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Changing Lives Through Music

Every child has the potential to play music – and more importantly, to believe in themselves because of it. That’s the idea Rocksteady is built on: no child should ever be left behind when it comes to music education.

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HOW IT ALL BEGAN

Rocksteady was foundedÌýin 2008Ìýby music teacher Mark Robinson, who used his lunch breaks to develop aÌý³¾´Ç°ù±ðÌýprogressive and inclusive music programÌý– oneÌýthatÌýwasÌýaccessible to the whole school. This pioneeringÌýapproach to teachingÌýputs children first, breaks down barriers,Ìýand proves that music belongs to everyone.Ìý

MUSIC EDUCATION WITH AN IMPACT

3 Million+
musical skills achieved by Rocksteady children since 2021.
126,000+
children reached through Rocksteady schools’ music program every year.
40,000+
live band performances in 2025.
99%
of primary school principals say Rocksteady improves students’ confidence. (Based on a survey of 513 schools).
10,000+
free bursary places awarded worldwide to children who would otherwise miss out.
$18.1 Million
worth of free music teaching and experiences for disadvantaged children through the Rocksteady Foundation.

Where inclusion,
fun and progress meetÌý

Rocksteady’s unique, pioneering child-centred approach enables any child to learn to play an instrument in a band alongside their peers, levelling the playing field for children and making music fun, accessible and inclusive.Ìý

Progressing at their own pace through an expertly designed curriculum of up to 300 musical skills, children are taught valuable life skills which will help them as they progress through school, enabling them to leave with what they need to succeed; the belief they can.Ìý

A world-beating, accessible

music qualificationÌý

All Rocksteady children can achieve an exam-freeÌýmusic qualification, accredited by Trinity College London, at no extra cost. This first-of-its-kind qualification, delivered through proprietary technology, tracks pupils’ progress in real time and is helping Rocksteady to buck the trend of declining music qualifications.Ìý

Children achieve a qualification simply by doing what they love and attending band lessons. For those who have experienced challenging starts in life, achieving a music qualification can be a powerful marker on their bio, emphasising their potential and not just their starting point.Ìý

Founded in 1872, Trinity College London is a leading, globally recognised awarding organisation, publisher, and independent education charity.

A PROVEN WELLBEING TOOL

Music has a unique power to reach students in ways other subjects often cannot. Rocksteady has been proven to:

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE ROCKSTEADY

Australian parents want more than standard music lessons – Ìýthey want something truly engagingÌýthat gets their kids excited about music andÌýlooking forwardÌýtoÌýschool.

 

Rocksteady is proven to help children build confidence, teamwork skills, and resilience, which in turn improves their experience of school. This is an approach that has transformed music education internationally – and is nowÌýmaking its mark here in Australia.ÌýÌý

 

Delivering something genuinely significant for kids, schools, and communities is at the heart of what we do.

Primary school children performing together with guitar, keyboard and drums.

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Rocksteady music lessons are designed to engage and inspire – and the benefits for your child go far beyond music.

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Primary school children performing together with guitar, keyboard and drums.

Schools

All primary-aged students can benefit from Rocksteady’s inclusive in-school music program.

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Rocksteady band leaders

musicians

Begin your dream career and inspire the next generation of musicians.

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