Musicologie RockStars®
Our premier performance program for budding rock stars of all ages
Rock Band Classes in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Have you dreamed of playing with a band on stage? Join Musicologie RockStars, our premier rock and pop performance program. You’ll learn a mix of contemporary and classic songs practicing with your band once per week. RockStars students meet new friends, are more excited about learning in their private lessons each week and have a blast playing at real venues. It’s a great way to grow as a player in a fast and exciting environment.
How the RockStars Program Works
Each rock band is made up of 4-6 players grouped by instrument and age. Band members have one hour long rehearsal each week and one 30 minute private lesson. They work on their individual parts in their private lessons and come together during the band rehearsal to practice playing as a group.
The Method
Playing in a group is a proven way to fast track your playing. Any musician will tell you that playing with others is more interesting and rewarding than playing solo. Plus, it's fun! Musicologie RockStars is designed to harness the excitement of playing on stage and use that to make learning music engaging. Our rock band students can't wait to go home and practice their parts!
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Loved by Students and Families
"Our experience has far surpassed any expectations! We wholeheartedly recommend Musicologie!" - Emily
a month ago (Cary, NC)
Ive been going here for a few months and working with Robbie. Id give it more stars if i was able to. They have great teachers for any age, and the staff are always happy and very knowledgeable for the instrument you're interested in. I plan to keep coming, as I feel the improvements after each lesson.
a month ago (Cary, NC)
I have just moved from TX to the Raleigh, NC area and was looking for a good drum teacher. After trying out different teachers at other music schools I finally found a fantastic drum teacher and a wonderful music school!! Sarah is very talented, patient and a dedicated drum teacher. I love attending drum lessons 2/week. Shaun who is at the front desk is very organized and helpful. Things come up and rescheduling a lesson is never a problem. The school is new, very clean and there’s plenty of parking. If you are looking for a good music school this is definitely the place to go to.
3 months ago (Cary, NC)
Only one lesson in but very impressed! Very nice facility, well equipped lesson room, and my teacher Sean (who also runs the place) really listened to what my immediate goals are and is taking an approach to address them.
3 months ago (Cary, NC)
We had such a great first experience here; the staff (Sean) is very friendly and welcoming the second you walk in, the place has a really nice vibe, and the guitar instructor (Jay) was incredibly patient and did an amazing job keeping my 4.5-year-old engaged and excited the whole time. I highly recommend!
6 months ago (Cary, NC)
So exciting to see this place coming to Crossroads! The owner is an A+ human and a gifted musician in his own right. Music curricula are increasingly disappearing from schools and learning an instrument is a soul-healing activity - more important than ever in this crazy world. Looking forward to stopping by!
in the last week (Wexford, PA)
This has been a great place to take my two young elementary age kids to for piano and drum lessons. The instructors are patient and teach to the parents/students’ goals. Would recommend and will continuing our lessons here! Note: Emily cook is simply wonderful for piano lessons!
3 months ago (Wexford, PA)
Our girls love coming every week!
a week ago (Alpharetta, GA)
We’ve have had such a great experience with Musicologie! My 7-year-old daughter recently started learning the violin, and she absolutely loves going to her lessons. Her instructor is wonderful—so patient, kind, and encouraging. She makes learning a new instrument fun and helps my daughter feel comfortable and confident as she learns. It’s been such a positive experience, and we’re really happy we chose Musicologie. Highly recommend!
2 weeks ago (Alpharetta, GA)
My 5 and 10 year olds both take piano lessons with Tomiyah and so far it has been great. We have no prior musical knowledge or ability prior to this to compare but they both seem to be progressing well. Tomiyah is kind but also very structured and motivating which my kids need to get the most out of their 30 minute lesson.
2 weeks ago (Alpharetta, GA)
Musicologie is great and for everyone! I haven’t played the piano in years and Tomiyah is a great teacher. She is so patient and kind. She takes the time to learn what areas her students are wanting focus on and creates a lesson plan accordingly. I would definitely recommend them for anyone looking to learn or pick back up an instrument!
