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Rock Band Academy provides young musicians the chance to play in a band with kids their own age.

Most students are between 9 - 15 years old and have taken private lessons before joining. An audition helps place the musician in the right band. Rehearsals are 90 minutes, once-per-week, Monday - Friday. Most sessions last 5-9 weeks depending on the time of year. There is no cost to test one Rock Band Academy rehearsal.

Rock Band Academy live concerts are one of the best parts of the program. They give friends and family the chance to see and hear all the bands and the musicians even get paid!

Chris Bihuniak - Owner, Coach, Producer, Musician

• Award-winning kid's music songwriter.
• 8 nationally-distributed albums.
• 100+ songs on iTunes.
• 25+ years experience with rock bands.
• Studied music theory in high school and college.
• Started coaching bands in January 2009.
• Works with 7-10 bands per week.
• Clean rehearsal space with quality equipment.
• Father of four boys.

Customer quotes say it all...

"My son described the class in the following way... 'It was the best time of my life!' - Kyla

"You are near divine status in our house!" - Jill

"I have to say that Rock Band Academy with you is the highlight of my sons life." - Payal

"What an amazing difference you make in our kids' lives!" - Mindy

"My daughter said, "Dad I had so much fun tonight, a great night... I just love music." - Paul

"We think you are pretty much a "god" around here with how you got [the band] pulled together." - Pattie

"Your enthusiasm, love for music and excitement are contagious! You get the award for having the most patience." - Ashley

"I had really fun a rehearsal today! Rock Band Academy is one of the best things that has ever happened to me!" - Amy

"My daughter has no idea how lucky she is to have Rock Band Academy in her life!  YOU are over the top talented!" - Shea

"My daughter is having more fun each and every time. Thanks for all you do. What a privilege they all have thanks to your wonderful academy!!" - Sheila

"Some kids are into sports. You have provided an outlet for those into rock, that will stay with them all their lives!" - Tom

"Your planning and dedication is admirable. Thanks for your work with my son. RBA has been a big part of his life." - Joe

"Thanks for the tremendous effort you put in to provide this quality program, you have a lot to smile about!" - Patti

"Thank you Chris! What you do with the boys is just great." - Josh

"Such amazing talent, and it keeps getting better!  The kids' progress is a sign of a great teacher. " - Rachel

"I just wanted to let you know that i had and awesome time and am so looking forward to next year. I think our band has awesome talent...all of that in 6 practices!" - Lane

"Thank You Chris for being such an awesome roll model to our kids and for all of your hard work and dedication!." - Mindy

"Wow!  The kids really respond to you and your direction.  I'm glad to see my son part of the RBA experience." - Bryan

"You really help them hone their skills and give them an outlet to perform.  You are performing an awesome service for all of them." - Pattie

"It is such a wonderful outlet for the kids and you could tell they all had a BLAST!" - Judy

"My son overcame an intense case of stage fright and I'm so pleased he could enjoy this unique experience." - Amy

"Loved the concert! It took me back to college days at frat parties and dive bars listening to one of the local cover bands." - Jane

"I was blown away by the show last night, that's the best I've ever seen them perform.  Thanks for everything that you've done with them." - Peter

"Thanks again for all you do!!!! Rock Band is their absolute favorite thing to do!" - Mindy

"I just wanted to say again how grateful I am to have a person like you coaching me and the opportunities you find for me." - Brooks

"The kids are learning so much more than their instruments - they are learning self-confidence, team work and dedication." - Molly

"Thank you so much for all that you do to insprire our children!" - Shea

"We are loving what the girls are doing and are super lucky to have found you for them to have this amazing opportunity. Thank you." - Sheila

"I was shocked to see my son playing as well as he did.  I had no idea he was able to play like that." - Susie

"I think you have an amazing ability to teach young musicians! The entire show was exciting, enjoyable, and I was so impressed with the diversity of the music." - Michelle

"My son could not be more thrilled with this program and would go any and all days to be able to play with the band and be taught by you!" - Patti

"Thanks again for all your work and dedication to the kids and their music." - Shelle

"I am really excited with how the boys have improved since bringing Chris on board!" - Kimla

