Music U Rock Band Program
Ready to take music lessons to the next level?
Rock U gives young musicians the chance to rehearse and perform in a real band while developing teamwork, confidence, and stage presence.
Students learn:
🎸 How to Play in a Band
🎤 Performance Skills
🥁 Collaboration
🎼 Reading Charts
🎶 Rehearsal Techniques
Join the Band. Find Your Sound.
Music is even more exciting when it's shared.
Rock U is Music U's rock band program for students ages 8 to 16, designed for young musicians ready to take their musical journey beyond private lessons. Students come together to rehearse, collaborate, and perform as members of a real band while building confidence, musicianship, and lasting friendships.
Whether your child dreams of performing on stage, writing original music, or simply making music with others, Rock U provides a supportive and exciting environment where they can grow as both musicians and teammates.
What Is Rock U?
Rock U brings students together to experience what it's really like to be in a band. Guided by experienced instructors, students learn how to rehearse effectively, listen to one another, communicate musically, and prepare polished performances for live audiences.
Each rehearsal is designed to be engaging, collaborative, and challenging, giving every musician an important role in the group's success.
Students Develop Skills In:
Playing as part of a band
Listening and communicating with fellow musicians
Rehearsal techniques and musical collaboration
Stage presence and performance confidence
Reading chord charts and lead sheets
Following musical cues and transitions
Musical leadership and teamwork
Preparing for live performances
More Than Music Lessons
Playing in a rock band teaches skills that extend far beyond music. Students learn responsibility, problem-solving, perseverance, and how to work toward a shared goal. They discover the excitement of creating something bigger than themselves while forming friendships with other young musicians who share their passion.
Rock U is a place where students encourage one another, celebrate each other's successes, and experience the incredible feeling of performing together as a team.
Live Performances
Throughout the season, Rock U bands have opportunities to perform for family, friends, and the community. These performances give students a meaningful goal to work toward while helping them build confidence and gain valuable stage experience.
There's nothing quite like the excitement of stepping onto the stage and hearing the audience cheer after weeks of hard work together.
Is Rock U Right for My Child?
Rock U is a great fit for students who:
Are between the ages of 8 and 16
Have some experience with their instrument or voice.
Want to play music with others.
Enjoy working as part of a team.
Are excited to perform live.
Are ready to challenge themselves in a fun and encouraging environment.
Students may participate on guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, or vocals.
2026-2027 Schedule:
This season, Rock U will feature two bands, both meeting on Wednesdays in East Nashville.
Band 1: 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Band 2: 5:30 to 7:00 PM
The Rock U program runs from September 2, 2026 through April 28, 2027.
Rock U will not meet during Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, or Spring Break. May 5 and May 12 are reserved as inclement weather make-up dates, if needed.
There will be 3 optional performances: the Music U Fall and Spring Recitals, and a Spring Showcase. Dates TBD.
Each week will alternate between a 90-minute full-band rehearsal and a 30-minute sectional/workshop focused on each instrument category to help prepare for the following week's band rehearsal and provide one-on-one instruction.
Band Assignments:
Rock U features two bands, each with six student spots. Band assignments are based primarily on experience level to ensure every musician is challenged, feels confident, and has the best possible experience.
For this reason, we encourage families to remain flexible and be available for either Wednesday time slot. While you may indicate on the registration form if your child is only available for one rehearsal time, greater flexibility allows us to create the strongest, most balanced bands.
Enrollment is first come, first served, and spots are limited.
Tuition:
$215 per student/per month. Fall through spring commitment. 30 sessions total.
Location:
HOME - Helping Our Music Evolve (East Nashville)
Our Rock U Instructors
Cameron Cleland - Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys
Jes Cleland -Bass, Drums, Keys, Voice
Ready to Rock?
If your child is ready to experience the excitement of rehearsing, performing, and growing as part of a real band, we'd love to help them find their place in Rock U.
Perform live. Make friends. Find your sound.