Monday, February 8, 2016

Happy February to all!

Here is what has been happening in class lately:

ROCK 101:

Trimester 2 students have make great progress so far!  We have covered "basics" on:

  • Piano
  • Drums
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Singing
Students have been performing in class during the current session.  

We have working on:

  1. Seven Nation Army by The Whites Stripes
  2. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
  3. Free Fallin' by Tom Petty
  4. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynard Skynard
In addition, we have been watching videos on great musicians such as:

Buddy Rich
Orianthi
Victor Wooten

7th Grade FUSION is currently working on building their repertoire.

Current song "works in progress" include:

  1. Red Barchetta by RUSH
  2. The Trees by RUSH
  3. 2112 Overture by RUSH
  4. You Better Run by Pat Benatar
  5. Snow by The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
  6. Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles
  7. Come As You Are by Nirvana
The 8th Grade FUSION is currently working on:

  1. You Give Love A Bad Name by Bon Jovi
  2. Iron Man by Black Sabbath
  3. Enter Sandman by Metallica
  4. Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
  5. Learn To Fly by The Foo Fighters
  6. Down Bring Me Down by E.L.O.