Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill on 97.9 the Hill usually features a live in-studio performance by students from The School of Rock Chapel Hill, but this month the “Sessions” are going virtual!

Join Aaron Keck and The School of Rock Chapel Hill‘s David Joseph for a conversation about what’s up at the School of Rock, from updates to the building to upgrades in the curriculum and plans for the summer. In this episode, you’ll also hear new at-home performances from School of Rock Chapel Hill students and instructors:

Guns & Roses’ “Patience” — covered by Izzie Bannister and Kevin Cowan

Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It” — covered by School of Rock Chapel Hill Instructors Justin Ellis, Avery Linderman, Jake Harrison, and Craig Johnston

The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down” — covered by Izzie and Massi Bannister 

Stone Temple Pilots’ “Interstate Love Song” — covered by Izzie and Massi Bannister 

The School of Rock Chapel Hill is also keeping the music education alive and well through its remote learning program, which delivers virtual one-on-one music instruction. Also, they are launching a new songwriting program this summer. 

Listen below for all the great music mentioned above, and for the conversation between 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck and  The School of Rock Chapel Hill’s David Joseph about how student are learning, instructors are adapting, and how the show will go on! 

 

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