Regan Balman
38 year player, 18 year full time teacher
38 year player, 18 year full time teacher
Newly signed at Regan's Rock School
Expert Drum Instructor Dane
WallaceGraduate of Berklee College of Music
Kids
Stella's dad played on stage with major label acts. He is the guitar tech and luthier for the Foo Fighters and formerly for Nirvana, yet he brings Stella to Regan's Rock School.
Samantha
chose Regan over several other teachers. She's now a talent
show star
little drummer girl Maria
has lots of fun
4 year old Silas' very first guitar session
Silas age 4 - no height requirement!
Kids 9 and under are welcome at the Rock School!
Silas age 4 - no height requirement!
Kids 9 and under are welcome at the Rock School!
Oliver as a 7 year old singer songwriter. Now age 9, he performs at the Puyallup Fair! check him out on my Facebook page!
Josee strums light as a feather
And how cool is Mitchell?
Teens
Ian is learning the art of heavy metal
"Thank you for being a part of Ian's life he greatly admires you and your teaching talents." S.S.
Holly rocks, raps and plays country!
Alicia singing at the Regan's Rock School
Devon Evans Concert in August 2012
Luella Riker looks to go pro, and sounds like it.
"Will really
enjoys working with you and we are delighted you
guys have bonded as student/teacher....Thanks
Regan. You are making a positive impact on his
life. I am in your debt." Col. William
"Buck" James, US Army
Sky is learning the art of self expression! Anyone who's bored should try skydiving.
Hanah Sutich at the Devon Evans Concert
Adults
Dr. Steven Davis N.D. comes to Regan's Rock School
Regan teaches middle aged students and seniors, too. Bill McDonald 78, plays Beatles on youtube
Ed Bressette, Student of the Month
Josh Feinstein and Regan
Matt's mom Shannan enjoys it
enough to start her son and daughter Matt and
Linsday on guitar with a family discount.
Anyone who's bored should take up skydiving!
Awards
Elizabeth Rutledge, Top Student of the Month
Kyla, Rock School student of the month for July
See her Rock on youtube
Regan helps Kyla channel her inner heavy metal star.
Haley, Kyla's sister, student of the month for April 2012, learns the finer points of pitch and timing.
Vastly different types of people learn differently. Regan discovers who they are, enters into their world and helps them gain confidence as they grow.
Bass
When YOU
are ready to rock...
Vocals
Jill sings "Skyline Pidgeon"
Patti sings "Forecast Calls For Pain"
Drew's first time on the mic
"Ground control to Major Tom......."
Melanie recorded her own songs on CD after just a few lessons.
Ed is learning to cope with the extreme high pressure of a pro recording studio ;)
See him in a before and after video on youtube.
Myrielle sings at the Devon Evans show
Ed's son Sky takes over the mic. "Des - i - i - i - i - ire!"
It's all serious business at Regan's Rock School
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Concerts
DEVON EVANS from BOB MARLEY and the WAILERS VISITS REGAN'S ROCK SCHOOL!
Kyla shows Devon some Free Falling
A great part of the show with Tori on bass
Sammie overcomes stage fright to show her ability
Regan and Kyla rock the Devon Evans show
Kyla's parents are performing students, too!
Devon and Regan close out the night with a tribute to Bob Marley
The Puyallup Fair and Talent Shows
Regan introduces Mason at the Puyallup Fair
"Hi Regan, Thank you
for bringing your students to perform at the Fair. I was
so happy to see all of them confidently sharing what they
have learned with you. I hope they all enjoyed the
experience... Kyla was happy with her performance
and as parents we were so pleased to see her enjoy
herself. You did a good job keeping all the students
relaxed and they all had good performances...We look
forward to lessons next Saturday."
Laurel Schultz Program Director
Communities In Schools of Peninsula
Communities In Schools of Peninsula
Click
the image to see a 5 minute video documenting
Sky's meteoric rise from beginner to local country
star in only 8 days, after just two singing
lessons at Regan's Rock School.
"He had never sang and played guitar before, and yet he shows up wanting to perform a song in front of the whole school. 'Well, when is it?' I asked him. 'Thursday' he says... "Hmmmm, well Sky, you've come to the right place!"
"He had never sang and played guitar before, and yet he shows up wanting to perform a song in front of the whole school. 'Well, when is it?' I asked him. 'Thursday' he says... "Hmmmm, well Sky, you've come to the right place!"
Families
Parents
and kids can play together at Regan's Rock School. Ed his son Sky are now in their fourth
year of lessons here.
