Joyful learning. Confident performing.
A curriculum that nurtures the whole child.
iRock band sessions take children on a clear musical journey through a spiral curriculum; from understanding simple rhythms and playing as a group in their early years, all the way through to creating original music, performing confidently, and mastering band roles by the time they leave primary school.
Each stage builds on the last, ensuring pupils grow musically, socially and emotionally.
Holistic, inclusive, empowering...
...a curriculum that helps every child shine.
iRock at age 4-5
A playful and confidence-building introduction to music-making
iRock at age 5-7
Building musical fluency, coordination and collaboration
iRock at age 7-9
Deepening musical understanding and developing creativity
iRock at age 9-11
Advanced musicianship, creativity and self-belief as pupils progress through upper primary
iRock at age 4-5
A playful and confidence-building introduction to music-making
What do we learn?
- Explore musical sounds and band roles
- Follow simple musical instructions
- Keep a steady beat and copy simple patterns
- Perform short pieces together in a supportive group setting
What this looks like outside of my lessons...
- Strengthen fine and gross motor skills
- Develop listening, focus and turn-taking
- Enhanced aural skills supporting early phonics development
- Build early confidence in performing
- Feel part of a team from the very start
How this aligns with EYFS expectations and preparing for KS1?
- iRock supports early musical development by encouraging children to explore sounds, keep a steady beat, follow simple musical instructions and perform together, laying strong foundations for Key Stage 1 music learning.
- Sessions build listening, coordination, confidence and teamwork through playful, inclusive music-making that aligns with the DfE’s emphasis on creativity, engagement and progression into formal music education.
iRock at age 5-7
Building musical fluency, coordination and collaboration
What do we learn?
- Play simple repeating patterns on real instruments
- Copy rhythms and chords with increasing accuracy
- Work as a team to perform a complete song
- Begin evaluating and reflecting on their own playing
- Collect evidence towards their RSL Entry Level 1 achievement (exam-free and built into lessons)
What this looks like outside of my lessons...
- Strengthen technique and instrument coordination
- Improved communication and literacy
- Grow resilience and pride through purposeful performance goals
- Build confidence expressing themselves creatively
- Experience the joy of earning a recognised qualification at a young age
How this aligns with the National Curriculum for KS1 music?
- iRock meets requirements of the National curriculum in England by enabling pupils to play tuned instruments, copy rhythms, perform together and explore musical elements through practical, ensemble-based learning.
- Lessons build coordination, confidence and creative expression, with musical progress evidenced through exam-free RSL Entry Level 1 achievements embedded into delivery.
iRock at age 7-9
Deepening musical understanding and developing creativity.
What do we learn?
- Learn full songs in a band setting
- Develop accuracy, timing and ensemble awareness
- Understand structure, tempo and dynamics
- Start creating original musical ideas (riffs, patterns, simple arrangements)
What this looks like outside of my lessons...
- Strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking
- Build independence and ownership over their musical role
- Develop teamwork and peer support within the band, as well as early leadership skills
- Boost confidence through more ambitious performances
How does this align with DfE requirements for KS2?
- iRock aligns with the National curriculum by supporting pupils to play and perform in ensemble contexts, developing accuracy, timing, control and expression through full band performances.
- Pupils explore musical structure, tempo and dynamics, and begin to improvise and compose, building creativity, teamwork and confidence in line with Key Stage 2 expectations.
iRock at age 9-11
Advanced musicianship, creativity and self-belief as pupils progress through upper primary
What do we learn?
- Perform full songs confidently to an audience
- Apply musical understanding to make creative choices
- Collaborate, rehearse and refine performance outcomes
- Working towards skills for their exam-free Level 1 RSL certificate at the end of their primary journey
What this looks like outside of my lessons...
- Develop leadership, initiative and collaborative decision-making
- Strengthen perseverance and pride through meaningful rehearsal processes
- Increased independence and autonomy of learning
- Enhance emotional expression and self-belief through performance
- Leave primary school with a recognised, pressure-free musical achievement
How this aligns with the National Curriculum for KS2 music?
