Rock and pop workshops

Explore the many aspects of rock and pop music with our two-day workshops

An exciting and creative two-day songwriting and band skills workshop for children aged 8-18.

Sessions include:

  • song-writing
  • band rehearsals
  • live sound
  • sound checking

The workshops are led by professional players and teachers.

You do not have to be a member of an existing band to attend this workshop, however we also welcome established bands.

When and where 

Both days, 9:30am - 3:30pm 

  • Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 October 2024
  • Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February 2025
  • Thursday 29 and Friday 30 May 2025

Centre for Music
Bayswater Road
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9FF 

What to bring

Everyone will need:

  • pencil
  • a little money for refreshments (including tuck shop)
  • packed lunch

All attendees are responsible for the electrical safety of their own equipment - please bring a circuit breaker to plug into. 

Drummers: You must bring your kit, sticks, brushes and a mat or piece of carpet to set up on (if you have one). 

Keyboard players: Your keyboard, power supply, and amplifier (if possible). 

Bassists and guitarists: Your guitar, guitar strap, amplifier, power cable, guitar cable (plus a spare if you have one), plectrums and an electronic tuner (if you have one). 

Singers: Your voice and a pad or notebook to write lyrics in. 

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