Pam is a performing cellist, music educator, mom, wife and has a wonderful outlook on music and life. Pam plays with multiple groups and performs "Circles" (31:10) by Post Malone, with host, Sean P. Rogan. It's clear how important music is to Pam and how prominent it is her life. Pam rocks.
Bassist and singer, Joel Reader is the frontman for multiple groups. He's been playing music for almost 4 decades and resides on the poppy side of punk. He's a songwriter that loves performing as well as being in the studio. Joel's bands include The Fatal Flaw, The Mr. T Experience, Pansy Division, The Plus Ones, Material World (Madonna Tribute) and he is also in a Huey Lewis cover band with host, Sean P. Rogan, called Power of Love. Enjoy this conversation a live acoustic performance at the end...
Ricky has been playing guitar for a year and a half and is fully in! He plays guitar in a band, takes a weekly lesson at You Rock School of Music with host, Sean P. Rogan, and is thinking about music and guitar all of the time! He's a lawyer, golfer, presidential history buff and a great guy. Ricky rocks.
She is a mom, wife, teacher, author, songwriter, plays piano and sings. Emily Rogan is the wife of host, Sean P. Rogan and the guest for this Valentine's Day interview. She doesn't have much time to practice music in her life right now, but music is still a big part of her life. She is also THE nicest person in the world. Emily rocks.
Chas Palmer Williams is the frontman of the English Ska-Punk band Lightyear. He also performs his original solo music as well. Chas has played thousands of shows and toured all over the world. He is an amazing performer and writes brilliant songs. Enjoy this conversation with host, and former tour buddy, Sean P. Rogan. Chas rocks.
Addy is finishing up high school with plans of studying music education and plays the flute. She started playing guitar and drums but then discovered the flute and got her start at You Rock School of Music. Host Sean P. Rogan interviews his student, neighbor and kids' babysitter. Addy rocks.
Quentin has gone down the guitar/music path deeper than beginners and is studying, playing regularly to become a better guitar player/musician. Everything Minnesota is the band he is about to start. Host Sean P. Rogan hears Quentin's story of growing up in a musical household and how that's helped. Quentin rocks.
The most recent addition to the You Rock School of Music staff, Brett Lehrman, aka DJ Cookie Policy, uses other people's music, technology and reading the room to create a good time. He is a jack of all trades in the art world and tells host, Sean P. Rogan, what role music plays in his life. Brett rocks.
Terry has some very cool stories from his world with music and knows what he likes. Terry writes, records and performs original music in multiple projects, most currently from Hope Anchor out of Rhode Island. Enjoy this conversation with Terry Linehan and host, Sean P. Rogan. Terry rocks.
Selene is mom of two kids, who also rock, and sings in a band called Stillhouse. She's only been singing for a short time and always wondered if she could be the lead singer of a band. Guess what? She did. She is. Host Sean P. Rogan also plays guitar with Stillhouse. Selene is glad she decided to, as she says, "just try". Selene rocks.
Steve is 70 and has been playing guitar for 2 years and is a perfect example of "it's never too late to start". His love for music is apparent and now his love of playing is developing as well. He works very hard at his new craft and hopefully will inspire YOU to pick up an instrument, no matter how old you are. Enjoy this conversation with Steve and host, Sean P. Rogan. Steve rocks.
Julia is 19, born in Guatemala, has been playing guitar for 2 years and has already committed her life to music. She has a goal to shred and there's no doubt she will be able to. Julia's dedication to the guitar is admirable and inspirational. Enjoy this conversation with host, Sean P. Rogan. Julia rocks.
15 year old Trevor is fully committed and always ready to rock. Learn how deep into music Trevor has become in such a short time. Trevor knows his theory thanks to a "math" brain and a lot of hours. Enjoy this conversation between Trevor and host, Sean P. Rogan. Trevor rocks.
Jane is the one. She's an amazing singer, instrumentalist, songwriter and she tells her story on this episode of the You Rock School of Music Podcast. This is episode 19, but the first live performance on the show (17:00).
