Is your child ready to elevate their love of music? Join the 92NY Rock Band!
In this exciting and fun class, students enhance their skills on guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and vocals. The supportive environment promotes both social and creative growth through ensemble playing. Students will apply their passion for music in a band setting, experiencing immediate progress with hands-on participation.
Does my child need to own an instrument? For those who do not have an instrument 92NY School of Music will provide instruments for in-class instruction. However, keeping the musical spark alive between classes with an at-home instrument is strongly recommended and advised.
How do students choose an instrument? During the first class, students will get to try each instrument and the teacher will carefully decide what instrument each student will play. However, after the first song is learned as a band, students can choose their next instrument.
Can students learn in a band setting? YES! We have found students achieving great results from this type of hands-on group instruction. As their basic skills develop, the teacher will customize their approach for each student to continually accel.
Does my child get to perform? Yes, at the conclusion of the semester, the Band will perform for friends and family.
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Born in Philadelphia and now thriving in New York City, Jordan Vernik is a distinguished graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in guitar performance, songwriting, and production. His career took a significant leap when he moved to Los Angeles in 2004, where he founded one of the largest after-school music education programs for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Jordan played a pivotal role in co-writing the LAUSD standard for music education and has expertly designed curricula, syllabi, and lesson plans for guitar, group guitar classes, and student rock bands.
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Jordan is a firm believer in the power of music education to foster self-expression, build personal and social confidence, and lay a strong foundation of knowledge and skill for both children and adults.
In addition to his contributions to music education, Jordan is an accomplished writer, recording artist, and producer. He has had the privilege of engineering and producing for GRAMMY-winning, world-renowned artists such as Rod Stewart, Steve Perry, Stanley Clarke, Green Day, Santana, Bruno Mars, Andra Day, Christina Aguilera, and many others.
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