Indie Rock emerged as a genre in the 1980s as a response to the highly polished music of the '70s and '80s. The origin of the Indie movement can be traced back to the year of 1977 when the Buzzcocks self-published their Spiral Scratch EP. The band’s rejection of the typically major label-generated approach to the recording and distribution of music earned them their independent, or “indie”, status. As other bands adopted the Buzzcocks’ DIY ethos, the movement grew, and Indie Rock came to describe a particular sound that came from small post-punk labels of the early 1980s. “Indie” soon began to describe artists who clung to their independent status and refused to sell-out. The music industry began to market any music that embraced a retro, guitar-centric sound as “Indie” as well. Through the 2000s, groups like the White Stripes, Jet, and The Strokes released garage-twinged music that received a massive amount of radioplay. The Indie Rock Show will give guitar players a look into unconventional chord voicings and manipulating guitar sounds with effects. Keyboardists, too, will enjoy applying more sound patches into the songs’ soundscapes. The rhythm section of bassists and drummers will be challenged by the diversity of playing styles of which Indie Rock is known for. This fun and musically varied show is a great choice for all experience levels. Join us to learn this eccentric genre Saturdays 10:00 AM -12:30 PM.

Led Zeppelin has been synonymous with being the innovators of the Hard Rock genre. Formed originally as a new version of the British Invasion group The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin quickly took shape to become the most popular rock band in the world, filling arenas and selling millions of albums. The mastermind behind it all was Jimmy Page. As a studio musician, producer, and songwriter, Page recruited Robert Plant (vocals), John Paul Jones (bass), and John Bonham (drums), and began a decade-long journey of prolific songwriting. Songs like “Stairway to Heaven”, “Black Dog”, “Good Times Bad Times”, and “The Ocean” have become rock standards and rights of passage for aspiring musicians. Led Zeppelin’s blend of Hard Rock, Blues, and Folk has remained the primary inspiration for many of today’s rock bands. Any student participating in this show is sure to gain a wealth of musical knowledge and advancement. The Led Zeppelin show has challenges for every skill level - it will turn beginners into intermediates and will transform intermediate players into advanced rockers! Join us to learn the best of Led Zeppelin Saturday's 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM.

In the 1990s, artists such as Green Day, Offspring, and Blink-182 achieved success by blending punk attitudes and influences with a more polished, melodic, commercially appealing sound than their often raw predecessors. By the 2000s, Pop Punk were fully entrenched in the mainstream music world, with bands such as Fall Out Boy, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, and Panic! At the Disco topping the charts and selling out arenas. Of course, this music is still incredibly popular and influential today. A fun show that can be musically challenging but also teaches solid fundamental skills, Pop Punk is sure to appeal to all levels of students and will entertain any crowd! Join us every Wednesday 5:30-8:00 to learn Pop Punk hits!

Sayville, NY. - School of Rock, a performance-based music education, announces the grand opening of a new school in Sayville, New York. The event will take place at 4832 Sunrise Hwy, South Service Rd, Sayville, NY 11782 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m EST, on Sunday, November 7. Along with live performances, the event will offer snacks, a photo booth and more. School of Rock Sayville is owned by Emilia and Joel Camp. Joel is a certified K-12 music teacher as well as a professional saxophone player who, since the age of 15, has performed over 2,000 gigs ranging from Broadway to music festivals. After visiting School of Rock Best of the Season in New York, speaking with the owners, and watching the show, Emilia and Joel were enamored with the concept behind School of Rock. They opened School of Rock Farmingdale in 2013, and with Joel's extensive musical background and Emilia's business knowledge, it continues to be a perfect fit for them.

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