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Keyport, New Jersey · Est. 2009
Joe Salk's
“Rock Band School”
Welcome to one of the coolest rock band programs around.
See if we make a good fit.- ★ 5.0 on Yelp
- Keyport, NJ
- Est. 2009
More than rehearsal
We build the whole band.
A fun and positive program for both students and parents. Practice is in a professional rehearsal/recording studio.
Play together
We are not just about putting bands together. We teach how to play, enjoy and manage your band.
Know the stage
Students will learn everything they need to know about their equipment, how to get the best sound and troubleshoot problems. They will also learn stage play, photo ops, video ops, proper sound checks, setting up, breaking down, how to get more out of practice and the do's and don'ts of playing on stage all to get you to the next level.
Know your instrument
Every part has a job. Learn them all.
- 01Headstock
- 02Tuning Pegs
- 03Nut
- 04Neck
- 05Frets
- 06Fretboard
- 07Inlays
- 08Strings
- 09Body
- 10Pickguard
- 11Pickups
- 12Pickup Selector
- 13Bridge
- 14Volume & Tone Knobs
- 15Output Jack
- 16Strap Button
Start where you are
You don't need a band.
You don't need a band to join. You can be placed in a band with others. This is a great place to make new friends with common interests.
This is a great program for your kids to get them into their own band. It doesn't matter if they are just starting out or have a lot of experience with an instrument. These classes are a lot of fun and will help inspire the student with team effort.
Get placed
We'll place you with other musicians and build a real band.
Play real venues
Learn the songs, the equipment, the stage, and the team.
Your first session is on us
Book a free trial lesson to see if we make a good fit.
Students get placed in their own band and choose their own songs. (That is something that you don't get with other schools.) We also offer private tutoring to help with songs, your instrument and with music theory/reading to further your advancement. Classes are once a week for an hour but some of these classes will run for two hours. So you may even get twice as much time for the same low price.
Real stages
Our students play real venues.
In Asbury Park and beyond.
Atmospheric preview · Client performance photo pending
01The Stone PonyAsbury Park
02The SaintAsbury Park
03McLoone's Supper ClubAsbury Park
04House of IndependentsAsbury Park
05The Wonder BarAsbury Park
From the crowd
Students & parents.
“My son loves working with Joe. He is an amazing teacher. Joe has taught him so many new techniques and music theory, taking his music skills to the next level.”
“Joe took my son’s level of play to exceptional heights. No fluff… just old school, effective, collaborative, and fun teaching methods that truly work! Joe is, without a doubt, a wonderful teacher!”
“I've never met a music instructor who knows and adhere to musical fundamentals like Joe! Simply, a true musician and teacher who masters his art!”
“Joe knows what it takes to create a successful working band, and he easily shares those details, helping to form great bands.”
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