Our professional staff is experienced with beginning through advanced instruction and enjoy working with kids as well as adults.
Classes
workshops, group classes, rock camp for all ages, band coaching, guitar theory, band jams, performances...
New classes - FALL 2024
Groove Garden with Charlie Smith - Jam sessions for Grown-ups
A weekly gathering for adult musicians of all ages to play rock, folk, country, and R&B of the 1960s and '70s.
Advanced beginners and up - parts can be tailored to your level.
Bring your guitars and voices and join the band! Keyboards, amps, and drums are provided.
Band Sessions
Session 2: October 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 3: November 4, 11, 18, 25
Session 4: December 2, 9, 16
Band tuition
Sessions 1-3: $140 each
Session 4: $110
Save $10 if you sign up for 2 sessions together
Charlie has a special place in his heart (and record collection) for '60s and '70s music and has played it extensively in several Twin Cities cover bands including Hannah and the Dangertones (rock/funk/soul), All Tomorrow's Petty (Tom Petty), Eleganza plays Exile on Main St. (Rolling Stones), Boot Cut (country), and Sunshine Committee (rock/soul). Bring your guitars and voices and join the band! Keyboards, amps, and drums provided.
To inquire or register, email Charlie@Smith-Music.com or call (612) 234-1770.
Fall 2024 Rock U with Charlie Smith
Join a band, rock out and make friends! Students will meet together in the garage at the Lake Harriet House of Music for practice one evening a week to learn songs from a variety of modern and classic artists. Over the fall they'll play two concerts at local venues.
Join a band, rock out and make friends! Students will meet together in the garage at the Lake Harriet House of Music for practice one evening a week to learn songs from a variety of modern and classic artists. Over the fall they'll play two concerts at local venues.
Performances
Saturday October 26th, 6:00-9:00pm, Driftwood Char Bar
Sunday December 15th, 3:00-7:00pm, Uptown VFW
Grades 4-8
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
September 9th-December 16th (15 weeks)
Tuition: $625
Rock U 301
Grades 9-12
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
September 3rd-December 17th (15 weeks)
No practice: 11/26 (Thanksgiving break)
Tuition: $625
Rock U 201
Grades 5-9
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
September 4th-December 18th (14 weeks)
No practice: 10/16 (MEA), 11/27 (Thanksgiving break)
Tuition: $590
Rock U 201
Grades 5-9
Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
September 5th-December 19th (13 weeks)
No practice: 10/17 (MEA), 10/31 (Halloween), 11/28 (Thanksgiving)
Tuition: $550
Bands are open to guitar, bass, drums/percussion, keyboard, vocals, and horns. Singing and trading instruments is encouraged. Space in each band is limited to 6 members. If you have any questions about which band is right for your child, contact Charlie for help. Registration is complete once the non-refundable band tuition is paid in full.
Teacher Charlie Smith has played with dozens of bands in the Twin Cities, performed at notable venues like First Avenue and on national television, and toured the country. He has a B.A. in Music and has taught at the House of Music since 2011. Visit smith-music.com to learn more.