"You're doing a wonderful thing for those kids." - Lara

"You have so much enthusiasm and talent and it's wonderful that the kids are able to work with a professional, learn skills, and have fun at the same time." - Kathy

"My son LOVED the concert last night!!! Thanks so much for all you do with the boys!" - Joanie

"The kids had a blast yesterday and learned a ton of course!" - Erica

"It was great!!!! Thanks for doing a great job with them." - Michelle

"We were completely blown away. The performances were way beyond our expectations. I can't thank you enough for your time, energy, enthusiasm, expertise, & hard work." - Molly

"I think the show was magnificent. I can't imagine having such a cool venue to perform in when I was that age. What a dream." - Tammy"

"What a great concert! It was absolutely wonderful, all the bands!" - Jill

"The entire production was amazing -what a talented group of people! We are blessed to be a part of it." - Ashley

"The show was great and the kids sure had fun.  You have developed some real talent." - Jamie

"I thought you and all the performers did an outstanding job, and kudos to your whole family for helping support your career." - Suzanne

"Thanks for helping with the guitar strap just in the nick of time!! Was a good time-- thanks." - Amy

"The boys had so much fun and were really pumped afterwards. I know it was a lot of work on your part." - Anna

"Thank you for everything you and your family did to put on an amazing show. We had so much fun!!!" - Mindy

"Thanks for letting us play in the concert! We had a really great time." - Cory

"She practices all the time and is very proud of what she is doing. I am glad that we found out about you." - Jen

"Thanks, Chris. I think it's awesome! I can't wait for the boys to see it. Very impressive." - Katrina

"Thanks for all you do. We loved the concert on Sunday and enjoyed listening to the other bands." - Barb

"Thank you so much for the sweat and passion you put into your work with our kids." - Jane

"You are making such a positive impact on so many kids' lives!" - Mindy

"The show today was fun; no doubt about it.  You have some talent in your stable." - Todd

"You guys totally Rock!  We are so glad you joined in the Dragon Dash at the last minute. Everybody loved you!" - Lauren

"want to thank you as a parent for the cool stuff you are doing. You have coached and mentored some great kids, but you have touched my family with your work" - Joe

"Thanks so much for putting that together for the boys. I think it was a great experience and they had a lot of fun." - Jackie

"This was just an awesome experience, Chris. Seriously, my son is very lucky to have this opportunity." - Suzanne

"Thank you so much for your work on the Variety Show! I thought it went great and the sound was better than it has ever been!" - Jennifer

"Chris, the boys are having a great time working with you. Thanks for what you do." - Laura

"Can't tell you how much he has enjoyed it and how impressed I was by what they were able to do!" - Ann

"It is so great for local kids to have these musical opportunities with you!" - Shelle

"thank you so much for having the extra tom today I think it really helped in my druming." - Lane

"Chris for all you do for our kids! Your hard work and dedication never goes unnoticed! - Mindy

"There was some really good talent there yesterday.  And you worked so very hard - it was evident. - Nan

"Thanks for the most amazing concert. What a wonderful group of kids and families. You are such a gift to all of us!" - Erica

"Thanks for [the concert] yesterday. We all LOVED it." - Toma

"Thank you for all your work, it's been a great experience for Nathan, you do a great job." - Stacy

"That my son sang a solo and played the guiar, no less, is a stretch, and I'm glad you challenge them to get out of their comfort zones." - Judy

"Thank you!!! We love u!" - Ashley

"Can't thank you enough for all you hard work yesterday. You did an amazing job." - Penny

"Thanks again for everything!  We can't say enough good things about RBA.  The boys are looking forward to another fun session." - Kyla

"It was really fun to see the boys on stage and do so well with their songs. It is amazing how much they improved in just 6 weeks!" - Kristen

"Great venue, great to hear other bands perform - you provide a really unique niche and you do it well." - Stacey

"My son is loving it. We knew he enjoyed piano, but it turns out that rocking the world is even more enjoyable." - Jamie

"Thanks for being such a great role model." - Chris

"Thanks for a great concert!" - Justin

"Congrats Chris on another successful concert! It's always fun to watch the bands and see how much they have grown." - Barb

"Our daughter's involvement with you and her band mates in RBA has been a wonderful progression for her." - Jeff



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