Bono, the leader of one of the world’s greatest rock bands said, “Music can change the world because it can change people.” Dave LaSalle of the School of Rock has taken that quote to heart. With music kids learn life’s lessons with every note, practice and performance. Dave’s commitment to music, since age 6, helped him build a skill set that includes team building, leadership and discipline. These skills will be important tools as a variety of challenges and career choices unfold.

The School’s grand opening is Sunday, February 21, 2016 from noon to 4:00 PM. Check out ABC6 video report here. And read the Valley Breeze newspaper story here.

As an entrepreneur Dave capitalized on his lessons and experience when he co-founded a medical device company that grew to 80 employees over a fifteen year period. Throughout his medical device career he never forgot about his great passion for music. His commitment to creating and performing music has paid dividends over a lifetime. By the age of 14 he was playing professionally.

The school of Rock provides young people with a creative classroom guided by professional musicians. Students enroll in individual instruction and assemble with other young musicians to blend the sounds of the program theme. Musical themes may include The British Invasion, Reggae, Motown, Funk and others.

The School of Rock is a franchise with over 150 outlets around the world. The company has grown because of a successful structure that produces results. Besides the life skills learned by the students the success of the School of Rock franchise has been seen by the increased self-esteem and improved social skills of the young people.

While in the medical device industry Dave joined the Taunton Area School to Career Board. As the treasurer he became involved with mentoring students to appropriate career paths. He derived great satisfaction from helping kids make choices and directing them to resources. From this experience he began to see how the benefits derived from the music industry could guide students as they grow.

Dave is betting his own money that the success of this franchise will resonate with local families. Although based in Attleboro the music school will serve kids in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

 

Contact Dave for details at Attleboro.schoolofrock.com or by telephone: 508-761-5300.