Rock School '10
We had another stellar summer in Rock School. I can't wait for the big show in Nov. We had eight bands again and there are some talented musicians in our little part of the world. We had the national news service of China (Xinhua) do a story on us - so much fun having two camera people and an interviewer in my little studio with 5 musicians and me. :) I'll provide a link when they post it.
The bands from Rock School '09 are here.
These are the bands from summer '10 in reverse order. You can also see more pics on the Guitar Marty Facebook page
RS 8 - BLASRYKH
Kyle (vox) Sean (gtr) Max (drums) Adam (gtr) Liam (bass) Travis (gtr)
RS 7 - VAPOUR
Mitch (gtr) Jasper (gtr) Leslie vox/drums) Mitchell (bass) Dayton (gtr)
RS 6- PUNKY & THE BOYS
Kama (gtr/bass), Yiana (vox/gtr/bass), Beck (vox/gtr/bass) and Jesse (drums)
RS5 - TEST SUBJECT
Kyle (gtr/vox) Brandon (bass) Keenan (drums)
RS4 - MONKEY FINGER
Colin (bass/vox) Doug (gtr) Dylan (drums)
RS3 - SAUSAGE PARTY
Callum (gtr) Holden (drums) Jon (gtr/vox) Shane (gtr) Lewis (bass)
RS2 - FEAT. A GIRL
Brendan (bass), Rachel (gtr/vox) Cam (drums) Gabriel (gtr)
RS1 ROCKDAPUSS
Holden (drums), Nick (vox), Max (gtr), Kevin (bass) & Robert (gtr)
Here's a link to Rock School '09 Rock School '08 and Rock School '07
ROCK SCHOOL
I played in my first band when I was 14 and we knew nothing about how to do it. We spent more time trying to come up with a name than we did practising our instruments. I've since spent years and years in bands and hundreds of hours in rehearsals; from my first bad rock bands to high school jazz and concert bands to professional bands and ensembles.
When we learn to play an instrument we ultimately want to play in a band! These are some of the questions I address at the Rock School Camps this summer:
How do we do this?
How do I know what parts to play?
How do I play them?
How do we practise in band situation?
How do I sing back up?
What sound do I use on my amp? Why?
How do I set it up?This is how it'll work:
Register:
Fill in the form - this will allow me to determine the instrument, age and experience so I can put kids together in similar age groups and skill level. A 17 year old speed metalhead and a 9 year old Green Day dude don't want to be in the same band. You’ll be in a band with 4 or 5 other people.Evaluations:
A few weeks before we start, we’ll arrange a time for you to come to my studio and show me where you're at and we can discuss what you want to accomplish and how we can do that.Rock School Camp:
11:00am to 3:00pm – bring a lunch. Sometimes I'm forced to have 2 bands in one day to accomodate everyone. In this case the morning starts at 9:30, until 21:30 then the afternoon session starts at 1:00We’ll learn and practise 3 to 6 songs but we’ll likely do some jamming on other tunes and styles that you may or may not be familiar with. I've had some unfirm commitments from local celeb/musicians that they'd drop in to provide some inspiration and sage wisdom. Guaranteed fun!We’ll record the experience on video and I’ll make a DVD for you to look back on when you’re a rock star.
The performance is typically the first week-end in November. You'll be required to sell between 6 and 10 tickets (depending on how many many bands enroll) to your friends and family. Last year there were close to 400 people at the concert.
Cost:
$290 for 4 hour camp and $225 for a 3 hour one.Don't know if you're ready to rock? Not sure if you're qualified?
OK it's actually two weeks. I get many parents and kids contacting me about Rock School and I'm not certain of their ability because they either don't take lessons from me or are on my wait-list. I'm encouraging any newbies to sign up for some power learning. I'll evaluate and get you into shape by working on the songs we're likely going to learn. I recommend 2 sessions per week. ($30 per)
Press
Have a look at the local support from last year and in 2008.
Delta Cable was present in '09 and Deneka Michauld did a nice little piece on us.The 2010 Rock School registation form is here.
