Term starts again this week for all private students and next week (3rd May) for group lessons and workshops so there’s still time to book if you haven’t done so already.
The Easter Showcase Rocked!
Well done to everyone who took part in the Easter Showcase at Epsom Playhouse!
Over 100 Realistic Rock students took part in the event, which included performances from Beginners To Band Members, Realistic Rock Band, Realistic Record Deal, Remastered, selected group lesson students and several featured bands.
We’d like to mention few students who really stood out for us, so well done to Josh Hayes, Ryan Poole, Alex Hamilton, Sophie Alexander, Hannah Martin, all vocal students involved in ‘I Say A Little Prayer’ and Scott Verrill and Jack Shepherd from The Theory Of 6 Degrees.
Thanks to everybody who came to watch!
Realistic Record Deal Songs Ready To Download!
Realistic Record Deal is a 10 week advanced workshop where students learn the basic skills involved in songwriting, including how to write hooks and riffs as well as melodies and lyrics. They then write their own songs and record them in the in-house studio before performing them at the end of term showcase.
The songs from this term are now available for download for £1 each.
All profits raised from these songs go straight to Children In Need- we’ve raised over £200 on previous workshops so please download both songs if you can.
More information on Children In Need can be found here.
Realistic Record Deal Spring 2010
Dishes Are Done
Dishes Are Done are an alternative rock band with an average age of 14, featuring Alex S Brown, Tom Nash, Hemmy Ogilvie, Dominic Cooper and Jake Roberts.
Their sound is influenced by bands such as Muse, Led Zeppelin and Kasabian and they all share a love of rock and would like to send this message to their fans: ‘Get your devil horns ready, ‘cos we’re gonna rock your world!’
Their song ‘Broken By The Bullet’ was recorded at Realistic Rock and is now ready to download!
Radio Activity
Radio Activity are 5 guys who bonded on a Realistic Rock workshop over a love of all things rock. James Thompson, Matt Coates, Ben O’Neill, Harry Message and Josh Brown say that their first song is a perfect cross section of their influences, listing 30 Seconds To Mars, Muse and Lost Prophets as inspiration.
They hope to ‘carry on making rad music and become the best band in the world.’
Their first song, ‘Dreams Don’t Last Forever’ was recorded at Realistic Rock and is now ready to download!
Keyboard Lessons Now Available!
We’re now adding keyboards to our tuition options!
To start off with, we’re offering 30 minute private lesson slots to students wishing to learn keyboards, but hope to add them to workshops in the future so watch this space.
More information about private lessons can be found here.
Realistic Rock on Radio Jackie!
As part of our ‘Summer Sounds Great’ advertising campaign, we’re using a clip of ‘I Won’t Let You Down’ by Realistic Rock band, The Theory Of 6 Degrees. The song will feature in the background of an advert played on Radio Jackie so make sure you listen out for it between the 29th of March and the 16th of April.
We’re also going to be giving away places on several Realistic Rock courses and workshops between the 19th and the 23rd April, so tune in for a competition on Radio Jackie to be in with a chance of winning!
Refer a friend and get £20 to spend at Realistic Rock!
Refer a friend to Realistic Rock Academy and if your friend signs up for a 6, 10 or 12 week course you receive £20 to spend at Realistic Rock Academy or music shop!
Terms and conditions
- Offer is only available between 26th April – 24th July 2010
- Only one offer per family.
- Referral offer only available for students who have completed at least one term at Realistic Rock.
- £20 means a credit of £20 to spend at Realistic Rock Academy or Realistic Rock music shop and cannot be exchanged for cash.
- Credits are only issued to referrers signed up to 6, 10 or 12 week courses between 26th April – 24th July 2010. The referrer and friend must both pay for a 6, 10 or 12 week course (private lessons, group lessons or workshops) before any credit can be issued.
- 10 weeks available for group lessons and workshops only.
- Any credits must be redeemed by 24th July 2010 and cannot be redeemed after this date
- This offer is not available in conjunction with any other discount or promotion at Realistic Rock Academy
Remastered Showcase
The end of term showcase for Remastered is set for Wednesday 24th March at Bar XLR.
The showcase will see Remastered students perform a variety of songs including ‘You Give Love A Bad Name’ by Bon Jovi and ‘Highway To Hell’ by ACDC. It’s set to be a big night so come along and show your support!
If you’re interested in signing up for the course, come along to see what it’s all about.
Open Days
If you’re looking at signing up for next term and would like to discuss your options, or if you’d like to come and check out the facilities, we have two open days coming up on Saturday 17th of April and Saturday 24th of April, just before the start of term on Monday 26th of April.
We’ll have several tutors available for you to talk to so if you need a bit of help deciding which level is appropriate or which course you’d be best suited to, just come to the premises at 81 East Street, Epsom any time between 10 am and 3 pm!
If you can’t make either of the open days, you can always apply online or call us on 01372 740 300.
New website!
The new website is up and running!
New features include the online lessons page, updated band pages, a music player showcasing Realistic Rock bands, a streamlined application page and a new look.
It should be easier to navigate but if you can’t find what you’re looking for, try the search bar on the right hand side.
Now booking for next term!
We are now taking bookings for all group lessons and workshops next term, including our summer course, ‘Get In A Band And Play’.
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!
