var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-25493651-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @psrockschool)http://psrockschool.com/<p>PSRS was very sad to hear that Southpaw, one of Brooklyn’s premiere rock clubs, was closing its doors for good.  Mikey and the crew at Southpaw hosted two of our final concerts for PSRS and we had a blast.  Gentrification can be a drag. Check out a video below of one of our bands playing the stage in 2009. RIP!</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cLTnq2AeoF0" width="500"></iframe></p>http://psrockschool.com/post/18068727498http://psrockschool.com/post/18068727498Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:42:00 -0500park slopesouthpawmusicneil younghey hey my my<p>We’re excited to offer our <strong>Summer Songwriting Session</strong> for the second summer in a row! Last summer’s camp was a huge success and we’re already looking forward to this year. Please visit the Summer Session page at the right to find out more information about the program.  </p> <p>The enrollment list has already started, so contact us soon!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzhkq6QSqh1qk44j7.jpg"/></p>http://psrockschool.com/post/17708818614http://psrockschool.com/post/17708818614Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:45:00 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SNfTXQ5BzI4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Grammys sure have lost their edge in the last few years, but Dave Grohl cut through all the politics and sales figures and addressed what making music is all about.  And we love him for it.  Maybe he’d like to teach at PSRS?  Go Dave!</p>http://psrockschool.com/post/17601335229http://psrockschool.com/post/17601335229Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:21:00 -0500grammysdave grohlfoo fightersmusic education<p>PSRS puts a lot of emphasis on developing and promoting original music with all of our bands, semester after semester.  On January 29th, our fall semester bands hit the Bunker Studio for a lesson on recording techniques and the chance to record their original song.  The results are astounding.  </p> <p>Please visit our Bandcamp page, where you can stream or download all the tracks from this past semester.  Each song is available to download for $1 and all the proceeds will fund next semester’s recording session.  Please help support this unique, exciting and educational experience for our students!</p> <p><a href="http://parksloperockschool.bandcamp.com/album/psrs-fall-semester-2011-originals">http://parksloperockschool.bandcamp.com/album/psrs-fall-semester-2011-originals</a></p>http://psrockschool.com/post/17370913037http://psrockschool.com/post/17370913037Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:01:22 -0500<span id="video_player_16973459225">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_16973459225",'http://psrockschool.com/video_file/16973459225/tumblr_lytkboGaJn1qli91l',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lytkboGaJn1qli91l_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lytkboGaJn1qli91l_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lytkboGaJn1qli91l_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lytkboGaJn1qli91l_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lytkboGaJn1qli91l_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p><strong>VOCAL OVERDUBS</strong>!  Michael Thurber, one of our Brooklyn teachers, leads one his bands, Sound Control, in some vocal overdubs on their original song “Moving On.” Tracking at the Bunker Studios!</p>http://psrockschool.com/post/16973459225http://psrockschool.com/post/16973459225Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:33:00 -0500<p>After a hugely successful final show at Rockwood Stage 2, our Brooklyn students entered the studio to record their original songs from this past semester.  The Bunker Studio, a new 3,000 sq ft. recording studio in Williamsburg, was an amazing host for the day.  Co-owner Aaron Nevezie was at the helm, giving our students a lesson in how the studio works and getting them to play some great takes. The kids nailed it like pros!</p> <p>All these songs will soon be available to download from our Bandcamp page and all proceeds of the sale will benefit a local music charity.  More info will surely come on that soon!  </p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lytjz26mvl1qk44j7.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lytk0fACTF1qk44j7.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lytk1bjUEA1qk44j7.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lytk2pfvAN1qk44j7.jpg"/></p>http://psrockschool.com/post/16973337155http://psrockschool.com/post/16973337155Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:28:17 -0500<p>We’re at capacity in Brooklyn and need to close enrollment!  But summer sessions and the fall semester are just around the corner, so don’t hesitate to contact us to get on the list!</p>http://psrockschool.com/post/16075038019http://psrockschool.com/post/16075038019Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:51:27 -0500<p>This past Saturday, four bands took the stage for our first ever Park Slope Rock School PARIS end of semester concert.  Playing to a packed house of 100 people, our students brought their best and friends and family were not disappointed!  Now it’s Brooklyn’s turn to answer the call.  This Sunday will rock again…</p> <p>Photos a venir!</p>http://psrockschool.com/post/16011928281http://psrockschool.com/post/16011928281Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:15:19 -0500<p><strong>PSRS Paris</strong> bands have been rocking very hard the past few months and are excited to get on stage!  Our final show will be on January 14th from 18h-19h at Studio Campus (12bis Rue Froment  75011).  Come one, come all!