APPLICATION IS OPEN FOR THE FALL 2026 SESSION!

Youth Rock Bands learn cover songs and play gigs. Set lists will be released ahead of time and so students can begin to prepare even before the start of the session.

REHEARSALS
Drillers (grades 6-8) – Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm
Sandblasters (grades 8-10) – Saturdays, 1-2:30pm
SLAG (grades 10-12)*- Saturdays, 3-4:30pm

*Must be 17 on September 1, 2026 to be eligible

The 2026-2027 season takes place in two sessions: 

FALL SESSION
October 10-December 13 (no rehearsal Nov. 28)
Gigs: Dec. 5 & Dec. 13**

WINTER/SPRING SESSION
February 27-May 2 (no rehearsal Mar. 27)
Gigs Apr. 24 and May 2**

SUMMER SESSION
There will also be a summer session which will operate independently from the other sessions. We will announce the details in the spring of 2027.

TUITION
$315 | $255 Current Lesson Students

SET LISTS
Set lists for each band as well as other details can be found in the Youth Cover Bands Handbook 2026-2027

DEADLINE TO APPLY
Fall: August 23
Winter/Spring: TBA
Summer: TBA

**Gigs subject to change.

QUESTIONS?
Please send an email to education@madisonmusicfoundry.com.

About The Instructor

Stefan Truesdell

Stefan Truesdell

Stefan has been playing guitar, touring and recording for over 25 years. He studied at Lakeshore Conservatory and at UW-Whitewater where he learned marketing skills which helped his alt-metal band Dead Fly Boy land a record deal with Sector II Records. He has toured the U.S. repeatedly in notable acts such as the reggae group Natty Nation and funk group Weapons of Mass Defunktion.

Stef finds teaching to be one of the most rewarding parts of being a musician. He wants students to get the most out of lessons whether they are beginning students with no or few musical skills, already versed in music theory, currently performing musicians, or itching to do something with that guitar that’s been sitting around gathering dust in the corner. He is versed in multiple styles and wants students to feel comfortable with themselves and work at a pace that’s right for them.

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