ROCKSTAR SCHOOL & THERAPY
TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED FATHER
TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER JON EDWARDS
My much loved father/grandfather/friend to many - Jon Edwards - passed away peacefully at home with family on Tuesday 10th December. Before his battles with dementia and cancer, Dad was the head of maintenance at Rockstar for many years. In addition to being a dedicated parent and family man, he was an elite athlete, an electrician and builder and a man with a big heart and would go out of his way to help family, friends or indeed anyone in need.
It goes without saying that I would not be the same without him, and Rockstar would also not be the same. The building skills that he taught me have allowed me to build every studio, the front stage and much more. Where he had a hand in renovating a studio, we have MANY power points.
My father was an incredibly generous, compassionate and caring man and it's his spirit that led me to create a music school that was not just about music but also about helping and empowering and supporting people.
Although known as a footballer and builder, he had a strong sensitive artistic side, with a particular love for music. His love for music was no more apparent than when he tore up the dance floor, after weeks of battling through radiotherapy, at his 80th birthday celebration - where we performed his favourite songs in a singalong with family and friends. Even when life was hard he showed us all the power of love, family, community and music.
Thank you for everything Dad. You will be sorely missed but you are part of everything I do.
Luke Edwards
Founder Director
Rockstar School and Therapy
MARK EVENS (EX-AC/DC) HAS ARRIVED AT ROCKSTAR
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!
Rock legend Mark Evans has landed at Rockstar and we are fortunate to have his incredible expertise and experience as part of the Rockstar team.
Mark is now taking bookings on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and places are filling up! Not a local? Not a problem, Mark is also available via Zoom! Whether you are from Leichhardt or Luxembourg, you will get the opportunity to enjoy the Mark Evans experience!
Mark's approach to bass playing is all about the fundamentals - what he calls "The Bassics". According to Mark:
"I have been keen for a long time now to find a way to pass on what I have learned and experienced playing bass in bands live, recording and touring internationally since 1975, and Rockstar is the perfect home for passing on my knowledge to our future rockstars".
"During my years playing bass in AC/DC, Rose Tattoo amongst many others (and touring internationally alongside KISS, Black Sabbath, Motley Crue and Status Quo) the experience, knowledge and the lessons I have learned are many. In essence this is what I want to share with fellow bass players, young and not so young, experienced or just starting their playing journey"
Lessons are open to all ages from 8 years to 80+, and all skill levels. Whether you are an experienced bass player wanting to explore ways to make your playing better (for you and your band!) or a beginner looking to develop solid bass playing (the right way!), Mark will guide you on your journey to bass excellence.
Mark will be operating from his purpose built headquarters at Rockstar, so whether you are an existing Rockstar student or future student, don't hesitate to take this incredible opportunity to learn from an iconic Aussie rock musician who not only has a wealth of experience to share but many a yarn about Australian rock history as well.
For further details please check out the Mark Evans "Bassics" page and message me on M: 0425253499.
Luke Edwards
Founder Director
Rockstar School and Therapy
SHOW SEASON 2024!!
ROCKALICIOUS 4 @ CROWBAR 2024
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR ROCKSTARS for making ROCKALICIOUS VOL. 4 our biggest and best festival ever!! 19 hours of performances across 2 stages, all rockstar smiles and all running on time!! Not an easy feat with new acts every 10 minutes for 10 hours. A BIG THANK YOU to all you wonderful parents for your support and for the professional Crowbar staff and production team who help make our event a success (every time!).
Thank you to our wonderful Rockstar Team who ran this event like clockwork - assisting and accompanying our performers and making sure everyone feels like a rockstar.
Not only did our staff perform and run stages all day but they "bumped in" and set everything up and then packed up and "bumped out" as well - with a smile on their face I might add! (as seen in the picture above with Oscar and Maxwell taking a quick break after 10 hours of performances!)
We'll look forward to our next show, mid-year 2025, date TBC. If you are keen to perform talk to your teachers now!
Warm Regards,
Luke Edwards
Founder Director
Rockstar School and Therapy
ROCKSTAR NEWS
Rockstar's 15th Anniversary!
Mark Evans (Ex-ACDC) joins Rockstar!
Mark Evans (Ex-ACDC) joins Rockstar!
15 years of Rockstar in our beloved Leichhardt community. From teaching music to my sons and their friends, to becoming an inner west institution with a brilliant team of educators and 300+ wonderful students, the Rockstar journey has been a fantastic story of success through community connection and our goal to make music accessible and enhance lives.
With the growth of Rockstar school has also been the growth of Rockstar Therapy. More than a decade ago my Social Work career inevitably converged with my music career and Rockstar Therapy was born - who said therapy can't be cool.
Rockstar Therapy is an innovative multi-faceted program that builds resilience, enhances positive self identity and supports developmental growth to alleviate neurological, mental health and social challenges.
Mark Evans (Ex-ACDC) joins Rockstar!
Mark Evans (Ex-ACDC) joins Rockstar!
Mark Evans (Ex-ACDC) joins Rockstar!
Australian rock music legend Mark Evans has joined the team at Rockstar and exciting times are ahead. In collaboration with Rockstar, Mark will be delivering the "Bassics" program - a stripped back bass fundamentals program that explores the development of rock bass evolution and takes you on a journey from Motown to McCartney to ACDC and beyond. Whether a beginner or a pro, under his highly experienced direction and always with a music history yarn to share, Mark will help you become your bass best!
In addition Mark has joined the Rockstar Therapy team to "make a difference" and has already begun work supporting young people with disabilities - bringing music into their lives and supporting their music career. Watch this spot, as there are some fantastic projects kicking off and we look forward to further exciting and heart warming announcements.
Term 4 News! PAGE 1
Term 4 News! PAGE 1
Term 4 News! PAGE 1
TERM 4 NEWLETTER PAGE 1 HIGHLIGHTS:
- TERM 4 STARTS MONDAY 14TH OCT AND FINISHES FRIDAY DEC 20
- MARK EVANS HAS LANDED AND HIS STUDIO OPEN AND READY FOR BOOKINGS
- SPRING BAND CAMP WAS SOLD OUT. BOOK YOUR PLACE AT SUMMER BAND CAMP: 13/14 (BC1) and 20/21 (BC2) January.
- ROCKSTAR @ NORTON FESTA IS ON SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER.
Term 4 News! PAGE 2
Term 4 News! PAGE 1
Term 4 News! PAGE 1
TERM 4 NEWLETTER PAGE 2 HIGHLIGHTS:
- ROCKALICIOUS 4 @ CROWBAR IS ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3RD.
- ROCKSTAR SCHOOL AND THERAPY WEBSITE IS LIVE!
- FEE UPDATE, TERM 2 & 4 SURCHARGE.
THE HUGE PROGRAMS FOR OUR MOST RECENT SHOW - ROCKALICIOUS 4
THE PEOPLE'S STAGE
THE PEOPLE'S STAGE
THE PEOPLE'S STAGE
The Bar stage is what we like to call - "The People's Stage". This is the authentic pub venue vibe where the audience is just an arms length away. Much the same environment in which bands like AC/DC learned their craft and an important part of any young rockstars experience.
THE VENUE STAGE
THE PEOPLE'S STAGE
THE PEOPLE'S STAGE
The Venue stage @ crowbar will give young Rockstars a real feel of the real deal when it comes to performing at a world class venue. However our goal at Rockstar shows is ALWAYS to help our young rockstars feel good, no matter how big the stage the goal is to have fun and learn. Our stage experience is exactly that - an experience - and even though we are in a different forum we are still in the classroom learning and growing and becoming more confident and capable as young artists.