Bach to Rock Franchise News

Music-Minded Entrepreneurs to Open A Chain of New Locations in New York and Connecticut
BETHESDA, Md., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bach to Rock, America's music school for students of all ages, announced today that it has signed its first-ever franchise agreement with Amplified Capital Partners, LLC to open a chain of Bach to Rock schools in Nassau County, NY, Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT. The first location is slated to open in the fall of 2012.
"At Bach to Rock, we've experienced tremendous success serving the greater Washington D.C. area, and we are excited to expand our footprint in Connecticut and New York," said Brian Gross, president of Bach to Rock. "With interest in playing music at an all-time high, we are confident that a musical hotbed like the New York metropolitan area will embrace the teaching methodology and philosophy of Bach to Rock, which is learning to play music while having fun...

America's Music School Aims to Help More Veterans Become Business Owners
BETHESDA, Md., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced today it has created a new incentive program that supports U.S. military veterans seeking to own a Bach to Rock franchise. The company will waive its franchise fee and offer a 50 percent royalty fee reduction for the first year of operation for all honorably discharged veterans. The total savings is estimated at approximately $49,000.
"We're excited to offer a path to business ownership for more veterans interested in franchising, especially those who are passionate about music and serving their local communities," said Brian Gross, president of Bach to Rock...

World Famous DJ Enferno On Board to Teach Next DJ Superstars
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, will celebrate the launch of Beat Refinery at its McLean, Virginia school on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Beat Refinery is the mid-Atlantic's premier DJ school dedicated to teaching every aspect of the craft, combining traditional methods with the latest technology. DJ Enferno, Madonna's tour DJ, DMC World Vice Champion, and creator of the Live Remix Project, has signed on to be the featured head instructor of Beat Refinery at B2R McLean. To mark the official launch, B2R McLean will host an open house party featuring musical performances, guided tours of the state-of-the-art facility, and Q&A sessions with staff members...

America’s Music School Plans to Leverage Music Education Trends to Grow Nationwide
January 11, 2012 // Franchising.com // Bethesda, MD.– Bach to Rock (B2R), America’s music school for students of all ages, announced today it plans to expand nationwide by offering franchise opportunities to qualified candidates. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to build a business that is dedicated to helping children, seniors and adults learn to play the music they love. B2R is currently seeking candidates to open franchise locations in the Mid-Atlantic region, from New Jersey to North Carolina, and plans to broaden its efforts into markets across the country.
B2R opened its first corporate-owned location in Bethesda, Maryland in 2007 and has since grown to six schools, two in Maryland and four in Virginia...

Student Bands from Elementary through High School Showcase Talent & Compete to Win in Semi-Annual Event
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced today that the B2R Battle of the Bands IX is heading back to the 9:30 Club, Washington, DC's premiere live music venue, January 7-8 & 21, 2012 for a jam band showdown. Hundreds of local students will showcase their incredible talent, performing a mix of original music and popular hits, for a chance to win professional studio recording time.
"Every year, Bach to Rock's Battle of the Bands gains popularity and we couldn't be more thankful for the widespread support from parents who understand the great value in teaching kids how to play the music they love and listen to most," said Brian Gross, president of Bach to Rock...