Ever since we were kids, we wanted to play music. For years we attended our lessons, practiced until the wee hours of the morning, and formed bands with our friends, all the while dreaming of rock stardom. But that was a long time ago. One night in the summer of 1993, we were hanging out after a late rehearsal talking about teaching music. We had each been teaching private lessons for a number of years, and agreed that the biggest problem facing our students was that they didn't have the opportunity to play with other musicians.
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Steve is a guitarist and music teacher who has been working in the Bay Area since moving to Berkeley in 1984. He founded BandWorks with Jeremy Steinkoler in 1993. In addition to his private teaching and BandWorks classes, Steve has taught at Cazadero Performing Arts Family Camp for many years, worked in London as a music director, taught band workshops in Dublin (Ireland), and contributed to Guitar Player magazine.
Watch the Eyewitness News Team become the Eyewitness Blues Band with help from BandWorks in a Rock n' Roll Fairy Tale. Have you ever wanted to play in a rock band? For some, the buzz of electric guitars, sonically sublime vocals, and the energetic roar of the crowd are enticing enough to want to give it a try.
You must hear this, but I'll tell you anyway: five years of piano didn't do half as much as one session of BandWorks did for developing Max's musicality, interest, desire to write music, and oh yes, the cool factor. That's why we keep coming back! I feel like we are so lucky to have found you! Julian enthusiastically wants to continue with the band.
BandWorks teachers are the heart of our program. They work closely with students, often taking on the role of mentor and inspiring kids (and adults!) to become more passionate about music and learning. We are committed to supporting our BandWorks teachers with training, resources, feedback and guidance.
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Jan Bass
Jun 06, 2015
