Keep students engaged with the power of music
Stevie Van Zandt's TeachRock is on a mission to help every student discover a sense of purpose by bringing core curriculum to life through music and culture.
Music gets students to show up, join in, and thrive.
TeachRock is a movement of more than 80K teachers who use popular music and culture to spark engagement, strengthen relationships, and keep students on track to graduate.
Free & Standards Aligned
Always free for teachers; aligned to state & national standards.
Multiple subjects
Social Studies, ELA, STEAM, and more.
Research‑Backed
Designed with educators and evaluated by third parties.
Founded by Artists
Built by musicians & educators for classrooms.
Featured Curriculum
American History of Rock & Soul
Explore US history through music in this engaging elective from Blues to Hip Hop.
Harmony
Empowers middle schoolers to thrive emotionally and academically through creative arts.
A People’s Playlist
This U.S. History course utilizes American music to examine historical events from the Reconstruction Era to 2001.
Impact in the classroom
Upcoming Events
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Impactful change.
Backed by trusted partners
TeachRock's groundbreaking curriculum is driven by partnerships with educational leaders, major media networks, and leading cultural institutions.
Supported by artists
The TeachRock Artist Council is a diverse group of stars who share the common goal of amplifying the power of music in schools.