ROCKSTAR SCHOOL & THERAPY
ROCKALICIOUS 5 PROGRAM
the BIG STAGE
THE CROWBAR BIG STAGE gives you the real world class venue vibe! Students on the big stage will get to experience what it's like to work with sounds and lighting of a world class stage, whilst of course having a blast!
the BAR STAGE
THE BAR STAGE - OR "THE PEOPLE'S STAGE" captures the classic Australian pub vibe, where you are truly amongst the people. Many great bands like AC/DC spent years playing on the stages like this building up their reputation and relationship with their fans. Just ask Mark!
ROCKALICIOUS 5 - GET YOUR TICKETS!!
ROCKALICIOUS 5 @ CROWBAR
ROCKSTAR’S HUGE MUSIC FESTIVAL - ROCKALICIOUS 5!
DATE:
Sunday June 22nd 10-8pm
WHERE:
Crowbar - Sydney 345 Parramatta Rd
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
THE Rockalicious 5 PROGRAM, with all the performance times, will be published on our website, and social media.
Rockalicious shows are a huge logistical affair. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate requests relating to timing of performances. If you are not available please let us know immediately.
MARK EVANS:
MARK EVANS, ex bass player for AC/DC and Rose Tattoo will be available for chats, autographs or even to arrange lessons at Rockstar.
TICKETING FEES:
Ticketing price is based on production costs. Please note there are additional booking fees added to ticket prices by the online music vendor.
BRING YOUR FRIENDS:
Your support is hugely appreciated and we would warmly invite you to bring your family, friends and community members to join us supporting and celebrating young musicians and Australian music.
TICKET LINK:
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/81847d5f-01fd-406c-9649-8b9fe5342059
See you there!
Warm Regards,
Luke Edwards
Director
Rockstar School and Therapy
M: 0425253499
TERM 2 2025 NEWSLETTER
TERM 2 IN DETAIL
WELCOME BACK TO TERM 2 @ ROCKSTAR
Hope you've all had a safe and wonderful Easter! Our first official day of teaching will be WEDNESDAY APRIL 30.
IT’S SHOWTIME! ROCKALICIOUS Volume 5. SUNDAY JUNE 22ND.
THIS TERM WE WILL ALL BE PREPARING FOR OUR HALF YEARLY SHOW - ROCKALICIOUS 5. OUR TEACHING STAFF WILL BE WORKING WITH ALL STUDENTS TO GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM. THIS IS A GREAT TIME FOR ALL OUR YOUNG ROCKSTARS TO PRACTICE, PERFORM AND SHINE!
FEE INCREASE:
For the first time in 5 years Rockstar has had a small fee increase. We are always reluctant to increase our fees but in order to keep up with costs (including paying our wonderful staff at a competitive rate) AN INCREASE has been unavoidable.
- Standard lessons will now be $50/half hour instead of $45/half hour (Term based fee and guaranteed place).
- Casual Music lessons will now be $55/half hour instead of $50/half hour (Weekly fee and non guaranteed place).
- Band Support will now be $50/full hour per person (minimum 3 person group, term based fee and guaranteed place)
NOTE: We are still $6-$11/half hour cheaper than our closest competitor yet we offer so much more than simple music lessons, including:
- a child development and psychologically informed approach to music education;
- Our inclusive, incredible and absolutely huge music events;
- our wonderfully designed and faciliated Band Camp programs;
- our involvement and connection to our local community;
- and of course our high calibre long term teaching staff who are all industry professionals (and even a world famous ex AC/DC one!).
THE MEET MARK PROMOTION CONTINUES!!
As you would all now know, Rockstar now has rock royalty - Mark Evans - bass player for AC/DC & Rose Tattoo. He is now teaching his bass guitar program called “Bassics”. Everyone is welcome to benefit from Mark’s expertise in bass guitar - students, parents, community members - and he is happy to do one off or ongoing lessons.
For Term 2 we are offering a “MEET MARK” promotion and you can now have a one off, half hour session, with Mark for just the standard music lesson price. Mark is a rock music treasure but he wants to share his musical wealth with YOU! So give Luke a message to set up a “MEET MARK” session.
Note: this is open to guitarists as well, not just bass players, as he has plenty of tips on how to improve your craft - or maybe you just want to play along with someone who actually played on stage (or on the back of the truck) with AC/DC - ARGUABLY the biggest rock band in the world.
ROCKSTAR WEBSITE
Check out our website already! It’s packed full of information and you can always access it to keep up to date with our latest news, show dates, term dates, fee info, teacher info, projects, history and more!
PUT THESE IN YOUR DIARY!:
ROCKALICIOUS 5 - SUNDAY JUNE 22nd
FESTA - SUNDAY OCT 26th
ROCKALICIOUS 6 - SUNDAY NOV 16th.
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to a wonderful Term 2 and Rockalicious 5!
Luke Edwards
Founder Director
Rockstar School and Therapy
MARK EVANS (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
15 YEARS OF ROCKSTAR!
Rockstar's 15th Anniversary!
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.
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 the same goes for Rockstar. 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
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.