Hey Rockers, it’s almost rentrée time! Registration for fall bands and lessons opens online on Wednesday 6 September, at 9 AM.  Bands and lessons start rockin’ on Monday 2 October!

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 Wednesday 6 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 Friday 8 September and list your band as your first choice.  But remember, starting 8 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 8 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 Wednesday 6 September!  New students will be assigned to bands on a first-come, first-served basis, starting on Friday 8 September after returning students have had an opportunity to reserve their spots.  So if you’re first to sign up on 6 Sept, you’ll be first new student to be assigned to a band starting 8 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 2023-2024 Rock U. calendar here.

For private lessons:

  • If you took private lessons at Rock U. last year, and you want to continue at the same time, nothing could be easier. Just sign up before Friday 8 September and list your time slot as your first choice.  But remember, starting 8 September, lesson assignments will be on a first-come, first-served basis and open to all.  So don’t wait!
  • 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.

We’re excited to announce a great lineup of a cappella workshops for summer 2023 with Jessica Moore!

First Ever A Cappella: Want to get into singing in harmony but not sure where to start? Come learn your first a cappella song with Jessica! We’ll be learning fun and easy songs, such as Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles. This workshop is designed for beginners, and lyrics will be provided.  Each workshop is a standalone experience and will feature a different song – do just one, or all three!  Thursdays 6, 20, and 27 July, 10h-11h; ages 8-11; 30€/session

Teen A Cappella: Teens, chill out your summer with some a cappella rock tunes with Jessica! We’ll be learning songs like Bad Guy by Billie Eilish, and we’ll make them rock just with our voices. This workshop is open to all levels of singers, no previous experience necessary.  Lyrics will be provided.  Each workshop is a standalone experience and will feature a different song – do just one, or all three!  Thursdays 6, 20, and 27 July, 14h30-15h30; ages 12-16; 30€/session

Adults only: 80’s A Cappella with Jessica Moore: Kick off your summer with this 80’s-themed a cappella workshop! We’ll be looking at some iconic tracks from the decade such as Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics, Like A Virgin by Madonna, and Maniac by Michael Sembello.  Scores provided and open to all levels, all you need is a love of singing!  Sat 8 July, 10h-16h; adults only; 175€

Sign up here!

Summertime Blues?  We’ve got you covered.  Rock your summer with Rock U.!

Two bands per week, with daily practices Monday through Friday from 11h-12h30 (ages 8-11) and 13h-14h30 (ages 12-16).  Bands will learn songs during the week, and then make videos on Friday to share with their friends and family.

Weekly bands 26 June through 28 July.  No bands 10-14 July.

Price per week: 210€

Sign up here!

Every Rock U. band live onstage
17-18 June | 21 June

Rock U. En Seine is back!  Every Rock U. band – kids, teens, solo artists, adults, and instructors – will take the stage at La Javelle at Bercy Beaucoup!

Please join us at this great venue for all three days of Rock U. En Seine 2023!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

Sat 17 June, 14h-20h (teen bands)

Sun 18 June, 12h-18h (kids bands and adult bands)

Fête de la Musique Wed 21 June, 20h-22h
The Doodads (featuring many Rock U. instructors) 

More info soon!

Join a rock band during the spring 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: April 24-28 (210€) and May 2-5 (175€)
  • 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.

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

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!

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.

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!

Thanks for rockin’ with us in 2022!

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