Rockwall School of Music

Expert Music Lessons in Rockwall, TX

Helping Families Make Music for Over 30 Years

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Private Music Lessons Rockwall

The Rockwall School of Music is the largest music school in the greater Rockwall area with an active enrollment of over 900 students. Our school of music has won the Lakeside Living Best of Music Lessons Award for ten consecutive years. We have 56 highly qualified music teachers who love what they do and will inspire children to excel on the instrument of their choice. Students drive from across Rockwall County and as far away as Sunnyvale, Forney, Greenville and Wylie to take lessons here. We offer lessons for ages 5 to adult.

While you are researching the best school for you, please consider the benefits of becoming a Rockwall School of Music student and find out why we are the area’s number one choice for music lessons.

Flexible Scheduling Options

Clean and Safe Environment

Professional Instructors

Musical Ladder® Achievement Program.

Popular Music Lessons

Guitar Lessons Rockwall

Guitar Lessons

To serve our diverse guitar and ukulele students, our Rockwall guitar lessons are offered in acoustic and electric guitar as well as bass guitar.

Piano Lessons

Piano Lessons

Learning to play the piano can be one of the most valuable of all musical studies because it is the most straight-forward and intuitive of instruments.

Drum Lessons

Drum Lessons

Learning to play a rhythm instrument, like drums, can be an important addition to any music student’s base of knowledge.

Orchestral Strings

Orchestral Strings

We offer lessons in Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. Our School of Music provides private lessons starting at 5 years of age.

Voice Lessons

Voice Lessons

Private lessons are adapted to the needs of the student. We help younger students finding their talent and adults refining their talent.

Home School Music Lessons

Home School

Our early day lesson rates are available for home school families who can schedule a private music lesson before 3:30 pm M-F.

Frequent Questions

Which Instrument is Best for My Child?

That’s a great question! If a child has no preference, we typically encourage them to start with the piano. It teaches so many musical skills that can be transferred later to other instruments. You’ll find that we are the only school in the greater Rockwall area that offers a wide variety of all the popular instruments and more. We Offer: Private Lessons, Small Group Classes for Beginners as well as Special Interest Classes/Camps.

Adult Lessons are also offered: For those of you who would love to learn an instrument alongside your child or for an adult or Sr. Adult who finally has time to pursue the life-long dream of playing an instrument, RSM offers Adult Music Lessons too!

When are lessons offered?
We offer Lessons Seven Days a Week!
We get it…sometimes it feels as if there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done that your child wants to experience. Rockwall School of Music is the only music school in the area that offers lessons seven days a week to accommodate your busy schedule. We even offer early classes for homeschoolers.

10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Friday
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday

How is this accomplished in a short time?
The Rockwall School of Music Provides the Largest Selection of University-Trained Teaching Faculty in One Location! Not only are our teachers kind-hearted and fun-loving in their teaching style, they are high-level performers in their professional life. Your child’s music teacher will be committed to learning about their personal musical goals and providing stepping stones to help them achieve those goals. With so many different learning styles, we promise to do everything possible to find the teacher who can help chart the best individualized path for your child. We are confident that you will find the right teacher to meet your music lesson needs.
What Happens Next?
Simply call one of our friendly office staff to learn more. Our staff is available seven days a week. You deserve the best possible customer service and we are frequently reminded that others feel that we exceed expectations! We are the only music school in Rockwall that offers full time professional customer service for their students seven days a week.
You can call or text our school of music at 972-722-6874.

Meet the Owners

Russ and Karen Porter both hold a bachelor’s degree in Music from Ouachita Baptist University and a master’s degree in music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and University of North Texas respectively. In 2004, Russ and Karen, became owners of the Rockwall School of Music. Over the years, the Rockwall School of Music has instructed literally thousands of students in piano, guitar, drum, violin, viola, cello, bass, ukulele and voice.

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Feedback from Our Customers

Testimonials
Still Going Strong!

Our family has been at the Rockwall School of Music for 7 years and we are still going strong! We absolutely love the staff and the professionalism there. Everyone is so kind and helpful! They are also very flexible with scheduling! We love them!!! Hands down the best music school we have ever been with!!!!