Sarah plays guitar and sings in the band Saints and Saviors. She's also a mom, wife, teacher, photographer and avid reader. Sometimes the only time she plays during the week is when she's at her band practice at You Rock School of Music...and that's fine! We all don't have to play 6 hours a day to make music a bigger part of our lives. Sarah has come so far in such a short time and will inspire YOU to pick up your instrument and start playing! Host Sean P. Rogan interviews his friend, neighbor a...
Danny Thompson is the drummer of Face to Face, owner of Music Lesson Business Academy as well as two music schools in California. When Danny is not on tour, biking through the mountains or drinking the best coffee, he is mentoring music school owners, like host, Sean P. Rogan, and helping them grow their businesses and achieve their goals. Danny rocks.
Mike Cordeiro, also known as "Fever" is the keyboardist from Salter's Groove. He doesn't remember NOT playing keyboards and goes all the way back to elementary school with host, Sean P. Rogan. His insight and perspective are unique and his playing is top notch. Enjoy this wonderful conversation.
Matt Rogan, brother of host, Sean P. Rogan, shares his musical journey and will hopefully inspire YOU to pick up an instrument and make it a bigger part of your life.
Bunker, AKA P. Bunk, AKA Great Hair makes beats, plays music is a dad and husband and a great friend of host, Sean P. Rogan. Enjoy this conversation and learn how music doesn't have to be in the total forefront of your life to have a huge impact. Bunker rocks.
Ted Larson is a staff member at You Rock School of Music and shares his passion, love and true commitment to music in this heartfelt conversation. Ted has been playing guitar for 40 years and is an inspiration for all that he teaches and performs for. Enjoy this wonderful conversation with host, Sean P. Rogan.
Rich is the man! He plays hand percussion and drums and is one of the greatest friends host, Sean P. Rogan has. Rich has played with so many amazing artists and even taught Lauryn Hill's children, graduated from Berklee College of Music, toured and studied all of the world. He is as legit and genuine as they come. Enjoy their conversation.
Ben Murphy is the one who introduced host, Sean P. Rogan to Led Zeppelin and changed the course of his life forever. The two have been great friends since 7th grade. Ben is an amazing drummer, on the staff at You Rock School of Music, performs and records with his band, Sick Electric, and shares how music is a part of his life.
Meet Maggie Rogan, she's 8, and the daughter of host, Sean P. Rogan. She plays drums, uke, guitar, piano and sings. Maggie enjoys Tom Petty and the Beatles and has played a few shows already. She rocks.
One of You Rock's amazing instructors, Danilo Henriquez, tells us about touring the world, his musical family, his love and passion for playing and teaching. Member of David Wax Museum and Debo Band, Danilo is a fantastic musician and person.
Brown University's Nat Hardy fills us in on his musical journey. He plays in bands, writes and records music, jams with friends and has some solid advice for people looking to start playing an instrument.
At age 17, Jackson L'Heureux is already on the staff at You Rock School of Music. He can play guitar, bass, drums, keys, uke, sax and sing. Jackson also records, writes and produces. He is the one.
Sheri says that you don't have to be a kid to start playing an instrument! Listen to Sheri's story about how she's thankful that host, Sean P. Rogan, used positive peer pressure to get her to play the guitar!
Shanna rocks. Not only is she a mom of two girls, homeschool's her oldest daughter, is finishing up her yoga teacher certification, is married to the keyboard player of my band, Salter's Groove, makes jewelry AND is the office manager of You Rock School of Music, Shanna has been playing guitar for a little over a year. She says this doesn't come naturally to her but is inspired by her family, other You Rock students and this is her "adult project". Enjoy the show!
Recent transplant from New Hampshire to Rhode Island, Scottie Childs is our latest member of the You Rock School of Music staff. He is a drummer, but also plays and teaches everything else at You Rock. Guitar, bass, piano, uke, voice...the whole package! From Led Zeppelin to touring with the circus, Scottie gives us a glimpse into his life as a professional musician.
Check out singer/songwriter Dom LaColla from Boston's story. He writes songs, performs solo and with his band, Dom LaColla and Elephant Gang. Dom says the world is a tough place, and music makes it better. Enjoy.
