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Beach Cities Rock Club We provide fun, affordable music lessons for all ages and styles. Guitar, Piano, Voice, Drums, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass you name it! Contact us today!
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  • San Clemente, Dana Point
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Beach Cities Rock Club music school provides their students with professional music lessons for all ages. Locally owned and operated for over a decade, we strive to make our music lessons professional, affordable and convenient! Located in San Clemente CA, the Beach Cities Rock Club was founded by professional musicians on the idea that the joy of music is for everybody!
Not ready to buy yet? Talk to us about renting an instrument. We offer rental instruments for violins, violas, flutes, guitars, pianos, drums, and trumpets. We offer repairs on guitars, bass guitars, and ukuleles. In addition, we also offer instrument tuning, and piano tuning referral services/ repairs.
During class teachers will show students the ropes of how to play and communicatei n a group confidently and proficiently. We will be playing songs fro the get go, unpacking song structure, chart reading, and playing dynamics. Students will be treated as musicians working on a team to accomplish goals.
The curriculum and approaches of our lessons are reflective of the California Arts Standards for Music. Our philosophy is to not just train students to perform cover songs, but to foster creativity while teaching the language of music. Rhythm, lead, acoustic or electric, we cover it all. Whether you're looking to become singer-song-writer or to shred tasty lead licks and solos, we can help you get there.
Beach Cities Rock Club has taken additional measures to support social distancing for in-person lessons, and offers zoom remote lessons as well. Our record store and retail space has been moved outside to accommodate social distancing guidelines. Distance barriers have been added throughout the school to assist in social distancing and student / teacher safety. Beach Cities Rock Club has been outfitted with hand sanitizing stations and air purifiers.
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Ursula Luciani
Jan 28, 2021
I'm so grateful to have found Beach Cities Rock Club. My kids all take music lessons there and have grown so much from the one-on-one instruction they receive from their experienced, talented, caring and patient music teachers. (Specifically, my kids have worked with Mr. Biff, Miss Alexandra, Mr. Cody, and Mr. Ryan, but I don't think you can go wrong with any teacher there.) While my oldest is focused on learning, recording and performing new songs, my two youngest stay focused on getting a solid foundation in music theory fundamentals while they each learn their instrument of choice: guitar, piano, and drums.

In addition to the lessons, my kids have also taken advantage of recording sessions, summer band camp (where they got to make a music video that you can find on BCRC's YouTube Channel), Friday night open jam sessions, and open mic performances. To learn more about the school, I recommend giving Sarah or Biff a call and asking when would be a good time to stop by.
Weston Strahan
Jan 24, 2021
Amazing learning environment! Biff and Ryan are great teaches and have knowledge on a wide variety of topics! They have also adapted to the current climate and offer lessons online. Great way to spend the time stuck at home. --- 10/10 lessons
Erik Jacobson
Dec 01, 2020
I don't think there is a cooler music school out there. Teachers are great and you can record music in their studio and walk away with an mp3 or even your own music video!
Erik Jacobson
Oct 02, 2020
I don't think there is a cooler music school out there. Teachers are great and you can record music in their studio and walk away with an mp3 or even your own music video!
Richard Cespedes
Jun 04, 2020
My two sons have been taking piano lessons here for the last 4 years and they both love it, I didn’t think they would stick with it but they’re having so much fun learning to play that feels like time flies ! Biff and Sarah are awesome! If you have kids, you MUST check this place out.
Richard Cespedes
Dec 09, 2019
My two sons have been taking piano lessons here for the last 4 years and they both love it, I didn't think they would stick with it but they're having so much fun learning to play that feels like time flies! Biff and Sarah are awesome! If you have kids, you MUST check this place out.
Jacqueline Cooper
Feb 13, 2017
Biff is a great and talented music teacher that the kids of San Clemente can look up to!
Meaghan Vollebregt
Aug 16, 2016
My sister and I have been taking lessons from Biff for about 6 months. He is an awesome teacher who creates a comfortable environment. We have already learned more than I could of imagined, thanks to his patience and enthusiasm.
Sean Murphy
Apr 29, 2016
Beach Cities Rock Club is a great addition to our community. I highly recommend their lessons to anyone who is interested in picking up an instrument. They offer quality instruction with an emphasis on fun. For parents looking for music lessons for their children, I can't imagine a better environment. The ability to strengthen musical talent in a studio setting will make anyone feel like a rockstar!
K.
Apr 08, 2016
Biff is a really patient teacher and a creative dude. He gets people excited about making music. This place is comfortable and welcoming, no matter your skill level. Oh, and there is a record store out front. So it's kind of a big deal.
Steven Burnette
Apr 01, 2016
I have taught here for over a year. I have enjoyed seeing my students grow in their musicianship as well as in stature. It has been a wonderful and fun time learning from my students as much as I have taught. Biff is a great friend and one of the nicest and most passionate people you will come across, I wholeheartedly believe that you couldn't give your children or yourself a better experience in the care of his, and the Rock Club's hands.
Jason Paul
Mar 22, 2016
Very, very passionate owner (who also is the guitar teacher!) who truly cares about teaching kids and not only having them learn the music they are interested in but also making sure they learn the basics and proper techniques of playing and some music theory as well. Which I think is a VERY good balance to have and very important.
Trevor Girard
Mar 12, 2016
Beach Cities Rock Club is an essential part of the south orange county music culture. offering not only quality music instruction but more importantly imparting the So Cal youth with a safe a constructive environment to be creative and have fun. I highly recommend the Rock Club for any parents with kids that are looking to learn about music culture and theory. Biff Cooper, the owner, has a passion for the youth and it shows in spades. He spends quality time with each kid, giving them specific attention. If you wanna rock, go with the Rock Club!
Justin Cerrone
Dec 06, 2015
Great place to buy vinyl and also offers music lessons in the back from experienced teachers! The staff is really cool and you can find a hidden gem almost every time you go in there looking for records!
Ursula Luciani
My daughter is taking ukulele lessons here and absolutely loves it! She has been taking lessons for about three months now and is already showing huge improvement. Mr. Biff tailors his lessons according to how much progress she makes each week, explains lessons in a way that she can comprehend, and teachers her songs that are popular so she stays interested.

This morning I heard her play and was so impressed at her strumming technique and timing that I thought it was her dad playing the song. On top of the excellent one-on-one instruction, Beach Cities Rock Club also offers a number of benefits for its students such as the ability to record songs and have them mastered and played on the radio as well as the opportunity to use the space for practicing in one of the rooms.

There are a number of instructors here so kids can learn nearly any instrument or work with someone who specializes in their chosen genre (not just rock). I highly recommend Beach Cities for anyone interested in music lessons/classes in San Clemente.
Adrienne W.
For any Southern Orange County friends who are interested in music lessons for yourself or your children. I highly recommend this place newly opened by Biff Cooper who gave Michael his music lesson start on guitar almost 2 years ago. Leaving him was the hardest part of the move for me. He's fantastic, I wish him MUCH success.