The Rock Project NI

We offer lessons in Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, and Vocals at Merville House in Newtownabbey

We’re a ‘contemporary’ music school for kids aged 7-18 yrs, which sounds very grand but simply means we teach Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums and Vocals, as opposed to the more ‘classical’ instruments. The Rock Project is in session as an 'after school' club, during term time between 15:45pm and 20:00pm at the following locations:
Tue: Ballyclare Presbyterian Church halls,
Wed: Merville House, Newtowna

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The: Hollywood Presbyterian church halls

Each school runs for four hours and is split into two classes, each lasting two hours… Juniors (7-11yrs) from 3:45pm to 5:45pm, followed by Seniors (12-18yrs) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Each session consists of one hour of music related fun activities… Games, Quiz, and Plug & Play, where students will have the opportunity for a jam session in a ‘band’ with their fellow students, and one hour of tutoring where they’ll split into smaller tutoring groups of each instrument. Students are tutored on techniques for that particular instrument and will learn that weeks tune(s). They’ll then practice that tune during the week (we hope!?) and when they come back the following week for their next session they’ll be playing it as part of their Plug & Play session. Students are encouraged to bring their own instrument (with the exception of drums… use ours, it’s much easier), but all instruments can be supplied at the school, and students can change from one instrument to another during the year if they wish, assuming there are places available in the group they’d like to join. We ask you to ‘commit’ to joining for the year… 39 weeks, just like normal school… but there’s no obligation to do so, and you won’t be tied in. At the end of the year we put on a Showcase Concert to friends and family where everyone gets the opportunity to get on stage with the Tutors and perform. All of our tutors will be have undergone DBS/CRB enhanced check to work with children. Not everyone at The Rock Project will want to enter grade exams, but we are affiliated with Rockschool Graded Music Exams and can incorporate their curriculum into our lessons, and we’re happy to do so. Please let us know from the outset if this is required and be advised there is an additional cost (payable to Rockschool) for entry to their examination process.

09/01/2022

Just a brief update re our planned opening at Lisburn…

We had hoped to be able to run our first session from Monday 10th January, but unfortunately we simply don't have the numbers to open at this time. Interest in the area has been very good but it's clear we've suffered somewhat with the 'Omicrom' effect.

So for now, we're postponing the planned opening until things settle down a little bit and we can have some confidence that we'll be able to not just open, but grow the school.

In the meantime, our school at Merville House in Newtownabbey is continuing which, if feasible for you, might be worth considering until we can get things moving in Lisburn.

Sorry for the late notice, we were trying to give it as much time as possible, but keep an eye on our page The Rock Project NI for further developments

19/11/2021

********* ROCK PROJECT LISBURN *********

Rock Project NI is delighted to confirm that in addition to our NEWTOWNABBEY school, we're bringing our special brand of music tuition to LISBURN.

Rock Project Lisburn will open up for the first time in January 2022, on Monday evenings at Trinity Methodist Church just off the Knockmore Road. Teaching Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums and Vocals, with sessions as follows:
Juniors (7-11yrs) from 4pm-6pm
Seniors (12-18yrs) from 6pm-8pm
Adult sessions from 8:00-9:30pm.

The first session is absolutely free to all so to book your free taster at either Newtownabbey or Lisburn simply PM us here, email us at [email protected], or visit us at www.therockproject.com

17/09/2021

Wondering what it's all about?

17/09/2021

********** SPACES AVAILABLE **********

Sessions are up and running again at our NEWTOWNABBEY school but did you know you can book in anytime?

We still have places left and we offer a FREE taster session for any budding musicians for each of our age groups...
Juniors (7-11), Seniors (12-18), and Encore (adults).

Students can join our GUITAR, BASS, VOCALS or DRUMS classes, all abilities are welcome, and sessions include an hour of tuition (instruments can be provided) and an hour playing as a band in the main room.

The Rock Project is a fantastic place to socialise with similar ages, enjoy music and learn some new skills. Visit www.TheRockProject.com for more info or to fill in our booking form, or PM us for more information.

23/08/2021

Great news for the network

We’re back in the training hub this week, and looking forward to welcoming 4 new areas to our franchisee network! Watch this space for sessions opening soon!

18/08/2021

PM us or email [email protected] for more information or to book a place

08/08/2021

We are thrilled to be reopening our NEWTOWNABBEY sessions at Merville House again in September, with all our Covid safety measures in place, and can't wait to welcome back our students old and new to our two-hour sessions.

We offer a FREE taster session for any budding musicians at each of our sessions... Juniors (7-11), Seniors (12-18), and Encore for adults. All abilities are welcome so why not come along and see what we do?

Students can join our GUITAR, BASS, VOCALS or DRUMS classes, and sessions include an hour of tuition (instruments can be provided) and an hour playing as a band in the main room.

The Rock Project is a fantastic place to socialise with similar ages, enjoy music and learn some new skills.

Visit www.TheRockProject.com for more info or to fill in our booking form, or PM us for more information.

03/11/2020

UPDATE

Hi All, unfortunately, Merville Residents Association has confirmed that, despite schools returning, Merville House will remain closed for the full 4wk period of the current restrictions.
This puts our date for reopening back to wed 18th November 😕

27/10/2020

VENUE REQUIRED

The Rock Project is looking for suitable venues... clubhouse, community centre, church halls, primary school etc all considered. Must have a main practice area and a number of breakaway rooms for lessons.
If you know of anywhere that might be suitable for our sessions and might be interested in accommodating us, please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.

25/10/2020

20/10/2020

Announcement

Due to recent government guidelines our regular Rock Project sessions have been cancelled for this week (22nd) and next week (29th), but we hope to see you all again at the start of November.

If you're interested in taking part in Rock Project please do get in touch, we have a number of places left in Senior Drums and Vocals for both Juniors and Seniors... we'd love to hear from you 🤘🥁🎤

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Website

http://www.therockproject.com/

Address

Merville House, Newtownabbey
Belfast

Opening Hours

4pm - 9:30pm