My eight year old son Logan has decided he wants to be both a rock star and an actor when he grows up. He enjoys watching Twenty One Pilots’ live shows on YouTube and is completely captivated by singer Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun. Logan loves the fact that they jump around on stage, wear skeleton masks, sound absolutely amazing and have millions of adoring fans. He pointed to one show in particular and said “I want to learn how to play drums and be in a band.” His birthday was around the corner and I remembered seeing Bach to Rock while I was driving and I decided to book his party there this year.
Bach To Rock offers individual music lessons, group classes, toddler programs, beat refiner DJ lessons, birthday parties and music camps. Their programs are not just about playing an instrument; it’s about being team oriented. Students in the Bach To Rock music program are learning how to play by jamming together with their fellow students. By taking the focus off the individual and creating a team dynamic, students enjoy a more supportive and motivating environment in which to learn. Kids feel inspired to be part of a team that accomplishes a really great recording in the studio and a really great live performance for their audience. The team dynamic makes it fun to practice and allows kids to become more invested in the learning process.
Logan’s Party
Logan decided to go with the Rock Birthday Party. Bach to Rock provided an awesome Party Director by the name of Gabe. He was extremely musically talented, friendly, passionate, energetic and knew exactly how to lead the kids and inspire them to their greatest potential while having a ton of fun. Logan picked the song “Treasure” by Bruno Mars to learn to play with his “band” of friends. Gabe divided the kids into groups based on what each child wanted to play. The keyboards and drums were the popular instruments. The kids weren’t interested in playing guitar or singing back-up. Gabe directed the kids on each of their parts with gentle and fun instructions. He carefully went over the lyrics to the song with the group and managed their practice session before he announced it was time to start the professional recording session.
This was one of the best birthday parties we’ve ever had for Logan. It was like magic that the musically talented staff could wrangle up all the kids at the party, hold their attention, train them on the musical instruments and teach them vocals, practice and record a professional quality product that the kids and their parents can enjoy forever.
After the recording session was over, we treated the kids to pizza and cake and there was still a little time left to practice a live jam session. The staff at the Bethesda location was amazing! Their customer service was impeccable. We are already making plans to visit the McLean location and return to the Bethesda location for more classes and camps!
Party Themes
Rock Birthday Party
Who: Ages 7+
What: A two-hour jam/recording session where the birthday boy or girl becomes a Star.
How: Everybody learns to sing or play a song on keyboard, guitar, bass, drums or other rhythm instruments and everyone leaves with a CD of the Birthday Band, recorded and engineered in our state-of-the-art studio.
With: A Party Director and an Audio Technician/Music Director is provided, all instruments (partygoers may also bring their own instruments), a party room for refreshments and opening presents, a special B2R Party Pack for all the participants and a CD of the partygoers’ performance for each participant.
Karaoke Birthday Party
Who: Ages 6+
What: Bach to Rock’s Karaoke Birthday Party is the perfect party for kids and adults eager to become a rock star for a day! Designed for ages 6 to adult (the only prerequisite is they must know how to read), the first step is for the birthday guest of honor to select a song from B2R’s birthday party song list that includes current pop hits (Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran) and classic rock gems (Beatles, Journey). Party length is 90 minutes.
How: During the party, the guests will work with a vocal instructor on learning the song, as well as receiving proper singing and breathing techniques. Click to view our PARTY SONGLIST.
With: With the help of B2R’s sound engineer, the guests will record the song in our professional recording studio! At the end of the party, every guest receives a B2R goody bag filled with treats and the CD of their recording; the birthday guest also receives a T-shirt! Thirty minutes of the party also includes usage of B2R’s birthday party room for any food you would like to bring, as well as presents.
Rock City Birthday Party
Who: Ages 4 – 6
What: This action-packed party allows the children to explore rock ‘n’ roll instruments up close, and see for themselves how music is made on keyboards, drums and guitars. They’ll also learn simple musical rhythms – quarter notes, eighth notes, quarter rests – and enjoy putting their new-found musical skills into action during a live drum circle! Party length is 90 minutes.
How: After hands-on exploration of the instruments at the beginning of the party, the kids will enjoy learning foundational musical concepts through lively music and movement games. They will have an opportunity to eat cake and celebrate during the second-half of the party, with B2R goody bags given out at the end!
With: They provide an Early Childhood Specialist as well as the music, instruments, tables and chairs, and a goody bag for each child. *Food, drink and paper products not supplied by B2R.
DJ Birthday Parties
Who: Ages 10+
What: A two-hour jam/recording session where the birthday boy or girl becomes a DJ Superstar.
How: Guests pair up to create their own mashups using industry standard DJ gear and remix software. Each party ends with a performance!
With: They provide a Party Director and an Audio Technician/Music Director, all equipment, a party room for refreshments and opening presents, a special Beat Refinery party pack.
*Food, drink, paper products, and decorations not supplied by Beat Refinery.
For more information and to book a party, visit www.bachtorock.com
{Thank-you to Bach To Rock for partnering on this post.}
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