Rock U. Winter Concert 2023 at La Boule Noire!

Rock U. Student Bands in Concert!

Please join us at historic Paris music venue La Boule Noire on 19 March for our 2023 Winter Concert!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

*14h-20h30, doors open at 13h30
*Eighteen student bands
*Hits by Van Halen, Beastie Boys, Marvin Gaye, REM, Mac DeMarco, Daft Punk, Oasis, The Police, Amy Winehouse, Elton John, twenty-one pilots, Arctic Monkeys, Blondie, AC/DC, Muse, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Pixies… and many more!

Can’t come in person? Watch the livestream on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RockUParis

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Rock U. Adult Band Semester 2 starts Monday 13 Feb

Rock U. Adult Bands Semester 2 starts Monday!

Our eleven Adult Bands, along with Rock U. solo artist Edie Bridge, absolutely rocked the stage at La Boule Noire with nearly 6 hours of incredible performances.  Our Adult Bands just keep getting better and better.  Bravo to all!

*Full song-by-song video coming soon on the Rock U. YouTube channel
*Check out our Facebook page for photos – and please share your own and tag @rockuparis!
*See more on the official Rock U. Instagram – and please tag your posts @rockuparis so we can see them too!
*Like, subscribe, and follow to see new photos/videos as they go up

We’ll take just one week to reset and clean up the debris, but then it’s back to rocking next week, with our next concert scheduled for 17-18 June at La Javelle!  More info here.

*If you’re already in a band and want to continue with the same band for Semester 2, just send us an email at matt@rock-u.fr, there’s no need to register again.  If you want to change bands, let us know as soon as possible!  And if you’re not continuing with your band, please let us know that too – many bands are full and someone else may be happy to have your spot.

*If you’re new to Rock U. and ready to join an adult band, sign up here!

See you in the studio!

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Rock your Ski Break with Rock U.!

Join a rock band during the ski break!  If you already play an instrument or sing, or if you’ve always wanted to try drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and more, this program is for you.  You and your band will learn songs throughout the week, try out different music styles and instruments, and make videos of your performance!  All ability levels and all instruments welcome.

  • Two sessions: Feb 20-24 and Feb 27-Mar 3 2023 (210€ per week)
  • Two bands per session: 11h-12h30 (ages 8-11) and 13h-14h30 (ages 12-16)

Sign up here!  For more information, email matt@rock-u.fr.

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Rock U. Adult Band Concert at La Boule Noire, Sun 5 Feb!

Rock U. Adult Bands in concert!

Where: La Boule Noire, 120 blvd de Rochechouart, 75018 Paris
When: Sunday 5 February, 14h30-20h (doors open 14h15)
Admission: Free and open to all!
More info:  Facebook event
Come check out our eleven amazing adult bands in one of Paris’s oldest and most storied rock venues.  And, featuring special guest Rock U. solo artist Edie Bridge! 
Rock U. Adult Band Semester 2 starts 13 Feb, come join us!  Most bands are full, but a few have space.  It’s the most fun you can have on a weekday, and it’s a lot cheaper than therapy…  Sign up or get on the waitlist for a band here.  More info here.
See you at the show!
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Happy Holidays from the Rock U. Crew!

Thanks for rockin’ with us in 2022!

Check out the Rock U. Crew covering Winter Wonderland (with your help) HERE

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Special Rock U. Holiday workshop: Acapella with Jessica Moore!

Get into the festive season and discover the world of Acapella with this 3-hour Christmas-themed vocal workshop! We’ll focus on harmony, blend, and dynamics, and learn how we can perform a song without instruments, creating the music with our voices.  And we’ll serve some light holiday refreshments to make it festive!

We’ll be learning:
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Santa Baby

  • Date and time: Tuesday 13 Dec, 19h-22h
  • Fee: 75€
  • Ages 18 and up
Sign up here!
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Rock U. Fall Concert 2022 at La Boule Noire!

Rock U. Student Bands in Concert!

Please join us at historic Paris music venue La Boule Noire on 11 Dec for our 2022 Fall Concert!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

*14h-20h30, doors open at 13h30
*Eighteen student bands
*Hits by Weezer, Pat Benatar, Electric Light Orchestra, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Olivia Rodrigo, AC/DC, Coldplay, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Harry Styles, Swedish House Mafia, Wham!, Amy Winehouse, Kings of Leon, Dire Straits, The Strokes, Michael Jackson, Van Halen, Ed Sheeran… and many more!

