Our professional staff is experienced with beginning through advanced instruction and enjoy working with youngsters as well as adults.

Classes

workshops, group classes, rock camp for all ages, band coaching, guitar theory, band jams, performances...

AFTER SCHOOL ROCK BAND -with Charlie Smith
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Join a rock band, learn to play music in a collaborative setting, and make friends! Sign up individually, with a friend, or with current bandmates. Participants will form a band and meet for practice at the House of Music once a week after school for 6 weeks at a time. We'll learn to perform songs from a variety of modern and classic rock bands including Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Nirvana, and more. At the end of each session we'll perform the set of songs we learned in a concert.

After School Rock Band -Thursdays: 5:00-6:30pm
1st session dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
2nd session dates: 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: $210

Age: 10+, must have at least 1 year experience on their instrument

 

Advanced After School Rock Band
Fridays: 4:30-6:00pm
1st session dates: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10
2nd session dates: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: $210
Age: 13+, must have 2 or more years on their instrument, ability to read chord charts, and prior performance experience

Performances
1st session: 6:00pm, Friday 2/10 at the Lake Harriet House of Music open mic night
2nd session: 6:00pm, Friday 3/31 at the Lake Harriet House of Music open mic night

Sign up early as space is limited. The bands are open to guitar, bass, drums/percussion, keyboard, and vocals. Singing and playing multiple instruments will be encouraged.

To register, email LakeHarrietRockBand@gmail.com

Teacher Charlie Smith has played in several Twin Cities bands since 2008. He has a B.A. in Music and has taught at the House of Music since 2011.

SHE ROCK SHE ROCK Girls Rock Band
girls rock band

January & February


Let’s rewrite the hits!
Tuesday 6:15-7:15 (1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7)

Ages: 8- 12

Cost: $129

Earlybird until December 12


Activism through Songwriting
Tuesday 7:30-9:00 (1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7)

Ages: 18+

Cost: $179

Earlybird until December 12


Intro to Guitar w/ Adele
Thursday 6:15-7:15 (1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9)

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $129

Earlybird until December 12 ($149 after 12/12)


Women’s Jamshop
Thursday 7:30-9:00 (1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9)

Cost: $179

Earlybird until December 12


February & March


Rockapella
Tuesday 6:15-7:15 (2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28)

Ages 8-12

Cost: $149

Earlybird until January 23


Learn different MN artists songs. Perform at the jam.
7:30-9:00: MN Legends Jamshops

Cost: $189

Earlybird until January 23


Rock Around The Stage
Thursday 6:15-7:15 (2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30)

Ages 8-12

Cost: $149

Earlybird until January 23


Classic Rock Jamshop
Thursday 7:30-9:00:

Learn classic rock songs (60s and 70s)

Cost: $189

Earlybird until January 23