Summertime Blues? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with summer bands at Rock U. for ages 8-16!  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, and make videos of your performance.  All ability levels and all instruments welcome.  And yes – our studio has air conditioning!

Here’s what to expect in Summer 2026:

• Extended daily sessions: 3 hours per day
• Learn more songs each week
• Daily activities including musical games and quizzes, songwriting, mini-workshops, and band projects
• Each week is independent, with new songs and activities, so sign up for multiple weeks or just one
• Two bands per week: 10h30-13h30 (ages 8-12; rockers bring a bag lunch) and 14h-17h (ages 12-16; snack provided)

Five separate weeks:

• 31 June – 3 July
• 6-10 July
• 13-17 July (no band on 14 July)
• 20-24 July
• 27-31 July

Do them all or just one or two!

390€/week (315€ week of 13-17 July)

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 Sunday 22 March for our 2026 Winter Concert!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

*14h-20h30, doors open at 13h45
*Eighteen student bands
*Hits by Rage Against the Machine, The Police, t.A.T.u., Phoenix, Childish Gambino, Fleetwood Mac, Depeche Mode, Soundgarden, Pink Floyd, Outkast, Linkin Park, Ed Sheeran, The Offspring, Måneskin, Radiohead, Muse, Maroon 5, Queen… and many more!

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

Join a rock band during your 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, and make videos of your performance!  All ability levels and all instruments welcome.

• 3 hours per day
• Daily activities including musical games and quizzes, songwriting, mini-workshops, and band projects
• Week-long sessions: Toussaint Break | Ski Break | Spring Break | Summer (390€/wk)
• Each week is independent, with new songs and activities, so sign up for multiple weeks or just one
• Two bands per week: 10h30-13h30 (ages 8-12; rockers bring a bag lunch) and 14h-17h (ages 12-16; snack provided)

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

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 4 September.

• 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 6 September and list your band as your first choice.  But remember, starting 6 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 6 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 4 September!  New students will be assigned to bands on a first-come, first-served basis, starting on Saturday 6 September after returning students have had an opportunity to reserve their spots.  So if you’re first to sign up on 4 Sept, you’ll be first new student to be assigned to a band starting 6 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 2025-2026 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 6 September and list your time slot as your first choice.  But remember, starting 6 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.

Every Rock U. band live onstage
20-21-22 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 or at our new spot for La Fête de la Musique, Il Picchetto at La Motte Picquet!

Please join us at these great venues for all three days of Rock U. En Seine 2025!  As always, admission is free and all are welcome.

Fri 20 June, 19h-22h at La Javelle (Rock U. Adult Bands)

Sat 21 June, 14h-22h at La Motte Picquet (Fête de la Musique! Rock U. Teen and Adult Bands and The Doodads featuring many Rock U. instructors)

Sun 23 June, 14h-20h at La Javelle (Rock U. Kids, Teen and Adult Bands)

Can’t make it to the shows?  Watch it all live right here

Check the event page on Facebook for the latest updates