students learn best when they play music they enjoy. The unique approach combines one-on-one instruction with group practice and performance.

Weekly ensemble instruction and band formations lead to public concerts, Battle of the Bands and recording sessions in Bach to Rock's professional recording studios. Bach to Rock builds technique, fosters teamwork, and enhances self-esteem through private lessons, band instruction, and public performances.

Bach to Rock's Beat Refinery is the largest Serato certified DJ school in the United States and is one of only a handful of schools worldwide to offer the elite training developed by Serato. Serato, founded in 1999, is the premier provider of audio software to the DJ industry. The Serato certification ensures that select Bach to Rock DJ instructors have been trained and authorized to teach using Serato software and equipment.

Bach to Rock has instructed over 170,000 aspiring musicians since launching in 2007. The brand comprises 59 music schools, 49 of which are franchisee owned. Twenty-six of those schools are in Top Ten markets, ranked by population. Follow Bach to Rock on Facebook and on Instagram.