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Summer Songs
Thursdays 5 – 8
ROLLERS
The Who/Led Zeppelin
Tuesdays 5 – 8
ROCKERS
SONGS of 2013/2014
Mondays 5 – 8
ROCKERS
Rock and Roll Prep School
School is in session!
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About Us
Rock & Roll Prep is a performance based academy focused on all levels of aspiring musicians ages 2 – 18. Our mission is to provide an energetic, non-intimidating and creative atmosphere where kids can express themselves through music. Our focus is to build self esteem and confidence by working with peers and professionals in the music industry.
Curriculum
ROCKERS (middle school – high school age)
ROLLERS (Elementary, 1st – 5th grade)Rockers & Rollers meet once a week for three hour group rehearsals. Individually, they have their 45 minute lesson, which is also once a week. At the end of each four month semester, they perform at a local venue!
ROCK TOTS (2 – 5) - An interactive 45 minute class for the little ones to discover their love for music.
LESSONS ONLY - Lessons Only – We offer 45 minute lessons. For our younger students, we do recommend 30 minute lessons.
One Friday every month, we offer a 2 to 3 hour workshop or event at the school. Complimentary for our students/fee for guests
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Staff
Bands- Amy Gore and her Valentines, Grayling, Back in Spades, The Fletcher Pratt.
Awards/Accolades
Nominated for best video @ the 2012 Detroit Music Awards,Also performed live at DMA’s.Cover of Real Detroit magazine May 2012. 4 1/2 star review from Rolling Stone magazine for The Fletcher Pratt. Opened for Patti Smith with Back in Spades and Grayling at The Bowery Ballroom NYC . Toured the U.S., Canada and England.Influences
The Who, The Ramones, Cheap Trick, & SlayerQuote
Learning to play a musical instrument is not an extra curricular activity to me. I believe it can be as fundamental to a persons education as math or history.
James Anthony
Bands: The Thornbills, Maple Bucket Sweethearts, AllenasTim
Played/ Toured with: Scarlet Oaks, Modernlull, Will Sessions, Sour Mash, Croff Family Band, The Simpletons, Jiant
Accolades: Plays and performs a wide variety of musical genres including: Bluegrass, Old Tyme, Progressive Rock, Gypsy Swing, Big Band, Afro-beat, Funk, Classic Rock, Modern Rock, Blues, New Country, Old Country, Traditional Folk, Indie Rock, African High Life, Caribbean, Salsa, Meringue… etc. Has toured throughout the US and Canada. Over 14 years teaching experience
Some Guitar Influences: Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Grady Martin, Mike Campbell, Maybelle Carter, Tom Verlaine, Doc Watson, Norman Blake, Nels Cline, Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass, Marc Ribot, David Rawlings, Lester Flatt, Frank Zappa
Quote: “As a teacher, one thing that I always strive to bring out is the student’s individuality. Everyone has his or her own voice. When we find it, we are no longer concerned with being better or worse than other musicians but are able to freely listen and enjoy this gift for what it really is.”
Regan Patricia Lorie
Band: Pewter Cub
Played with: Rogue Satellites, Before Pictures, solo
Regan has been singing and playing piano since age 7, and spent her formative years as an avid participant in several Michigan School Vocal Association choral and solo/ensemble competitions and programs, including the Interlochen All-State program. She currently performs locally and throughout the US as the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist for Detroit indie-rock band Pewter Cub. Her influences include Stevie Nicks, Polly Jean Harvey, The Beatles, Heart, The Who, Joy Division, Kim Deal, Christina Billotte, Stereolab, Sonic Youth and The Doors.
Quote: Being a musician is so much more than playing songs or studying theory alone; it’s about self-expression and finding the confidence within yourself to continually challenge the absolute limits of your own capabilities.
Marcie is a local creative powerhouse that has toured the world with her music. She was the original guitarist player for the Von Bondies, and has continued to reinvent the musical soundscape with such bands as Slumber Party, Silverghost and F’ake Blood. She is a prolific artist on guitar, bass, vocals and song writing.
Meaghan DeGrave-Director of OperationsMeaghan is the imaginative force and engine behind copious music endeavors for the past two decades. She is a staple of the local scene, and focuses her energy on the well being and creative integrity of the next generation of Detroit rock!
Special Guests
Molly Schoen*Bands* The Vamps, Mick Bassett, and solo.
*Accolades* Interned at Motown Museum. Toured US, Canada, and England. Detroit News Artist of the Month.
*Influences* The Beatles, Elliott Smith, Supergrass, Ladytron.
*Quote* Forget about ‘practicing.’ Every day, strive to play better than
the day before. That’s all it really takes.
Joshua WoodcockBands: The ILL Itches, Hit Society, Angry Penguin Robo (Japan), Euphio (Japan)
Accolades: Has played in many bands in Japan and the USA. Executive Producer of Pathetic Sounds of Detroit. Josh has experience with many aspects of music, from writing, production, album releases, and entertainment law.
Some Guitar Influences: Joey Santiago, Thurston Moore, Keith Richards, Ron Asheton, George Harrison, Jonny Greenwood, Pete Shelley, Buddy Holly.
Quote: “Good music comes out of people playing together, knowing what they want to do and going for it. You have to sweat over it and bug it to death. You can’t do it by pushing buttons and watching a TV screen.” -Keith Richards
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Photos
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Links
Links for all of our media attention
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Contact
Tel.: 586-846-3781
E-mail: info@rockandrollprepschool.com
17917 Hall Road
Macomb Twp, MI 48044
