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The Rock Camp Experience

  • Home
  • Upcoming
    • Camps
    • Build-Your-Own Camps
    • Upcoming Gigs
  • Get Started!
    • New Rockers
  • ABOUT
    • About RCX
    • Testimonials
    • Meet The Staff
    • The Fine Print
  • Calendar
    • Studio Calendar
  • Media
    • Photos
    • Videos
    • Video Archive
  • Union Members
    • Union Member News
  • Shop
  • LESSONS
  • Contact Us
  • PROMOTIONAL GUIDELINES

About RCX

The Rock Camp Experience was originally founded as Rock Camp for Dads in 2009 with one resounding principal: to re-ignite the musical passion of adult men and women — of all abilities — and nurture the confidence with their instrument in order to perform in front of a live audience.

Owner-operated, The RCX has grown into a supportive, non-judgmental community of amateur musicians whose diverse musical interests have garnered regional and national attention. The Rock Camp Experience is not a Fantasy Camp intended for those wishing to check off their bucket list, nor is it a music school aimed at perfecting your instrument, The RCX is a welcoming Rock & Roll environment designed to build confidence, foster lifelong relationships, and most importantly bring out the joyous inner Rocker in all of us!

Ready to rock? CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED!

Testimonials

“Rock Camp has been an AMAZING experience! I've played at all three levels (101-301) and had a great time at each camp. It's nice to have such accessible studio space. Rock Camp has it all at their studio! I show up with just a guitar or drumsticks, and Rock Camp has the rest. The instructors are experienced, knowledgeable, and fun! They each have their own style and it's been nice getting to know them. You can tell they LOVE what they do! I'd recommend Rock Camp to any player, at any level. You will learn! You will see what it takes to form a band! Most Importantly... You will have FUN!”

— Neal M.

"As my husband said when he started, 'It’s something we can do together!' and we sure have. RCX provides such a great infrastructure so that all you have to do is plug in and play. They have created such a welcoming space so you can get past the fear of performing and get to the fun of rocking.

- David P.

 

"What a great way to renew your rock & roll dreams.  So much fun and so many great people! Can't wait for my next camp."

- Rob B.

"Rock Camp has changed our lives. Many years ago my husband joined Rock Camp. I would admire all the people who had the courage to play and/or sing. It was so great to watch people grow their skills month to month.  One day my husband encouraged me to join as well. It was the best decision I have ever made. I had no experience at all. I now play bass and sing. THANK YOU, Rock Camp, from the bottom of my heart. My husband and I now play together and we have a huge community of friends that I can’t wait to see each month"

- Michelle O.

Meet The Staff!

David Schlaifer

Operations, Corporate Handshakes

David Schlaifer—the newest, oldest partner in The Rock Camp Experience—is on hand to help pave the way for the future of the brand and will answer any and all questions that come his way. Customer service is number one in his book and he’s convinced everything looks better when set at right angles.  David has had a string of hits in the advertising, manufacturing and real estate business and now is turning his attention to his true love….Rock-n-Roll! Being a diehard Moody Blues fan, he’s ever “In Search of The Lost Chord” and struggles to remember all the chords on the guitar, but persevere he does.

EMAIL DAVID

Jesse Miller

Administration, Mulipurpose Tool

Jesse Miller has been a behind-the-scenes guy at Rock Camp since 2011.  Jesse handles our customer service, website maintenance, social media, online data management, copy writing and research.  He is here to answer endless emails, schedule rehearsals and take your plastic for camps and swag!  You can usually see him operating the camera at our monthly gigs, so drop by and say hello—or even better, buy him a beer! Jesse has also been playing in the Minneapolis music scene for over 20 years, currently playing guitar and bass in such local indie rock bands as Awkward Bodies, Mine, Life Skills, and The Curiously Strong Peppermints. 

Email Jesse

Johnny Holiday

Instructor, Bean Counter

Johnny Holiday is long time veteran instructor at RCX and is not only immersed in the local music scene as a guitarist, but also balances that out with a rich family life as a husband and father to two awesome daughters. Johnny got his first guitar in 1978; studied with Jeff Loven from 1984-88; attended Music Tech (now McNally Smith) from 1989-90 and graduated receiving 1990′s “Guitarist of the Year” award. Since the mid 80′s Johnny has been in many bands and spent much of that time sharpening his skills in rehearsal rooms, recording studios and stages of all sizes.  In 2007 Johnny got the gig as the guitarist for Atlantic recording artist Hericane Alice, which took Johnny around the country, sharing the stage with bands such as Warrant, LA Guns, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Winger, The Sweet, Kix, Jackyl, Skid Row, Trixter, Vince Neil and Chayse & Ovation. Johnny is also the guitarist and musical director for The Hype!

EMAIL JOHNNY

Nathan Kinney

Instructor, Studio Watchdog

Nathan Kinney has a storied career as a songwriter, guitarist, producer, and teacher in the Twin Cities music community. He has spent years playing and touring in many bands, including Debbie Does Malice, And We Danced, Calling All Heroes, and Chasing Elroy. He also spent a couple of years as the Production Manager at Polarity Haus Media, working on many audio and visual projects for other artists in the studio. He is a graduate of McNally Smith College of Music, with a degree in audio engineering. He joined the Rock Camp family in 2011, and started a family of his own in early 2018 with the birth of his twins. Nathan’s passion for music is undeniable and contagious. He performs and coaches on guitar, bass, percussion, and piano when he’s not facilitating the camps at RCX. He relocated to the twin cities in 2004, from his hometown of Flint, Michigan.

EMAIL NATHAN

Shawn Davis

Instructor

Shawn has been playing live music around the Twin Cities for over 20 years. A multi-instrumentalist, he has appeared on numerous recording projects for several local artists. He also writes, records and releases instrumental music as Davis III out of his home studio and label, St. Joe’s, in St. Paul, MN. Shawn
currently plays drums with local rock trio Rank Strangers, and insists that perfection is overrated.

EMAIL SHAWN

Faith Jalas

INSTRUCTOR

Much in Disney Princess fashion, Faith's first words were sung, not spoken. She spent 5 years on piano, ran a karaoke business, and made the Iowa National Honor Choir before age 16. In 2012 her princess story continued in Nashville with guitar, vocal and songwriting sessions. There she wrote and recorded her first single. She recalls shaking Sheryl Crow's hand and hearing her say, "I'll be listening for your voice on the radio." Though stars in her eyes, something felt amiss..so she took a detour, moved to Florida, and attended MMI. She graduated Top Tech with a PHD in Harley-Davidson, earning the title, "The Singing Mechanic." Moonlighting in a 13pc Jazz, Blues, and Rock band in Portland, Oregon, she discovered where she had gone wrong. She was raised country on the farmlands of Iowa, but her heart belonged to Rock and Roll. In 2018 she moved to Minneapolis to create the acoustic duo, Freaky & Faith, Classic Rock Balladeers. You can follow their adventures on The Freaky & Faith Show on YouTube. She is elated the next step in her princess story is to work with you as Rock Camp's first female instructor! 

EMAIL FAITH

The Fine Print

  • All deposits are non-refundable 30 days before the start of your camp.
  • Remaining balances must be paid seven days prior to the start of your camp.
  • Our pricing guidelines for "guest musicians" are as follows:
    • Performing ONE song: No charge.
    • Performing TWO TO THREE songs: Half-price
    • Performing FOUR OR MORE songs: Full-price
  • RCX is a place for fun, friends and music, and includes rockers of all beliefs.  Please leave politics at the door.  

 

THE NEXT RCX GIG:

Saturday, March 25th, 2-5pm @ Route 47

ALL AGES - $5 COVER

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