Changing lives through music
Rocksteady is on a mission to amplify children’s self-belief through inclusive, performance-based music lessons, removing barriers so that no child is left behind.
From an initial breakthrough by music teacher Mark Robinson, who spent his lunchtimes developing a progressive and inclusive music program accessible to the whole school, Rocksteady has grown to become Europe’s largest rock and pop school.
Rocksteady is powered by a passionate team of musicians and support staff, and in fact is now the largest employer of musicians on a full-time, permanent basis in the whole of the UK. Most importantly though, Rocksteady provides a positive first experience of learning music for hundreds of thousands of pupils, whilst improving their wellbeing and amplifying their self-belief.
Making an impact
With a mission to amplify children’s self-belief through inclusive music education, and a sustainable ‘for profit for good’ approach to business, we are passionate about removing barriers for all children.
fun and progress meet
Rocksteady’s unique, pioneering child-centred pedagogy enables any child to learn to play an instrument in a band alongside their peers, levelling the playing field for children and making music fun, accessible and inclusive.
Progressing at their own pace through an expertly designed curriculum of up to 300 musical skills, children are taught valuable life skills which will help them as they progress through school, enabling them to leave with what they need to succeed; the belief they can.
music qualification
All Rocksteady children can achieve an exam-free, Ofqual-regulated music qualification, accredited by Trinity College London, at no extra cost. This first-of-its-kind qualification, delivered through proprietary technology, tracks pupils’ progress in real time and is helping Rocksteady to buck the trend of declining music qualifications. Each year, more children pass Rocksteady’s exam-free qualification than the total number passing Music GCSE and A-levels combined.
Children achieve a qualification simply by doing what they love and attending band lessons. For those who have experienced challenging starts in life, achieving a music qualification can be a powerful marker on their bio, emphasising their potential and not just their starting point.
What our partners say
What our partners say
Parents
There are so many ways your child can benefit from fun and accessible Rocksteady lessons!
Schools
Rocksteady music lessons are suitable for all children in mainstream education across KS1 and KS2.
musicians
Kick-start your dream career and help transform children’s lives through music.