- iRock aligns with DfE curriculum guidelines by enabling pupils to perform confidently in ensemble contexts, applying musical understanding to rehearse, refine and deliver expressive performances.
- Pupils make informed creative choices, collaborate effectively and develop musical independence, progressing towards an exam-free Level 1 RSL qualification that evidences attainment by the end of Key Stage 2.
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What do we achieve at iRock?
Free weekly music lessons
Thousands of children across the UK benefit from our 30 minute band sessions, where they can become a drummer, guitarist, keyboard player or lead singer!
Parent communication
Our office team works in sync with iRock field staff to deliver the best customer service, providing timely updates and handling queries from schools and families.
Musical expertise
All iRock Band Coaches are professional musicians and undertake extensive training to deliver high-quality teaching. With a network of regional support and hands-on managers, children are always in the hands of experts.
Hassle-free set up
Band Coaches bring professional quality instruments and equipment, allowing children to get a real hands-on experience of being a rockstar!
Exam-free RSL qualification
Exam-free, Ofqual-regulated qualification available with RSL, global provider of creative and performing arts. In 2025, 99.4% of eligible children successfully achieved their qualification.
Inclusive service
A fun, modern and dynamic approach to musical education means that iRock welcomes children of all backgrounds and abilities to band sessions, regardless of musical experience.
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Free weekly music lessons
Thousands of children across the UK benefit from our 30 minute band sessions, where they can become a drummer, guitarist, keyboard player or lead singer!
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Parent communication
Our office team works in sync with iRock field staff to deliver the best customer service, providing timely updates and handling queries from schools and families.
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Musical expertise
All iRock Band Coaches are professional musicians and undertake extensive training to deliver high-quality teaching. With a network of regional support and hands-on managers, children are always in the hands of experts.
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Hassle-free set up
Band Coaches bring professional quality instruments and equipment, allowing children to get a real hands-on experience of being a rockstar!
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Exam-free RSL qualification
Exam-free, Ofqual-regulated qualification available with RSL, global provider of creative and performing arts. In 2025, 99.4% of eligible children successfully achieved their qualification.
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Inclusive service
A fun, modern and dynamic approach to musical education means that iRock welcomes children of all backgrounds and abilities to band sessions, regardless of musical experience.
I'm a Parent - Tell me more! Information for families
Bring the magic of iRock to your school
Book a taster assembly and see your pupils become rockstars right before your eyes!
Become an iRock School
How does it work?
Bring a show-stopping iRock assembly to your school
Witness 30 minutes of pure joy! Bring iRock's taster assembly to your school, where we demonstrate just how easy it is to form a rock band with primary school-aged children with no previous musical experience.
Parents enrol their children and join the iRock Parent Portal
We will provide you with all the materials you need to inform parents of our service and how they can enrol their child. Children specify their preferred instrument(s) and parents are given access to our dedicated online support portal.
Band Coach incoming - we're ready to rock and roll!
We work with you to set iRock lessons in a weekly slot that works for you. We set up a rotating timetable so core lessons are not missed, and you will be allocated a dedicated iRock Coach. Alongside Area Managers, cover staff, operations support and our school team at HQ, iRock manages it all for you.
Children are allocated into bands and become iRockers!
Once we have enough interest, children are allocated into bands (sorted by age group) and parent subscriptions are set up. All payments, communications and updates are handled by our dedicated Mon-Fri support team.
Start your school's iRock journey!
Providing an award-winning service since 2017
99%
Music qualification pass rate
98%
Overall customer satisfaction
92%
Families have seen positive developments in their child as a result of iRock
* Based on 1000s of parent responses in 2024 survey
The iRock difference
Trusted by tens of thousands of families, in hundreds of schools nationwide
PR
Proud Parent, 2025
We’ve just come home from our daughter’s iRock performance at school and are blown away by the care, attention, and nurturing support our Band Coach gives these little ones. The results speak for themselves! Our daughter absolutely LOVES her iRock classes and we can’t stop smiling seeing the confidence she’s gained to play drums in front of adults and children at the school.