They play everything from the Pokeman theme song to
Jason Mraz to the Kingsmen to the Monkees!
They rock! Click
to see SKY SING LIVE!
Sisters Keloree and Maisy playing guitar and drums
Ethan and Elizabeth
These brothers travel from Sumner each week
The Corsi sisters
Regan and
Chris Corsi perform Bob Marley's "Redemption Song"
Chris is a former student doing American Sign Language while Regan sings and plays guitar
Chris is a former student doing American Sign Language while Regan sings and plays guitar
Drums
Newly signed at Regan's Rock School
Expert Drum Instructor Dane Wallace is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. He plays in two bands...
rMaria plays drums,
keyboards, and is learning guitar. She wears a lot of
hats!
...her first time playing real drums...
Testimonials
"'Ross did his
Senior Presentation today and it was phenomenal!! ....It was so amazing!... He spoke extremely
highly of his mentor, friend and guitar
teacher, Regan Balman. Regan has been much more then
a music teacher to Ross. He has given him
guidance in numerous areas, friendship, praise and a
safe place to learn and express himself. As Ross put
it today, 'Regan really helped him develop
into who he is, he's a very cool guy and I can't say
enough about him'.... "Thank you for your
patience and influence & being such a special
person & friend to Ross! You bring much Joy
to his life!" Tracy&Matt
"Thank you and Devon sooo much! My little baby girl Holly has been so happy since her performance with you and Devon...she has not shown such happiness in long time. She has been so excited that Devon called her an artist. She has confidence now. she loved performing. Thank you so much Regan and Devon! I could go on and on." K.C.
"Dear Regan, Thank you for all you're doing to help Taylor. I know he will make you proud... May God continue to bless you and your music. With love and admiration" Joan S. [vocalist for Glenn Miller Orchestra]
... I am emailing you because it seems like he has learned about as much as “Seattle School of Rock” can teach him so I am reaching out to you to see if you have any openings.Thank you and I look forward to hearing back from you. " P.P.
"Thank you so much for spending extra time with Josee and myself last night!!! What a treat it was to hear you play and to see Josee so excited about making music! It was also wonderful to talk about something I am so passionate about, health and nutrition, and to get to know you as a person and not only Josee's music coach You definitely added to a wonderful day yesterday!! Take care and we will see you next week!!!" L.O.
Student
Story: Regan receives an email from a lady
who is sampling various local guitar teachers for
her daughter...
"Hi Regan,
I am checking out guitar teachers for my daughter. We would like a "sample" lesson, if you offer them. I am setting up a few of them with a couple of other places as well. My daughter is a little shy, so the right teacher is really important. I like how your website portrays you, and I think you could be a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you." K
I am checking out guitar teachers for my daughter. We would like a "sample" lesson, if you offer them. I am setting up a few of them with a couple of other places as well. My daughter is a little shy, so the right teacher is really important. I like how your website portrays you, and I think you could be a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you." K
"Hi Regan,
Thanks for the lesson! She really liked you. She said you were "very encouraging" and "super patient", so that's really great. You simultaneously moved her forward and kept her going, so I think it went well, too. We have one more sample lesson today, and we will contact you if that is where this leads!" K
"Thanks K,
It's always nice to hear those kinds of comments from my students. I hope to work with her, but either way it was nice meeting you all.
I specialize in introducing the guitar to young people and taking the student on a short cut to the end of the game, which is playing the music they like right away. Meanwhile I impart a more thorough understanding of the instrument than others generally provide. I am often a refuge for students who have given up on other teaching programs. Please let me know if I can be of service.
Thanks again,
Regan."
She would love for you to be her teacher! She really liked your energy.... She would like to start next week, if you're available. I look forward to hearing from you." K
Update: Sammie is still a regular weekly student after three years from June of 2009 through today!
Archives
Meera's
first lesson in rock
Olyvia's 1st Guitar Soloing & 1st Original Song
"Dear Regan, Thank you for all you're doing to help Taylor. I know he will make you proud... May God continue to bless you and your music. With love and admiration" Joan S. [vocalist for Glenn Miller Orchestra]
Andrew is working hard to make the band
"I truly thank you
for all you've poured into Isaac. I have no
hesitation to recommend you." Brian L.
Isaac Jams Behind His Head
Isaac Jams Behind His Head
Mason still learns each week since 2010
Mike on bass, regan with the tam
Conner reads the staff
Andrew Martinez plays acoustic and electric
The Rock School Studio
open spring, summer...
