Classes
Students will learn everything from the ground up.  While they move from one skill level to the next, instruction will include not only learning how to play their instrument(s), but instrument and equipment maintenance, gig setup, marketing, booking, sound, lighting and more!

Roadies  (Beginner)

- Students decide which instrument(s) they want to learn.  Guitar, bass, piano, voice, drums, mandolin, trombone, etc.
- 30 min., private, progressive lesson 1 time per week.  These lessons will be scheduled Tuesday through Thursday, from 4pm - 9pm.
- 1 hour collaborative lesson each weekend with instructors and other students of similar ability levels (structured jam sessions).
  *These lessons will cater to the beginner musicians.
- After passing a proficiency exam at the end of each session, students will graduate to “Sound Check”.


Sound Check  (Intermediate)
- Continue with private lessons 1 time per week, scheduled Tuesday through Thursday, from 4pm - 9pm.
- Continue with 1 hour collaborative lesson each weekend (structured jam session).
 * Students are encouraged to “explore” their instrument during these sessions (solo breaks, etc.)
- Start learning 1 to 2 songs on your instrument that the “On Tour” program is working on.
- Pass a proficiency exam and audition for the band.
- Graduate to “On Tour”.
  

On Tour  (Advanced)
- Continue with advanced private lessons 1 time per week focusing on songs from the “On Tour” set list.  Lessons will continue to be scheduled Tuesday - Thursday, from 4 - 9pm.
- Band practices 1 time per week for 2.5 hours.
- Play a live show at a local venue at the end of each session (BRS will set up and provide professional  lighting and sound equipment and book gigs at local venues).
- Graduate to "Record Label" at your own pace (must have instructor approval).
   

Record Label
- Advanced collaborative song composition and recording.
- Structured, exclusive, collaborative jam/composition sessions 1 time per week.
- Professional recording of original album.
- Receive a copy of you and your artist/band album.
- BRS will help promote and set up shows with local venues.
- Play a live album show at a local venue.
 (Must have graduated to the 'On Tour' program and be registered in 'On Tour' for at least 1 full session)


Weekend Jam Sessions
- TBD based on student schedules, but jam sessions are typically on Sunday afternoons with an hour block for each group, from 1:00 pm - 5:00pm.


Options & Pricing

10-Week Session (private lessons and weekend jam sessions)  -  $43.50 per week when paid in full, before the beginning of the session .  This includes 1 half-hour private lesson per week and a 1-hour structured jam session on the weekend with instructors and students of similar ability levels.  This is our best deal and most popular plan for students at BRS.


Monthly Private Lessons (with weekend jam sessions included)  -  $194.00 at the beginning of each month.  This includes 1 half-hour private lesson per week and a 1-hour structured jam session on the weekend with instructors and students of similar ability levels.


Monthly Private Lessons (without weekend jam sessions)  -  $119.00 at the beginning of each month.  This option will include lessons from our standard 10-Week Session curriculum for 1 half-hour private lesson per week.  This plan is recommended for players of any ability level and can run for as few or many months as desired.


**Know any other rockers?  Remember to ask about our referral policies for discounted rates.**

ALL private LESSONS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS
Tuesday - Thursday, from 4PM - 9PM