A group of rule-abiding prep-school students -- Zack, Lawrence, Freddy, Summer and Tomika -- know how to take risks and reach new heights because of substitute teacher Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck artist who utilizes the language of rock'n' roll to inspire his class to make a covert band. All through the school , these middle-school classmates end up discovering their talents that are unknown broadcasting relationships and learning lessons about friendships and loyalty.