Meet Kevin!
Kevin Avery is a touring drummer, session artist, and drum technician based out of Los Angeles, CA. He is actively writing and playing in Retox (Epitaph Records), Planet B (Ipecac Recordings) and other projects. He studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA and also independently studied with Thomas Pridgen, Dave Elitch, and Matt Garstka. While drum tech-ing for Legendary Dave Lombardo (Slayer/Suicidal Tendencies/Dead Cross), Kevin learned what it takes to put on the best rock show. Kevin loves to teach and is thrilled to instruct at School of Rock.
October is National Bullying Prevention month! The School of Rock is committed to being a safe and supportive place for students to foster their passion for music, creativity, confidence and sense of self. There is no room for bullying of any kind. Please join us, this month and every month, in keeping our community #bullyfree, stand up and speak up!
#dontbeabully #schoolofrock #fairfaxdistrict
We’re so excited to tell you about our new program: Songwriting!
School of Rock’s Remote Songwriting Program is designed to teach students the fundamentals of songwriting and arranging in an interactive group-class setting. Through exercises, activities, and hands-on experiential training, students will learn to articulate and express creative ideas, overcome writer’s block, analyze songwriting techniques, collaborate with others, and accept constructive criticism, all while writing and arranging their own original songs.
Feel free to contact us with any questions you have about the program and enrollment!
#musiceducation #futurerockstars #fairfaxdistrict
Meet Anthony!
Originally from Long Island, New York, Anthony Burulcich first began playing drums at the age of eight. He went on to graduate from Berklee College of Music before becoming a founding member of the band The Bravery which put out three albums on Island Records and went gold in the UK. He has recorded for top artists such as Shakira, Santigold, and Mr. Little Jeans. He has toured with Morrissey, Weezer, and White Sea among other bands. Anthony is also a songwriter, producer, and mixer whose songs have been featured in TV and film. Before teaching at School of Rock, Anthony taught privately for many years. Anthony has been teaching at the school for three years.
Announcing our Fall 2020 Performance Program line up!
Songwriting - Wednesdays starting 9/8
One Hit Wonders - Saturdays starting 9/12
Arena Rock - Saturdays starting 9/12
The British Invasion - Sundays starting 9/13
The season will begin online and will resume in studio once we are able. Groups will be small, so sign up right away to secure your spot!
🎵 oooooh you make zoom learning fun 🎵
The Arena Rock groups took a break from rocking to take a screenshot selfie.
We’re so excited about this season of virtual learning! Sign ups are still available for some performance and Rock 101 groups, contact us by email or phone with any questions!
#musiceducation #zoomclasses
#zoomselfie #schoolofrock #fairfaxdistrict
Meet our fearless music director: Adam!
A 2009 Berklee College of Music graduate, Adam started playing drums at age 8 in his garage in Northern New York. By the age of 13 he was a founding member of a pop punk band playing small clubs and venues throughout upstate NY.
After moving to Los Angeles in 2010 Adam joined the rock group Cosmic Suckerpunch (later Shadow the Wild) and toured playing in the Outside Lands, Bonaroo, SXSW, and Life is Beautiful festivals.
The band had a brief bout of success finding their songs played on radio stations in Colorado and New Hampshire as well as college radio stations across the country. In late 2017 a song Adam cowrote, “Twin Flame”, was featured in the Crackle show “StartUp”.
By 2018 the band had dissolved to focus on other projects. While most of his time is dedicated to teaching, Adam still works regularly as a hired musician in the Los Angeles area.
We miss live shows as much as anyone, but these kids handle their virtual performances like rock stars! Looking back at videos like this makes us that much more excited for this season's shows, as we keep learning how to ROCK in the digital age!
Enjoy this throw back from one of our spring season shows: Rockin' in the Movies.
Meet Michael!
Over 10 years of experience as a professional guitarist in Los Angeles, Michael O'Grady has been teaching music to kids and adults in the styles of rock, blues, pop, and heavy metal. Since being a music instructor at the SCHOOL OF ROCK FAIRFAX since 2013 O'Grady has worked the Los Angeles music circuit and has toured with artists and bands throughout the country. From working alongside RANDY JACKSON (American Idol) and performing with THOMAS IAN NICHOLAS (American Pie, Rookie Of The Year) to sitting in on professional recording sessions and live sessions. As of 2020 Michael O'Grady is still teaching with SOR FAIRFAX remote zoom and you can book a FREE TRIAL lesson with him NOW!
Meet Dani!
Dani Kardon is a songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. Her music education started at the School of Rock Portland, and “ended” at Loyola University of New Orleans. During her time at Loyola, she wrote countless songs that the world will never see, but managed to release two songs. One with her band HEARTWORM, and one as a solo artist. She currently teaches at the Fairfax District LA School of Rock, and recently started managing their social media accounts. She is excited to help her students reach their musical and songwriting goals.
Yet another reason why we’re so proud to be a part of the @schoolofrock community: the company’s REDI initiative, an ongoing effort to increase the representation of Black artists within the School of Rock curriculum. While there is still a lot of work to be done, we’re so excited to share the progress with you.
If you want to read more about this initiative, here is the link to the press release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/school-of-rock-updates-curriculum-to-feature-more-music-created-by-black-artists-301147583.html
If you want to read some amazing articles about the historic contributions of Black artists to Rock and Roll, here is a link to the series on the company website: https://www.schoolofrock.com/resources/music-education
PRNEWSWIRE.COM
School of Rock Updates Curriculum to Feature More Music Created by Black Artists
Meet Kelly!
Kelly Kathleen is a guitarist, bassist, vocalist and piano player. Originally from Canada, Kelly moved to Los Angeles to study music at the Musicians Institute. After receiving an associates degree in Guitar Performance, she began instructing at various educational institutes in LA as well as the self esteem and leadership based camp Rock n Roll Camp for Girls LA.
#musiceducation #zoomclasses #onlinelearning #weloveourstaff #losangeles #schoolofrock
Two of our extremely talented alumni, Seamus Neal and Riley Schmedeman, were featured in Voyagela! Check out the articles and read about all the cool things these impressive musicians are up to!
Riley Schmedeman:
http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-riley-schmedeman-swandive-hollywood/
Seamus Neal:
http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-seamus-neal-seamus-neal-west-hollywood/
Right now if you refer a friend to the school, you both could get a 25% discount on one month’s tuition!
If you refer a friend and they complete a trial lesson we will donate $10 to Save Our Stages, a charity dedicated to supporting the beloved venues we (used to, and hopefully will soon) play in!
If you refer a friend and they enroll in the school, both you and the future rockstar you referred will receive 25% off the next month’s tuition!
Thank you all for your continued support, and we can’t wait to meet your cool friends! Feel free to contact us with any questions.
https://www.schoolofrock.com/music-programs/online
Trying to learn a new skill in the New Year?
The School of Rock is offering a series of instrument specific Masterclasses! These classes are perfect for students who received a new instrument for the holidays, or a seasoned musician who wants to brush up on the basics.
Sign up here –> https://locations.schoolofrock.com/fairfax/music-camps
The great thing about remote learning is you can do it from anywhere!
#rockandroll #schoolofrock #youngrockers #musiceducation #remotelearning #travelgoals2020
