Come and do it! Don't think about it! Justdo it and it will be the best two weeks ofyour life. Come with an open mind and

enjoy the phenomenal experience!Brian Moloney, Sutton, Dublin.

I realised that I am more capable than Ithought - I can write lyrics and naturally

pick up things quickly. I would adviseanyone to just DO IT! - it’s fun, hard work

and it really improves you on yourinstrument and teaches you new skills

Emer Doyle, Raheny, Dublin.

Do it! It rocks" ...this is my fourth time todo the Rockschool Camp and I love it!

Fintan Moore, Athy, Co. Kildare.

Brilliant! I would recommend it to anyoneinterested in music. The best part for me

was listening back to the songs werecorded and going "Was that me?"

David Murray, Co. Dublin.

APPLICATION FORMCAMP

1 yrs 1 yrsMon -Fri July ( days)

10am - 3pmStudent’s Name

Mobile No Age Male �� Female ��

Address

Email

Parent / guardian name

Home phone Mobile phone

Alternative emergency name

Emergency contact phone numberInstrument: �� Bass �� Guitar �� Drums �� VocalTaking lessons? �� Yes �� No How long?In a band? �� Yes �� No How long?What level are you? �� Beginner �� Intermediate �� AdvancedHave you recorded music before? �� Yes �� No

Favourite bands and artists (list up to six):

FEES: Fee per student is € , (includes all tuition, use of equipment and CD of student’s work).

DEPOSIT: A non refundable deposit of € per student must be includedwith application Credit Card also welcome - call us on 01 839 5969 with your details.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Available on rockschool.ie (Click Camp Info, thenApplication form) and must be signed prior to course.

I enclose deposit of € _______

Signed: (Parent/Guardian)

ROCK THIS

www.rockschool.ie01 839 5969 087 276 5754

SUMMERSummer Rockschool

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This is Ireland’s original Rockschool where youngmusicians learn how to play their instruments - guitar,bass, drums, vocals - in a creative and encouragingenvironment. FK Rockschool is part of SALT RecordingStudio, a fully professional recording studio. TheRockschool is now firmly established as the firstchoice for young musicians seeking to learn moreabout Rock music. Getting there is easy - we areclose to the Dart and Bus.

At the heart of the Frank Kearns Rockschool are ourfamous Rockschool Camps where students meetothers of the same age, musical interest and skilllevel. Together they learn how to write songs fromscratch, record them and produce a of their own work.

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• Visit our website www.rockschool.ie and check out:Full Details of Summer Rockschool Campswith photo galleryIrish Times Article onThe Frank Kearns RockschoolPrint Out Application form

• Call us on 01 839 5969 and arrange a visitto Rockschool (with no obligation!)

• Write songs with students on the same level• Create a band based on your musical taste• Guitar/Bass/Drum workshops & performance skills• Jam every day••

Learn to record Discover sound engineering & produce your first demo

• reate a Rock Video• Upload your newly created songs to the web for

everyone to hear• Guitar Effects and basic equipment safety• Visits & talks by guest musicians• Learn the 10 Secrets of a great guitar sound• How to keep your band together and resolve

disagreements• Take home a certificate and of your work

Frank Kearns Rockschool Camps offer a completely unique opportunity for youngbudding rock musicians. If you are aged from 1 years to 1 years and play Guitar,Drums, Bass, Keyboards or sing and want to step out beyond the bedroom to learnmore about the music you love, then FK Rockschool Camp is for you!

Rockschool Camps are held throughout the year during schoolbreaks. Students get to explore their creativity using the latesttechnology in the exciting environment of a professional recordingstudio. During the camps, students from beginner to intermediatelevels interact with other young musicians sharing similar musicalinterests. Together they create original songs from scratch and learnhow to record, produce and mix their final work onto a .

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PROGRAM FOR FK ROCKSCHOOL CAMP JULY 03-07 MONDAY

10am

Welcome Introduction to Camp by Frank Kearns including basic rules and

safety talk. Meet and greet everyone - set groups based on age and musical

interest, bands get together in rooms and specialist tutors are then assigned

to groups.

Tutors on this July 2017 course will be:

Frank Kearns - Expert Guitar, songwriting, performance and recording

tutor

Laura Mc Dunphy – Expert Drums, performance and songwriting tutor

Aaron McHugh – Expert Drums and percussion tutor

11am Control Room (CR): Group A talk with tutor & instrument check incl drums

Green Room (GR): Group B talk with tutor & instrument check incl drums

Drum Room (DR): Group C talk with tutor & instrument check incl drums

During this hour students will choose their own band name, get help with

their set up and introduced to their first workshop.

12 Noon Lunch Break – students can eat in or buy lunch from local Centra shop in

Bayside (jamming cover songs allowed in DR) We have a microwave and

kettle for supervised use only.

12.45PM (CR): Workshop with Frank “ From Bedroom to Band” talk on what it takes

to form and keep a band together, some useful tips for working and playing

together as a group.

1.30pm Groups change rooms and begin jamming songs with help from tutors with

emphasis on learning to play together.

2.15 pm All groups change room and continue with songwriting program

250 pm End of Day 1: Control Room (CR) Debriefing day 1, making any changes to

existing bands to facilitate everyone’s enjoyment. Q&A with Tutors

TUESDAY 10AM CR with Frank: “How to write a song from just a basic guitar riff” plus

intro to craft of songwriting made easy. All bands change rooms from

previous day

11am Songwriting contd.

