About Rock Scholars – Perth’s Independent Music School for Young Musicians
Established in 2008, Rock Scholars is Perth’s original independent music school and mentoring hub for young musicians who want to play rock, punk, pop and other contemporary styles.
We created Rock Scholars to give young people a chance to learn, play and grow in a space that’s supportive, inspiring and built around the music they love — not outdated curriculums or exam systems.
A Music School That Feels Like the Music Industry
Our unique Band Program was designed to give young performers a real-world experience of being in a band — from rehearsals and songwriting to stagecraft and live performance. We focus on mentoring, not just teaching. That means every student is treated like an artist, not just a learner.
We operate from our own fully equipped premises in Osborne Park, featuring:
Three soundproof band rehearsal rooms
Professional-grade gear: Vox amps, Pearl kits, Shure mics and more
A private on-site live venue with elevated stage, full PA and lighting
Dedicated lesson rooms for 1-on-1 tuition and songwriting
Everything at Rock Scholars is designed to give our students an authentic music industry experience from day one.
Who We Are
Our team includes 19 of WA’s finest working musicians, singer-songwriters and producers — many of whom are former Rock Scholars students themselves. They understand both the challenges and the excitement of playing music as a young person, and they mentor with that insight.
We currently support:
27 active student bands
220+ students in weekly music lessons across drums, guitar, vocals, bass, piano and songwriting
Our Alumni – Bands You Might Know
We’re proud to have played a part in the journeys of artists from:
Spacey Jane, Methyl Ethel, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Sly Withers, Supathick, Pot Plant House Party, Figurehead, Love Junkies, The Hunting Birds, DICE and more — as former students or mentors.
Want to Know More?
Explore our Band Program, Music Lessons, or upcoming events to see how Rock Scholars can support your child’s musical journey.
