School Info
Engaging children
to
unleash their
full
potential
Our inspirational 30-minute taster assembly is led by a professional musician, who will perform popular songs and give your pupils the chance to build a band live on stage! This forward-thinking teaching method demonstrates how children can perform in a band in just a few minutes. Following the assembly, we will supply informational materials to distribute to parents/guardians to gauge interest in our weekly rock and pop band lessons.
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Weekly sessions delivered by experienced teachers (we call them Band Coaches)
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Our sessions compliment your current music curriculum
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All instruments provided
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No cost to the school
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We’ll handle all the admin directly with parents/guardians
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Peripatetic Music ServiceWeekly Lessons
30-minute weekly lessons run like most other peripatetic classes. Children are grouped by age and learn together in their own rock bands, with up to nine children per band. Children choose to become a drummer, guitarist, keyboard player or singer. Coaches teach multiple sessions throughout the day and will be co-ordinated around the needs of the school.
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FundingHow are lessons funded?
The majority of lessons are funded by parents. Every school is offered a bursary place funded by iRock and there are also fantastic options for schools wishing to fund the programme.
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QualificationRSL Qualification
As well as growing their musical knowledge and performing skills, children in years 2, 4 and 6 are able to achieve an entry level qualification with iRock without the anxiety of a formal exam. iRock have developed this qualification in partnership with RSL, global provider of qualifications in the creative and performing arts.
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Band CoachesHigh Quality Teachers
Band Coaches are employed on a permanent basis, and go through extensive training to maintain high-quality teaching. Regional and Area Managers offer them continuous support, observations and feedback, and our dedicated office team is on hand to offer support for all school and parent administration. All iRock staff all have an Enhanced DBS with regular safeguarding and PREVENT training.
Weekly Lessons
30-minute weekly lessons run like most other peripatetic classes. Children are grouped by age and learn together in their own rock bands, with up to nine children per band. Children choose to become a drummer, guitarist, keyboard player or singer. Coaches teach multiple sessions throughout the day and will be co-ordinated around the needs of the school.
How are lessons funded?
The majority of lessons are funded by parents. Every school is offered a bursary place funded by iRock and there are also fantastic options for schools wishing to fund the programme.
RSL Qualification
As well as growing their musical knowledge and performing skills, children in years 2, 4 and 6 are able to achieve an entry level qualification with iRock without the anxiety of a formal exam. iRock have developed this qualification in partnership with RSL, global provider of qualifications in the creative and performing arts.
High Quality Teachers
Band Coaches are employed on a permanent basis, and go through extensive training to maintain high-quality teaching. Regional and Area Managers offer them continuous support, observations and feedback, and our dedicated office team is on hand to offer support for all school and parent administration. All iRock staff all have an Enhanced DBS with regular safeguarding and PREVENT training.
In-school band lessons that are fun, creative and affordable
Our weekly 30-minute band sessions happen within the school day. We look after everything and even supply all of the instruments. It could not be easier. Band members are grouped by similar ages and year groups. Band sizes are capped at nine to ensure everyone receives the very best learning experience. We create an environment where every child can flourish.
Ages
Reception - Year 6
(Depending on the school)
Dates
Sep. 01 - Jul. 31
(Depending on school holidays)
Schedule
Monday - Friday
(Once a week, during lessons)
Band sizes
Up to 9 students per band
(All similar year groups)
See what teachers are saying
iRock teaches thousands of children in hundreds of schools across the UK each week and over the years we’ve received countless positive comments from parents, guardians and teachers who have seen their children thrive, developing in confidence and wellbeing.
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We had real success with one of the children who attended iRock lessons who has very complex SEN. He was able to engage and took part in the concert which was fantastic!
Deputy Head (Kent)
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Our pupils enjoy iRock very much and I feel it's an asset to our school.
Teacher (Hampshire)
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As a school we have really enjoyed having iRock in place and the fact that you organise it all and liaise with parents is great too.
Deputy Head (Essex)
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iRock continues to be a true highlight within our school.
Headteacher (Rochester)
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 a free Entry Level Award in Ensemble Performance 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 in Years 2, 4, and 6 are automatically enrolled and 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 must have been enrolled with iRock since the February half-term of the 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.