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At The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music® we teach people how to excel in music; whether you’re an experienced professional, a beginner, you’ve never played in a band before, or you’re completely scared to play in front of people.

So what does that mean?

At The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music®, since the purpose is to play music, it means no un-motivating lessons, no sales pitches for new equipment, and no boring songs that aren’t relevant to your life. We’re here to provide the most exciting and motivating musical experiences with some of the region’s most successful producers and mentors.

That’s right. We’re here to ROCK, not sit around every week talking about it.

Now please understand; this isn’t some program where you show up when you want to, cancel within 24 hours notice and; when you do show up, come in having put very little effort into learning the material. This is an opportunity to play with other like-minded people, create an awesome production and sell it to the world together, with all of the excitement and enthusiasm you can muster! It’s a team effort and we at The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music require a high level of excellence and commitment from all who are involved. We’re looking for folks who are tired of practicing for no reason, and want to start enjoying the benefits of working hard towards their dreams.

Click on The Audition and send us your info today. Then someone will contact you with more information about scheduling your audition and, once accepted, set you up with a weekly mentorship and production rehearsal.

Stop Practicing… Start Performing®

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News

SUMMER ROCKS – Composer John Nixon from Coda Music stops by to talk a bit about writing music for commercials.
Photos – Summer Rocks! – June 2009
June 13th – Royal Oak Clay Glass & Metal Show
DSRP Faculty Band Rocks the IT World
ACCESS TO SUPERSTARS – Jam Night – April 19th at Memphis Smoke
SUMMER ROCKS – “Kid Rock” Percussionist Larry Fratangelo gives back some of his experience to the Detroit musicians of the future
SUMMER ROCKS – “Eminem” Writer/Producer Luis Resto schools The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
SUMMER ROCKS – “The Hard Lessons” Drummer Christophe Visits The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
Photos – One Year Anniversary
Hometownlife.com – First Rocking Anniversary!
   

Upcoming Events

ACCESS TO SUPERSTARS – Jam Night – July 5th at Memphis Smoke
July 25th – The Henry Ford Museum – Rock Stars’ Cars and Guitars 2
August 8th – The Milford Memories Festival
August 11th – Downtown Royal Oak – Kid’s Cruise
August 22nd – The Henry Ford Museum – Rock Stars’ Cars and Guitars 2
 

Customer Comments

MONICA D. – “I have to say that although we travel 30 miles one way, bring my son to the Detroit School of Rock was the best thing we ever did.”
PATTI A. – “She had been taking guitar lessons at another music store and nothing compares to the experience she is having at the DSRP.”
MELANIE F. – “Not all kids fit in to the world of sports or classical violin. Some kids walk through life to a different beat…”
KEVIN R. – “A perfect outlet for that mid-life crisis”
VICKIE M. – “The Detroit School of Rock and Pop has been a Godsend for my son, Dan (age 13)… “
SUSAN M. – “The Detroit School of Rock and Pop has only been open for about six months and they are already second to none…”
   

Press Releases

THE DETROIT SCHOOL OF ROCK AND POP MUSIC® EXECUTIVE PRODUCER TO SPEAK TO MICHIGAN MUSIC EDUCATORS AGAIN AT THE 4th ANNUAL MICHIGAN MUSIC CONFERENCE
The Motor City Jazz Orchestra rehearses at The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music for upcoming New Music Detroit Music Marathon at the MOCAD.
NO NEED TO GO TO LA OR NYC, THE DETROIT SCHOOL OF ROCK AND POP MUSIC EXPANDS CURRICULUM WITH NEW CLASSES COURSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 22ND WITH IMMEDIATE ENROLLMENT
THE DETROIT SCHOOL OF ROCK & POP MUSIC’S STUDENT BAND – THE DETROIT GHOULS OF ROCK – TO PERFORM FOR NIGHTMARE SINEMA WITH WOLFMAN MAC ON WYMD My TV20 DETROIT
THE DETROIT SCHOOL OF ROCK AND POP MUSIC ANNCOUNCES “SUPERSTAR” PARTICIPATION WITH SUMMER ROCKS! SUMMER CAMP
WRITING TO ROCK! THE DETROIT SCHOOL OF ROCK AND POP MUSIC SPONSORS ESSAY CONTEST
THE DETROIT SCHOOL OF ROCK AND POP MUSIC™ WELCOMES THE MOTOR CITY HORNS TO STAFF
THE DETROIT SCHOOL OF ROCK AND POP MUSIC™ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SPEAKS TO MICHIGAN MUSIC EDUCATORS
THE DETROIT SCHOOL OF ROCK AND POP MUSIC™ UNVEILS NEW LOGO
 

