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WHAT IS ROCKMASTERS?

mike — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:33:15 +0000

There are quite a few rock schools, but Rockmasters is one of the oldest and is also quite unique. The teachers are all members of famous bands from the past, and thus not only command respect, but also give the benefits of their collective years of experience.

Rockmasters is NOT interested in Grades. I know of no real rock stars who achieved any! However, to be a genuine (budding) rock star you need something else. You need enormous self confidence and the overpowering desire to ‘make it’! Are those who succeed better, musically, than all the others? No, they just want it more. The X Factor syndrome is for those who want to play Big Brother, those who yearn to be a ‘celebrity’. Thats not what being a rock n’ roll musician is all about. At Rockmasters we teach the kids how to function in a rock band. That means getting on with the other members and achieving the right levels of contribution to the band as a whole.

We will show you how to perform, and how to make the most of your talents. We will help to structure your original songs, to make them commercially acceptable…….but without ruining your musical integrity! This may all sound very grown up, and thus not suitable for younger kids. Not so. We have had plenty of 13 year olds who have gone on to play on various circuits, learning their ‘trade’. You are NEVER too young (or old) to Rock N’ Roll.

NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 SHORTLY!

Mike Hurst

Original school musicals/plays

mike — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:55:22 +0000

Rockmasters can provide your school with a great new choice of musical comedies. From 1930s style to the Swinging 60s, these shows are perfect for students from 15 to 18 years of age. Each play comes with script, musical arrangements and CDs of the score. The music is easily assimilated by most young musicians of average ability.

For all information regarding the licensing and performance of these musical, please contact Mike Hurst at Rockmasters.

MySchoolMusicals

mike — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:15:01 +0000

The annual school play/musical, is usually a high light of the school calendar. One great problem however, is choice of material. How many times do you want to see Joseph, or Les Miserables? There are alternatives, but many are either too worthy or just don’t resonate with the young. Mike Hurst has been writing musicals for youth theatre groups for thirty years, and through Rockmasters these are now to be offered to schools throughout the country. Mike’s shows are all musical pastiches, many of which tick all the right boxes for youngsters. The songs are all originals, easy to assimilate and totally commercial. The scripts are loaded with characters, making casting less of a problem.

Me And My Ron is a 1920s Noel Coward inspired musical, which is Me And My Girl in reverse!!

Come and see this show at the Harpenden Public Halls, Herts on July 17,18 and 19.

Turn Your Radio On is a 1950s rock n’ roll musical, revolving around the battle of the airwaves between the BBC and Radio Luxembourg as seen through the eyes of legendary manager Harry Slime.

The Beat Goes On continues the Harry Slime saga in the Beatles era of Maharishis and record company moguls.