Week 21 2/15/17
More new songs and coming together as a band! Young Rockers have been doing so well with their third songs that they are beginning to pick fourth ones. This is a big area where these bands learn how to gel … Continued
Week 19 2/1/17
Next Phase in the studio begins. . . The Level 3’s&4’s are now starting on 3 days each week in the studio. They will rehearse on Mondays at school and then spend Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday recording at least 2 … Continued
Week16 1/11/17
Practice. Practice. Practice. With a holiday next week, Level 3&4 bands are in the throes of songwriting and studio prep. All of the remaining 3’s and 4’s will begin recording during January and February and their challenges are turning out … Continued
WEEK 15 1/5/17
New year. New songs. Young Rockers began the New Year reviewing their first two songs and selecting a third. The Cookies handily selected Snow by the Red Hot Chili Peppers but required a bit more deliberation to choose instruments. The … Continued
Week 14 12/21/16
…and THEY ROCKED! Congratulations on two stellar shows! Kudos to Rockers, Young Rockers, Sound Engineers and IIM Instructors for hard work and a job well done. Thanks to all IIM families for your time and commitment. Best wishes for a … Continued
Week 13 12/14/16
One last rehearsal… All bands rehearsed their sets on the sound stage in preparation for next week’s shows. Though the jitters are no-less real, mid-year performances are intended to show a work-in-progress. They serve as a learning tool for the … Continued
Week 12 12/7/16
Live performance practice and into the studio… This week was about last minute adjustments and fine-tuning as bands ran through their set lists. Young Rocker bands “The Cookies” and “Bad Direction” worked on holding their timing through transitions as well … Continued