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Rock U. summer a cappella workshops for ages 8 to adult!

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!
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Rock U. Summer Session 2023

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!
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Rock U. En Seine 2023!

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!

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Rock your Spring Break with Rock U.!

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.

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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 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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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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