Summer 2026
Music exploration
Is your child interested in learning a musical instrument? Register for ROCmusic's Music Exploration week! Each day, youth will interact with a variety of instruments and genres to get a taste of the music each instrument creates.
Ages: 6-12 (recommended)
Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 10am - 12pm*
Dates: July 6th - 10th
Location: ROCmusic Suite, 57 St. Paul Street
*Afternoon session to be added if morning session fills up.
Rhythm Section & Beyond
Learn what it's like to practice and perform Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop music. Sessions will include ensemble playing, ear and interval training, improvisation guidance, possible recording opportunities, and navigating sound systems. Students must have at least one year of experience on their instrument.
Ages: 10-18
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Dates: July 14th - August 20th
Location: ROCmusic Suite, 57 St. Paul Street
Dreamseeds Jazz
Learn about jazz music, what it means to play as part of a jazz combo, and how to improvise in a jazz style. All instruments are welcome, but students must be at an intermediate or advanced level on their primary instrument. No jazz experience necessary.
Ages: 11-18
Day: Monday
Time: 4pm - 5pm
Dates: July 13th - August 17th
Location: ROCmusic Suite, 57 St. Paul Street
Musical Mentorship
Has your student ever wondered what it would be like to teach their instrument to others? This training will include instruction, discussion, and application in such topics as:
goal setting
criticism versus feedback
critical thinking and analysis
learning styles
classroom management
instrument-specific skills
Should they wish, students who successfully complete the training will be considered as ROCmusic Mentors for the 2026-2027 school year, teaching supervised private lessons to beginning ROCmusic instrumental students.
Ages: entering grades 8-12 in fall 2026
Days: Monday & Thursday
Time: 2:30pm - 4pm
Dates: August 3rd - August 27th
Location: ROCmusic Suite, 57 St. Paul Street
