“School Of Rock” Program Will Aid Aspiring Musicians

When I picked up the guitar at age 13, it was my greatest aspiration to be in a rock band. I was consumed with all things rock-n-roll. When I got home from school I’d play guitar and learn my favorite songs for 7 or 8 hours a night. I couldn’t get enough of it. Eventually I started writing my own material and threw a band together.

We started performing at local venues and by the time I was a senior in high school we had opened for a handful of semi-popular bands. Of course, we didn’t sound as good as we could have with a little coaching. Most of us were self taught, and that means our technique wasn’t the best. We would’ve profited a lot from some mentorship.

For musically inclined kids that have the same aspirations that we once had, a program that I would definitely recommend is “School of Rock 2018.” It’s a set of classes taking place between July 31^st and August 8^th that will coach young rock musicians (6^th grade – 12^th grade) and group them into compatible bands that will put on performances. Classes will take place at the Calvary Community Church in St. Cloud and you can register now online for $230.