# PopRock Academy

Music, dance, and acting conservatories in Temple City, CA.

## Programs

- [Acting Conservatory](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/acting): On-camera acting, voice over, and audition training for kids, teens, and adults in Temple City — students have booked Squid Game, Young Sheldon, and more.
- [Adult Programs](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/adults): Adult classes at PopRock Academy: hip hop, voice-over, TV/film acting, private music lessons, and audition coaching — same professional faculty, any level.
- [Dance Conservatory](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/dance): Hip hop, break dancing, KPop, and jazz funk for ages 5 to adult in Temple City — professional teachers, a competition team, and a real stage every year.
- [Music Conservatory](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music): Private voice, piano, guitar, drums, songwriting, and audio production lessons with working professional faculty — one student at a time in Temple City.
- [Online Learning](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/online): Online private lessons with PopRock's professional faculty — music, voice, acting, accent and audition coaching. Same one-on-one attention, no commute.
- [Performance Program](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/performance): Where training meets an audience: PopStar, the Hip Hop Competition Team, recitals, and showcases — live stages that turn practice into poise.
- [Summer Camps](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/summer-camps): Summer camps at PopRock Academy in Temple City — musical theatre, PopStar, and performing arts in focused one-week form. Offerings change each summer.

## Classes

- [Accents & Accent Reduction](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/acting/accents-accent-reduction)
- [Advanced Acting](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/acting/advanced-acting)
- [Fundamental Acting](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/acting/fundamental-acting)
- [Intermediate Acting](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/acting/intermediate-acting)
- [Musical Theatre](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/acting/musical-theatre)
- [Private Acting Lessons](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/acting/private-acting-lessons)
- [TV/Film/Commercial Acting (Adult)](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/acting/tv-film-commercial-acting)
- [Voice Over Acting](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/acting/voice-over-acting)
- [Voice Over Acting (Adult)](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/acting/voice-over-acting-adults)
- [Audio Production](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music/audio-production)
- [Drum Lessons](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music/drum-lessons)
- [Guitar Lessons](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music/guitar-lessons)
- [Hip Hop (Adult)](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/dance/adult-hip-hop)
- [Piano Lessons](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music/piano-lessons)
- [Songwriting & Composition](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music/songwriting-composition)
- [Voice and Singing Lessons](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music/voice-lessons)
- [Break Dancing](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/dance/break-dancing)
- [Hip Hop Competition Team](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/dance/hip-hop-competition-team)
- [Hip Hop Dancing](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/dance/hip-hop-dance)
- [Jazz Funk Technique](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/dance/jazz-funk-technique)
- [KPop Dance](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/dance/kpop-dance)
- [PopStar](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/performance/popstar)
- [Private Dance Lessons](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/dance/private-dance-lessons)
- [Drum Circle](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music/drum-circle)
- [Mini-Drummers](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music/mini-drummers)
- [Rock Band Jam](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music/rock-band-jam)
- [Vocal Recording & Audio Engineering](https://www.poprockacademy.com/programs/music/vocal-recording-engineering)

