The Band Lab - Twelve Week Semester

THE BAND LAB:  Join a Real Band. Rehearse Together. Perform Live.

12-Week Boompop Academy Semester
Led by Rod Goelz and the Boompop Academy Team

Want to experience what it’s really like to play in a band?

The Band Lab puts you into a real working band environment where you'll learn the skills musicians develop on stage, in rehearsals, and through playing together. Over 12 weeks, you'll work as a group, build confidence, sharpen your musicianship, and prepare for a live performance.

You don’t just practice songs — you'll learn how to function as part of a real band by:

• Playing songs together as a group
• Rehearsing in a live band setting
• Developing timing, groove, and musical communication
• Learning stage presence and performance skills
• Understanding song structure and arrangements
• Building confidence as a musician
• Exploring improvisation and creativity
• Preparing for live performance

In order to ensure that every band member plays in every song, each class is limited to the following members: 

• 3 Guitarists
• 1 Bassist
• 2 Keyboards
• 1 Drummer
• 3 Vocalists
• 1 Utility Strings Player (handling mandolin, banjo, fiddle, acoustic)
• 3 Horn Players
• 1 Hand Percussion

Real Skills for Real Musicians

Playing in a band requires far more than knowing chords or memorizing songs. You'll develop the skills musicians use every day, including:

• Listening and responding to other players
• Rhythm section interaction
• Groove and dynamics
• Musical communication
• Improvisation
• Stage confidence
• Performance mindset
• Gear awareness
• Writing and creating original music

The Semester Finale Concert

At the end of the 12-week semester, your band takes the stage for a live performance event, showcasing everything you have learned in front of a real audience.

Stop practicing alone. Start making music with others.

Twelve Week Group Guitar Semester. 
Students who opt for Wednesday Classes will meet Sept 23, Sept 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11
Students who opt for Thursday Classes will meet Sept 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12