“Rok Skool started in 2010 and boasts an alumni who have now studied music at;
Berklee College of Music, Boston - Liverpool College for Performing Arts, Liverpool England - CU Boulder - Denver University - St. John’s College, York England - Columbia College, Chicago - Columbia College, New York City and more... ”
What We Do
Rok Skool has numerous bands going at any one time with members ranging from 4th-12th grade. All groups perform at least two, high profile showcases each year; SnowFest, just after the Christmas break and SunFest, a youth music festival on the last day of school.
Kids choose the songs they play and are guided to make their band their own. Rok Starz are given control over their group in a safe environment that fosters ownership. They learn everything that goes into creating awe-inspiring performances while acquiring self confidence they carry with them off the stage and into their everyday lives.
History
When the parents of one of Bones’ students asked if he would like to coach her and 3 other girls who wanted to start a band, Rok Skool was born!. The result was Red Bandana who garnered a large following, released a CD of original songs, produced 5 videos, and played over 100 prestigious festivals and venues all over Colorado during their 4 year run..
At the beginning of Bones’ tenure with Red Bandana, he was approached by another group of parents who wanted their kids to be involved in a similar experience and Rok Skool became a multi-band, music school.
Running classes out of the 2000 square foot “Band-Cave” studio in downtown Salida, Rok Skool has grown from its original 4 musicians to having well over 100 young musicians come through its collective ranks.
Kids Who Rok!
It takes hard work to really bring it.
By the time a Rok Star hits the stage, they have dedicated hours honing their craft with their band to be able to whip their audience into a FRENZY!
The social skills, self-esteem and grit developed by creating a cohesive performance with a bunch of other misfits transfers to all aspects of a Rok Star’z future!
Rok Skool provides young people in our region the opportunity to play music with their peers in an authentic rock band. While learning the skills necessary to produce quality, musical performances, core values such as; accountability, integrity, compromise, collaboration. perseverance and respect are instilled at every step.
Rok Skool’s Founder
Bones is a life-long performer and teacher. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the 60s, he has travelled the world with bands, students and as an adventure guide. A multi-instrumentalist, Bones specializes in percussion, drums and vocals but teaches all rock instruments. He currently performs in several projects and when not in the Band-Cave, can usually be found on his bike, raft or skis adventuring with his lovely wife, Jill and their dogs, Tigger and Pokey.
Our Facility
The Band-Cave is a 2000 square foot rock and roll facility that boasts a large live-room, full recording and editing suite, 2 separate rehearsal studios, a parents lounge, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen. We have enough modern equipment to support any group’s needs and our comfortable atmosphere makes any project a pleasure to produce in the Band-Cave.