FAQ
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About our school
When are the classes?
The Rockschool follows the schedule of the secondary schools.
Classes always start on September 1 and normally continue until the end of June. Depending on the holidays and absences, this can differ by a few weeks.
This school year has the following holidays:
- 31 Okt - 6 Nov: Autumn Holidays
- 11 Nov: Armistice Day
- 24 Dec - 25 Dec: Christmas
- 26 Dec - 8 Jan: Chrimstas holidays
- 20 Feb - 26 Feb: Spring Break
- 3 Apr - 16 Apr: Easter Holidays
- 1 Mei: Labor Day
- 18 Mei O.L.H.: Ascension Day
- 29 Mei: Whit Monday
What if i’m absent?
Of course it can happen that you cannot attend class. We fully undesrtand this, but we ask you to inform us at least 24 hours in advance.
Valid absence:
You can be absent validly a maximum of 2 times per class. You will not lose these lessons, they are added on the end of the lesson series. This applies to both the school year formula and the ten lessons series. Hand in your proof at the reception, so that your absence will not be charged.
Wich absences are valid:
- Illness with a doctor’s certificate (a copy of the doctor’s certificate for work or school is sufficient)
- Exceptional time off from work, such as a business trip (with proof)
- School trips or exceptional absence from school, such as an exam at the time of class (with proof)
- Death or marriage in the immediate family (with proof)
Invalid absence:
You may always be absent invalidly, but we do ask that you inform us as much as possible. In the event of an invalid absence, you will not be refunded the lesson or the money. All absences that do not belong in the above catogory (validly absent) are invalid. This includes: studying for exams, personal vacations, another hobby, …
What if my teacher is absent?
| Sometimes it can happen that a teacher is absent due to illness or because he/she has a performance. When a teacher is absent, we will initially look for a replacement teacher. It may therefore happen that you arrive at the Rock School and are taught by a substitute. If we can't find a replacement, a message will be sent to the first mobile number you provided to say that the class cannot take place. Lessons that have been canceled due to the absence of a teacher will always be made up. |
Can I take music lessons without music theory/solfège?
| The Rock School is a music school where you can start without having done solfège. We have already seen several students pass by who could not read music and who have grown into good musicians. As a school, we think it is important that there are no obligations regarding solfege, but that children and adults can enjoy the lessons and practice. |
What level do I need to take music lessons?
| Our school welcomes all levels of musicians. Beginners, advanced and professionals can come and play an instrument with us. We do not expect a certain level, as long as you come to our lessons with enthusiasm and interest! |
How do I find my classroom?
There is always someone sitting at the reception, we are happy to show you the way to your classroom. If you want to be well prepared or if there is no one at the reception, you can find your way using the map below.
What do I do when my lesson series has ended?
| When your ten-lesson series or trial lesson has ended, you can extend your lessons. With a ten-lesson series, your chosen moment remains free until the penultimate lesson. If you then inform us that you would like to continue, you will retain the right to your agreed time and day. If we have not heard from you after the ninth lesson, your hour will be added to our list of free hours and can be taken by another interested person. After a series of ten lessons, you can extend to a school year formula until October 31. With a trial lesson, your hour is reserved until just after the trial lesson. After this you can extend with a series of ten lessons or a school year formula. |
Until when are there lessons in the school year?
| The Rock School school year ends on May 31. During the month of June we will remain open for catch-up lessons. |
How does the ten lessons card work?
Do you have a busy schedule, prefer to take lessons sporadically, or would you like to sample all our courses?
Then go for a ten lessons card! With this card, you can schedule your lessons individually with a coach of your choice. This option is designed for students who cannot come to class at the same time every week or want to follow classes with different coaches or for multiple instruments. You can schedule your lessons yourself when you are available, and you are not obligated to take them weekly. A ten lessons card costs 270 euros for 10 lessons, each lasting 30 minutes.
Please note that a ten lessons card is your own responsibility. This means that you are responsible for booking these lessons; you find an available time and communicate it to De Rockschool. You can find the available slots on our website under 'Register' or in your coach's agenda at 'Our Team'. When choosing the formula on the screen, it's best to select 'proefles'. This way, you'll see the most options. Then, communicate the lesson time that suits you best via email, phone, or in person.
It may be that there are more time slots available than the website shows, due to the absences of your fellow students. If you cannot find any suitable timeslots, inquire via email, phone, or in person about the absences.
There is no guarantee that there will be a free slot every week with the chosen teacher, and you may not be able to use all your lessons. You can transfer your unused lessons to the next school year. Each ten lessons card is valid until the end of June of the school year following your registration.
