The Rock Room of Winchester VA
Phil Zuckerman
540.514.0788
Email: [email protected]
Justin Kline - drums 304.283.4645
Email: [email protected]
Three month weekly band sessions - one hour / week
The Rock Room offers a musically equipped facility for musicians of all ages to play with one of the Rock Room bands. Vocalists are also welcome to join the bands. The bands select songs and rehearse once a week for an hour for three months followed by a recital concert at a local venue for family and friends. The focus is to have musicians experience being in a band for fun and recreation.
History and description
The Rock Room opened in Sept. 2009. Many of my students wanted to get together with other musicians which led me to the idea of the Rock Room. Our intention is to inspire young musicians with the gift of music and provide the setting and opportunity to those who otherwise might not participate in such an activity.
The Rock Room musicians often travel miles to be a part of something very unique. Most enjoy the experience as a hobby. Others are very serious and are considering a career in the music industry.
Some students have gone on to international status gaining both major T.V and entertainment markets while others currently perform with many local bands.
The Rock Room musicians meet to achieve a common goal. This instills a sense of responsibility with the musicians and also provides a meaningful social network in which the musicians get to feel a part of something. Perhaps this could be viewed as an extended family and will hopefully create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
The Rock Room organizes live performances four times a year at local major venues. There is nothing like a live performance to test a musician’s skill. Family and friends attend and support the musician’s effort.
Musician requirements:
The musicians, who play in the rock room bands, are required to have learned the basics. Guitarists should know power chords, open chords, how to use a capo, how to read tablature and have already learned some songs and are able to play along with a song from start to finish. Some lead guitar knowledge is helpful. Drummers should be able to play a solid beat at the correct tempo. Singers should be comfortable with singing rock music. The musicians should take individual lessons if they need help with these requirements. I can provide a list of local teachers if needed.
The bands meet once a week for an hour and the fee is $120/mo. for all musicians.
The bands are paying mainly for use of the facility which includes all of the needed equipment (except guitars) and the organizing of the final concert after the three month session. I also assist with finding needed musicians to fill open spots.
I can also provide custom charts based on the ability level of the musician. I can schedule limited individual sessions for a musician who needs extra help with a song at no extra charge.
540.514.0788
Email: [email protected]
Justin Kline - drums 304.283.4645
Email: [email protected]
Three month weekly band sessions - one hour / week
The Rock Room offers a musically equipped facility for musicians of all ages to play with one of the Rock Room bands. Vocalists are also welcome to join the bands. The bands select songs and rehearse once a week for an hour for three months followed by a recital concert at a local venue for family and friends. The focus is to have musicians experience being in a band for fun and recreation.
History and description
The Rock Room opened in Sept. 2009. Many of my students wanted to get together with other musicians which led me to the idea of the Rock Room. Our intention is to inspire young musicians with the gift of music and provide the setting and opportunity to those who otherwise might not participate in such an activity.
The Rock Room musicians often travel miles to be a part of something very unique. Most enjoy the experience as a hobby. Others are very serious and are considering a career in the music industry.
Some students have gone on to international status gaining both major T.V and entertainment markets while others currently perform with many local bands.
The Rock Room musicians meet to achieve a common goal. This instills a sense of responsibility with the musicians and also provides a meaningful social network in which the musicians get to feel a part of something. Perhaps this could be viewed as an extended family and will hopefully create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
The Rock Room organizes live performances four times a year at local major venues. There is nothing like a live performance to test a musician’s skill. Family and friends attend and support the musician’s effort.
Musician requirements:
The musicians, who play in the rock room bands, are required to have learned the basics. Guitarists should know power chords, open chords, how to use a capo, how to read tablature and have already learned some songs and are able to play along with a song from start to finish. Some lead guitar knowledge is helpful. Drummers should be able to play a solid beat at the correct tempo. Singers should be comfortable with singing rock music. The musicians should take individual lessons if they need help with these requirements. I can provide a list of local teachers if needed.
The bands meet once a week for an hour and the fee is $120/mo. for all musicians.
The bands are paying mainly for use of the facility which includes all of the needed equipment (except guitars) and the organizing of the final concert after the three month session. I also assist with finding needed musicians to fill open spots.
I can also provide custom charts based on the ability level of the musician. I can schedule limited individual sessions for a musician who needs extra help with a song at no extra charge.
