- PopShop -

Learn Music - Have Fun - Rock out

PopShop - Rock EnROLL today!

Learn Music! PopShop, located in Morgantown, WV, is a non profit music academy founded with the belief that popular music styles (rock, pop, country, punk, etc.) can be a vehicle to teach traditional musical concepts. PopShop is dedicated to providing a quality music education while working to help nurture artistic and personal growth in students of all ages.

Have Fun! While music education is at the center of PopShop's mission, classes are designed for members to enjoy the learning experience! Students collaborate in order to choose the songs, and work to assemble a set of music to be presented at public concert events.

Rock Out! Throughout the PopShop session, band members take to the stage for live performances to showcase each student's talent and hard work. Live performances are used to help highlight other charitable causes in our community and raise funds for these same organizations. PopShop teaches that art is not only important for personal expression, but that it can be used to help others in need.

Classes & Information

Registration for PopShop Fall 2017 - Session One - is NOW OPEN!

This School Rocks!


Classes Offered Fall 2017 - Session One:

PopShop Performance Program (Bands)

The program is geared toward players of all ages (8-adult) and musical abilities! Students meet for group lessons to create a set of music to be performed at a public concert(s). Students meet for 90 minutes a week for six weeks (9 hours of instruction). PopShop staff members carefully create groups based on age, ability and musical interests. Instructors provide musical instruction and impart the importance of teamwork, creative expression, and self confidence.

Guitar and Bass Guitar Effects Pedal Class - Beginner

This four week course will focus on three principles: the ability to distinguish and identify effects by hearing them, the understanding of hardware/circuits within most pedals, and the building of a guitar pedal of your choice (six options: distortion, fuzz, boost, treble boost, bass distortion, bass fuzz)! All materials will be provided.

Guitar and Bass Guitar Effects Pedal Class - Advanced

This four week course will cover the understanding and building of one of four Bookworm Effects' guitar pedals: The Atticus Finch Overdrive, the Pancake Trilobite 2xFuzz, the Laughing Man Optical Tremolo, or the Malta Kano Reverb! This class will cover more complicated circuits and we'll take our time building to make sure everything is good to go. All materials will be provided. Note: If you are a bassist, the Trilobite also sounds great on bass. It is not required that you'd taken the Beginner class, but it's preferable to have some soldering experience.

Studio Recording Class

This six week course will cover hardware/software for recording, signal flow/routing, microphones and techniques, and then recording a band in order to experiment with different methods!

Audio Mixing Class

This four week course is a hands-on introduction to mixing sound for students at the beginner and novice levels. Learn the concepts of mixing live audio for bands, theater and speaking events, and also recorded music for albums, podcasts and film/video. **The class is recommended for most students before taking the six week Live Sound Engineering class.

Live Sound Engineering Class

This six week course shows students how to run a PA and mix a live band. Learn everything from setup to sound check and show time to load out. **Most students with no prior experience using a sound board should consider the 4-week Audio Mixing Basics class before taking the full Live Sound Engineering class.

  • A minimum of 4 players needed to form performance class.
  • Students rehearse on stage with full PA allowing students the opportunity to experience the feeling of performance from day one of the session!
  • All "backlined instruments" (drums, keyboards, amplifiers, PA system, microphones) are provided for students.
  • Classes are held at "The PopShop" located at 918 Fortney St, Morgantown, WV.
  • Instruments needed: Guitar(s), Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Drums, Vocalist(s), Wind Instruments. Other instruments can be incorporated. Please inquire about yours!

ROCK enROLL


Registration is NOW OPEN for PopShopWV Fall 2017 - Session One


ROCK enROLL now for PopShopWV Fall 2017 - Session One!


PopShop Classes Fall 2017 - Session One



Events

Upcoming Shows and Events:

PopShop Fall 2017 - Session One begins!

Join us for the first Fall 2017 (6 Week) session

Monday, August 28th @ 918 Fortney St. Morgantown, WV

Morgantown Marathon

PopShop groups perform at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater!

Saturday, September 23rd - 9am-1pm.

PopShopWV Presents: Rocktoberfest 2017

PopShop Fall 2017 - Session One Bands rock 123 Pleasant St!

Sunday, October 15th - 1pm.

