Thanks for checking out our lesson on how to play the first riff of “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple with your friends!

Be sure to have each instrument of your band watch the video for their instrument, then watch the final video to see how to put it all together!

1. GUITAR

2. BASS

3. DRUMS

4. KEYBOARDS

5. PUT IT ALL TOGETHER!

The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music. Come to Rock. Return to Learn.

Our Studio. Their time to shine.
Bring your students on a Field Trip to The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music for an unforgettable learning experience. On their Field Trip, students can create something amazing right on the spot. Or they can bring in a project they’ve already created and turn our studio into a theater, sharing their achievements with parents, teachers, and friends. No matter which option you choose, everyone will have a great time.

Option 1 – Create an amazing project.
Your students can use our studio to learn about the elements of a professional recording studio and create a recording on the spot. With the help of our professional staff, the students can then share their creation with parents, teachers and friends.

Option 2 – Showcase their work.
If your students have already created amazing projects in school or at home, they can share them with others in our studio and get the recognition they deserve for their talented work. Utilize our Art Gallery as a canvas for their creations.

Bring your passion. We’ll do the rest.
Whether your students create a project from scratch or come to showcase the remarkable work they’ve already created, we provide all the equipment and resources they need. Our faculty will be there to answer questions and give expert, on-the-spot advice. Every participating student gets a free recording to showcase their work. We even supply personalized email invitations for parents, teachers, and friends. Just wait till you see the smiles they take home.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who can take part in a Field Trip?
Field Trips are open to K-12 students in the U.S. and Canada. Each event can accommodate up to 30 students.

How long is a Field Trip?
A Field Trip lasts two hours. To schedule more time, contact the school office.

What is the cost of a Field Trip?
A Field Trip costs $250.00 and includes all use of the facility, recording equipment, and instruction from the school staff.

When can I schedule a Field Trip?
You can request up to three date options. The school office staff will contact you within 48 hours to confirm the details of your event.

How do I schedule a Field Trip?
Contact the school office at:
1-888-988-ROCK or email info@detroitschoolofrockandpop.com

What other programs are available?
From school assemblies and in-school band workshops to full rock band programs for schools without music programs, The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music offers various programs for K-12 schools. Contact us to see how we can get your students rocking.

Field Trips are presented as part of our “Access to Superstars” events. Our goal is to take ordinary people and make their lives extraordinary by giving them access to the people at the top. In the process, people are motivated, excited, and learn that through attention to detail,  persistence, and a community spirit anything is possible.

Before you make a significant investment in music equipment and supplies, why not spend some time and see if the instrument you like is the one that’s right for you? At The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music’s Complete Beginner’s Introduction to ROCK, you’ll learn how each of the instruments in a rock and pop band are used to create the music we all enjoy, and most importantly play each instrument! During your informative  session we’ll give you hands on experience with each of the instruments of modern rock and pop music in our state-of-the-art recording studio. You’ll gain valuable insight into the inner workings and complexities of the instruments and discover how each player in a band works with the others to make the music that ROCKS! Then and only then, if one of the instruments suits your skills, we’ll set you up with private instruction on your instrument to get you rocking with other people as soon as possible.

- Length: One Class

- Time: 1 Hour Private Instruction

- Cost: $50.00  (Fee waived if student enrolls in private music mentorships)

- Teacher: Staffed by some of the region’s most

successful professional musicians.

- All Ages: Parents are welcome and encouraged

to attend with children.

- Children under 10 years old must be

accompanied by a parent.

- This program does not require an audition.

- Topics:

- Drums

- Bass

- Keyboards

- Guitars

- Vocals