We have started a YouTube page. Here you will find video of student & teacher performances along with guest performers. Be sure to check back as we will be uploading new vids.
International Legend Les Paul signs guitar donated by ShamRock!
Posted: Aug 18, 2009
ShamRock School Of Music donated a guitar to William Paterson University's
Brave New Radio which held an all-day fundraiser featuring 15 live, local bands one of which was ShamRock's Vince Genella. This was the first annual Brave-A-thon. The coup de grace was a guitar signed by music legend Les Paul, which helped bring the total amount of funds raised to over $500.
Les Paul with Robert Quicke General Manager of WP 88.7 FM (WPSC)
One-man musician Vince Genella, nicknamed iPod Guy by some staffers, played a state of the art guitar with laptop computer with the percussion and bass lines behind him. Rob Quicke described Genella as a musical genius. His set-up would put Dick Van Dyke as the chimney sweep in Mary Poppins to shame. On the floor was a complicated array of wah pedals, buttons, dials and switches, all of which were deftly manipulated by Ganella during his performance. He was just one man, but the music he produced sounded like a whole band.
ShamRock School of Music recently hosted a Guitar Hero Night at the
Pequannock Public Library as part of the library's summer reading Teen Time
program. Matt Forshay of Pequannock was decalared that evening's "Guitar
Hero" and won a free guitar lesson from ShamRock School of Music. The
evening was capped off by a performance from master guitar instructor Vince
Genella.
Wayne Day Grand Prize Winner!
Posted: Aug 1, 2009
ShamRock School of Music director of promotions, Vanessa Genella, presents
this year's Wayne Day grand prize to Ashley Beasley of Wayne. Ashley won a
free guitar and lesson w/ Vince Genella at ShamRock School of Music. Five other Wayne residents also were drawn as winners of a free guitar lesson.
ShamRock Summer Camp I Slide Show
Posted: Jul 30, 2009
We would like to thank all who attended! Our FIRST Camp was a great success!!
Be sure to register for ShamRock Summer Camp II
Larry Mitchell Guitar Clinic Was Awesome!
Posted: Jul 16, 2009
All of us at ShamRock would like to thank Larry for a fantastic Guitar Clinic!
Master guitar instructor, Vince Genella, will perform twice this week for ShamRock School of Music.
Posted: Apr 28, 2009
Thursday April 30, 10:00am-11:00am live on WPSC Radio 88.7 FM
Vince will perform live on the airwaves during the radio station's "Brave-Athon" fundraiser. ShamRock School of Music is an underwriter of programming for the radio station at William Paterson University. ShamRock is donating a guitar that will be raffled off during the broadcast to help raise funds to meet its operating expenses. Listen to Vince perform and speak about ShamRock, its lesson philosophy and our role in the music community around the area.
Sunday, May 3, 1:30- 2:00pm, Pequannock Library
Vince will perform live with students at the annual Artsfest. Performances and events will be happening all day long from 1:00-5:00pm from other area musicians and artists. Please stop by to see us.
If you are interested in music lessons on any instrument, please give us a call at 973-839-0100. We expect to be very busy with lessons during the summer. Please book your time early to guarantee your spot. Please also join us for the 1st ever ShamRock Summer Rock Camp June 22-June 26. The week culminates with a performance at PV Park on Friday night! Space is limited so contact us or the Pequannock Parks and Recreation to sign up or to find out more.
Musically Yours,
ShamRock Shcool of Music
Guitar Hero/Rock Band Contest!
Posted: Feb 1, 2009
Due to popular demand, ShamRock will host its 2nd Guitar Hero/Rock Band contest on Friday, February 6 at our school from 6PM to 9PM. Admission for the evening is $5 and includes pizza, soda, chips and prizes. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. Register by phone 973-839-0100 or stop in to sign up. You can also register via e-mail. Parents/Guardians must provide a cell phone# at time of registration so that you can be reached that evening if necessary.
Registration for this event is FREE to those currently enrolled for lessons at ShamRock.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions or are interested in our lesson programs. We are still accepting registrations for our winter semester at this time.
Best Wishes,
ShamRock School Of Music
Happy New Year!
Posted: Jan 6, 2009
Happy New Year!
ShamRock School of Music will begin the winter semester on Tuesday January 6 with a full schedule of guitar, piano and flute lessons. Thanks to all of you that allowed us to have such a great first semester this past fall.
For the month of January, our Magical History Tour #3 will head back to England and we will get in cue to ride the Magic Bus and take a look and listen to The Who. They have a lot of great music and are still writing new music and performing today. They have some songs that are fun to play on the guitar. And if you ask Vince, he will probably show you how to do a classic Pete Townshend windmill on your guitar.
