THE ULTIMATE MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR MUSICIANS IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA SINCE 2001

  • Play in a band

  • Record a CD

  • Perform at premier local venues

  • Learn music from local professionals

  • Write, create, and record your own music

OUR COURSES:
Rock School is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation


Now registering for our 2011-12 School Year Classes

West Seattle and Kirkland

Classes offered October 3rd-June 15th 
Rock School's Winter classes 
 
Rock School Kirkland
Attend up to 4 days per week for $150/month total in Kirkland
To register for classes at our Kirkland site - please complete your application online, hit submit and print the page that pops up.  Bring this application with parent's signatures on your first day of classes.
 
All Access Classes at Youngstown in West Seattle

   Program Registration Winter 2011 - Winter Quarter begins January 17th

   Classes are available free of cost to youth ages 12-19; classes meet from 3:30 to 5:30

 

_____ Open Recording Studio

          Cham Ba and John Eklof

          Mondays

______ Writing Circle

            Hollis Wong Wear

            Tuesdays

_____ In the Studio

         Daniel Pak

         Thursdays

______ Songwriting & Vocals
           Rock School           
            Kelli Corrado

           Thursdays

______ Glee Club

           Erica Merritt

           Wednesdays

_____ GROW up! Organic Gardening

          Amy Pille

          Thursdays

______ Media Storytelling

            TBD

            Tuesdays

______ Live Music Lab

         Rock School
         Stew McLain

           Wednesdays, starting 10/5

______ Break Dance

            Jerome Aparis

            Fridays

  
To register for classes at Youngstown - please email Wendy at wendy@rock-school.org for an application and bring it along with you to your first day of classes.  You may also bring a parent on your first day and complete an application on site.



New this Winter - classes at Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club  

Band 101:
Students will learn the basics of the music industry at both  local and national levels. Members will make a record, rehearse effectively, conduct sound checks,  and learn how to conduct themselves professionally! The class breaks into bands. The bands each are overseen by a musical mentor, where they will work collaboratively to write, and perform original music. The overall goal is to bring the students to a level in which they can perform at Rock School showcases and record their songs in the studio!

This program is in partnership with the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club.

 

Time: Thursdays Jan. 26th - March 29th 3:30-5:30pm
Cost: $225
Grade: 7th-12th


Songwriting & Vocals:
Vocals

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of singing. They'll study breathing, pitch control, supporting the air column, projection, and phrasing. We'll determine the vocal range of each student and learn how to transpose a song to a key that matches this range. We'll learn care of the voice and warm up exercises that prevent damage to the vocal chords. Students can bring in songs and recordings of favorite singers for study. We'll use guitar and keyboard accompaniment.  

 

Songwriting

This class will focus on learning how words and music interact to create an effective song. Songwriting is a craft that requires an understanding of musical structure and a multitude of musical styles. This is best achieved by listening critically to rock music. We will study song form in general and then deconstruct specific songs to better understand what makes the song work. Through the listening lab, writing workshops, and group discussions, we will generate both the desire and ability to write our own songs. Each student will write and record a version of their song in our digital studio. 

 

This program is in partnership with the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club. 

Time: Tuesdays Jan. 17th– March 27th 3:30-5:30pm
(no class Feb. 21st)

Cost: $225
Grade: 7th-12th

To register for Rock School classes at Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club


 http://www.mi.positiveplace.org/programs.html#band

New Guitar Classes at the North Seattle Boys and Girls Club

Guitar Classes with Danny Godinez 
Thursdays beginning February 2nd (8 week session)
Time:4:00-5:00 Beginning Guitar (grades 3-6)
      5:00-6:00 Intermediate Guitar (grades 7-12)  
Cost: $50 

Winter Classes at Cleveland High School and the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club through Rock School's Urban Beats Program!


Over the course of the program students will produce their own music, with the goal of the program being the completion of a musical work. Thaddeus Turner will guide students through the beat-producing and songwriting process, as well as collaborating with them on new music. Students will explore lyrical content, melody, cadence, and recording techniques to strive for the best possible recorded sound.
 
As the program progresses students will focus on mixing and mastering of the recorded tracks, preparing their songs for release, which will be the culminating event of the program.
 
During the first six weeks of the program, students will learn how to operate the GarageBand software, which will include basic computer skills and knowledge. After gaining experience in these fundamental technical skills, students will then learn how to record, mix, and master their original music using real and software instruments.
 
As the program progresses students will focus on mixing and mastering of the recorded tracks, preparing their songs for release, which will be the culminating event of the program.  Students will leave the program with the technical skills to produce their own music and a fully produced song of their own creation.
 
Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club
Fridays 4:30 to 6:00 pm 
Winter classes start January 6th
Open to all - sign ups and applications available on site.
 

Cleveland High School
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Afterschool 2:45-4:30 (earlier on early release dates)
Winter classes start January 9th
Free and open to students at Cleveland High School