2 weeks ago (Alpharetta, GA)
We are very happy with our experience at this music school! Kendria is a wonderful voice teacher who is patient, kind, and very professional. She makes the lessons enjoyable and helps my child learn and grow in confidence. I highly recommend this music school to anyone looking for quality voice lessons for their child!
2 weeks ago (Atlanta, GA)
My first experience was great ! Love that is for all ages, as I am older but wanted to try something different. I left feeling a bit more confident. Signed up for more lessons.
3 weeks ago (Atlanta, GA)
"I cannot express enough how truly grateful and deeply touched I am by Musicologie Atlanta! As someone who does not speak a single word of English, I was initially very anxious about enrolling my daughter in piano lessons. However, from the very first day, the team and teachers went above and beyond to make us feel so welcome, safe, and understood. They treated my daughter with such warmth, patience, and incredible care. Seeing how happy she is and how well she is being looked after means the world to me as a mother. On top of that, the school itself is wonderfully managed and exceptionally clean. Their kindness, compassion, and heart for their students completely bridged the language barrier. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such an extraordinary and loving school!"
3 weeks ago (Alpharetta, GA)
We had such a wonderful experience at Musicologie Junior. First, let’s start with the flexibility of being able to cancel and schedule your classes whenever you need. That has made my life easier as we can’t always commit to our scheduled Friday classes. Secondly, the teachers are so kind and patient! I believe we’ve had the pleasure of meeting all of the Junior teachers due to our scheduling needs but my kiddo loved all of them! He’s already a rockstar so being in the environment just allowed him to shine even more. Lastly, the staff has been amazing to work with. Kelsey and Chris are always available to answer my questions, and honestly just to chat about anything. It’s such a warm environment. I’m 9 months pregnant and they made sure to always check in on me and bring me a chair to ensure I’m not getting up and down in class, allowing me to still participate with my son. We are taking a little break just so I can have my next child but I absolutely would recommend Musicologie Alpharetta to anyone with ears okay! We will be back once my nugget is older for more individual lessons since My kiddo has decided that electric guitar is his preferred instrument. See you soon guys! Thank you for everything!
2 months ago (Atlanta, GA)
I had drum lessons with David and it was great! The facilities are new, staff are super friendly! Highly recommend!
Musicologie Wake Forest
Music Education Programs
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Musicologie Junior®
Experiential music classes for young children and their grown-ups
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Private Lessons
One-on-one lessons with a Certified Teacher
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Accelerated Labs®
An innovative approach to group lessons
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RockStars®
Become a rock star! Join a band and perform live
Our Philosophy Of Education
We are driven by a set of unifying principles that guide every lesson, every class, and every interaction.
We Start Early
Research shows the earlier you start, the more lifetime benefits you receive from studying music.
We Teach Life Skills
Music is awesome! It teaches so many things: emotional intelligence, discipline, self-awareness, motor skills, dexterity and more.
We Teach the Process of Learning
We focus on the process rather than the product, facilitating discovery rather than dictating information. We teach how to learn, not just what to learn.
Our Responsibility
We know a student's success is our responsibility. It's our job to make lessons engaging, fun, and easy to be excited about.
We Believe in Immersion + Exploration
All our lessons and classes are experiential and immersive, fun and exciting!
We Assume Good Intentions
We grow the trust, mutual respect and confidence of our students by assuming good intentions from everyone.
We Encourage Mistakes
Making mistakes is what learning is. You try something, make mistakes, and try again. We encourage mistakes so our students are excited to take risks and try new things.
Musicologie Wake Forest
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Frequently Asked Questions
We want you to have total confidence that Musicologie Wake Forest is the right place for you or your child to start, or continue your musical journey. So we've collected the most frequently asked questions about our music lessons, our programs, and what it's like learning music at Musicologie.
