These are posts just for instructors at the Foundry.
Application is open for Fall Rock Workshop!
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 by Ken Fitzsimmons | Uncategorized
FALL ROCK WORKSHOP
Now accepting applications for the Fall, 2023 session!
Write songs, record, play a gig.
For beginners to advanced shredders.*
All ages and syles welcome.
Spend seven weeks with an instructor writing three originals and spend two weekends recording at Blast House Studios. Ends with a gig at the High Noon Saloon.
*Applicants must be able to play through two complete songs to qualify.
Deadline to apply is August 23
Rehearsals begin weekend of September 30
Recording sessions weekends of October 20 and November 17
Gig is December 10 at the High Noon Saloon
Songs posted for the Summer Student Jam, July 23
Monday, May 22, 2023 by Ken Fitzsimmons | Uncategorized
We're excited to announce that our summer Student Jam will be held at the High Noon Saloon on Sunday, July 23, 11am-4pm. The Student Jam is open to all Foundry students, and it's always a great opportunity to play together in front of a friendly audience! We've got another great selection of songs, this time based on a vehicular theme...
Student Jam: Let's Ride!
- All the Rowboats - Regina Spektor
- Born to Be Wild - Steppenwolf
- Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
- Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo
- Low Rider - War
- Roller Skate - Sheryl Crow
- Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne
- Take the A-Train - Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington
- Yellow Submarine - The Beatles
You can listen to all the songs by following this link here. Please talk with your instructor if you are interested in participating.
now-5/29: Consideration Week (songs announced, give the 'em a listen, talk to your instructor)Tuesday, 5/30-Monday, 6/5: Advance Request Week (decide, have your instructor submit your top 3 choices via email)Tuesday, 6/6: part assignments posted, begin Open Sign-Up (for remaining parts)
7/23: the gig at the High Noon
Song List Announced for the Student Jam, May 7
Monday, March 6, 2023 by Ken Fitzsimmons | Uncategorized
STUDENT JAM
Sunday, May 7, 11am-4pm
High Noon Saloon
THE SOUND OF COLOR
- Colors - Black Pumas
- Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
- Purple Rain - Prince
- Back in Black - AC/DC
- Behind These Hazel Eyes - Kelly Clarkson
- 99 Luftballons/Red Balloons - Nena
- Black Magic Woman - Santana
Listen to the specific versions at www.youtube.com/musicfoundry
Please talk with your instructor if you are interested in participating.
The Foundry's Student Jam is a free performance opportunity available exclusively to current lesson students.
