Saturday Rock School is returning to Platform One later this month, offering the opportunity for instrumental development, rehearsals and performance skills for young people across the island, aged 12 to 16-years-old.
Students need to sing or play guitar, bass or drums. There are different groups to match ability – offering different levels and progression through the programme.
The tutors are amazing role models and incredible musicians themselves – all of whom are graduates from Platform One’s very own BA (Hons) Commercial Music degree, which runs in partnership with University of Chichester. Tutors also have an abundance of industry experience in their own right.
David Pontin, one of the directors of Platform One commented:
“The Saturday programme offers a brilliant and fun opportunity to develop self-confidence, communication skills, self esteem, team work and musical creativity”.
Students have weekly specialist instrumental lessons and are put into bands through performance workshops, in order to develop a diverse range of musical repertoire. At the end of each block student get the opportunity to perform in a professional music venue to a public audience.
Sessions are delivered in 2 hour blocks, running from 09:30 to 16:30. The cost is £120 for a 15-week programme, with 2 programmes running each academic year. This works out at £4.00 per hour.
Student William Trasler commented:
“The Saturday rock School has really focused my passion for music. I have made some great friends, become a much better musician and had the opportunity to gig – it has been an amazing experience”.
All equipment is provided in Platform One’s very own specialist facility, which is based in Newport. Students just need to bring guitar, bass, drumsticks, tuners – everything else is provided.
A new programme starts with induction sessions on Saturday 16th September.
For more information or to book a place contact [email protected] or phone 01983 537550.
