Autumn Rock School 2009

Pop to rock musical adaptation 3 day course:

During the course pupils will learn & perform two songs, one rock & one pop. Marilyn manson covered Tainted love originally by Soft cell, Fallout boy recently released Beat it by Michael Jackson, Guns & roses did their version of Live & let die & Alien ant farm chose Jacko’s Smooth criminal!

Which song will you choose?

Study various aspects of song structure & arrangement

Find out how the stars get their inspiration, how do they know which pop songs rock? Watch & get involved in a pop to rock demonstration by your tutors

Be placed into groups & arrange, learn & rehearse your two songs

Get to play music together in a constructive & creative environment

Learn how to perform, including confidence building, (looking like a rock star!) Perform your songs to a live audience through a professional 10K PA & lighting system

Push yourself to the limit & rock out on stage with your newly formed band

What level of musical ability is required?

No formal qualification is needed, neither is the ability to read musicGuitarists would need to play basic chord sequences & maybe some leadDrummers would be required to keep a basic beat and basic fillsBassists able to follow a basic grooves of the drums and keep timeVocalists able to sing in tune Bands are required to demonstrate a rock cover of their choice

How much will it cost?

The three-day Autumn school costs £100 this would be paid in advance

How long is each session?

Each day starts at 10pm and finishes 4pm

Where will it be held?

The Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DE

What age group is the course syllabus aimed at?

Young people aged from 10 - 20 years

What will I need to bring?

All students will be expected to bring along their own instruments, example guitar & amplifier, drum kit etc...Singers will be provided with a microphone.

Please note there are limited spaces on all courses. For application forms and more information please contact us now:-

office@therockfactor.com