Bach to Rock, music school for students of all ages, today is introducing the newest franchisee profile in its series which highlights the hardworking owners backstage at Bach to Rock music schools across the country. Bach to Rock is taking a closer look at owners’ origin stories to offer insight into the many paths to entrepreneurship and honor the personal commitment of Bach to Rock franchisees. The second profile features Dave and Angela Hill, whose journey to Bach to Rock school ownership in Leawood, Kansas did not materialize overnight; it evolved over five years, but they kept their goal in sight, knowing that independence and entrepreneurship through Bach to Rock would be the ultimate reward.
The profiles spotlight the outstanding work and dedication of Bach to Rock franchisees and share how and why they became franchisees. “Dave and Angela Hill, the franchisees of our Leawood, Kansas school, were unwavering in their pursuit of Bach to Rock ownership. Their journey took them to Florida, Indianapolis, and finally the Kansas City area until they found a perfect location that aligned with Dave’s radio industry career and where they wanted to raise their children,” said Brian Gross, President of Bach to Rock. “Dave and Angela’s persistence and quest of their dream is very inspiring, and we felt it was important to share their story.”
In 2017, the Hills began looking for an investment for their family’s future and a business that they genuinely cared about. After hearing about Bach to Rock from Rick Schmidt, a business colleague of Dave’s and owner of two Bach to Rock schools in Florida, Dave hopped on a plane to visit the Tampa location. After a day spent immersing himself in the school, Dave knew Bach to Rock was exactly what he and Angela sought. They had the music industry know-how, marketing and sales experience, and believed in the Bach to Rock mission. However, it took 5 years for their dream to come to fruition. Setbacks such as logistics, location conflicts and the pandemic presented roadblocks on their journey. Finally, in 2022, they opened their school in Leawood, Kansas, where Angela is the site director and manages all of the daily operations and Dave assists with marketing, branding, strategic planning, and social media. “We feel like we are an American success story,” said Angela. “We work very hard and are extremely dedicated to growing our school and giving back to our community by helping kids become musicians.” The full profile is available here.
Bach to Rock – A Franchise Opportunity with Industry Stature
Bach to Rock has earned numerous accolades including being named: an Entrepreneur Magazine Top 500 Franchise consecutively for the last 10 years; a top 100 Franchise for 2021 by Franchise Gator; a number one franchise for Children’s Enrichment Programs and a Top 150 Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine;and one of the 500 Powerhouse Brands by Franchise Times. To learn more about franchise ownership opportunities and veteran and franchise referral programs, contact Ralph Rillon, vice president of franchise development, at 1-855-227-7570 or [email protected], or visit bachtorockfranchise.com.
About Bach to Rock: Changing the Way Students Learn Music
Bach to Rock is a music education school for students of all ages, from early childhood through high school and beyond. B2R knows learning music should be fun and students learn best when they play music they enjoy. B2R is the music school kids would have designed for themselves, with weekly ensemble instruction and band formations leading to public concerts, Battle of the Bands and recording sessions in B2R’s professional recording studios. B2R builds technique, fosters teamwork and enhances self-esteem through private lessons, band instruction, and public performances.
Bach to Rock’s Beat Refinery DJ school is Serato certified, making it one of only a handful of schools in the United States and worldwide to offer the elite training developed by Serato. Serato, founded in 1999, is the premier provider of audio software to the DJ industry. The Serato certification ensures that select Bach to Rock DJ instructors have been trained and authorized to teach using Serato software and equipment.
Bach to Rock has instructed over 170,000 aspiring musicians since launching in 2007. The brand comprises 56 music schools, 44 of which are franchisee-owned. Twenty-six of those schools are in Top Ten markets, ranked by population. Follow Bach to Rock on Facebook and on Instagram. For more information, visit bachtorock.com or call 1-877-227-8558.
