Bach to Rock (B2R), America’s music school for students of all ages, today announces the launch of the final profile in its franchisee spotlight campaign, which features top Bach to Rock music school owners sharing their tips for success in starting, owning and operating a Bach to Rock franchise.  The spotlight campaign provides essential information for others considering a livelihood as a Bach to Rock music school owner. Click here to review the complete series. The owner of Bach to Rock San Diego, Mengjia Chen, is featured in the last segment. She and her husband Lee opened the school in February 2020, one month before the pandemic lockdowns. Balancing the demands of being a working mom of three young children and managing a new business amidst the pandemic presented unique challenges for the franchisee.  Armed with her Master of Accounting degree and a passion for music education, Chen helped the school thrive by using her time efficiently, remaining steadfast and committed through the worst of the pandemic, and working closely with her colleagues every day.

Bach to Rock, America’s music school for students of all ages, proudly announces it is opening a new school in Santa Monica, California. The community is invited to the free grand opening on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at 2415 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, 90403. Attendees are welcome to tour the school, enjoy a free music lesson, learn about individual lessons and group classes, and try out free toddler “Mommy and Me” classes. Additionally, guests can enter prize drawings and giveaways, check out the recording studio, and enjoy performances by instructors.  The school will serve students from (but not limited to) Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Westwood, Venice, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills.

Blake Indurskyis the owner of Bach to Rock Santa Monica. Indursky is a music industry executive and media entertainment attorney who has over 20 years of experience providing innovative and creative business strategies for companies such as Sony, Viacom and MTV.  Most recently, he was Chief Business Officer and Executive Vice President of Los Angeles based LiveXLive, a highly successful live music streaming service.  He also owns Indursky Ventures, LLC, where he specializes in providing content, media strategies and revenue streams for growing companies in advertising, media, video, music, mobile, web and streaming.  “Blake’s vast experience in the music and media industries is a tremendous strength that he brings to Bach to Rock,” said Brian Gross, president of Bach to Rock. “We look forward to his leadership of this franchise and his dedication to enriching the lives of music students in the Santa Monica area.”

“The Bach to Rock method of music education is unique and compelling. Students learn the music they love and can grow into their aspirations – whether as an instrumentalist, vocalist or band member,” said Indursky.  Deciding to open a Bach to Rock school in Santa Monica felt like a natural fit for him. “I want to give back to my community through music and provide something innovative that kids will really enjoy.  My career in the music industry has been quite fulfilling.  This is my opportunity to pay it forward,” added Indursky.  

Bach to Rock Santa Monica offers programs for students of all ages including: individual and group lessons in piano, voice, guitar, drums and more; early childhood instruction, featuring “Rock City” for preschoolers and “Rock and Roll” for toddlers, and beginning piano “Kids n Keys” for children in grades K-2; and summer camps and

birthday parties. Plus, students can get involved in a glee club or rock band. The school also features Bach to Rock’s Beat Refinery DJ Lessons for students interested in learning how to become a DJ.

Bach to Rock – A Franchise Opportunity with Industry Stature

Bach to Rock has earned numerous accolades including being named: a Top 500 Franchise for 2022 and 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’s Beat Refinery DJ school is Serato certified, making it one of only a handful of schools in the United States and 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 and is on track to become a $25 million brand. The brand comprises fifty-four (54) music schools, forty-three (43) of which are franchisee-owned.  Twenty-six (26) of those schools are in Top Ten markets, ranked by population. Follow B2R on Facebook and on Twitter. For more information, visit bachtorock.com or call 1-877-227-8558.

For More Details on Our July 30, 2022, Grand Opening:

Visit: 2415 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, 90403

Call: 310-622-4848

Email: santamonica@bachtorock.com

Web: https://santamonica.bachtorock.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/B2RSantaMonica

In a fierce competition at the 2022 Bach To Rock Battle of the Bands, 20 bands went head-to-head at 89 North Music Venue in Patchogue, NY on Sunday, June 12th. Hundreds of proud parents, family members and fans came to support and cheer on students from B2R Port Washington. The groups competed at the iconic Long Island venue and rocked the spectacular hotspot.

"The students, who range in age from 8 to 18, and their band coaches worked tirelessly to prepare for this epic, annual event and I’m beyond proud of all the performers," said B2R Port Washington Director, Elana Hayden. “After the past two years with virtually no live performances, we were excited and beyond grateful for the opportunity to perform for a live audience at the fabulous 89 North."

Three seasoned music industry professionals, Wayne Schuster (Blood, Sweat and Tears, Phoebe Snow), Amber Ferrari (Paula Cole, Taylor Dayne), and Carl Pfanstiehl (original B2R Director of Operations) judged the performances. Close to 100 students performed in three divisions - Elementary, Middle, and High School – all rocking 89 North. "While this is a competition, the main point is for the kids to have a great experience, get to perform live - and to have fun and feel like a rock star!” said Elana.

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 on Port Washington Blvd, including music theory, instrument instruction, recording arts, performance arts, voice lessons and band coaching.

The winners included:

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. 

• 1st: DJ EX0SKELETON
• 2nd: DJ Amplitude
• 3rd: MG Ham
• 4th: DJ Ghost
• 5th: DJ Cloudkiller
• Runners up: DJ Akijaun, DJ Electric Bird, DJ Zen

Battle of the Bands at BayTowne Plaza on September 8th, 2019.

The Winners from our Virginia Battle at Tally Ho and The State Theater.

The Winners from our June 22 Maryland Battle at the AMP by Strathmore