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Rock U. Fall 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 15 December for our 2024 Fall Concert!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

*14h-20h30, doors open at 13h45
*Seventeen student bands
*Hits by Linkin Park, Thundercat, The Cure, Heart, Gojira, Seal, Arctic Monkeys, Eurythmics, Muse, Chappell Roan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Bon Jovi, Derek and the Dominos, Green Day, Kendrick Lamar, TOTO, Jamiroquai, The Smiths, Simple Minds, The Eagles, Eminem, Stevie Wonder… 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 (230€/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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A Rock U. First: Bass Masterclass with Bubby Lewis! 22 September at L’Eurydice

Rock U. is proud to present our very first masterclass! You are invited to come spend a few hours with international bass legend Bubby Lewis, an amazing bassist and teacher who has played with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Stevie Wonder, Lupe Fiasco, Jhené Aiko, and many others. We’re incredibly lucky to have this opportunity to work with such a talented and storied musician!  For more information about Bubby, visit his artist website at https://www.bubbylewis.com/

Bubby will share some of his wisdom, techniques, and stories about bass and music first, always with a bass in his hands, and then he’ll invite bassists of all levels (and even other instrumentalists – Bubby is looking forward to working with drummers, guitarists, singers, and pianists too!) to come up from the audience to play with and learn from him. Don’t be nervous – he’s a great teacher, and you’re guaranteed to come away with new inspiration! And even if you don’t come up for some individual time, you can learn a lot by watching others. The masterclass will be followed by a jam session, too, which is sure to be amazing!

Sunday 22 September, 16h-18h

  • L’Eurydice, 79 rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005
  • Masterclass space limited so sign up now!
  • Ages 14 and up
  • All levels are welcome, even beginners!

45€/participant

Sign up here!
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Rock the Rentrée 2024!

Hey Rockers, it’s almost rentrée time! Registration for fall bands and lessons opens online on Thursday 5 September, at 9 AM.  Bands and lessons start rockin’ on Monday 30 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 5 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 7 September and list your band as your first choice.  But remember, starting 7 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 7 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 5 September!  New students will be assigned to bands on a first-come, first-served basis, starting on Saturday 7 September after returning students have had an opportunity to reserve their spots.  So if you’re first to sign up on 5 Sept, you’ll be first new student to be assigned to a band starting 7 Sept.
  • If 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 2024-2025 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 Saturday 7 September and list your time slot as your first choice.  But remember, starting 7 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.
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Rock U. Summer Session 2024

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) or 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 1-19 July.

Price per week: 220€

Sign up here!
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Rock U. En Seine 2024!

Every Rock U. band live onstage
21-22-23 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 2024!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

Fri 21 June, 19h-midnight (Fête de la Musique! Adult bands and The Doodads featuring many Rock U. instructors)

Sat 22 June, 14h-21h30 (teen bands and adult bands)

Sun 23 June, 13h-18h30 (kids bands and adult bands)

More info here!

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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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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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