...fall and winter
A strange power runs through it. (see the cable?)
The Rock School is nestled inside the beautiful Wollochet Bay wildlife estuary and
wild Osprey habitat. click for live birds!
Our lovely little Rock School
The studio
is below crumb cruncher park. Walk through the mysterious
"Rockhenge" built by legendary guitarists Kyla and
Myrielle
Amazing short cut methods to play in a band right away! Beginning Drums and Keyboard Lessons offered too. Lots of patience and relaxation, your musical retreat. Call anytime.
HOUSE CALLS!
Regan travels to your
locationone hour only $99
Great for full bands
plus .50 per mile travel costs
must be within 25 miles
You can learn finger picking styles, play jazz or classical, and sight read music at a glance. He provides expert advice on how to present yourself as a performer and coaches bands on how to put on a great show. Students are also encouraged to learn about the drums and the keyboards. Regan is also an experienced vocal coach who focuses on pitch, power and performance.
Regan
Balman: Teaching unique individuals since 1995
"I'm a personal trainer for music. You request a song and usually before the song is finished playing once, I learn it, find you the right music, correct the chords, print it and hand it to you to start playing yourself.
I teach you the genuine style, or an easier way to play any song. I pour my heart and soul into each individual student's improvement. My goal for you is to play your music as soon as possible, and I work hard to help you do it....
"I'm a personal trainer for music. You request a song and usually before the song is finished playing once, I learn it, find you the right music, correct the chords, print it and hand it to you to start playing yourself.
I teach you the genuine style, or an easier way to play any song. I pour my heart and soul into each individual student's improvement. My goal for you is to play your music as soon as possible, and I work hard to help you do it....
Why Visit Regan's Rock
School?
People come here because they want to excel at
guitar. That's what professional private lessons are
all about! So if you're just thinking about it, or
you're not sure if you're child is really interested, or
if you don't own a guitar yet, you might try learning
chords from youtube for a while first... Lessons are tailored to fit
the individual. The ultimate goal is to
get you into playing your music as quickly as possible.
Regardless of age or experience, Regan's lessons encourage steady growth in musical knowledge and ability. Focus, organization, goal setting and achievement are emphasized. Musical knowledge is key.
Regardless of age or experience, Regan's lessons encourage steady growth in musical knowledge and ability. Focus, organization, goal setting and achievement are emphasized. Musical knowledge is key.
We are striving for excellence at Regan's Rock School\
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...and "Live Sky", an exciting jazz-rock quintet from Seattle that plays progressive music by Weather Report, Tony Williams Lifetime, Pat Metheny Group and more. They played several shows around Seattle. Click to scroll down to see him live on youtube.
While specializing in starting young people on the guitar, Regan also offers advanced instruction. Even very experienced players will understand the fretboard like never before, as he takes you through the scales and modes, extended chord voicings and advanced music theory.
You are invited inside Regan's personal recording studio to learn what it takes to excel at music and "climb rock mountain". We coach students of all levels how to play the guitar or the bass guitar with a simple, positive approach. You can learn to play at a professional level, or any level of interest. We also teach vocals, songwriting, beginning drums and keyboards with amazing short cut methods, while imparting a thorough understanding of music.
"I offer individualized instruction catered to
your unique personality. I
examine where each individual student is at musically
and personality wise and then I go from there.
There's no cookie cutter approach, as there are no two
musicians exactly alike. Finding the best way to
interact with different types of kids is perhaps what I
do best. And personal instruction is the best way
to go. An online lesson or DVD can't adjust your
fingers for you, or give moment to moment feedback and
offer tips on specific areas, which I always do."
Free
Materials, Accurate
Chords!
"I set you up with songs, books, material, CD's with backing tracks and more. You will have a thorough knowledge of music, how to read, how to play by ear, how to write your own songs in one easy lesson.. You can learn theory, TABS, STAFF ,complex solos and chord arrangements....
"You can't trust the internet for accuracy! I will provide you with the correct chords and Tabs, then I can transpose any song to your key, with special attention devoted specifically to helping you play YOUR music the way you want to."
Playing on a custom made Boogie Bodies guitar made famous by players like Eddie Van Halen and Eric Clapton, Regan specializes in reggae music but is proficient in many styles. Click on the guitar samples and listen.
rock sample from the album Rock of Offence
reggae/jazz from the album Rock of Offence
country from The Great Creed Smashing
ska/punk from the album Giant Hail
EST. 1995
