ELEPHANZ and Thomas Sténou back at Rock U., 29-30 March!

The increase of easy access to recording and music production tools gives every musician, whether amateur or professional, the opportunity to become their own producer and sound engineer. In this course on the fundamentals of recording and production, special Rock U. guests Maxime and Jonathan Verleysen of the pop duo Elephanz, and producer Thomas Sténou, will introduce you to the techniques you need to record your first tracks, and provide tips and coaching to make your production sound truly professional.  This is a one of a kind opportunity to work closely with internationally renowned musicians who will be sure to share some insider secrets along the way!

Participants will need to have a computer with equipped with a DAW (ProTools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Garage Band, Fruity Loops – if you’d like to use different software, please email matt@rock-u.fr for approval from the instructors).

Fri 29 March 18h-22h (pizza provided)
Sat 30 March 10h-18h (with lunch break)

  • Workshop limited to 8 participants
  • Ages 14 and up
  • No previous recording experience required!

495€/participant

Sign up here!
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Rock U. Winter Concert 2024 at La Boule Noire!

Rock U. Student Bands in Concert!

Please join us at historic Paris music venue La Boule Noire on Sunday 24 March for our 2024 Winter Concert!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

*14h-20h30, doors open at 13h30
*Seventeen student bands
*Hits by The Who, Pat Benatar, Radiohead, Paramore, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Green Day, The Police, Meghan Trainor, Lenny Kravitz, Cage the Elephant, Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Muse, Olivia Rodrigo, Dire Straits, James Brown, Queen… 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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What an incredible Rock U. Adult Band Concert!

Bravo for the best Rock U. Adult Band concert EVER!

Our twelve Adult Bands absolutely crushed it at La Boule Noire yesterday!  The Adult Bands just keep getting better and better.  Rock On!

*Full song-by-song video coming soon on the Rock U. YouTube channel

*Check out our Facebook page for photos posted throughout the week – 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

Adult Band Semester 2 starts on 26 Feb!

It’s back to rocking after the school holidays, with our next concert scheduled for 21-23 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 you’re ready to join an adult band, sign up here! 

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New workshop: Professional recording and production techniques with ELEPHANZ and Thomas Sténou!

The increase of easy access to recording and music production tools gives every musician, whether amateur or professional, the opportunity to become their own producer and sound engineer. In this course on the fundamentals of recording and production, special Rock U. guests Maxime and Jonathan Verleysen of the pop duo Elephanz, and producer Thomas Sténou, will introduce you to the techniques you need to record your first tracks, and provide tips and coaching to make your production sound truly professional.  This is a one of a kind opportunity to work closely with internationally renowned musicians who will be sure to share some insider secrets along the way!

Participants will need to have a computer with equipped with a DAW (ProTools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Garage Band, Reaper, Fruity Loops – if you’d like to use different software, please email matt@rock-u.fr for approval from the instructors).

Thurs 22 Feb 16h-20h
Fri 23 Feb 16h-20h
Sat 24 Feb 10h-19h (with 1 hour lunch break)

  • Workshop limited to 8 participants
  • Ages 14 and up
  • No previous recording experience required!

785€/participant

Sign up here!
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Rock your Ski Break with Rock U.!

Join a rock band during the school vacations!  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.

  • Week-long sessions: Toussaint Break | Ski Break | Spring Break | Summer (220€/wk)
  • 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 4 Feb!

Rock U. Adult Bands in concert!

Where: La Boule Noire, 120 blvd de Rochechouart, 75018 Paris
When: Sunday 4 February, 14h-20h (doors open 13h30)
Admission: Free and open to all!
More info:  Facebook
Come check out our twelve amazing adult bands in one of Paris’s oldest and most storied rock venues.  
Rock U. Adult Band Semester 2 starts 26 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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We’re ready to rock 2024 with you!

Happy New Year!  2024 is gonna rock at Rock U. and the Rock U. Winter Session for ages 8-18 starts on Monday 8 January.
If you’re already in a band and want to continue with the same band, please remember to send us an email at matt@rock-u.fr and let us know, so we’ll hold your spot!  There’s no need to fill out a new registration form.  On the other hand, if you don’t want to continue, please let us know that, too.  There are waitlists for most bands, and someone may be very happy to have your spot.
If you’re new to Rock U. and ready to join a band for our next show, sign up here!   
Check out videos/photos of our December show at La Boule Noire:
*Videos on the Rock U. YouTube channel
*Photos on our Facebook page
*See more on the official Rock U. Instagram
*Like, subscribe, and follow to see new photos/videos as they go up
Can’t wait to rock with you in 2024!
Matt and the Rock U. Crew
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Happy Holidays from the Rock U. Crew! 2023 Edition

Thanks for rockin’ with us in 2023!

Check out the Rock U. Crew covering Let It Snow! (with your help) HERE

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Rock U. Fall Concert 2023 at La Boule Noire!

Rock U. Student Bands in Concert!

Please join us at historic Paris music venue La Boule Noire on Sunday 17 December for our 2023 Fall Concert!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

*14h-20h30, doors open at 13h30
*Seventeen student bands
*Hits by Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, Radiohead, Taylor Swift, TOTO, Elton John, The Offspring, Lady Gaga, Aerosmith, The Strokes, Michael Jackson, The Beach Boys, Franz Ferdinand, Stevie Wonder, Gorillaz, Dua Lipa, Bob Marley and The Wailers… 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 School Breaks with Rock U.!

Join a rock band during the school vacations!  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.

  • Week-long sessions: Toussaint Break | Ski Break | Spring Break | Summer (220€/wk)
  • 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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