Every four months our students get the opportunity to showcase what they have been learning on their instruments at Rock U’s live student concerts. The next student concert is SATURDAY, APRIL 7th, 2012… Mark your calendars, come on out, and support local music education and your favorite Rock U students!

Start Time: 2:00 PM
Date: 2012-04-07

KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR The ROCK U mobile!
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Date: 2012-02-18
End Time: 2:30 PM

WHOLE LOTTA LED … with special guests …
ANDREWS ANARCHY … and a few other surprise guests as well…
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FRIDAY, FEB 24, 2012 – DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM, SHOW STARTS AT 6:30PM – KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BANQUET HALL – 515 W VALLEY PKWY, ESCONDIDO – HOT DOGS, BURGERS, DRINKS – $7 in advance, $10 at the door – WWW.ROCKU.BIZ – more info call: 760.212.7402

For printable CONCERT FLYER cut and paste this web address: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102789102648-516/RockU_StudentConcert_Flyer_FEB24.pdf

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR LOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION COME ON OUT… COME HUNGRY!

Rock University’s Band Development Program is proud to present these student bands who are involved in an education like no other – ROCKING YER SOCKS OFF!

Isn’t it about time you called to start your your training!

Visit our website at www.RockU.biz or give us a call at the Rock U closest to you:

Rock U San Diego: 619.630.7799
Rock U N. San Diego: 858.215.1008
Rock U N. Co. Inland: 760.212.8752
Rock U N. Co. Coastal: 760.575.4077
Rock U S. Inland Empire: 951.821.8002
Rock U N. Inland Empire: 909.749.8002
Rock U Orange County: 949.436.9817
Rock U Los Angeles: 424.209.9817
Rock U N. Hollywood: 818.861.9817

*****We’re looking forward to making your musical dreams come true!
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Start Time: 6:30 PM
Date: 2012-02-24

… all-ages student concert
… rock u headquarters, esco
… saturday,december 17th
… 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm

loc: rock u headquarters … addy: 300 enterprise st, suite c, escondido, 92029 … contact info: 760.212.7402 … www.rocku.biz … tickets $4 in advance … $5 at the door … kids 5 yrs and under get in free … show times 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm … doors open 1 hr prior to show times …

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Start Time: 2:00 PM
Date: 2011-12-17
End Time: 7:00 PM

I think it’s important to have reasonable rules, but let’s be careful about how music is used in the rules.

When I provided music therapy at a behavioral health facility, a common theme for teens was that music is solace. Music is escape. Music understands teens. Music expresses emotion that no one else “gets.” Taking music away may be taking away the very essence of their own process of healing and well-being.

Here are a few reasons to not ever take away music as punishment.

1. Music is a central aspect of identity. Music preference sets your teen apart from you in a healthy way. Kids crave independence, and naturally, music provides a sense of identity separate from his/her parents. Kids want to be understood, and music is empathetic. Whatever the preference, respect it without grimacing or mocking when the music comes on.

2. Research shows how making music is good for overall health. We know from research at UCLA that active music making can build social and emotional skills in low-income kids. Also, after sending 1,155 surveys out to teens about the value of making music, researchers from the University of Washington found that making music teaches self-discipline, diminishes ethnic boundaries, improves coping skills, releases emotion, and provides a sense of belonging.

3. Listening can be just as powerful as making music for your teen. Taking iPods and headphones away is just as harmful as taking lessons away. When a kid is listening to rap, R&B, metal, or any genre, the teen gains perspective and inspiration from the listening experience. Everything gained from listening applies to life: cognitive processing of musical elements and form, lyrics, emotions evoked, movement and exercise inspired. There is great depth to a listening experience.

If your teen is taking lessons, then listening to a variety of music is very beneficial. Everything gained from listening applies to making music in lessons, regardless of genre. When I studied classical piano in college, I listened to jazz, metal, punk, and rock music for the form, the harmonic implications, and the orchestration. Then I was able to better discern these components in all genres of music, making me a better musician, but even more important: making me a better listener.

Here’s what we can do to foster music making and listening in a healthy way:

Let your teen love his/her music. You don’t have to like it. You don’t have to listen to it. You don’t even have to have any respect for the music. But I recommend respecting your teen’s independence in musical preference.

Listen to some lyrics with an open mind. Letting go of judgment and criticism while listening to music of today can be a challenge, but it’s worth it to understand your teen. Start with just one song or artist. Consider lyrics by Eminem, Tupac, Taylor Swift, and even Lady Gaga. Lyrics from these artists contain ideas of struggle, strife, overcoming challenges, and going through processes that every human experiences.

Encourage new musical experiences. Consider talking to your teen about taking lessons on piano, guitar, voice, or joining a community music ensemble. Encourage get-togethers with friends who make music, and you never know… They may even start a band. Also, consider finding a local drum circle to attend with your teen. Today, there are tons of family-friendly, free community drum circles across the United States.

Finally, if you feel any frustration in connecting with your teen through music, then continue to be open and patient. You never know when something new might come about and strike a chord with you and your teen.

There you have it. Let’s keep music in our kids’ lives!

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We trust that you may have gleaned some useful insight from this article and we hope your children are angels (like ours) and never get into trouble… but, just in case, next time maybe try out the suggestions and see what happens.

Sincerely… The Rock U Staff.

Events like these help students carve their musical path and help germinate the skills necessary to go on to being great musicians.

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Hello everyone, I’m sad to inform you that the July 8th live music show at the Race Legal event got cancelled… Sorry.

These types of things happen and are completely out of our hands.

We’ll continue to keep our eyes out for more live performance opportunities for Rock U student bands.

Best regards,
Paul

Paul Bartelme
General Manager / Director of R.U.T.A. (Rock U Teacher’s Association)

What is Race Legal?

“The RaceLegal.com program was formed in 1998 by Dr. Stephen J. Bender, Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology/Biostatistics in San Diego State University’s Graduate School of Public Health. Via a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, a comprehensive grass root community based coalition entitled “Closing the Loop” was initiated. This coalition involved city/county government, local law enforcement , Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), Superior Court, City Attorney, District Attorney, county probation as well as the safer and sanctioned RaceLegal.com track alternative to illegal street racing.” http://racelegal.com/

“RaceLegal and Racing 4 HOPE programs empower youth with a focus on keeping our streets and communities safe. I encourage San Diego to learn more about these programs and how you can collaborate to help create change and save lives. The value of learning teamwork, healthy choices and taking responsibility for one owns actions are lessons that will last a lifetime,” said San Diego Police Chief William Lansdowne.

The July 8th Race Legal event will feature a concert stage with local artists to perform just a short distance from the racing area and Rock U’s student bands have a significant block of time to allow our students to showcase their music at a very popular local event… what a great summer activity for everyone to come be a part of.

Come out and enjoy the races while helping to support our local Rock u musicians.

We will keep you posted as more details come in.

Thanks from the Rock Staff
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