How does registration for the following school year take place?
| We will send an email with instructions for re-enrolling for the next school year. Registrations are always done in the same way. During the month of June you can rebook your old lesson by email. From July, all our students from the past school year and their family members can book new lessons. In August, our agendas will be open to everyone. |
What if my ten-lesson series has not yet ended by the end of the school year?
| If you have any classes left at the end of the school year, they can be carried over to the next school year. It is important to mention that you are responsible for this yourself. You must register again if you still want to take your remaining classes. With this new registration, please remind us that you were still entitled to some lessons that were not completed the previous school year. If you still have lessons left and would rather switch to a school year formula the following school year, this is also possible. The lessons you had left over from the previous school year will then be deducted from the invoice of the school year formula. |
What if I no longer want or cannot come to class?
| If you no longer want to or are unable to come to class, we can initially discuss whether another coach, another hour or another instrument would suit you better. We make this adjustment no more than once per school year. If you prefer to stop your lessons, you will lose your lessons and tuition fees in normal circumstances. We provide a number of exceptions. For example, you can transfer your lessons to a friend or family member. You must inform us of this in advance, so that we can make adjustments to the system. The lessons can also be paused, with this you specify your lesson time, but you have the right to resume your lessons at a later time. If your lessons are transferred to a new school year, your tuition fee will be calculated based on the new rates. Pausing lessons can occur in the case of long-term illness, injuries that interfere with play, or a death in the immediate family. We only make a refund in exceptional cases and in mutual consultation. |
Where can i find the regulations?
You can find this on our website. Click here to view our regulations.
What is the best way to go to school?
Our music school is easy to reach by train, bus, bicycle and even by car.
Bicycle
The best way to reach us is by bicycle. Park your bicycle safely and close in the bicycle racks that you will find between Music Store ‘Leo Caerts’ and ‘STUK’.
Train & Bus
If you come by train, it is best to travel to Leuven station. Here you can immediately jump on the bus. Bus line 2 (‘Heverlee’ if you come from the station) runs through our music school and leaves the station every 15 minutes. The nearest stops are ‘Leuven Sint-Michielskerk’ and ‘Leuven H.Hartkliniek’.
Car
By car it is the easiest to enter Leuven via Naamsestraat. You can park in the underground car park ‘Q-Park Leuven Heilig Hart’ for 2 euro per 50 minutes. Parking with a parking disc is also possible in the surrounding streets (from Parkstraat, van Sestichstraat, …). Pay attention, if there is a sign with a parking card, you must be in possessin of a resident card and you will be fined for placing a parking disc.
I want to follow online lessons, what now?
Notify us at our email: info@derockschool.be, we will inform your teacher.
Online classes are arranged in agreement with the teacher. Your teacher will send you all the information by email. Before the start of the lesson.
How can I start a band?
| In addition to private lessons, the Rock School also offers band lessons. In these lessons, students can make music together under the guidance of a teacher. Our music school looks for the right fellow musicians for every musician to form a band with. This takes into account your favorite genre, your age and your level. Every musician has the opportunity to start a starting band, with the ultimate goal of conquering the world. |
Can I take music lessons with friends?
| In addition to private lessons, the Rock School also offers band lessons. In these lessons, students can make music together under the guidance of a teacher. Our music school looks for the right fellow musicians for every musician to form a band with. This takes into account your favorite genre, your age and your level. Every musician has the opportunity to start a starting band, with the ultimate goal of conquering the world. |
How much does a music lesson cost?
| You can take a music lesson from 20 euro for one half hour. When you take 10 music lessons, we ask 240euro. And if you would like a whole school year full of great music lessons, you can expect a price of 675 euro. |
Does 'De Rockschool' offer any free classes?
During schoolyear 2023 - 2024, our students could participate freely in our event: RockschoolRock 2024.
Prices
How and when do i pay?
It is important to us that you have paid before the start of your first lesson. Even when you extend your lesson series, you are supposed to pay for the first lesson of your new lesson series. You can pay with Payconiq in the school itself or by bank transfer.
How much do lessons cost?
Prices School year 2022-2023:
- School year formula: 32 Music lessons for 675 euro
- Ten lessons series: 10 music lessons for 240 euro (old ten lessons card)
- Trial lesson: 1 Music lesson for 20 euro (Maximum 1 per person)
How can I get a reduced rate with the UiTPAS
UiTPAS Region Leuven is a savings and benefits card for leisure activities. You accumulate points which you can exchange for a discount, gift, or other advantage. You can also earn points at De Rockschool when you participate in one of our activities.