## Cities

- [Alhambra](https://www.poprockacademy.com/alhambra): PopRock Academy opened its first doors in Alhambra in 2011. Acting, music, and dance training for Alhambra families, now minutes away in Temple City.
- [Arcadia](https://www.poprockacademy.com/arcadia): Acting, music, and dance for Arcadia families — PopRock held its music recitals in Arcadia from 2017 to 2019, minutes from our Temple City studio.
- [El Monte](https://www.poprockacademy.com/el-monte): Acting, music, and dance for El Monte families — PopRock's first recital outside its own studio was held in El Monte in 2013.
- [Monrovia](https://www.poprockacademy.com/monrovia): Acting, music, and dance training for Monrovia families at PopRock Academy in Temple City — the same drive our founder makes from Monrovia himself.
- [Monterey Park](https://www.poprockacademy.com/monterey-park): Acting, music, and dance for Monterey Park families — PopRock performers have taken the stage at the World Journal Lunar New Year Festival.
- [Pasadena](https://www.poprockacademy.com/pasadena): Acting, music, and dance training for Pasadena families — PopRock Academy's annual recital takes the stage in Pasadena every June.
- [Rosemead](https://www.poprockacademy.com/rosemead): Acting, music, and dance for Rosemead families — PopRock performers have taken the stage at Rosemead's Moon Festival on Valley Blvd.
- [San Gabriel](https://www.poprockacademy.com/san-gabriel): Acting, music, and dance classes for San Gabriel families, from a founder who grew up in San Gabriel schools — Gabrielino High's first graduating class.
- [San Marino](https://www.poprockacademy.com/san-marino): Acting, music, and dance for San Marino families — PopRock dancers and singers performed at Southwestern Academy's summer event in 2025.
- [Sierra Madre](https://www.poprockacademy.com/sierra-madre): Acting, music, and dance for Sierra Madre families — PopRock dancers and PopStar performers took the Sierra Madre Middle School stage in May 2026.
- [South Pasadena](https://www.poprockacademy.com/south-pasadena): Acting, music, and dance for South Pasadena families — PopRock held its recitals at the South Pasadena High School Auditorium from 2016 to 2019.
- [Temple City](https://www.poprockacademy.com/temple-city): PopRock Academy in Temple City — acting, music, and dance conservatories at 9657 Las Tunas Dr. Classes, camps, and community events year-round.

## Events

- [Free Class Week](https://www.poprockacademy.com/events/free-class-week-august-2026): Free Class Week at PopRock Academy, August 9–15, 2026 — every group class open for free trials, new and current students, ages 5 and up.
- [Stage & Story Saturdays](https://www.poprockacademy.com/events/stage-story-saturdays-august-2026): Stage & Story Saturdays at PopRock Academy — Saturday, August 1, 2026, 4 PM in Temple City. A free storytelling show for children ages 3 to 7.
- [Stage & Story Saturdays](https://www.poprockacademy.com/events/stage-story-saturdays-october-2026): Stage & Story Saturdays at PopRock Academy — Saturday, October 3, 2026, 4 PM in Temple City. A free Halloween storytelling show for children ages 3 to 7.
- [Stage & Story Saturdays](https://www.poprockacademy.com/events/stage-story-saturdays-november-2026): Stage & Story Saturdays at PopRock Academy — Saturday, November 7, 2026, 4 PM in Temple City. A free Thanksgiving storytelling show for children ages 3 to 7.
- [Stage & Story Saturdays](https://www.poprockacademy.com/events/stage-story-saturdays-december-2026): Stage & Story Saturdays at PopRock Academy — Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4 PM in Temple City. A free holiday storytelling show for children ages 3 to 7, with a gift for the first 10 families.
- [Annual June Recital 2027: Screening & Live Show](https://www.poprockacademy.com/events/june-recital-2027): PopRock Academy's Annual June Recital — Sunday, June 6, 2027, 9 AM–6 PM at the AGBU Manoukian Performing Arts Center, Pasadena. Acting, music, and dance.
- [PopRock 14 Year Anniversary Party](https://www.poprockacademy.com/events/poprock-14-year-anniversary-party-2026): PopRock Academy's 14 Year Anniversary Party — Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Temple City. A free community party with free classes all day.
- [Winter Acting & Dance Recital 2026](https://www.poprockacademy.com/events/winter-acting-dance-recital-2026): Winter Acting & Dance Recital — Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10 AM–5 PM. PopRock Academy students on stage; tickets and venue to be announced.
- [Winter Music Recital 2026](https://www.poprockacademy.com/events/winter-music-recital-2026): Winter Music Recital — Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 10 AM. PopRock Academy's music students in concert; tickets and venue to be announced.
- [Stage & Story Saturdays](https://www.poprockacademy.com/events/stage-story-saturdays-september-2026): Stage & Story Saturdays at PopRock Academy — Saturday, September 5, 2026, 4 PM in Temple City. A free Back to School storytelling show for children ages 3 to 7.

