Academy of Rock Music

🥁 Drum Lessons Available – Start Your Journey Today 🥁

Looking to develop your drumming skills or start from scratch? Academy of Rock Music has open spots for private drum lessons, designed for all ages and experience levels. Our experienced instructors will help you build a solid foundation, improve your technique, and explore different drumming styles.

What We Offer:
Tailored, one-on-one lessons
Flexible scheduling
Opportunities to perform with other musicians
Beginner to advanced levels welcome
Take the next step in your musical journey with us. Drum lessons are filling up fast, so secure your spot now.

➡️ Enroll Today at varocks.com or call 757.947.4774 to learn more.

Academy of Rock Music is now enrolling for lessons! 🤘 Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to refine your craft, our top-notch instructors are here to help you rock like never before. From guitar to vocals, drums, and more—get ready to take your talent to the next level. Spots are limited, so act fast! Sign up now and let’s make some noise together! 🎤🔥

🎸🔥 Ready to rock? The Fall Session at Academy of Rock Music is almost here, and spots are disappearing fast! 🤘 Don’t miss your chance to jam, perform, and unleash your inner rockstar. Whether you’re shredding on guitar or belting out your favorite tunes, this is where the magic happens. Time’s ticking—grab your spot now and let’s make some noise! Convenient locations in Newport News and Virginia Beach.🎤🎶

🌟 **Sunday Student Spotlight: Donna Foley** 🌟

Meet Donna Foley, a AoRM rock star in the making! 🎸 Donna has been part of the Academy of Rock Music family for an impressive 8 years. As a talented guitarist and vocalist, her dedication to her craft has been nothing short of inspiring.

Donna's passion for music runs deep—so deep that she proudly sports a tattoo of our logo! 🤘🔥 From her first chord to her latest performance, she has grown into a great musician, showing us all what hard work and love for music can achieve.

Keep rocking, Donna! We're so proud to have you as part of our community. 🎶

🎸🔥 This Sunday: Catch the Academy of Rock Music's parking lot gig! Fresh talent, fun vibes, and a whole lot of energy. Don’t miss out🤘

🎸 to summer of 2022 and the electrifying performances given by Academy of Rock Music! We're gearing up for another unforgettable show this summer 2024. Get ready for some rockin’ talent and energy that will leave you buzzing! Stay tuned for more details!

Virginia Beach's Academy of Rock Music has been rocking since 2008 and we're still going strong! Sign up today and become part of the AoRM family.

Berklee College of Music alum & AoRM owner Ron Lowder Jr. is now accepting students for drum lessons at our Newport News location in City Center. With over 20 years of teaching experience, these lessons are ideal for adults and high school students interested in applying for music school. Concentrating on theory, orchestral snare and a variety of drum set styles. Text 757-947-4774 for rates and availability.

🎤🎸 This Saturday, April 20, join us at 5:00 PM for AoRM’s vocal showcase. Come see what our vocal students have been working on. It’s going to be an epic night of voices and vibes. Don’t miss it!

What happens at Kings Dominion… stays at Kings Dominion 🤣🤣🤣🙌🙌🙌

🔥🎸Solid night at The Bunker, Va Beach this past Sunday! Seven bands, pure talent, tons of fun. Big thanks to all who showed up to support our AoRM fam🤘🙌

🎸Round two of our Spring Session gigs was a blast! Big shoutout to Bay Haven Grille for hosting us🙌

Last night at Bay Haven Grille was epic! Here are just a few of the awesome shots we captured… more photos and vids to come.🔥 Don't miss out on round two tonight - it's going to be just as rad! Let's rock this place down! 🎸

🎸🔥Rock out with Academy of Rock Music! Two nights of performances at Bay Haven Grille in Yorktown on March 19 & 20, from 5:30-9 PM. Immerse yourself in killer tunes while enjoying great food and drinks. See you there 🤘

🎸🤘Here are a few “behind the scenes” shots taken at our Newport News AoRM studio! Amps are on, lights are low, and the music is loud!

Pure sound, pure fun 🙌

🎸🔥 Dive into the world of rock music with our expert-led guitar lessons at the Academy of Rock Music! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our professional instructors are here to guide you on your musical journey. Unleash your inner rockstar with us. Enroll now and let’s rock this together! 🤘

🎤🎹AoRM’s Tune Trivia Tuesday: A 16 year old Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut when he played a show at Seattles Temple De Hirsch Sinai synagogue. He was fired halfway through the gig because of his show off style and wild playing. What’s YOUR favorite Jimi Hendrix tune? Drop your answer in the comments 👇

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🎤🎹AoRM’s Tune Trivia Tuesday: Blondie tops the charts with “Maria” giving them a british number one single in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. What’s your favorite Blondie tune? Drop your answer in the comments 👇

🔥🎸Unlock your musical potential! Lessons for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner dreaming of playing your first song, or an experienced musician aiming to refine your skills, our professional instructors guide you every step of the way. We offer personalized lessons tailored to your goals and style. Start your musical journey today! 🎹🎤

🎸 AoRM's youth bands have been rockin’ the studio this semester! Check out a few pics of just a couple of our many rad performance program students. The future of rock is . Rock on🤘

🎤🎹AoRM’s Tune Trivia Tuesday: The Righteous Brothers led the US hit parade with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin.” according to the RIAA, the song has now been played on US radio stations over 8 million times, more than any record during the classic rock era. What’s YOUR favorite Righteous Brothers tune? Drop your answer in the comments 👇