Musicians who perform live gigs generally spend little-to-no-time thinking about their stage presence. They practice their music. They tune their instruments. They might even know when in the set they’re going to talk to the audience. More often than not, though, they’ll “wing” what they say. And odds are that where to stand, or which direction to face or how to move around the stage has never been discussed among the band members ahead of time. This is an important missing element that separates the good gig from the great gig.

Does your child want to be a professional musician? How do you feel about that? Do you encourage them to pursue their dream or guide them down a safer path?

Buying any musical instrument for a beginner can be a daunting task for parents. Do you spend a lot of money to be sure they have the best? Or do you get the cheapest in case they don’t stick with it? In some instances, it doesn’t matter. But with others, it matters a lot.

Buying a drum set for a beginner is one of those times it matters the most.

Mark Erwin, professional singer, graduate of the Institute of Production and Recording and currently Manager of the St. Paul, MN branch of the Paul Green School of Rock Music in St. Paul, shared these tips for vocalists who want to front for a rock band.

While listening to a rock concert brings joy to many people, this mom receives a different kind of joy when being at a School of Rock Music concert.

If you want to be a Rock Star, don’t let anything stand in your way. Pursuing a dream takes dedication and effort. The only question is, “Do you want it bad enough to make it happen.”

I used to believe that in order to be successful you have to graduate from college. My son has shown me that my belief was very narrow minded. Would you support your child not going to college? If not, why not?

I’ll never forget the exact time my son came to me and told me he planned to be a Rock Star.  He was ending his Junior year in High School at one of the most prestigious high schools in the Twin Cities; a private college prep school.
“Mom, we need to talk,” he said.  “I’ve [...]