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 - Winter 2025
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.
Winter 2025 Sessions Dates - Mondays from 7:00-8:00
Session 1: January 6, 13, 27 (No practice 1/20 for MLK Jr. Day)
Band tuition $110
Session 2: February 3, 10, 24 (No practice 2/17 for Presidents' Day)
Band tuition $110
Session 3: March 3, 10, 17, 24
Band tuition $140
Save $10 if you sign up for 2 sessions together
Performance
Friday March 7th, 6:00-9:00pm at the Driftwood Char Bar
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.
Winter 2025 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 session they'll put together a set of songs to play at a final concert.
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 session they'll put together a set of songs to play at a final concert.
Performances
Friday March 7th, 6:00-9:00pm, Driftwood Char Bar
Rock U 101
Grades 4-8
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
January 6th-March 24th (10 weeks)
No practice: January 20th (MLK Jr. Day), February 17th (Presidents' Day)
Tuition: $425
Grades 4-8
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
January 6th-March 24th (10 weeks)
No practice: January 20th (MLK Jr. Day), February 17th (Presidents' Day)
Tuition: $425
Grades 9-12
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
January 7th-March 25th (12 weeks)
Tuition: $500
Grades 5-10
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
January 8th-March 26th (12 weeks)
Tuition: $500
Rock U 201
Grades 5-10
Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
January 9th-March 27th (12 weeks)
Tuition: $500
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.