## Blog

- [Welcome to the New PopRockAcademy.com](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-poprockacademy): PopRock Academy rebuilt its website from fifteen years of real teaching — a program builder, city pages, and honest class info for San Gabriel Valley families.
- [How to Help a Child Overcome Stage Fright](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/overcoming-stage-nervousness): Learn how to help a child manage stage fright through preparation, realistic rehearsal, breathing, gradual performances, and supportive parent responses.
- [How to Help Your Child Get Into Acting: From Class to Camera](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/from-class-to-camera): Learn how children get started in acting, from classes and on-camera training to auditions, agents, California permits, and avoiding scams.
- [How to Choose Your Child's First Instrument (and When to Start)](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/starting-an-instrument): Compare piano, drums, guitar, and voice for young beginners, learn when children are ready for lessons, and find the right first instrument for your family.
- [How to Get Over the Fear of Trying Dance Classes as an Adult](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/trying-dance-classes-as-an-adult): Nervous about trying a dance class as an adult? Learn how to choose a beginner class, lower the pressure, prepare for day one, and handle feeling awkward.
- [What Do Music Lessons Cost in the San Gabriel Valley?](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/what-music-lessons-cost-san-gabriel-valley): Compare music lesson costs in the San Gabriel Valley, including private and group rates, lesson length, registration, performance fees, and billing policies.
- [PopRock Dance Corner: Your body is your instrument](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/your-body-is-your-instrument): Practical tips from PopRock instructor Alexia Reiman on eating right, sleeping enough, and dressing the part before your next dance class.
- [Back to School](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/back-to-school): PopRock's Jessica Kelley shares four quick tips — water, comfortable clothes, proper shoes, and a good attitude — for starting a new class this fall.
- [New School Year Resolution](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/new-school-year-resolution): PopRock's Casey Y. on making back-to-school season a fresh start — and why enjoying the process matters more than getting everything right.
- [A Personal Definition of Music](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/a-personal-definition-of-music): PopRock's Casey Y. on discovering violin and singing as a teenager, and why performing arts are worth trying even if you're unsure where they'll lead.
- [The Time is Now](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/the-time-is-now): PopRock's Casey Y. on letting go of ‘what if’ regrets and using summer's extra energy to finally start that class, lesson, or performance goal.
- [PopRock Music Corner: Picking the Right Audition Song](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/poprock-music-corner-picking-the-right-audition-song): PopRock vocal coach Jessica Kelley shares four rules for choosing an audition song — from following the guidelines to picking a piece within your range.
- [How to learn to dance?](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/how-to-learn-to-dance): Steven Flores breaks down the classroom techniques — repetition, sound cues, positive reinforcement — that help PopRock dance students progress.
- [To Compete or To Perform?](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/to-compete-or-to-perform): Competition team or non-competition dance path? A studio owner explains what competition really adds, how to judge readiness, and how to weigh the commitment.
- [How to Choose a Performing Arts Studio for Your Child](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-studio): Use this parent checklist to compare dance, music, and acting studios, including teachers, safety, trial classes, costs, performances, and scheduling.
- [Playing Martin Yip: What God's Not Dead Taught Me About Teaching](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/paul-kwo-gods-not-dead): Actor and PopRock Academy founder Paul Kwo reflects on playing Martin Yip across the God's Not Dead films and how working as an actor shapes his teaching.
- [Are Private Piano Lessons Worth the Money?](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/are-private-piano-lessons-worth-it): Are private piano lessons worth the money? A USC-trained pianist and studio owner explains when one-on-one lessons pay off — and when another format fits better.
- [Dance for Your Mind and Body](https://www.poprockacademy.com/blog/dance-for-your-mind-and-body): PopRock dance instructor Steven Flores on how dance builds strength, memory, and confidence — plus what to expect walking into your first class.