Cranbrook is about to open its own School of Rock, but instead of Jack Black, kids will be coached in the art of plugging in their amps and letting it rip by a group of guys from the Yukon.

Whitehorse-based band Speed Control will be at the Mount Baker Music Room adjacent to Key City Theatre April 7-9 to lead the inaugural Rawk Camp, which is designed for kids and youth ages nine and up.

You know you want to do it!

All skill levels are encouraged to participate; Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced. The instruments are being provided by Yamaha and include; Guitar – Drums – Bass – Keyboard. Vocals will also be covered.

Programs are being offered based on students’ skill levels and students will be assigned to groups prior to start date based on experience.

Rawk on Stage is for those with one or two years of music lessons behind them.  “The goal is to grab onto the love of music and learn how to have fun performing with other musicians,” said Speed Control members. “The camp will include group lessons on individual instruments: guitars, drums, bass, keyboards, and vocals. They will be grouped into rock bands, explore principles of mic technique and learn how to play to an audience by drawing the audience in with awesome on-stage presence.”

Rawk Harder, Rawk Smarter is for those with at least two years of solid lessons and playing experience. Students will learn how to be in a band, how to make the most of rehearsal time, and how to engage with fellow band mates on stage, as well as learn arranging and performance skills.

Bring Your Own Band will further focus on arranging songs for live performance, developing performance skills to help create a show that’s stronger. “We will work on song writing and touch on the business of music such as developing online strategies that will help you reach and grow your fan base,” said Speed Control.

Speed Control (pictured above) features Graeme Peters on guitar and vocals, Ian March on drums and Jody Peters on bass and vocals. Speed Control is a hard-hitting rock trio dedicated to furthering music education and bringing music into kids’ lives.

With a full endorsement and partnership with Yamaha Canada, the band will provide students with instruments to play and equipment to power the camps.

A maximum of 10 participants will be accepted into each group session so students are encouraged to sign up early.

Workshops take place at Mount Baker Secondary School music room. Final performance at Key City Theatre Sunday April 9 at 3 p.m. is open to the public.

Register Online at www.keycitytheatre.com/RawkCamp

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