August 20, 2025The Benefits of Playing an InstrumentThere’s something extraordinary about music—it connects, uplifts, and inspires. Whether you’re plucking a guitar string, pressing piano keys, or tapping out rhythms on a drum, the benefits of playing an instrument extend far beyond making sound. For students of all…
August 6, 2025The Benefits of Joining a BandJoining a band is more than just playing music—it’s about finding your rhythm, building confidence, and becoming part of something bigger than yourself. If you’re wondering why you should join a band, the answer lies in the transformative experience it…
July 2, 2025How Has Rock ‘n Roll Influenced Music?From its rebellious spirit to its thunderous sound, rock and roll has left a permanent mark on the world of music. Emerging in the mid-20th century, this genre not only transformed how music was made and performed but also inspired…
September 2, 2024Bruce Gallipani Supports Brian Kirk’s JirksRockit executive director, Bruce Gallipani, had a fun night out at Red Rock Tap and Grill to support Rockit alumnus musician, Nick Grande, and Rockit instructor/alumnus, Rob Grande, perform as “Jirks” with Brian Kirk and the Jirks on Labor Day…
August 27, 2024Summer Session Scholarship StudentsThe Rockit Live Foundation proudly provided $5,300 in scholarships to 7 Rockit Academy musicians during our six week summer session, in addition to our 2024 full year Gibson Lou Pallo Scholarship recipient, Teddy Kurdyla. Rockit believes that every young artist should have…
August 26, 2024Love Is All You NeedRockit musicians were back home at the newly reopened House of Independents in Asbury Park for their summer session show, “Love Is All You Need” on August 25th. Students performed songs from breakup to make up, including hits by REO…
August 11, 2024Brody Shinderman Sings at Yankee StadiumHuge congrats to Rockit Academy vocalist, Brody Shinderman, who sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Yankee Stadium on August, 11th. Rockit musicians and instructors showed their support on Brody’s big day! The crowd cheered in amazement while listening to Brody’s powerful…
July 28, 2024Groovin’ Rocks the Monmouth County FairRock Academy’s Eddie Brigati Honors Scholarship band, GROOVIN’, performed hits from The Rascals to a full tent at the Monmouth County Fair. Spectators from 4 to 84 were seen dancing along to the high energy performance that included founding member…
July 23, 2024USA & UK Legends of RockRockit musicians had an incredible spring session show, “USA & UK Legends of Rock” on June 23rd at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park. It was a bittersweet send off to our nine graduating seniors, and a debut for seven new…
June 17, 2024Rockit Says Goodbye to Our 2024 Senior ClassRockit Academy wishes all the best to our nine graduating seniors! Executive director, Bruce Gallipani, offers words of wisdom to the talented musicians, “My advice to you is to follow your passion, in music and in life. Always work hard…
