Band Program for Young Musicians in Perth

Rock Scholars runs Perth’s most authentic and engaging after-school music program for kids and teens who already play an instrument and want to level up.

Our Band Program guarantees that your child will be on stage performing live with a real band within just one school term. Every band is mentored by a working Perth musician who helps guide them through everything from rehearsals and setlists to songwriting, teamwork, and stagecraft.

How It Works

🎯 Who’s it for?
Teen musicians who can already play drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, or sing confidently.

1. 🤝 We match you with a band
   After an informal audition, we group students by age, ability, and musical taste — so they're playing with like-minded peers.

2. 🧑‍🏫 You get your own mentor
   Bands rehearse weekly in our fully equipped Osborne Park studios with a dedicated mentor (2-hour sessions).

3. 🎶 You pick the songs
   We don’t tell students what to play — bands choose their own material and are encouraged to write originals.

4. 🔥 You play real gigs
   Every term ends with a professionally run live show at iconic Perth venues like The Rosemount Hotel, Lynott’s Lounge, and The Indian Ocean Hotel.

What Makes Rock Scholars Different?

We keep band sizes small — only 3–6 members, no instrument-sharing, no kids “waiting their turn”

1. Mentors are real musicians active in the Perth scene

2. Our focus is on creativity, accountability, collaboration — not just musical ability

3. Bands often write and perform original songs as part of the program

4. Students make lifelong friendships, not just learn songs. Our mentors are all real working musicians active in the Perth music scene, and are able to relate to the students in a very direct way, offering valuable advice and guidance in all aspects of musicianship and performance. Our band program also encourages young musicians to write their own songs and music – our mentors love helping the bands with song-writing and our music programs for kids produce a lot of original new music.

After School Music Program – Schedule & Commitment

🎓 Aligned with school terms

• 🕓 Weekday rehearsals run between 4pm–9pm, or Saturdays during the day

• 🎤 Gigs take place in the final week of term, before holidays kick off

If there’s no current spot available, students are added to a waitlist and matched as soon as a compatible group opens up.

Students will learn the values of commitment, accountability and hard work which will be invaluable in everything they do in their lives.

Band Program Fees

$675 per term (GST included)
Includes:

• Weekly 2-hour band rehearsals

• Mentor guidance

• Performance at a real Perth venue

• Rehearsal room use + all backline supplied

Is Your Child Ready?

Apply now to audition or join the waitlist.