12 Lunch (jamming cover songs allowed in DR)

12.45 DR: Drumming workshop with Expert Rockschool drum tutor Aaron- this is

for drummers or people interested in learning drums

CR: Guitar workshop with Frank: learn how to use guitar effects like a pro

GR: How to promote your band safely on the Internet with Laura

2pm DR,CR,GR, Covers Jam session : Learn to play together as a band using

favourite Indie or classic rock song! –pick one : American Idiot, whole lotta

love, Teen Spirit etc you choose.

2.50pm Debrief and Q&A

3pm Finish

WEDNESDAY 10AM CR, GR& DR : Songwriting ( All bands must change room from previous

day)

11am DR: Making a drum solo with Aaron CR and GR songwriting

12 Lunch (jamming cover songs allowed in DR)

12.45 Writing lyrics workshop

2pm CR with Frank and Laura: how to perform on stage or TV and how use a

microphone effectively

2.50pm Debrief day 3 and Q&A

3pm Finish

THURSDAY 10am CR: Update on progress from all bands

11am CR: The Recording process explained. Frank Kearns ensures you will gain a

rapid understanding of the principles of recording music in a studio.

GR, DR & CR: bands rehearse until it’s their turn to record.

12 Lunch (jamming cover songs allowed in DR)

12.45 CR: Live Recording

GR & DR: Bands rehearse until it’s their turn to record.

2pm GR ‘Student becomes teacher’ Students get the chance to teach others

songs and learn about teaching.

DR : Drum and bass “Rhythm Workshop” with Aaron –learn how to play

tight with each other and troubleshoot any issues. This is a yearly favorite!

CR: Song troubleshooting with Frank

2.50PM Debrief and Q&A

3pm Finish (Singers can take basic recording home on mp3 to practice singing and

lyrics)

FRIDAY 10AM CR: Live Recording – finish every bands first song.

Songwriting: NB Frank will float between rooms for vocalist coaching!

12.00 Lunch (jamming cover songs allowed in LR)

12.45pm DR: The Rockschool Drum Circle (Jungle drumming workshop)

• NB this will get loud! so bring in ear plugs also please note everyone

will play a piece of percussion provided

• This is a classic workshop that remains a top favourite with students

over the years - not to be missed.

• All in attendance - bring water.

245pm Certificate ceremony

3.15pm Finish: mp3’s will be sent to all students (who make a recording) email

addresses

4pm Parents and students please note that we will finish late today at 4pm

* Daily schedule subject to change without notice *

What to bring with you For duration of camp Each day

Your instrument:

Guitar and Bass players: Picks,

Amp. leads, strap (effects pedals

optional)

Drums: Sticks and ear plugs.

Keys/ Piano: Call us in advance but

we have one set of full weighted

keyboards

Water

Lunch (or money for )

Ear plugs

Phone/camera/other devices

Blank notebook and pens

Please be on time every day we

can’t start without you!

Questions? text or call 087 2765754

* Please place a sticker or identifiable mark on all your equipment as others may have similar gear to

you!

DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION POLICY 2017

A non refundable deposit of e95 must be paid on booking with the full balance €200 payable no less than 4 weeks prior to camp start date. Bookings received less than four weeks prior to camp start date will require immediate payment in full. Course begins at 10am sharp every day. Students are expected to be on time as we begin sharp.Students may not leave the Rockschool studio without a tutors permission.Any student causing unacceptable disruption to the Rockschool and fellow students will be warned once and then at discretion of Frank Kearns or tutor acting on his behalf, may be asked to leave the course without a refund for unused time.Students must report any problems immediately as they happen, directly to their tutor or Frank Kearns.Equipment may be left in Rockschool for the duration of the course. However The Frank Kearns Rockschool is not responsible for items lost or damaged during the course. It is recommended that all students attach a label indicating ownership of guitars, amps etc as they all tend to be similar!

FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

During the course there will be some photographs and video footage taken by tutors expressly for use in future publicity for the Rockschool including www.rockschool.ie website. Photos and video will never be lent, sold or given to a third party. We will use footage and pics only for promotion of Rockschool and camps. We gratefully request your permission. Please indicate below if you wish your child to be omitted.Permission is granted to Frank Kearns Rockschool to use pictures and any video footage of my child in promotional materials

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THE FRANK KEARNS ROCKSCHOOL - PROMISE TO STUDENTS

You will be respected and shown courtesy at all times. Your safety, well being and enjoyment will be our priority. Places are strictly limited to guarantee full attention. Bullying of any form including cyber is not tolerated. Teachers are Garda (Police) vetted.We will support you in your creative ambition and in addition, help you unravel your true unique talent.Tutors will be available for one to one consultation at a mutually agreed time during the course.

conditions and booking informationThe Frank Kearns Rockschool, 12A Dublin Road, Sutton, Dublin 13, Ireland.

Tel (01) 839 5969. Mobile 087 276 5754. Email info@rockschool.ie

I have read, understood and agree to the conditions above

Signed (parent / guardian)Your information is safe, purely for booking purposes and will never be shared.

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