Programs

FIELD TRIPS – Bring your students on an informative trip to a real working recording studio!
BEGINNERS WELCOME
SUMMER ROCKS! – Summer camp that ROCKS!
GIRLZ ROCK!
IS YOUR INSTRUCTOR DETROIT SCHOOL CERTIFIED?
ACCESS TO SUPERSTARS – Classes
   

Opportunities

ACCESS TO SUPERSTARS – Jam Night – July 5th at Memphis Smoke
ACCESS TO SUPERSTARS – Jam Night – April 19th at Memphis Smoke
T-Shirts for Sale!!!
MARCH 15th – Access to Superstars – Jam Night at Memphis Smoke
ACCESS TO SUPERSTARS – Jam Night at Memphis Smoke
ACCESS TO SUPERSTARS – Smashing Pumpkins – December 2008
AUDITION ALERT! – Bass Player Auditions
AUDITION ALERT! – Cedar Point Auditions for next season… Have an amazing summer gaining music experience and get paid!
 

Staff Gigs

DSRP Faculty Band Rocks the IT World
ACCESS TO SUPERSTARS – Jam Night – April 19th at Memphis Smoke
DSRP Bass instructor, Chuck Bartels to perform on Tonight Show March 3rd!
JASON GITTINGER – Executive Producer
BRENT NAGY – Drums/Producer
SHERRY GITTINGER – Producer
BRIAN LORD – Guitar/Producer
CHUCK BARTELS – Bass
KRIS KURZAWA – Guitar
RON ABRAHAM – Piano/Keyboards/Voice
   

Gallery

March 29th – Anniversary Party!
 

Photos

SUMMER ROCKS - Composer John Nixon from Coda Music stops by to talk a bit about writing music for commercials. SUMMER ROCKS – Composer John Nixon from Coda Music stops by to talk a bit about writing music for commercials.

Photos - Summer Rocks! - June 2009 Photos – Summer Rocks! – June 2009

DSRP Faculty Band Rocks the IT World DSRP Faculty Band Rocks the IT World

Photos - One Year Anniversary Photos – One Year Anniversary

Photos - DSRP Facility Shots Photos – DSRP Facility Shots

Photos - Access to Superstars - JAM NIGHT - February 2009 Photos – Access to Superstars – JAM NIGHT – February 2009

Photos - Fox 2 News - Watership Down - January 2009 Photos – Fox 2 News – Watership Down – January 2009

Photos - Access to Superstars - Smashing Pumpkins Photos – Access to Superstars – Smashing Pumpkins

Photos - Community - Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce - Parade Rehearsal Photos – Community – Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce – Parade Rehearsal

Photos - Access to Superstars - Robert Breithaupt - Drum Educator Photos – Access to Superstars – Robert Breithaupt – Drum Educator

   

Video

VIDEO - The Oneders - Time VIDEO – The Oneders – Time

VIDEO - Stuk in Zero - Seven Nation Army VIDEO – Stuk in Zero – Seven Nation Army

VIDEO - The Oneders - That Thing You Do VIDEO – The Oneders – That Thing You Do

VIDEO - Stuk in Zero - Steady as She Goes VIDEO – Stuk in Zero – Steady as She Goes

"Monday Night Crew" rocks The "April in the D" contest on WRIF and Fox Sports Detroit “Monday Night Crew” rocks The “April in the D” contest on WRIF and Fox Sports Detroit

SONG FROM THE STAFF - "I Believe in You" SONG FROM THE STAFF – “I Believe in You”

VIDEO - Watership Down - Performance on Fox 2 News VIDEO – Watership Down – Performance on Fox 2 News

VIDEO - Stuk in Zero - I Don't Care VIDEO – Stuk in Zero – I Don’t Care

VIDEO - Stuk in Zero - Stay Together for the Kids VIDEO – Stuk in Zero – Stay Together for the Kids

VIDEO - Arranged conFusion - Let It Snow VIDEO – Arranged conFusion – Let It Snow

 

Studio

“Monday Night Crew” rocks The “April in the D” contest on WRIF and Fox Sports Detroit
SONG FROM THE STAFF – “I Believe in You”
FIELD TRIPS – Bring your students on an informative trip to a real working recording studio!
WHEN EAST KISSED WEST – Love is in the air at The Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music’s studio.