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School of Rock Opens 350th Location in ChileSchool of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, unveiled its 350th worldwide location in Providencia, Chile, last week. The milestone marks School of Rock’s progression to a scale that few franchises achieve and underscores the company’s position as the premier music education brand with more than 62,000 active students and hundreds of thousands of alumni rocking around the globe.

“Opening the 350th School of Rock location in Chile is a significant milestone in our journey. It reflects not only our desire to continue international expansion but also the unparalleled passion and dedication of our franchise partners, instructors, and students all over the world,” said Rob Price, CEO of School of Rock. “Music has the power to unite and inspire the creative spirit in us all. As we hit this milestone, we're not just counting schools, we're celebrating the countless stories and dreams that have found a home within our walls.”

School of Rock Providencia marks the 13th school in Latin America under master franchisee Matias Puga Hamilton, who was recently named as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year by The International Franchise Association. The new school in Santiago will be owned and operated by Danilo Giakoni. Giakoni's connection to music traces back to inheriting his maternal grandmother's grand piano, which became the centerpiece of their family gatherings. His father's passion for rock and roll, specifically Elvis Presley, also played a significant role, with Giakoni inheriting his father’s extensive vinyl record collection. Today, Giakoni’s family home reflects their musical heritage, housing the piano, his mother's accordion and multiple guitars.Giakoni’s journey to open a School of Rock was inspired by a desire to contribute to the development of children and adolescents, while still leveraging his background as a finance manager. After discovering the School of Rock model for adults during a live performance by a friend and subsequently reading about it in a Chilean newspaper, Giakoni felt a connection to the idea of opening a school in his culturally rich hometown of Providencia. 

“Opening this School of Rock is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for me. It's been an incredible journey to this point, allowing me to connect with an amazing team of talented musicians and teachers, create a vibrant cultural hub within the community and witness firsthand the transformative impact this concept has on young individuals,” said Giakoni. "Being a part of this incredible organization and opening School of Rock's 350th location is a truly special experience.”

The opening of this 350th location punctuates two years of dramatic growth for School of Rock, with highlights including:

Footprint growth from 245 domestic schools and 55 international schools in 12 markets to 276 domestic schools and 74 international schools in 15 markets, with new flagship schools in Mexico, Ireland and Portugal;

Increased total active enrollment from 22,000 students in 2016 to nearly 62,000 students today, along with a 7.6% average annual growth in student enrollment;

Acknowledged among best in the industry for franchisee and corporate culture; 

Named the Grand Champion of 2023 by Global Franchise Awards, top 50 Most Profitable Franchises, top 100 Most Innovative Franchises and Top Recession-Proof Business for 2023 by Franchise Business Review

International Franchise Association (IFA) named Matias Puga Hamilton, master franchisee of School of Rock in Latin America, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year; 

School of Rock is actively seeking expansion opportunities, both nationally and internationally, as it looks to grow beyond its 350 locations. For more information on School of Rock, visit www.SchoolofRock.com or call 866-695-5515.

To learn more about School of Rock franchise opportunities head to schoolofrock.com/franchising

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Tony Visconti walks out of Rolling Stones’ secret show early blaming Questlove’s DJ set – Questlove respondsQuestlove has responded after being criticised by Tony Visconti for his DJ set at a “secret” event in celebration of The Rolling Stones’ brand new album, Hackney Diamonds.
At the gig, which took place at Manhattan’s Racket club, the band performed a seven-song setlist including a guest slot from Lady Gaga. Before they took to the stage, Questlove got the crowd warmed up. Well, all aside from Visconti who left early.

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In a post on Facebook, Visconti called the Roots drummer’s set “deafening,” and shared his disappointment in the event: “On top of that people came up to me and were screaming in my ears, attempting a conversation,” he says. “One guy said he listens to my productions all the time, I was so testy by then I snapped back, ‘You should!’”
The producer then goes on to recall how he flagged down someone “in charge” to ask when The Stones would arrive on stage, but they were unsure. “It was 9:30 now and the DJ was cranking it even louder,” he continues. “I thought, f**k it, I saw The Stones so many times back in the day with a better line up, even one gig with Brian Jones and Bill Wyman.”
Visconti later added that himself and his date walked out and were told by security that they would not be allowed to re-enter, and that he replied, “Thank God.”
Questlove has certainly seen the funny side of the situation, and has shared screen grabs of each part of Visconti’s post on Instagram. “Dog, the fact that I offended Tony Visconti in such a rock & roll fashion is prolly one of the highest compliments I’ve ever received in my 40 years as a professional musician,” he wrote in the caption among a row of laughing faces.
He also added that the late Roots manager, Rich Nichols who passed away in 2014, would have found the situation hilarious.

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Arturia launches new “flagship” interface AudioFuse 16Rig which is “set to challenge” the marketArturia has today (24 October) announced the launch of a brand new “flagship” interface – AudioFuse 16Rig – which the brand says will “challenge” the interface market.
The advanced audio and MIDI interface is designed for hardware users wanting to connect and synchronise their whole setup. Arturia says it features an “unmatched” variety of inputs, outputs, and creative features.

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AudioFuse 16Rig is the latest in its Fuse line up which also features other products such as its Studio and 8Pre interfaces, but this offering appears to be the grandest one of the bunch so far.

Users can keep an entire setup connected via the rear I/O so that the front panel can be used for extra mics, instruments, or devices. It’s described as “perfect for a studio full of synths, dense band recordings, intricate monitoring, and more.”
The interface also gives recordings better shine and clarity with premium 24-bit AD/DA converters, and it can also be used for DAWless recording, live mixing, and computer-free audio configuration. AudioFuse 16Rig can process audio and MIDI signals without a computer connected due to dual internal MIDI-controllable mixers.
You can control settings via built-in controls or via included software, and configure your 16Rig for desktop use or rackmount operation. Users can save configurations and mix settings as presets, control modular gear with DC-coupled outputs, use the Reamp feature for versatile guitar tracking, and connect extra USB devices.
Back in September, MusicTech rounded up the best audio interfaces to buy in 2023 that retail for under $500. Included in our selection was the Arturia Minifuse 2 due to its elegant, compact casing and clean sound with plenty of headroom too.
A price point is yet to be unveiled for the AudioFuse 16Rig, but further details can be found via Arturia.
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‘We operate at the intersection between creativity and culture for our artists.’Warner Music's Bob Workman on brand partnerships, and working on high-profile campaigns for superstars like Ed Sheeran…

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