Remember you can earn a prize of a gift certificate to Music, Music Music on Rt 23 in Pompton Plains. This is a great locally owned store that stocks all kinds of CDs and DVDs. It will take just a few minutes to fill out the form and turn it in. If you are the parent of a young student, take a minute and read through the tour with them. Last month, guitar student Aidan (8 years old) was the winner of the Beatles Magical History Tour and earned a free iTunes Gift Card. Maybe you can be this months winner!
Thanks again for your continuing interest in making music part of your life!
Best Wishes,
ShamRock School Of Music
Brownie Troop 1679 visited ShamRock
Posted: Dec 5, 2008
Brownie Troop 1679 visited ShamRock on December 4 to learn all about musical
instruments. They were all able to try the guitar, drums and piano while
being treated to a performance by Chandler Scales and the Polka Cats in our
lounge. Please contact ShamRock if you have a troop or group that would
like to learn more about musical instruments.
Sign up for our Winter Semester!
Posted: Dec 1, 2008
The first cold snap of the season got you down? Well it got us in the mood for the holidays. This week we received our first shipment of instruments and accessories. We are pleased to announce we now have full size and ¾ size electric guitar packages that include everything that you need to start playing ..guitar, amp, gig bag, tuner, picks and an extra set of strings. The only thing missing is the lessons ..
Sign up for our Winter Semester, which starts January 5, and get 50% off any guitar pack!!! That makes the full size pack only $169 ($350 retail) and the ¾ size pack only $139 ($270 retail). Our supplies on this special offer are limited, so if you are interested, please e-mail back or call 973-839-0100 for more details or to reserve yours today.
Dont fear drummers, we have the same deal for you. 50% off our beginner drum sets when you sign up for our Winter Semester. This is a complete full size drum set for only $279 ($575 retail).
We now have accessories for brass and woodwind instruments including reeds, swabs and oils. We are also stocking guitar strings, straps, tuners and metronomes. Come on in for yourself or for that special musician on your list. Not sure what to get them? GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for accessories, instruments or lessons.
WE WILL BE OPEN Friday and Saturday, November 28-29 for your shopping convenience from 10 AM to 6 PM.
We are now offering lessons Tues-Fri from 3-7 pm and Saturdays 10-3. We may be able to offer lessons at other times, please contact us for more info. Lessons available for students and adults on guitar, drums, piano, strings, vocal and all band instruments. We now have a staff of 5 fully qualified teachers at ShamRock and new students joining our program nearly every day. We invite you to come see our brand new facility and find out more about our programs and how they could get you or that young musician rockin in no time.
Happy Holidays,
Winner of Guitar & Lesson
Posted: Nov 9, 2008
Anthony LeNeve, 11, of Pequannock, NJ is presented with a new Washburn guitar by Vince Genella, Master Guitar Instructor from ShamRock School of Music. ShamRock celebrated its Grand Opening with a random drawing held at this years annual Family Ho-Down Festival for a free guitar and lesson with Vince.
Grand Opening
Posted: Oct 28, 2008
ShamRock School of Music opened its doors on Tuesday, October 28 with a busy day of guitar lessons with our master guitar instructor, Vince Genella. All our students and guests were thrilled with look and feel of our brand new facility located in the heart of Pompton Plains. We have 6 brand new soundproofed lesson rooms that each have a window so you may observe your child learning to play their instrument at any time. Those that hung out in our lounge were treated to viewing of the Live 8 concert DVD on our HD flat screen while enjoying some tasty food and drink. We had a lively discussion about the Beatles in the lounge as we looked at tons of pictures of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
Come on down and check us out.
If you are interested in signing up for our first semester of lessons, please contact us via return e-mail or call us at 973-839-0100. We expect to be adding all band instruments, piano, sax and vocal teachers to our staff this week.
We will be bringing in a number of accessories for musical instruments within the next couple of weeks. It will now be convenient for you to get your guitar strings, reeds, tuners, metronomes and much more right here in Pompton Plains. Detailed info about our accessories will be posted on our website soon.
Thank you again for your interest in our new music school and please contact us today so that you can get your preferred lesson time!
Best Wishes,
ShamRock School Of Music
Musician & Master Teacher Vince Genella
Posted: Oct 27, 2008
We are happy to announce that area musician Vince Genella is teaching at ShamRock School Of Music! He has over 20yrs experience as a musician & teacher. He teaches ALL levels of guitar, beginner and intermediate bass, and beginner drums. For more information about Vince click HERE!
