ROCK BAND CRASH COURSES

📢 NOW ENROLLING: Billie Eilish Band & Nirvana Band

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In just 4 weeks, go from Rehearsal Room to Performance Stage with the guidance of an expert Band Coach.

✅ Four 1-Hour Rehearsals
✅ One Live Stage Performance
✅ Focus on Collaboration and Confidence
✅ Rehearsal Room, Stage, Music, and Instruments Taken Care Of
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📢Spots are limited!📢
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Billie Eilish Band

Express your dreamy pop vibe with this Billie Eilish band, covering 2 iconic songs on stage!

🗓️DATES:

• REHEARSALS: Sundays April 12 – May 3 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
• PERFORMANCE: May 7th, 8:30 PM @ Troll Lounge

Suggested for Teens & Adults

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Nirvana Band

Rock out with these history-making classics from Nirvana, covering 2 iconic songs on stage!

🎵SONGS: In Bloom & Smells Like Teen Spirit
🗓️DATES:

• REHEARSALS: Sundays April 12 – May 3 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
• PERFORMANCE: May 7th, 8:45 PM @ Troll Lounge

Suggested for Teens & Adults

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WHY JOIN A BAND AT AMPED?

• ✨Quality experience and education from our 5-Star Rated Music Studio
• 🧑‍🏫Expert Band Coach to guide you and the band to success
• 🎭Professionally organized performance built into the course
• 🎸Instruments, equipment, and rehearsal space are provided
• 🤝Connect and make friends with other band members and grow exponentially together
• 😮‍💨No hassle - band members, rehearsals, music sourcing, and performance already coordinated

​"If you've never had the opportunity to play with others, this is the perfect chance!"

- Emma, Rock Band Student

MEET YOUR COACH

STEVE BURKET
​Based in Fargo, ND, Steve is a versatile musician with over two decades of experience in both performance and music education. A graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead with a Bachelor of Music in jazz guitar studies, Steve has played with numerous bands across the Midwest.
Read Steve's full bio here.

COURSE DETAILS

General Info

• Ages: Suggested ages 13+. Younger students proficient on their instruments and able to follow group instruction may join upon request.
• Experience: Recommended 1-2 years minimum experience on your instrument (see "Instrument & Proficiency" below)
• Instruments: ​Open to singers, guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, and others (strings, woodwind, brass, etc.).
• Equipment: We'll have instruments and equipment for use, but feel free to bring your own.

Instrument & Proficiency
Participants must have a basic level of proficiency on one of the following core rock band instruments:

• Vocals: Ability to sing in tune, hold a melody, and follow song structure. Some experience with harmony is a plus.
• Guitar: Knowledge of basic open chords (e.g., G, C, D, Em, Am, E, A), comfortable switching between them, and playing simple strumming patterns.
• Bass: Ability to play basic root-note bass lines, follow chord changes, and maintain steady rhythm.
• Drums: Ability to play fundamental rock beats (e.g., 4/4 time, simple fills) and maintain consistent tempo.
• Keyboard: Ability to play basic chords and simple melodic lines with both hands, following song structures.
• Other Instruments: Ability to play fundamental notes and rhythms while maintaining a consistent tempo. 

This course is not designed for absolute beginners on an instrument, as the pace requires foundational skills.

Personal Equipment
Participants are required to bring their own instrument to all rehearsals and the performance.

• Guitarists/Bassists: May bring their instrument and, if possible, a pedalboard. (Venue will have main amps for performance). Amped can provide a bass or guitar upon request.
• Drummers: A drum kit will be provided at the rehearsal space and performance venue. Drummers are encouraged to bring their own sticks, and may bring their own snare drum, cymbals, or pedals if preferred.
• Keyboardists: A keyboard will be supplied by Amped. Keyboardists may bring their own keyboard and any necessary pedals. (Venue will have a main keyboard amp/PA connection).
• Vocalists: A PA system and microphones will be provided. Vocalists may bring their own microphone if preferred.
• Other Instrumentalists: Must bring your own instrument and accessories as needed. Please let us know if you have questions or requests.

Practice Expectation
Participants are expected to practice their individual parts and songs outside of scheduled rehearsal times to be prepared for each session and the final performance. Worksheets and song materials will be provided to aid this practice.

Course Policies​
​To view our full course policies, including our Cancellation Policy, please visit our Course Policies.

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