School of Rock – Johns Creek Students Learn, Perform at Summerfest

(John Creek, GA) (July 10th, 2017) – School of Rock – Johns Creek, the leader in performance-based music education, toured their House Band to join other talented students from across the country at the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest.

School of Rock – Johns Creek sent 7 students to learn from celebrity mentors and take their skills to the stage, displaying their hard work and dedication to music July 6-9 on a variety of Summerfest stages in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The tour began in Chicago on July 6th where the House Band played at Lincoln Hall, then at The Rave in Milwaukee on July 7, followed by two days of playing at Milwaukee Summerfest on July 9 and 10. This year was the 50th anniversary of Summerfest.

This elite opportunity is open to School of Rock students and is just one aspect of what makes a School of Rock education so unique. During their weekend in Milwaukee, students learned from mentors who were bandmates of the likes of Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi, and more. Following their intimate lessons, the students showed off their hard work on the same stages as iconic stars such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sheryl Crow, Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Weezer, as well as contemporary artists such as P!NK, The Chainsmokers, Ludacris and more.

The 7 local students who toured to Summerfest were Hayden Yard, Alexa Fuster, Ana Diaz, Noah Pappo, Drew Friedman, Ana Elbert, and Trevor Smith.

“This is the 2nd year in a row that we have taken our House Band and their families to Milwaukee Summerfest” said School of Rock – Johns Creek Owner Ben Simms. “It is fulfilling to see these kids practice hard, learn from mentors, and be rewarded by playing on iconic stages. We believe the stage is the best classroom and that we are teaching our students music and life skills. It’s an accomplishment and memory they will cherish the rest of their life.”