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New classes - WINTER 2026

 

Winter Groove Garden with Charlie Smith - Jam sessions for Grown-ups

Mondays 7:00-8:00pm

A weekly gathering for adult musicians of all ages to play rock, folk, country, and R&B from the 1960s, '70s, & '80s. Over the fall, the band will learn a variety of songs and play two concerts at local music venues.
Bring your guitars and voices and join the band! Keyboards, amps, and drums are provided. Advanced beginners and up — parts can be tailored to your level. 


Winter 2025 Dates
Session 1: January 5, 12, 26 (No practice 1/19 for MLK Jr. Day) 
Band tuition $110

Session 2: February 2, 9, 23, March 2 (No practice 2/17 for Presidents' Day) 
Performance: Bryant Lake Bowl, Sunday March 8th, 1:30-4:30pm
Band tuition $140

Session 3: March 9, 16, 23
Band tuition $110

Sign up for one session at a time or the whole winter.
All winter sessions together: $335 (Save $25)
Take $10 off if you sign up for two sessions at the same time.


Charlie has a special place in his heart (and record collection) for music of the '60s, '70s, and '80s 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).


To inquire or register, email Charlie@Smith-Music.com or call (612) 234-1770.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter 2026 bands for ages 9-18 with Charlie Smith
Join a band, rock out and make friends! Students 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 rock artists. Over the fall session, bands will put together a set of songs and play two concerts at local music venues.

Performance
Rock U Winter Showcase
Sunday March 8th, 1:00-4:30pm, Bryant Lake Bowl 

Rock U 101
Grades 4-8
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
January 5th-March 23rd (10 weeks)
No practices: 1/19 (MLK Jr. Day), 2/26 (Presidents' Day)
Tuition: $425

Rock U 301
Grades 9-12
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
January 6th-March 24th (12 weeks)
Tuition $510

Rock U 201
Grades 5-12
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm
January 7th-March 25th (12 weeks)
Tuition $510

Rock U 201
Grades 5-12
Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
January 8th-March 26th (12 weeks)
Tuition $510

To inquire or register, email Charlie@Smith-Music.com or call (612) 234-1770.

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. Contact Charlie if you have questions about which band is right for your child. 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.