5 Star

Chantel West

Testimonials
The Teachers are Great

I love this music school! My son has been going there for 6 years and he loves it. The teachers there are great and everyone is very friendly. I would definitely recommend sending your children or yourself here.

5 Star

Brian Jeffreys

Testimonials
Love for Music has Grown

We have been taking my son here for almost two years now and his love for music has just grown. The pride he gets from being able to play music now is something I wouldn’t trade for the world!

5 Star

Hailey Norton

Our Proven Achievements

22+

Awards Earned

30+

Years of Service

3,600

Lessons a Month
The Best in Rockwall. Rockwall School of Music is professionals.., has talented, caring instructors and team members who genuinely care about their students and experiences. Dana K Macalik.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Dana, for the wonderful review and high praise. We're thrilled our instructors and team have made a positive impact and appreciate you recognizing their talent, care, and professionalism. We look forward to continuing to support your musical journey.
Rockwall school of Music for everyone and if nobody nows About Music. Music can save your life and world

I thank the staff the people is so nice and I thank you for that. Thank to Rockwall school of Music for given me this home I have Music now back into my life
Response from the owner:Thanks, Vance. We love having you as a student and so impressed with the progress you have made.
To everyone at Rockwall School of Music, Happy 30th Anniversary!!! Russ Porter is just amazing and they are the absolute best music school you will find!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Kyle, for your support through the years and for the kind words.
Congratulations on serving the Rockwall and Greater Dallas area for 30 years - providing musical instruction at the highest level. The musical world is a better place because of the artistic instruction that goes on weekly at the Rockwall School of Music.

It is a privilege to recommend the Rockwell School of Music to all those seeking a place to learn, polish, and enhance their musical skills. I have know the owners, Russ and Karen Porter, since our college days in the School of Music at Ouachita Baptist University and then at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

A few years ago I also became a student at The Rockwall School of Music when for Christmas my wife, Rhonda, bought me a violin and purchased lessons for me at the school. It was a treat to go back into the practice room and begin to learn a new musical instrument. Their musical legacy in Rockwall is second to none - with hundreds of students, young and old, taking lessons each week.

Bravo! Rockwall School of Music!

Brad Rountree - Worship Pastor
New Liberty Baptist Church
Garland, Texas
Response from the owner:Thank you, my friend, for those kind words. Having someone speak to our business from several different perspectives is such a blessing to read. Thank you again.
We love Rockwall School of Music! Congratulations on 30 wonderful years of bringing safe, competent and FUN music lessons to the community. The owners, Russ and Karen, care so much for their students, staff and community.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Wendy, for the post celebrating our 30th anniversary and speaking to the level of music education we strive to provide.
Congratulations on 30 years of music 🎶 this is a huge milestone and worth celebrating!!! Thank you for your dedication and positive impact on Rockwall.
Response from the owner:Amanda, thank you so much for celebrating our 30-year milestone with such kind words! We're honored to have been part of Rockwall's music scene and grateful for supporters like you. Your encouragement inspires us to keep creating and giving back to the community.
Rockwall School of Music is amazing! They truly care about helping their students succeed in learning music. They have teachers who can teach you any instrument. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, William, for the wonderful five-star review. We’re thrilled our caring teachers have helped you succeed and that you appreciate our ability to teach many instruments. Your recommendation means a lot to our team. We look forward to supporting your musical journey and hope to see you at future lessons or recitals.
The Rockwall School of Music is an amazing place for the music community in and around Rockwall! The staff is polite, educated and completely dialed for a perfect experience. We LOVE the location! Please don't ever leave our community!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Victor, for those affirming words of encouragement. The heart-felt sentiment is greatly appreciated.
The best place and school for music learning and passion! Rockwall School of Music is a forever staple and I'm grateful for their 30 year anniversary celebration!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Dr. Tamez for that incredible affirmation of our business and our anniversary.
Rockwall School of Music is a blessing to the community and everyone it serves. They care about every student and helping them progress towards their goals. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Joshua, thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We’re thrilled to hear Rockwall School of Music has been a blessing and that our team is helping students progress toward their goals. We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to serve the community and your musical journey.