RED BRIDGE

— Updated 9.11.26 —

Week 1 Recap

Today was a great first day of Red Bridge Rock Out. We went over the plan for the term with the band and discussed our deep feelings about onions. We introduced their first song, Sharks Are Circling (included below in Practice Materials). We did a free rock out in which they explored the various studios at the castle and played three different instruments. At the end of class the rockers selected their instrument of focus for this session. Those choices are not set in stone, but help us prepare for next week’s lessons. By Week 3 we will lock in their choices.

Next week we will go over their first song in detail, do a lyrics exercise, start the lessons on the song, as well as begin the musical idea collection towards their first original song. It’s going to be big fun.

Practice Materials
Though not required, if your rocker has the ability to practice at home it will certainly enrich this experience and make them better prepared for the final show. RBL will also supply all materials and will supplement per specific rocker’s needs.

Song Materials Folder - This folder includes lyrics, and lesson of various levels per instrument. It will be updated as we go, as songs are added, and as specific needs of rockers becomes apparent.

Songs:
Red Bridge Playlist

Red Bridge Rock Out Program Summary

Rock Band Land (RBL) will provide supplemental music / creative arts education to the students ("rockers") of Red Bridge (RB) in the form of RBL's tried-and-true, unorthodox methods of encouraging creative expression and collaboration through rock music, storytelling, and comedy. RBL will introduce the RB rockers to one-two classic RBL songs and teach them on the instrument of the rockers' choice, per song: drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, voice. We will also compose a wholly original song with the band and they will have a hand in each and every step of the process.

Though the primary focus will be on instrument instruction, RBL will also provide a rich variety of non-instrument based activities that are beneficial to the band / creative collaboration process, including, but not limited to, lyric lessons, choir arrangements, story writing, songwriting, games, poetry exercises, karaoke, brainstorms, recording, art projects, public speaking, improv comedy, etc...

No experience is necessary to participate and RBL will meet each rocker where they are at, providing both support and challenges to best encourage them on their paths towards becoming better artists, bandmates, and people.

This rich experience will take place at RBL's Castle Bing Bong (400-E Treat Ave) and will culminate with a live performance by the participating rockers forming a band and performing at least one of the songs learned over their time at RBL.

Goals
To introduce RB rockers to the band experience as well as the traditional rock music instruments. To encourage the rockers to explore different instruments per song. To create an original rock song that the band will learn to play, record vocal tracks, and perfrom live. To teach the rockers a classic RBL song and help them arrange and perform that songs as a band, as well as to experiment with jamming, musical idea creation, and creative collaboration in a musical context.

Final Show
Red Bridge Rock Out will culminate with a final performance at RBL on Friday, November 20 @ 3:45. Please mark your calendars.
On 11.20 we will pick up the band as usual at RB, have a final rehearsal and soundcheck, and then open the doors of the castle to alll their family, friends, and fans.

Please note: because of the wide variety of abilities and experience within these players, and dependent on the final instrumentation of the bands, RBL staff may supplement the band’s playing to best support them and help them blow minds at their shows.

Class Dates
Fridays: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20
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Brian Gorman
RBL Founder & Director
brian@rockbandland.org
415-606-8771

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