If you are eligible for a UiTPAS with a reduced rate and live in the Region Leuven, you will receive an 80% discount on our offerings. However, we have some limitations:
- Each student is entitled to 1 trial lesson. Therefore, you can only attend the trial lesson once with the reduced rate.
- The reduced rate is limited to 32 lessons per person per school year. This is equivalent to 1 school year formula or 3 sets of ten lessons and a trial lesson.
- The reduced rate does not apply to our 12+ Rock Camp for the school year 2023 - 2024.
- The reduced rate cannot be combined with our membership discount.
During your registration, please provide your UiTPAS number. After verification, the rate will be applied, you will receive the adjusted payment detail and/or you will be assigned your saved points.
Don't have a UiTPAS yet? You can find more information at www.uitinleuven.be/uitpas.
How much does a singing lesson cost?
| You can follow a singing lesson from 20 euros for one half hour. When you take 10 music lessons, we ask 240 euros. And if you would like a whole school year full of interesting singing lessons, you can expect a price of 675 euros. |
How much does a guitar lesson cost?
| You can take a guitar lesson from 20 euros for one half hour. When you take 10 music lessons, we ask 240 euros. And if you want a whole school year full of rocking guitar lessons, you can expect a price of 675 euros. |
How much does a piano lesson cost?
| You can take a piano lesson from 20 euro for one half hour. When you take 10 music lessons, we ask 240 euro. And if you would like a whole school year full of fun piano lessons, you can expect a price of 675 euro. |
How much does a drum lesson cost?
| You can follow a drum lesson from 20 euro for one half hour. When you take 10 music lessons, we ask 240 euro. And if you want a whole school year full of rocking drum lessons, you can expect a price of 675 euro. |
How much does a bass guitar lesson cost?
| You can take a bass guitar lesson from 20 euro for half an hour. When you take 10 music lessons, we ask 240 euro. And if you want a whole school year full of rocking bass guitar lessons, you can expect it at a price of 675 euro. |
How much does a saxophone lesson cost?
| You can take a saxophone lesson from 20 euro for one half hour. When you take 10 music lessons, we ask 240 euro. And if you would like a whole school year full of saxophone lessons, you can expect a price of 675 euro. |
Why are music lessons so expensive?
| Our music lessons are mainly private music lessons that are given by independent, professional musicians with a lot of experience in the music world. The coaches also invest a lot of time in preparing the lessons and in the lessons themselves. You can choose which songs you like to learn to play or you prefer to work on music theory. So don't hesitate to talk to your teacher about this! |
About our camps
Are there music camps in Belgium?
| Our music school has a music camp every year for anyone interested. We have a mini rocker week, for all children between 5 and 8 years old, where the youngest rockers are immersed in a week full of music. This mini rocker week takes place in the Appeltuin in Leuven and lasts five days (without overnight stay). At the end of the week, all rockers form a real orchestra, with which a dazzling live concert is played on Friday. We also have a maxi rocker week on offer for 8 to 12 year olds. In these five days, without an overnight stay, all kinds of musical activities are provided. In addition, the rockers form a real band during the week, with which they play a live concert on Friday. This maxi rocker week takes place in the Appeltuin in Leuven. You don't need any musical experience to participate in both the mini and maxi rocker week! Finally, the Rock School also provides a rock camp for all over 12s. During these fantastic five days, bands are formed with which they rehearse for a whole week. In addition, there are also fun activities in the evening. Just like the rocker weeks, the rock camp ends with a fantastic rock concert. The rock camp takes place in the Kluis in Sint-Joris-Weert. |
Why should I send my child to music camp?
| The youngest among us can become acquainted with musical instruments and increase their starting interest in music. In addition, they also get the opportunity to play with others, which we already see as a positive experience. The slightly older people who participate in the rock camp can improve their techniques, fine-tune their playing and also gain experience in playing with a band on stage. This can only increase the interest and love for music! |
Is music camp useful?
| We think music camp is certainly useful. The youngest among us can become acquainted with musical instruments and increase their starting interest in music. In addition, they also get the opportunity to play together with others, which we already see as a positive experience. The slightly older people who participate in the rock camp can improve their techniques, fine-tune their playing and also gain experience in playing with a band on stage. This can only increase the interest and love for music! |
About Classy.school
Where can I find the online platform?
Through our platform, Classy.school, you can easily find out everything about your classes. This way, you can contact the school, your coach, view and add notes for each lesson, report absences, and much more!
