STOP PRACTICING... START PERFORMING

As not only a parent but also someone who spends a lot of time in and around the music industry and musicians, it was no surprise when my son wanted to learn to play an instrument. Like any everyone trying to find a place to take their child to learn an instrument I checked out the local studios. Now days and even when I was a kid its common place to go into a studio and sit in a tiny, stuffy booth for 30 minutes to an hour, one on one with an instructor to only get a sheet of music to practice on your own for the next week. As a parent who has a child who needs more interaction and stimulation, and also aspires to be a professional musician or working in the music industry in some aspect I felt a road block and a mundane since of going nowhere.

I saw an advertisement on TV for The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music, “Stop practicing… Start Performing”. I immediately pulled up their website to see all that the school offered: Private lessons, Placing you together in a band, staging, lighting, recording studio and recording classes… Everything we were looking for, for the SAME price as the redundant, going no where private classes we had been enduring! It was a no brainer.

I have to say that although we travel 30 miles one way, bring my son to the Detroit School of Rock was the best thing we ever did. His self esteem has rising 150%, he looks forward to band practice and loves sharing that fact with other people. The atmosphere is amazing and is very professionally orientated. There is constant reminder that each person is part of something bigger, with an emphasis on no matter what you’re doing your learning, having fun and becoming a better person. The fact that the director and owner Jason Gittinger built it all by hand gives you a sense of even more pride and possibilities.

In just the few months that my son has been there I cant express how far he has come musically and his gain of a deeper respect for music theory not just the dream of being a rock and roll star.

We are set to give our first performance this weekend and im totally ready to rock out with my son up on stage! I’m not sure who’s more excited, but without the DSRP it never would have happened… So thank you Jason for fulfilling your dream to enrich the lives of kids and adults alike with music! - Monica D.

Our daughter Nicole (age 14) started at the Detroit School of Rock and Pop in the Summer Rocks program. She had been taking guitar lessons at another music store and nothing compares to the experience she is having at the DSRP. Jason, Sherry and the instructors are so fun and enthusiastic and get the kids involved in every aspect of their learning experience. They have been in shows, parades, events and still more to come! She (we) love it! – Patti A.

“Not all kids fit in to the world of sports or classical violin.  Some kids walk through life to a different beat.  Finally there is a music school that addresses the interests of these children.  At the DSRP, kids of all ages learn how to make decisions in a group, how to make a commitment and, most importantly, they learn their own personal value…oh yeah, they learn music too!  Rock on.” – Melanie F.

“The Detroit School of Rock and Pop has been a Godsend for my son, Dan (age 13).
Jason and his instructors are able to see not only Dan’s talent and drive but also his future potential and they take the time to figure out what steps need to happen to get Dan there.When Dan leaves his private lesson with Brian Lord he is so excited about what he has learned and can’t wait for more.

Before coming to the Detroit School of Rock and Pop, Dan wasn’t sure what he wanted to do in life.  Now he is mapping out his future and talking about which college he will attend and what he needs to do to get there.

The band experience is priceless. Dan is learning how play with other musicians in a band and to take direction from the band leaders.  He has made a lot of new friends and has had wonderful, exciting opportunities already. He loves every minute of it!

It’s great for parents too!  Everyone makes us feel so welcome.
We drive a long way to attend the Detroit School of Rock and Pop and it is worth every mile.” – VICKIE M.

“The Detroit School of Rock and Pop has only been open for about six months and they are already second to none.  Not only do they provide the best in one-on-one instruction with music industry pros, they provide their students with the full rock experience.  My 13-year-old daughter has been enrolled at the Detroit School of Rock and Pop for just a few months and she has already performed live at Memphis Smoke and the Palace of Auburn Hills!!!  No other “music school” in the area can generate these incredible opportunities for its students.  Jason Gittinger and his staff have far exceeded my expectations.  Long live DSRP!”   – Susan M.