Here's our winner of the yard sign contest! Congrats to @sofiavettori and Dante! Thanks for displaying that sign proudly! You ROCK!
Led Zeppelin killin it! #sorcarmel
New Wave Late!
New Wave just hit the stage! #sorcarmel
David Bowie/Glam Rock on stage. Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to rock the lot! #sorcarmel
Blues Legends just hit the stage! #sorcarmel
School of Rock student, Lauren Frihauf, made her debut on The Voice Monday night and has been selected by Gwen Stefani as a contestant on the show!! Make sure to vote for her if you are a fan of the show!
https://www.schoolofrock.com/news/students-alumni-teachers/school-of-rock-student-lauren-frihauf-debuts-on-the-voice
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School of Rock student Lauren Frihauf debuts on 'The Voice'
COSTUME CONTEST NEXT WEEK!
It's time to get dressed up for your chance at some prizes!
Can't wait to see what you guys all show up as!
Quin Stryznski over here killing the sweatshirt game. Name one other person who can rock that mustard yellow. Oh yeah, and New Wave is going well too. @quins_music
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School of Rock | AllStars Cover “Schism,” by Tool
Bowie/Glam Rock ⚡
The Blues Legends group just broke the most important rule. Even more important than No Noodling. NO STAIRWAY.
The pets are rolling in! Here we have Grayson's pup Augie! Keep sending your rock n roll pets our way!
#AugieTheFrenchBulldog
Order by 11/21 to guarantee it’s here by Christmas! Go to http://www.proforma.com/carmel to check out the new SoR merch!!
Being stuck at home isn't so bad! For instance, we can finally be reminded of what you guys look like without your masks on, you can stay in your PJs, and your pets can come to your lesson!
Get cozy and send us pictures of you with your pets!
Helpful tips from SoR!
School of Rock
November 12 at 10:07 PM ·
When starting to read drum notes, here are some helpful tips to consider:
1. BREAK THE LESSON DOWN INTO SMALLER PIECES.
When learning a new song on drums, divide its sections into unique groups and work on them one at a time. Then connect them together. This trick will help you memorize the parts of the song more quickly.
2. TAKE IT SLOW.
New drummers need to develop coordination between their limbs. Learning drums is just as much of a mental challenge as it is a physical challenge. A good method for new drummers is to practice rudiments and paradiddles taught in our drum lessons so you can learn different patterns of right and left strokes on the drums.
3. SET TIME ASIDE TO PRACTICE EVERY DAY.
Beginner drummers need to train their brains to use their limbs in new ways. Setting aside time every day to practice will help reinforce good habits and lead to more consistent improvement than doing longer, less-frequent practice sessions.
4. CONSIDER DRUM NOTATION SOFTWARE.
Drum notation software is a helpful tool when learning how to read and write music. As you learn the language, consider using different applications to help you grasp new concepts behind the drums set. A metronome is also a necessary tool for new drummers to help locate the beat and keep steady time. Tempo control will improve tremendously when a metronome is used in students’ practice routines.
5. USE WORDS TO MAKE RHYTHMS EASIER.
For beginners, learning to read drum notation is a lot like learning a new language. Use associations early on to remember what certain things mean on the drums. For example, certain words contain syllables that are applicable to different rhythms.
The word “pizza” can be used to remember how to play eighth notes.
The word “cheese” can represent quarter notes.
“Pepperoni” can be used for sixteenth notes,
“anchovy” for triplets, etc.
To learn more about Drum Notation for Beginners visit: https://rocki.ng/3lmMapP
KITTY STARDUST!!!
Fall 2020 final show posters are in! $5 per poster. Come snag yours at your next lesson and we can take cash or we can charge it to your Pike 13 account.
Thank you to everyone who has served and is serving in our armed forces. We salute you. We appreciate you. Not just today, but every day.
National Anthem performed by our own Quin Strzynski @quins_music
We want to hire a diverse team of instructors and are looking to fill a few spots for part time or even super part time teaching of music lessons. Never taught before? That's ok. Are you a musician? Would you like to learn how to teach music lessons?
Send us a video of yourself playing in a performance that best shows off your chops, along with a little background on yourself and why we should consider you as a teacher at School of Rock.
SCHOOL OF ROCK CARMEL
Musicians Wanted!
Instructor Spotlight!
Mr. Stealing Volume himself, SCOTT TOLLEY!
1.) If you weren't a musician, what would your dream job be?
If not a musician my dream job would be working with animals in some way or another like running a rescue or sanctuary.
2.) It's the last day of your life. What would you like your last meal to be?
My last meal would be a huge plate of chicken tikka masala from India Garden.
3.) What is the best cartoon of all time? Why?
I am crazy about anything Hanna Barbera from the 70's.
4.) What is your favorite song you've gotten to teach at School of Rock? What is your least favorite?
There have been so many great moments throughout the years but honestly I really enjoyed teaching "Misery Business" by Paramore. I wasn't familiar with the song before teaching it and it's really fun to play. I didn't enjoy teaching "Black Betty" by Ram Jam.
5.) It's your day off. You have the whole house and the whole day to yourself. How are you spending it?
That would probably involve taking Bianca (my french bulldog) to the park and then picking up some carryout from 317 Burger, the couch and some television.
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Huge thanks to Sophia for helping prep swag bags for new students! Tell your friends about SoR and they'll get one if they join!
#BHM
Today is the first day of Black History Month, but everyday we celebrate the contributions black artists have had on rock history! #sorcarmel #blackhistorymonth #rockhistory