About music lessons
What are the benefits of playing with other musicians?
| Learning: not focused on playing music, but being able to maintain the rhythm and tempo yourself in teamwork. |
Learn to play which instrument later in life?
| In our opinion, there is no particular starting instrument that is best for an adult to start with. We are convinced that you can learn to play any instrument. Important when choosing an instrument is mainly your own preference. In our music school there is the possibility to take a trial lesson, where you can try out an instrument. We definitely recommend doing this if you are not sure which instrument you would like to learn to play. |
Music lessons for beginners?
| Our school welcomes all levels of musicians. Beginners, advanced and professionals can come and play an instrument with us. We do not expect a certain level, as long as you come to our lessons with enthusiasm and interest! |
Music lessons for adults?
| There is no fixed age to start a music lesson at De Rockschool. We mainly take into account the stature of the youngest. The fact is that for certain instruments you have to be big enough to be able to hold the instrument properly or to reach all parts. This is sometimes possible from the age of 5 years, but more often only around the age of 6 years. There is also no maximum age on our music lessons: young or old, everyone is welcome! |
Why are music lessons important?
| There are several benefits to playing a musical instrument. First of all, playing a musical instrument appears to be good for your health. It promotes your intelligence, speech, your cognitive skills and your concentration. In addition, it has also been proven that playing music increases your self-confidence. A third advantage is that by learning to play you strengthen both your patience and your perseverance. On top of that, as a music lover you can also learn to play your favorite songs yourself and grow into a real musician or rock star! |
Is it difficult to learn to play the guitar?
| Each instrument has its own difficulties, but don't let this stop you from trying! Our coaches are professionals who can teach you all the tricks of the trade. Every beginning is awkward, but with enthusiasm and practice, you can learn to play any instrument. Our motto is: if you don't try, you'll never know! |
Why should I start playing a musical instrument?
| There are several benefits to playing a musical instrument. First of all, playing a musical instrument appears to be good for your health. It promotes your intelligence, speech, your cognitive skills and your concentration. In addition, it has also been proven that playing music increases your self-confidence. A third advantage is that by learning to play you strengthen both your patience and your perseverance. On top of that, as a music lover you can also learn to play your favorite songs yourself and grow into a real musician or rock star! |
How old do you have to be to start music lessons?
| There is no fixed age to start a music lesson at De Rockschool. We mainly take into account the stature of the youngest. The fact is that for certain instruments you have to be big enough to be able to hold the instrument properly or to reach all parts. This is sometimes possible from the age of 5 years, but more often only around the age of 6 years. There is also no maximum age on our music lessons: young or old, everyone is welcome! |
How old do you have to be to start guitar lessons?
| There is no fixed age to start guitar lessons in De Rockschool. We mainly take into account the stature of the youngest. In a guitar lesson it is important that you have sufficient strength in your fingers and that you can reach the entire neck of the guitar. There are also smaller guitar sizes for smaller children or young people. You can therefore follow a guitar lesson from the age of 5 to 6. There is also no maximum age on our guitar lessons: young or old, everyone is welcome! |
How old do you have to be to start piano lessons?
| There is no fixed age to start a piano lesson at De Rockschool. We mainly take into account the stature of the youngest. In a piano lesson it is important that you touch the keys with your fingers and with your foot up to the pedal. This is sometimes possible from the age of 5 years, but more often only around the age of 6 years. There is also no maximum age on our piano lessons: young or old, everyone is welcome! |
How old do you have to be to start drum lessons?
| There is no fixed age to start with a drum lesson in De Rockschool. We mainly take into account the stature of the youngest. In drum lessons it is important that you touch the snare with your hands and the kick drum with your foot. This is sometimes possible from the age of 5 years, but more often only around the age of 6 years. There is also no maximum age on our drum lessons: young or old, everyone is welcome! |
Which instrument should my child choose?
| In our opinion, there is no particular starting tool that is best for a child or adult to start with. We are convinced that you can learn to play any instrument. Important when choosing an instrument is mainly your own preference. In our music school there is the possibility to take a trial lesson, where you can try out an instrument. We definitely recommend doing this if you are not sure which instrument you would like to learn to play. |
What are the benefits of taking piano lessons in a private music school?
| There are several benefits to taking piano lessons in a private music school. A first advantage is that the lessons are one-on-one, so that your coach can focus all his focus and attention on you. In addition, there is also room to go into the smallest details and improve your piano playing every lesson. A third advantage is that the lessons can proceed at your own pace. This means there is less pressure than in a group lesson, where you have to be able to keep up with the rest. |
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