Music House Stories
The Cure For Music Lesson Boredom
October 23, 2018Music House rock band students are completely swept away by the process of music learning, making and performing. Currently, their main focus is preparation for our upcoming Fall Music Fest where they, along with 17 other bands, will perform on two stages this Sunday. Take a moment to hear what they have to say about their experiences as "real" musicians.
Self Discovery & Learning Through Music
October 17, 2018In the midst of their preparation for the upcoming Music House Fall Music Fest these young student musicians took a moment to talk about who they are and what they've learned as band workshop members here at Music House.
This Student Rock Band Focuses on Teamwork
August 28, 2018When we humans get together cooperatively, amazing things can happen. The members of the Music House student rock band, Double Negative, know this. In fact, they cite teamwork as their most valuable asset.
Listen to Neon Black & Space Jam, Live
June 26, 2018We knew last month's "Senior Send-off" Concert was going to be memorable. Two very impressive Music House student bands, Neon Black and Space Jam, several of whose members are leaving for college t...
Collaboration is the Key to Overland Park Music Students' Growth
June 5, 2018The Music House students in the band, Demolition Ambition, have learned something profound: music is communication. That's why our programs here at Music House focus on opportunities for collaboration. That's where the good stuff happens. In a recent interview, the members of Demolition Ambition talk about their band and the fruits of collaboration — inspiration, self confidence and unexpected growth.
How to Succeed In Music Lessons as an Adult
May 21, 2018Adult music students are notorious for quickly burning out. They start out eager and motivated, but soon life crowds out yet another new hobby and it becomes a thing of the past. Just a passing fancy. Not these guys though. The members of our adult student band, "The Disclaimers" discovered something unexpected when they enrolled at Music House—that musical interest and understanding snowballs when you connect and collaborate with others. Soon they were learning to rehearse, write music and perform. Presenting... The Disclaimers!
Lisztomania: Crazy About Music and Learning
May 15, 2018And you thought Lisztomaniacs were just Victorian era groupies. Think again. Lisztomaniacs, are actually 8 very modern kids in a very modern Music House band. We interviewed the gang in March of this year. Fun trivia fact: Four of the Lisztomaniacs are graduates of our popular summer camp program.
Adults Music Students Rock: Meet Lady Fury & the Bridgetones
March 22, 2018This week's featured band, Lady Fury & the Bridgetones, is one of our adult student bands here at Music House. They bring broad mix of music to each one of their performances -- from funk, to soul, to rock and beyond. Come hear them perform in our Overland Park auditorium at the Grand Showcase next month
Music Summer Camps: A Week of Musical Discovery
February 23, 2018Rock Band Camp Rehearsal in Overland Park In the immortal words of Alice Cooper, "School’s out for the summer!" Time for vacations and hours spent at the pool. And... if you sign up for a Mus...
Featured Music House Band: Get the Axe
December 15, 2017Alex Kaemmer (gtr), Killian O'Brien (drms), Kaleigh Carpenter (gtr), Kaela Amundson (vcls), George Beatty(gtr), Ryan Whelan (bss) Music House student bands are frighteningly good. In fact, s...
Featured Music House Band: 8 Directions
December 12, 2017This week's featured band, 8 Directions, has chemistry. Despite wide-ranging musical influences (or maybe because of that) all eight of them just click. And the happy result has been good music, friendship, and a whole lotta learning. Come hear them perform in our Overland Park auditorium at the Grand Showcase this weekend
Featured Music House Band: Warning Label
December 7, 2017This week's featured band, Warning Label, rehearses weekly at our Overland Park location and is comprised of hard-working musicians with diverse tastes. But all that diversity has evolved into something unified and truly original. It's been an exciting process to witness. Read what they have to say below.