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx673aIIvW1qk44j7.jpg"/></p>http://psrockschool.com/post/15179745968http://psrockschool.com/post/15179745968Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:09:32 -0500<p>All our bands at PSRS Brooklyn have been working very hard this semester, learning some challenging cover songs and writing some awesome original music.  All will be on display at our final show!  Come out and cheer the future bands of NYC at one of the best venues in NYC.  </p> <p>PSRS BROOKLYN FINAL SHOW</p> <p>Sunday, January 22nd  2-5pm</p> <p>Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2</p> <p>Free!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx61gqsrhx1qk44j7.jpg"/></p>http://psrockschool.com/post/15177499506http://psrockschool.com/post/15177499506Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:07:44 -0500<p><strong>PSRS Brooklyn</strong> launched our new Band Development Program this semester in order to help established bands perfect their sound, develop original material, and provide recording and performing opportunities.  FLITE has been working hard at all of this and will showcase their new material at one of Brooklyn’s best rock venues, Union Hall.</p> <p>Come out and support a great, hard working band.  Tickets are $8 and will benefit the band’s upcoming recording session.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx61azjwvx1qk44j7.jpg"/></p>http://psrockschool.com/post/15177434427http://psrockschool.com/post/15177434427Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:04:18 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw5g3g97qI1qli91lo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw5g3g97qI1qli91lo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw5g3g97qI1qli91lo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw5g3g97qI1qli91lo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The Metal Dragons, our youngest band at <strong>PSRS Paris</strong> have been hard at work preparing for their final concert.  Who says 8 year olds can’t rock!</p>http://psrockschool.com/post/14168549721http://psrockschool.com/post/14168549721Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:52:26 -0500<p>Our spring semester at PSRS PARIS will be starting February 1st!  The list is growing so please contact us if you’re interested so we can send you more information.  Enrollment will officially open on December 1st.</p>http://psrockschool.com/post/13155744380http://psrockschool.com/post/13155744380Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:37:49 -0500<p>We’ve hit the ground running in Paris!  We’re excited to have two bands already working on some classic rock hits and original music.  It’s going to be a great semester.  </p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsukjpSLPv1qk44j7.jpg"/></p>http://psrockschool.com/post/11269522804http://psrockschool.com/post/11269522804Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:14:27 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UE-DSjMXYwY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Michael Thurber, one of our awesome PSRS Brooklyn teachers, just made this video for<em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fromthetop.org/">From the Top</a>, </em>an NPR and PBS series celebrating young musical talent across the country. Michael is one the programs alumni and, in typical Michael T fashion, has decided to give back by composing an original song who’s sale benefits FTT.  This video chronicles the recording process.  As always, Michael’s superb musicianship and positive educational ethos are on full display.  PSRS is very lucky to have him on the team.</p>http://psrockschool.com/post/10640655620http://psrockschool.com/post/10640655620Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:35:42 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrvm8uyOoq1qli91lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>PSRS Founder Jason Domnarski gets interviewed by the super hip folks at Dad Wagon. It’s all fair game: the new Paris Rock School, the Food Coop, Bobos, “Alterna-dads.” No one is safe with these guys…</p>http://psrockschool.com/post/10480557298http://psrockschool.com/post/10480557298Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:14:54 -0400<p>PSRS Brooklyn starts rocking this Saturday!  Enrollment is closing very soon so visit the Contact page and drop us a line if you’re interested in joining us for the fall.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lri66xAQsK1qk44j7.jpg"/></p>http://psrockschool.com/post/10196664999http://psrockschool.com/post/10196664999Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:59:40 -0400<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lr5v91hG3Y1qli91lo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p>Nice shout out for our upcoming Fall semester by Brooklyn’s most popular (and most foulmouthed) blog.  Thanks Effed!</p>http://psrockschool.com/post/9920955449http://psrockschool.com/post/9920955449Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:31:49 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqw4v80A3s1qli91lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>PSRS PARIS NEWS:</p> <p>Park Slope Rock School Paris hits the Paris blogs.  Thanks Rock@LuLu for the support! </p>http://psrockschool.com/post/9701650533http://psrockschool.com/post/9701650533Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:23:00 -0400<a href="http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2011/08/songwriting-tips-from-the-hitmakers-pt-1/?utm_source=DIYNews&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=083111">Great songwriters discuss great songwriting</a>: <p>Some inspiration for our budding songwriters…</p>http://psrockschool.com/post/9700931006http://psrockschool.com/post/9700931006Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:26:07 -0400