Can’t come in person? Watch the livestream on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RockUParis

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Rock your Toussaint Break with Rock U.!

Join a rock band during Toussaint break!  If you already play an instrument or sing, or if you’ve always wanted to try drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and more, this program is for you.  You and your band will learn songs throughout the week, try out different music styles and instruments, and make videos of your performance!  All ability levels and all instruments welcome.

  • Two sessions: Oct 24-28 (210€) and Oct 31 – Nov 4 2022 (175€; no class 1 Nov)
  • Two bands per session: 11h-12h30 (ages 8-11) and 13h-14h30 (ages 12-16)

Sign up here!  For more information, email matt@rock-u.fr.

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Rock the Rentrée 2022!

Hey Rockers, it’s almost rentrée time! Registration for fall bands and lessons opens online on Thursday 1 September, at 9 AM.  Bands and lessons start rockin’ on Monday 26 September!

I’m ready to rock!  How do I sign up?

Online registration forms will open on our website at www.rock-u.fr at 09h00 Paris time on Thursday 1 September.

For kids, teen, and adult bands:
  • If you were in a Rock U. band last year, and you want to stay in the same band, nothing could be easier.  Just sign up before Saturday 3 September and list your band as your first choice.  But remember, starting 3 September, band assignments will be on a first-come, first-served basis and open to all.  So don’t wait!
  • If you were in Rock U. last year, but you want to change to a new band this year, you’ll still get priority over new students as long as you sign up before 3 September.  We’ll try to put everyone in their preferred band, but first we have to see how many band members are returning to each band and how many returning students want to change bands.
  • If you are new to Rock U., you can still sign up online starting at 9 AM on Thursday 1 September!  New students will be assigned to bands on a first-come, first-served basis, starting on Saturday 3 September after returning students have had an opportunity to reserve their spots.  So if you’re first to sign up on 1 Sept, you’ll be first new student to be assigned to a band starting 3 Sept.
  • Whether you’re new to Rock U., or if you want to change bands from last year, please select at least a first and second choice of bands.  You’ll receive your band assignment within a few days, and no fees will be charged until both Rock U. and the student agree to the band assignment.
  • The complete fall band schedule, including additional new bands and modified time slots, can be seen right here.  See the full 2022-2023 Rock U. calendar here.

For private lessons:

  • Rock U. will offer both in-studio and online lessons in 2022-2023.  Please be sure to specify your choice between online and in-studio lessons when you register, if you have a preference.
  • Whether you are a returning or new lesson student, please provide as many choices as possible for your lesson time when you register!  We’ll try to put together a schedule that meets everyone’s needs.
  • You’ll receive an email offering you a specific lesson time slot and teacher within a few days.  No fees will be charged until both Rock U. and the student agree to the lesson assignment.
  • A note about our private lesson prices: Rock U.’s price for private lessons will increase to 35€ for 30 minutes and 60€ for 55 minutes, and we will no longer offer discounts for weekly lessons.  We’re doing this because our instructors are professionally trained, talented musicians who deserve to be paid fairly for their work, and since our lesson rates are well below those of similar organizations, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to do that.  Association Rock U. continues to charge no inscription, administrative, or membership fees, and all our concerts are free to the public and will remain so.  We thank you for your understanding!
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Rock U. En Seine 2022 ROCKED!

Rock U. En Seine 2022 was INSANE!

What an incredible show!  Thanks to all the great performers and all who came out to support them!  We know you’ll want to relive it again and again, which is why full video is on its way to you soon, along with lots of photos contributed by all of you.  Make sure you like, subscribe, and follow to see it all as soon as it’s ready.

Special thanks to:

  • Mark Heim and Dan D’Amato, the Rock U. Board of Directors
  • Rory, Leander, Andy, Dave, and Ben, our amazing band teachers
  • Jess, Ben, Kajus, and Carson, our great studio assistants
  • Robby, Dr. Kev, Jonathan, and Jason, our lesson teachers, and Charly, our in-school teacher
  • Becky, who seamlessly manages so many of our administrative details
  • Andrew and Leo, our awesome “alumni” road crew
  • the whole team at La Javelle, who took great care of us, especially our friend Andres for making us sound great
  • Aleks and Fernando, our amazing videographers and photographer
  • And so many more we’re probably forgetting!  Thank you all!
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