What is the Musicologie Method™?
The Musicologie Method is at the core of every lesson and class we teach. It’s rooted in two things: a safe environment, and student-centered learning. Research tells us these two elements are key components of the way everyone learns, from kids through adults.
In music lessons, a Safe Environment means a place where you feel free to be who you are, encouraged to play the music you enjoy, and excited to try new things.
Student-Centered Learning means harnessing trust, collaboration, and exploration to give students the agency and the inspiration to achieve their goals and to make the learning process engaging and fun.
What ages does Musicologie teach?
We teach all ages. Many of our students are between the ages of 5 and 12, but we teach toddlers and we teach many adults, too! Our toddler music class is called Musicologie Junior and starts at 6 months. Private lessons start at 5. We also have a rock band class called Rockstars where students ages 7+ learn to be rock stars and play at local venues!
We also have member workshops, open mics, and concerts for all our students, including adults! At Musicologie Wake Forest, not only can you learn an instrument from an amazing, friendly, certified teacher, but you can meet other musicians and join a community of music explorers!
How do I sign up for lessons?
Get started here by answering a few questions. We'll match you with a teacher and find a time that works for ongoing lessons. The first lesson is called an assessment lesson.
What's a lesson membership?
A lesson membership is how you sign up for your weekly lesson or class at Musicologie. Your membership fee is billed monthly. The price depends on which lessons or classes you're enrolled in.
Can I do lessons every other week?
Sure, we offer drop-in lessons for students who can't commit to a weekly lesson.
What if I start in the middle of the month?
You will be charged a prorated amount for the remaining days in the month and then you’ll go into our automated system and be billed on the 1st of each month for the upcoming month.
How do I withdraw from lessons?
To withdraw from lessons, you must give 30 days advance notice by filling out our online exit form. This is the only way to withdraw. Contact us for the exit form.
What curriculum does Musicologie use?
We know that you'll stay more engaged by learning music you love and you'll grow faster by using what you've learned in your lessons in performances. We'll take our own Musicologie Method, along with traditional method books like Suzuki, Alfred's, Faber, etc., and combine that with contemporary music you're excited about with the goal of performing in one of our ensembles, group classes, or at one of our concerts.
Do I need my own instrument?
Not for your first lesson. We have instruments at our studios you can use for the first few lessons. But after that you'll want to get your own instrument for practice at home. Your teacher will help you pick out the right one. We also have open practice hours so you can come in and use instruments and practice rooms at Musicologie during the week.
If you do have your own instrument, you should definitely bring it with you, as long as it's easily portable - leave your piano and drums at home
What's an Assessment lesson?
An assessment lesson is what we call your first lesson. Don't worry, it's not a test! You'll come in, meet your teacher, talk about your goals, go through our policies and develop an individual curriculum. Every student does it regardless of age or ability. For very young students, an assessment is also a chance to see if they're ready for private lessons.
What are Musicologie's prices?
Each of our studios may have different prices, so get started here to learn more!
Can I reschedule a lesson if I can't come?
Of course! Here's how it works:
Log into your account at Musicologie.com
Find the lesson you want to change and select 'cancel' or 'reschedule' at least 24 hours before the lesson. Musicologie Junior and Accelerated Labs can be canceled or rescheduled up to 30 minutes before the class.
The canceled lesson will remain in your account to reschedule at any point in the future.
If you withdraw from lessons, you can no longer reschedule any lessons you cancelled.
If you re-enroll, any previously cancelled lessons will still be available in your account.
How do I pay for lessons?
When you sign up for lessons, your credit card or debit card will be automatically debited a flat fee each month on the 1st of the month. To withdraw, you need to provide us with 30-days notice by filling out a withdrawal form. Contact your teacher for the form.
Does Musicologie offer refunds?
Musicologie cannot offer refunds for any missed or unused lessons.
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