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 2023
Fall 2023 Rock U with Charlie Smith
Join a band, rock out and make friends! Students will meet with peers in the garage at the Lake Harriet House of Music for practice one evening a week and learn to play songs from a variety of modern and classic artists. Over the fall session, bands will perform two concerts of the songs they've learned and at the end of the session they'll have digital recordings of their band to share!
Performances
Sunday October 8th, 11:00am-4:00pm: Open Streets Lyndale
Sunday December 3rd, 3:00-7:00pm: Rock U Fall Showcase at the Uptown VFW
Join a band, rock out and make friends! Students will meet with peers in the garage at the Lake Harriet House of Music for practice one evening a week and learn to play songs from a variety of modern and classic artists. Over the fall session, bands will perform two concerts of the songs they've learned and at the end of the session they'll have digital recordings of their band to share!
Performances
Sunday October 8th, 11:00am-4:00pm: Open Streets Lyndale
Sunday December 3rd, 3:00-7:00pm: Rock U Fall Showcase at the Uptown VFW
Rock U 101
Ages 9-12
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
Dates: 9/11-12/11
Band tuition: $560
Rock U 201
Ages 10-14
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Dates: 9/6-12/13
No practice 10/18 (MEA), 11/22 (Thanksgiving break)
Band tuition: $520
Rock U 201
Ages 10-14
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
Dates: 9/7-12/14
No practice 10/19 (MEA), 11/23 (Thanksgiving)
Rock U 301
Band tuition: $520
Rock U 301
Ages 13-18
Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Dates: 9/7-12/14
No practice 10/19 (MEA), 11/23 (Thanksgiving)
Band tuition: $520
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 over 25 bands in the Twin Cities since 2007, 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.
