Rock, Write and Record band is a class where students have the unique opportunity to learn how to write and play music with others in a band setting. Through drum circles, BLAM games, speed songwriting sessions, and bandstand work, kids learn the basic skills to play in a group and have a blast while doing it!

There are a few different options for Rock Write & Record students depending on age, preference and experience, including: 

• Rock Write & Record I (Exploration) Ages 9-11
• Rock Write & Record II (Position) Ages 10+ 
• GirlPop I (Exploration) Ages 9-11
• GirlPop II (Position) Ages 10+ 

• *GirlPop is a Rock Write & Record band for girls only, led by a female teacher. 

In Rock Write & Record I and GirlPop I exploration students have the unique opportunity to learn how to write and play music with others in a band setting. Through drum circles, BLAM games, speed songwriting sessions, and bandstand work, this class is for students who still want to explore different instruments while learning the fundamentals of what it takes to create and play in a band. In addition, RWR students have the opportunity to record their original song. (See below for more details!)

Rock Write & Record II and GirlPop II are our most advanced band offerings. Bands write multiple songs each semester, diving deep into lyric writing, harmony and the finer points of performing and creating as an ensemble. Bands work towards greater and greater autonomy in their songwriting as they build the essential toolbox they need to confidently create on their own. (See below for more details!)

All Rock Write & Record and GirlPop students participate in weekly songwriting sessions. These students start developing songwriting and arrangement skills, while focusing on digging even deeper into the ins and outs of their instrument, harmony, and song arrangement. 

All Rock Write & Record and GirlPop bands play a gig each semester, to share their original music LIVE and on stage with friends, family and our awesome community. 

Position Bands vs Exploration Bands

Rock, Write and Record I (Exploration) is a class where students have the unique opportunity to learn how to write and play music with others in a band setting. Through drum circles, BLAM games, speed songwriting sessions, and bandstand work, this class is for students who still want to explore different instruments while learning the fundamentals of what it takes to create and play in a band. In addition, RWR students have the opportunity to record their original song.  

• This class is for kids ages 9-11 
• Students will learn the most essential concepts needed to make music with others, while building confidence & creative habits. 
• Students explore all the band stand instruments, including piano, guitar, bass, drums, and voice.
• Kids in this class will create a recording of their original song. 
• They will have the opportunity to explore which instruments speak to them as musicians. (Many students fall in love with an instrument after a year or two of an exploration band, and go on to join position bands!)  

 For Kids Ages 9-11

Class length: 60 minutes  

Pricing: $158/month 

GirlPop classes are all girls, led by a female teacher. 

Rock Write & Record II and GirlPop II are our most advanced band offerings. Bands write multiple songs each semester, diving deep into lyric writing, harmony and the finer points of performing and creating as an ensemble. Bands work towards greater and greater autonomy in their songwriting as they build the essential toolbox they need to confidently create on their own.

• This class is for kids ages 10+ with band/private lesson experience 
• Students gain greater confidence in their ideas, as they take on more individual responsibility in presenting to the band.
• Students are required to take private lessons on their chosen instrument.
• These advanced bands have several performance opportunities throughout the year beyond the typical band parties, both inside and outside of BMF.  

 For Kids Ages 10+

Class length: 90 minutes  

Pricing: $199/month 

GirlPop classes are all girls, led by a female teacher. 

- Jill, a Brooklyn Music Factory Mom 

We measure success by how many fun gigs our students play with one another, not by how far our students progress in a method book.

Game-based learning keeps our lessons fun and effective. Our lessons feel nothing like the traditional lesson.

We follow our own unique lesson architecture that challenges every student to use their ears before their eyes as they solve the puzzle of music.

- Margi, a Brooklyn Music Factory Mom

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