Andrei Makarevich discovered Rockschool

In Kazan, the opening of the first professional Russian children in the school of rock music, "The Road". The opening ceremony was attended by the famous musician Andrei Makarevich, the one on the guitar signed school rock band, reports "Interfax". "I never thought I'd live to see the time, be taught as rock music in school.'s Hope that in a few years to come from this school are people that rock music is moving, because the last in the years nothing new in principle, does not happen all hope for you. "- said Makarevich, based on the young musician. However, he suggested that the organizers of the project does not get stuck on the word "rock", and only a good play modern music. "Children not the main thing that can be taught - that it was interesting for them," - said the musician. Rock School is based on one of the oldest music schools worked Republic № (opened 1945) 5, in which teachers have developed this unique project and won with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan grant of 100 thousand rubles. Head of Culture of the Executive Committee of Kazan Dinara Kamaleeva noted that in Kazan extremely increased interest in contemporary music after successfully in August 2008 I International Festival with live music, "The Creation" with the participation of world stars of punk rock, jazz and ethnic music performed. Creation "," This project is an excellent opportunity for talented children, offer a lover of rock, in order to develop your skills in the future, maybe we'll see them on stage at the next Festival "- she said. According to principals Airat Yarullin, the whole music school is designed for 120 students, the School of Rock 40 children will be recruited. The training program is designed for 3 years, at the end of the graduates receive a diploma from the School of Music received. "The lessons will lead teachers with conservatory education in modern techniques, including for his drama", - said the director. In a rock school will begin in the fall, from 10 May start a call. To the Ministry of Culture of the grant already acquired the necessary tools - guitars, drum sets, amplifiers, remote control, microphone. Within the school of rock music is to meet with famous Russian artists, workshops, training and cooperation between schools with similar institutions abroad.