Programs and Costs
PRIVATE LESSONS $90 monthly (Ages 7-Adult)
Half hour weekly private lesson
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INTRO TO ROCK BAND (Ages 4-10)
Kidzrock (ages 4-7) $140 8-week session
Kidzrock is an 8-week program where children learn the basics of instrumental playing in the setting of a real rock band. Students rotate on guitar, drums, and keyboards as they prepare for an end-of-session rock concert. Kidzrock performs songs written specifically for the program. Instruments provided by Dave Simon’s Rock School. REHEARSAL TIME: 1 weekly 45 minute rehearsal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Jr. Rockerz (ages 7-10) $95/m Band Only | $135/m Band and Lesson
Students in Jr. Rockerz play songs with sheet music for the total beginner or the more experienced musician. Students rehearse and record a CD on their dedicated instrument as they prepare for an end-of-session rock concert. No experience necessary. All students are required to take private lessons or one introductory lesson. REHEARSAL TIME: 1 weekly hour band+30 minute weekly lesson. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
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UPPER SCHOOL BANDS (Ages 9-Adult)
All bands $170/m band and lessons | $135/m band only (Adult Band $100/$90)
Rock Band 101 (recommended for ages 9-13)
Rock Band 101 (RB101) is for students that have developed a few core musical skills. Students in RB101 learn basic rock and pop songs as they prepare to record a CD and perform an end-of-session rock concert. A musical assessment is required for placement in RB101. REHEARSAL TIME: 1 weekly 1.5 hour rehearsal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Jr. Concert Band (recommended for ages 11-13)
Jr. Concert Band (JCB) is for students that are developing more intermediate level skills. Students in JCB are expected to be able to play a greater variety of rock songs. Students rehearse and record a CD as they prepare for an end-of-session rock concert. A musical assessment is required for placement in JCB. REHEARSAL TIME: 1 weekly 1.5 hour rehearsal.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Concert Band (recommended for ages 13-16)
Concert Band (CB) is for students that are developing more advanced level skills. Students in CB are expected to have a firm grasp of all core musical skills. Students rehearse and record a CD on their dedicated instrument as they prepare for an end-of-session rock concert. A musical assessment is required for placement in CB. REHEARSAL TIME: 1 weekly 1.5 hour rehearsa. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
All-Star Band (recommended for ages 14-18)
All-Star Band (ASB) is for students that have mastered all core musical skills as well as a basic knowledge of music theory. Students in AS are expected to be able to play all styles of rock with great precision. Students rehearse and record a CD on their dedicated instrument as they prepare for an end-of-session rock concert. A musical assessment is required for placement in ASB. REHEARSAL TIME: 1 weekly 1.5 hour rehearsal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
MAMAS AND PAPAS-Adult Band for Beginners ($100/$90 if your child is enrolled in Rock School)
Mamas and Papas is a band program for adults with little or no experience playing an instrument in a rock band. Band members will play instrumental songs written specifically for beginners. All instruments provided by Dave Simon’s Rock School. Instruments include guitar, bass, drums and keyboards. REHEARSAL TIME: 1 weekly 1 hour rehearsal
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Annual Registration Fee:
$30 per student
$20 for a second family member
$15 for a third family member
Additional family members will not be charged.
Materials and Sheet Music:
$8.00-Annual sheet music fee
$7-$15.00-Method book fee for students in private lessons.
Family Discounts:
A 10% discount is offered to additional family members. This is only applicable to family members in the band program.
Early Payment Discount:
A 2% discount will be applied to all accounts paid in full before the start of a session.
Additional Programs:
Workshops $25/$30 (rock school students)
Additional band $90
Additional lessons $70 (offered to students billed at the $170 rate)
Guitar and Bass Rentals
Guitar:$20/m
Bass guitar:$25/m