Norwood-Based School of Hard Rocks Turns Out Rock and Roll Dreamers and Guitar Heroes
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 10, 2008 – Guitar teacher, music producer and heavy metal guitar hero Joe Hart has been dreaming for as long as his 30 years young self would allow about having a music school for those who dream of rocking. Now Joe Hart and Hugh Crossland, 71 years young, attorney and Northeastern professor with a love for rock music and teaching students of all ages have merged their dreams into “The School of Hard Rocks.” Their “garage band” school located in Norwood is having its Grand Opening in June 1st and is accepting applications for Summer classes now. Go to the School of Hard Rocks web site for all the excitement and information you need about achieving your own rock and roll dreams (www.JoeHartsMusicSchool.com).
Hart explained his transition from being a dreamer to being a dream maker this way: “I have been involved full-time in the music business and private guitar instruction for almost 25 years. Good luck and good fortune have made it possible for me to offer this unique experience to those who ‘wanna rock.’ I can’t think of many other full-time guitar teachers who have a music production company, a band of their own, release their own CDs, played on stage alongside world-renowned artists, and had their music and their guitar playing reviewed so well in print and other media. I want our rock school to stand out as something more than just a camp with crafts, counselors who are drill sergeants, or just a school with books and boring exercises.”
Crossland added his own words: “Our rock school in a real garage is your place where kids of all ages and levels of music exposure can reach to achieve their own music ambitions and wishes. For most of my life I’ve been your textbook guitar student. I know everything there is to know about the good and the bad of being passionate about guitar. I’ve made all of the mistakes, I’ve gone through many playing levels and what’s kept this fire burning in my belly are great guitar teachers like Joe who are quite a rare commodity these days. Our school is different and it will make a difference to its students. I wish I had this opportunity when I was growing up in Toledo.”
There is a sense of true reality and realistic desire about their vision for the School of Hard Rocks. This is not a game for Hart and Crossland, this is a place where tomorrows’ guitar heroes will be made. We’ll keep in touch so you can stay in touch with those who dare to dream of becoming real guitar heroes.
For more information and to see Hart's guitar
artistry online go to
www.MySpace.com/JoeHartRocks or call 781-688-3056 to get their brochure.
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT:
Kelly C. Taylor
kellyctaylor@hotmail.com.
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School of Hard Rocks to Give Away Two Summer Scholarships and Offer Intern Positions
NORWOOD, Massachusetts. March
12, 2087 – New business organizations are typically short on those two
precious commodities, money and time. Now the Music School of Hard Rocks (www.JoeHartsMusicSchool.com),
a brand new place where those who “wanna rock” has announced a way for two
“youngsters” of “any age, sex or music experience” to have a little more of
both: The School of Hard Rocks will give away complete scholarships for up
to two qualified people for two weeks of instruction this Summer.
Centrally located in a real garage band setting in Norwood the music school
where “wanna be rockers meet the road to success” offers music services
rivaling those of the world's most sought-after training camps and retreat
centers for sports and music stars. The garage building which serves as a
classroom without seats connected online and teachers without PowerPoints
houses up to 20 students in comfortable but authentic studio and music
furnishings. “Our space is just as you’d find it for an aspiring rock
musician. It’s got all of the trappings of making music and none of the
trappings of show and pretension.” These were the words of the school’s
co-founder and master musician Joe Hart, himself with family a Norwood
resident.
Hugh Crossland is a Westwood resident and Joe’s co-founder. Speaking about their dream he says: “This Rock School is brand new and different from the rest. We’ve redefined the terms “music” and “school.” Student will experience a fun packed, stress free "out of the comfort zone" setting where they’ll learn by doing and playing, not reading, writing and examinations.”
Joe Hart, 35 with the look and demeanor of a rock star, knows what he’s talking about. He’s truly been there and done that. Which, by the way, is totally different and unique in the world of small and pricey do everything camps, spas and seminars. The Hard Rock School limits itself to six students per class session so there’s the specialized and personalized attention every aspiring performer requires. With almost 25 years of teaching guitar, making music, playing in his own band, and on stage with rock superstars, he’s putting his future and his vision into turning out tomorrows’ most talented musicians and rock stars.
Hugh Crossland, 71 years young, is a local attorney and 40 year professor at Northeastern who took up guitar after his football playing years ended at Michigan. Knowing what it takes to be a successful student and a great teacher he brings to the garage both street smarts and passionate dreams of seeing others rock out. “Don’t hide your dreams. Let it all out. Add in an experienced and driven mentor and wonderful, magical things happen”, he says. Joe adds his own two cents: “That’s the way that real music is made and played in the real world -- in a garage, a basement, a loft, or a corner space. Put this together with other like-minded students and in a short time they’ll be on there way to being a rock star!”
Whether you’re interested in getting the scholarship or seeing if you can make the grade, its first come first served, check out Hard Rocks at www.JoeHartsMusicSchool.com.
For more information and to see Hart's guitar
artistry online go to
www.MySpace.com/JoeHartRocks or call 781-688-3056 to get their brochure.
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT:
Kelly C. Taylor
kellyctaylor@hotmail.com