Our professional staff is experienced with beginning through advanced instruction and enjoy working with kids as well as adults.
Classes
workshops, group classes, rock camp for all ages, band coaching, guitar theory, band jams, performances...
New classes - Spring 2025
Groove Garden with Charlie Smith - Jam sessions for Grown-ups
A weekly gathering for adult musicians of all ages to play rock, folk, country, and R&B of the 1960s and '70s.
Advanced beginners and up - parts can be tailored to your level.
Bring your guitars and voices and join the band! Keyboards, amps, and drums are provided.
Spring 2025 Sessions Dates
Mondays from 7:00-8:00
Session 1: April 7, 14, 21, 28
Band tuition $140
Session 2: May 5, 12, 19, & June 2
Band tuition $140
Save $10 if you sign up for both sessions together
Performance
Sunday June 1st, 4:00-7:00pm at the Uptown VFW
Charlie has a special place in his heart (and record collection) for '60s and '70s music and has played it extensively in several Twin Cities cover bands including Hannah and the Dangertones (rock/funk/soul), All Tomorrow's Petty (Tom Petty), Eleganza plays Exile on Main St. (Rolling Stones), Boot Cut (country), and Sunshine Committee (rock/soul). Bring your guitars and voices and join the band! Keyboards, amps, and drums provided.
To inquire or register, email Charlie@Smith-Music.com or call (612) 234-1770.
Spring 2025 bands for ages 9-18 with Charlie Smith
Join a band, rock out and make friends! Students meet together in the garage at the Lake Harriet House of Music for practice one evening a week to learn songs from a variety of modern and classic rock artists. Over the session they'll put together a set of songs to play at a final concert.
Join a band, rock out and make friends! Students meet together in the garage at the Lake Harriet House of Music for practice one evening a week to learn songs from a variety of modern and classic rock artists. Over the session they'll put together a set of songs to play at a final concert.
Performances
Sunday June 1st, 4:00-7:00pm, Uptown VFW
Rock U 101
Grades 4-8
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
April 7th-June 2nd (8 weeks)
No practice: May 26th (Memorial Day)
Tuition: $340
Grades 4-8
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
April 7th-June 2nd (8 weeks)
No practice: May 26th (Memorial Day)
Tuition: $340
Grades 9-12
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
April 8th-June 3rd (9 weeks)
Tuition: $375
Grades 5-10
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
April 9th-June 4th (9 weeks)
Tuition: $375
Rock U 201
Grades 5-10
Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
April 10th-June 5th (9 weeks)
Tuition: $375
Bands are open to guitar, bass, drums/percussion, keyboard, vocals, and horns. Singing and trading instruments is encouraged. Space in each band is limited to 6 members. Contact Charlie if you have questions about which band is right for your child. Registration is complete once the non-refundable band tuition is paid in full.
Teacher Charlie Smith has played with dozens of bands in the Twin Cities, performed at notable venues like First Avenue and on national television, and toured the country. He has a B.A. in Music and has taught at the House of Music since 2011. Visit smith-music.com to learn more.
