group classes starting in february!
an amazing sold out show!
group classes starting in february!
Starting in February 2012, group classes in guitar, percussion, or voice are back, but this time around, group classes are not only for beginners. In addition to large group beginner classes, we have geared some small group lessons toward intermediate and advanced students who want to take their lesson experience to the next level. Click the pic to see why our experiences with RockLab and Young Band have proven our theory that grouping students is the only way to go!
an amazing sold out show!
The BRMS Young Band Nation took the stage Saturday evening and played to a SOLD OUT house! Thanks a million to our sponsors for making this show a smashing success: PreSonus, The Day Group, Ragland Aderman Associates, GRP Productions, and Illuminatus Lighting. The musicians sounded amazing, the light show was unparalleled, and the audience couldn’t have been better. Stay tuned for beautiful photography by KM:M that will be available for purchase at SmugMug. Registration for Spring 2012 is open – enroll today!
presonus presents – the young band winter jam!
Click on the image to see the video!
A professional quality multimedia event, this show is a must see! Actor/poet/musician Xero Skidmore will host the show in a “Tonight Show” style format, with each guest being his special guest band. See each young band jam original songs as well as popular favorites to custom tailored light shows. Enjoy the hilarious banter between Xero and each band as he calls them over to the couch for an interview after their performance. Pause for creative commercial breaks starring the young performers! Nine bands in one smooth and exciting show. This is no ordinary student recital. This is a professional showcase of BR’s talented youth! Music lovers, come out and enjoy!
Date: Saturday, December 17th, 2011
Time: 5pm
Cost: As of this Friday we only have 6 tickets left! Tickets are $20! Purchase tickets here.
Where: The Manship Theatre
help get one of our young bands to GERMANY!
SchoolJam USA is holding a contest for young bands across the country. BRMS’ own Nice Dog has enter the contest with 3 original songs. The finalists are chosen by a final tally of judges scores (60% weight) and public votes (40% weight). You can help Nice Dog win $5000 for their school band programs AND help them get the chance to fly to Europe and perform at SchoolJam Germany! The band will also get to go to the NAMM 2012 conference and stay at Disneyland while there! They may even get the chance to film a public service announcement for NAMM’s “Wanna play” campaign. VOTE TODAY, AND EVERYDAY. Click on the SchoolJam USA logo to get started. Or CLICK HERE!
free songwriting workshop by mike zito on oct 9
Award winning blues artist and songwriter, Mike Zito, will hold a songwriting workshop EXCLUSIVELY for the students and friends of BRMS! The workshop will take place at the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge just after his 12pm-3pm performance at Sunday in the Park. After the concert (located in Lafayette Park between the Shaw Center and River Road) mosey a few blocks over to 427 Laurel Street to hear Mike share stories about his life as a musician. Mike will discuss the different ways he writes original songs and he will perform them. It’s easy to show your support to the Arts Council! Just attend the free concert! And it’s easy to support BRMS. Just attend the free workshop! For more information on Mike Zito, and to hear/purchase his music, visit Eclecto Groove RecordsTo become a member of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, or to find out what else they’ve got cooking this fall, click the Sunday in the Part link below!
MIKE ZITO
Sunday in The Park – October 9th 12pm-3pm – Lafayette Square
Free Songwriter Workshop – October 9th 3:30-4:30Pm – Arts Council Building 
sign up for rock lab session 1
What is RockLab anyway? It’s a way to create more purpose to your lessons by learning entire songs in addition to theory, technique, and all of the other essential elements being taught in private lessons. It only takes 2 extra days out of a six week session. It’s inexpensive. And the benefits of learning and performing with other students far outweigh the benefits of simply just taking private lessons month after month. Why are you in lessons anyway? Is one of the reasons “to learn a performance based musical instrument”? Then why aren’t you performing with it? C’mon! Be in a band with other BRMS students! You’ve got to experience the feeling of performing with other students and instructors on stage! It’s exhilarating and fun! Sign up for RockLab session one, and you’ll be sure to continue signing up session after session!
Session 1 Dates: Sept 5th-October 21st (students simply attend private lessons and learn songs)
Session 1 Cost: $75 (one time fee per 6 week session – add on cost to normal monthly tuition)
Rehearsal Date: Oct 22nd (students come to BRMS on a Saturday and rehearse the learned songs with other students)
Performance Date: Oct 23rd (on Sunday afternoon, students meet at the Brew Ha-Ha Coffeeshop and perform their songs)
young band begins today!
Ben B. Jamming some Bluesy Guitar at the Manship Theatre at our Summer Slam Show
The Young Band Fall semester begins today! We wish all of our students an amazing and successful experience full of fun and learning. This semester, the students will learn recording techniques, leadership and communication skills, and a myriad of songs from British bands. They will also get to write and record an original song. They will use SoundCloud.com to maximize their rehearsal time. Young Band is quickly becoming a hot topic among kids, parents, musicians, and educators throughout the area. Visit our “lessons and programs page” to learn more about Young Band. And you’re not too late to perform IN A BAND this semester! Join our RockLab Program and still get to play in a band! We are offering two 6 week sessions for only $75 per session! What a deal! Performances at Brew Ha-Ha Coffeeshop on Jefferson Blvd. Visit our “lessons and programs” page to find out more about RockLab!
Mark You Calendars!
Young Band Mid Semester Performance – Oct 15th at the St. George Fair
RockLab Performance – Oct 23rd at Brew Ha-Ha Coffeeshop
Young Band End of Semester Performance – December 17th – TBA
RockLab Performance – Dev 18th at Brew Ha-Ha Coffeeshop
7.30.11 @ The Manship Theatre
NOW BEING UPLOADED: Beautiful pictures taken by New Orleans’ photographer Kate Monson from our amazing 07.30.11 Young Band show at The Manship Theatre! You can view/order images through http://cgaydesigns.smugmug.com.
young band videos posted
On July 30th, eight of our bands premiered an original music video for each of their original songs, then performed them live. The show was our best yet. Check out this video from young band, Nice Dog, and click at the top of the page on “summer slam vids 2011″ to see them all!
summer slam july 30th
Check out our students original songs and original music videos! Watch the teaser for details.