HT
Headteacher, 2025
We are really happy with our sessions and the way things are communicated and organised. In the children, we see more confidence, resilience, co-operation, engagement in and enjoyment of learning, the experience of performing in front of an audience, self-esteem. It’s a chance to learn something they wouldn't normally learn in the classroom, and the chance to perform to an audience. Thank you to our iRock Band Coach for his enthusiasm in his sessions and commitment to our pupils. Children who lack confidence and enthusiasm in other curriculum areas are finding their feet and are so excited about iRock day.
TE
Teacher, 2025
iRock lessons have impacted our children by giving them more confidence, and it lets them express their feelings in a safe environment. They enjoy learning to play the instruments and they also enjoy performing in the concerts of the end of the term. Our iRock Band Coach is fantastic with the children, is always punctual and the children are focused and engaged in his lessons.
PR
Proud Parent, 2025
iRock is a fantastic way of introducing your child to an instrument with the added bonus of being in a band, which ultimately makes it all the more fun. My daughter has loved her time with iRock, it has given her a space to be herself and switch off from classroom learning and we have seen her confidence grow. All of this has been possible because the teachers are brilliant with the children. Thanks iRock.
Frequently Asked Questions
At iRock, our Band Coaches use an exciting, modern approach that makes learning music fun, accessible, relevant and engaging for every child. There’s no sheet music or passive theory—students jump straight into playing popular songs together in a real band setting from day one. Our unique method nurtures key musical skills like active listening, collaboration, technicality and stage confidence through hands-on experience. Every session is structured, much like a professional band rehearsal, where children are encouraged to explore, experiment and take creative risks. Our talented Band Coaches expertly guide their musical journey, ensuring that every child progresses at their own pace while fostering teamwork, resilience and self-belief. More than just music lessons, iRock sessions inspire a lifelong love of performance and give students the confidence to shine—on stage and beyond.
Parents/guardians pay a simple monthly subscription, with a first lesson money-back guarantee and no payment taken during the summer holidays. iRock also offers bursary places and matched funding to schools to help make music education accessible for all.
At iRock, children learn more than musical and instrumental technique—they gain confidence, teamwork skills and a love of performance that stays with them for life. Our lessons provide a dynamic, hands-on experience where children play in real bands, unlocking their musical creativity while developing essential life skills. We are proud to offer parents/guardians access to our dedicated online portal. After logging in, families can see details of their child’s band, the song they are currently learning and access other at-home resources.
At iRock, children learn more than musical and instrumental technique—they gain confidence, teamwork skills and a love of performance that stays with them for life. Our lessons provide a dynamic, hands-on experience where children play in real bands, unlocking their musical creativity while developing essential life skills. As part of their iRock journey, children in Years 2, 4, and 6 can also achieve an Entry Level Award in Group Performance (Music), a qualification awarded in partnership with Contemporary Arts awarding body, RSL. This exam-free qualification celebrates iRockers for their development across five different areas. While this qualification is a fantastic achievement, the true value of iRock is the boost in self-esteem, stage confidence and collaboration skills that benefit children far beyond the classroom. Music education has been shown to enhance cognitive development, improve focus, and support academic success—making iRock an experience that shapes well-rounded, resilient learners.
iRock offers children enrolled the chance to work towards a free Entry Level Award in Group Performance (Music) qualification, delivered in partnership with globally recognised awarding body in Contemporary Arts, RSL. Unlike traditional music grades, this is an exam-free qualification, which means children can achieve recognition for their progress without the pressure of formal testing.
iRock offers children enrolled the chance to work towards an Ofqual-regulated music qualification, delivered in partnership with globally recognised awarding body in Contemporary Arts, RSL. Unlike traditional music grades, this is an exam-free qualification, which means children can achieve recognition for their progress without the pressure of formal testing. Children are assessed within their regular iRock lessons, allowing them to develop key musical and performance skills naturally, without extra work or additional costs. Our carefully structured curriculum ensures that every child, in every year group, is always working towards their next achievement, making their musical journey both rewarding and fun. To be eligible for the qualification, students in must be enrolled with iRock by January each academic year.
Each iRock Band Coach is part of an extensive network of field staff who all support each other and cover lessons where needed.
