Become your own rock legend and enhance your technique with Levine’s expert instructors.
Musicians of all backgrounds and experience levels can explore rock and popular music styles, and jam with fellow students and faculty.

Rock

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Levine’s Rock Department offers opportunities to develop musical skills and explore the art of rock. Our world-class instructors cultivate students’ technique and teach the skills needed to become their own rock legend. Whether you are new to music, a traditionally trained student who is curious about rock or are an experienced musician looking to expand your skills, Levine is the place to develop your talent.

For more information, contact Risa Carlson at (202) 686-8000 x1104 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Private Lessons

  • Private lessons provide students with individual instruction with one of Levine’s talented faculty members and are geared towards the specific goals, needs and aspirations of each student regardless of experience or age. For new students, we take the time and ...

  • Levine offers private instruction year round in 22 instruments and voice – for the beginner, lifelong amateur, or budding virtuoso. Private lessons provide students with individual instruction with one of Levine’s talented faculty members and are geared towards the specific ...

Group Classes

  • (Ages 15 to Adult)

    Do you love singing and want to sing all types of music, but don’t know how to carry your technique from one genre to the next?  You are not alone.  While some foundational principles of singing apply ...

  • (Adults)

    The perfect birthday or Father’s Day gift!  Take your playing to the next level with this intense rock 'n roll experience.  Designed for all levels of guitar players, bass players, drummers and singers, you'll be matched with other like-minded musicians ...

  • (Ages 11 - 18)

    This fun-filled camp is a great opportunity for talented young musicians in middle and high school who are interested in performing rock, jazz or blues.  Participants are grouped into bands based upon skill level, the wishes of ...

  • (Ages 14 - 18)

    Summer is the perfect time to improve your guitar skills! For intermediate and advanced jazz, rock, and blues guitarists, this week-long class will take your playing to the next level while learning popular and jazz songs. Concepts ...

  • (Ages 10 - 15)

    Learn how to play the electric guitar this summer during this week-long class for absolute beginners! Students will learn the fundamentals of popular guitar playing, including open position chords, strumming patterns, pick technique, basic note reading and ...

  • (Ages 12 to Adult)

    Using elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, structure and expression, students of all instruments develop the ability to improvise in many styles, including jazz.  Students also learn how to listen to and interact with each other while improvising ...

Ensemble Classes

  • (Ages 11 - 18)

    This fun-filled camp is a great opportunity for talented young musicians in middle and high school who are interested in performing rock, jazz or blues.  Participants are grouped into bands based upon skill level, the wishes of ...

 
 

Rock Related News

  • Nate Foley wins New Artist of the Year

    Congratulations to Levine guitar student Nathan Foley for winning New Artist of the Year at the 2012 Washington Area Music Awards. The 26th annual "Wammies" were held on Sunday February 19, 2012 and recognizes significant career achievements by Washington area musicians.

    Nate is a soul guitarist adept at playing funk, blues, ...

  • New Class: GarageBand

    New! Music Technology and Composition class in Garageband. For the first time Levine is proud to present this course on Apple's GarageBand software.

    Whether you’re a student or accomplished musician, GarageBand is a rewarding way to create, perform, and record your own music.  Learn the interface and basic recording techniques, ...