# Rivkah Reyes on School of Rock and Bass

> Rivkah Reyes, bassist from School of Rock, shares how the film inspired a generation of bassists.
- Title: Rivkah Reyes on School of Rock and Bass · Guitar World
- Summary: Rivkah Reyes, bassist from School of Rock, shares how the film inspired a generation of bassists.
- Keywords: school of rock, rivkah reyes, bass, jack black, sapphic doom, film, Guitar World
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/bassists/rivkah-reyes-on-making-school-of-rock
- Published: 2026-11-05T13:24:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: school of rock, rivkah reyes, bass, jack black, sapphic doom, film
## Rivkah Reyes' Bass Journey
Rivkah Reyes had never played bass before School of Rock.

> I had never picked up a bass in my life until I was cast in School of Rock
## Audition for Guitar Role
Reyes was originally auditioned for the guitarist role but switched to bass.

> They auditioned me originally for the guitarist role
## Learning Bass
Reyes was confident she could play bass after a quick audition.

> I was super-precocious when I was 10, I was just like, 'Well, yeah, it's only four strings. I'm sure I'll nail it.'
## First Band Performance
Reyes performed in the film's climactic battle of the bands scene multiple times.

> We were playing in front of a huge audience in a huge theater
## School of Rock Success
School of Rock grossed $131.3 million worldwide.

> School of Rock became a worldwide hit, grossing $131.3 million
## Inspiring Future Bassists
Reyes says School of Rock inspired millions to play instruments.

> Every time I see a girl playing bass, I'm like, 'Did I have a little something to do with that?'
## Key takeaway

Rivkah Reyes, who played bass in School of Rock, inspired millions to pick up instruments after the film's success.