Gallery

Photo Albums

Summerfest 2017
Instagram Photos
Timeline Photos
Profile Pictures
Cover Photos
Mainstreet Hustle @ Bites And Brews 2017
PopShopWV Presents: School's Out For Summer 2017 Concert
Wednesday Rehearsal @ PopShop (5/10/17)
The Mixups Rehearsal
PopShop Presents: Springfest 2017
Springfest 2017
PopShopWV Presents: Winterfest 2016
Rocktoberfest 2106
Mobile Uploads
Before I Sleep (04/09/16)
School's Out For Summer 2016 Concert
PopShop Winterfest 2015
PopShop Winterfest 2015 (Pt 2)
PopShop Family Night with Bill Withers
The Walls At PopShop
PopShop Springfest 2015

Video Playlists

Feedback

  • "Had a great time at Black Bear. Kudos to you for the teaching and relationships that got the kids (and adults) there. The Black Bear venue permitted a lot of {my son's} friends to be there, which was awesome support."

    - Parent of PopShop student

  • "You don't know me, but {one of your students} is a dear friend of mine, and I just wanted to thank you so much for all the wonderful work you did with him and all the other PopShop kids. He has been on Cloud Nine over the experience. The other day he said to me, with a big smile on his face, "I feel like I get better at guitar just by being in the room." You are doing an amazing thing with these kids, and you must be very good with them; the results are so impressive. So I just wanted to thank you for giving such a great gift to the community. Best of luck to you, and keep up the good work!"

    - Community member and friend of PopShop student

  • "Participating in Pop Shop programs over the years has allowed my son to grow as a musician and as an individual. Chris Russell and his staff are excellent mentors to students that are in the process of discovering their musical talents. Pop Shop bands have a great time while working toward taking their abilities to the next level. It's such a great opportunity...right here in Morgantown! "

    - Cynthia Armstrong, Parent of PopShop student

  • "...Unsurprisingly, he didn't get in trouble at all this spring. There was no acting out, his grades improved and his attendance was stellar. He will start high school in the fall with new confidence in mind and direction in his heart, and it is all because of the gift of a semester in PopShop."

    - Counselor of PopShop student

  • "We love PopShop, it is such a wonderful program for our daughters. They enjoy playing music they hear on the radio and learning to play with a group is important for any musician. We look forward to future semesters!"

    - Angela Carver, Parent of PopShop students

  • "Thanks again for all your hard work and support throughout the semester. We will all look forward to the fall."

    - Adult PopShop student and the parent of PopShop students

  • "I just want to thank you for all your time and hard work you have put into Popshop. The boys were very happy with their performance yesterday. I think they did a great job. I know you put in a lot of hours. I just wanted to let you know that we appreciate it."

    - Parent of PopShop students

  • "I loved doing Popshop! I learned so much during the semesters I spent there - I took the next step and actually played something with other people, outside of my room. I gained a little confidence and (kinda) got over my stage fright. I recommend this program to people all the time and try to spread the word as much as I can. Thank you so much for all you did for me!"

    - Anna Smith, Former PopShop student

  • "Many thanks for you and your assistants for all you do with young musicians. PopShop has been an amazing experience for my son and his band. {My son} has gained confidence as a musician that I never thought we'd see."

    - Parent of PopShop student

News

2017-09-19 via Facebook

Cheer on your favorite PopShop bands and some amazing athletes this Saturday at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park from 9am-1pm! The amphitheater is just past the MILE 24 marker of the Morgantown Marathon. Our bands will be rocking to help keep the runner's energy up prior to their last 2.6 miles, which includes the brutal climb up Beechurst Ave to the finish at the Coliseum! Join us! Performance Schedule: 9:00 - Next Chapter 9:30 - Something Professional 9:55 - Cody Clayton Eagle 10:20 - Cody Eagle, Alexia Eagle, Chase Sutton, Ethan White, Skyler Rife 10:30 - Puck Byron, Mazey Snider, Nate Hite, Ben McMullen, Holly McMullen 10:40 - Next Chapter 11:15 - Before I Sleep Official 11:55 - Something Professional 12:20 - Howitzer: Band

2017-09-12 via Facebook

PopShop Presents: Rocktoberfest 2017 on Sunday, October 15th, 2017 beginning at 1pm! 20 phenomenal bands take the 123 PLEASANT ST. stage to present their work from PopShop's 6 week Fall Session One. This will be an amazing day of music featuring the talents of students age 8-adult! Join us!

2017-09-11 via Facebook

❤️ Be the best FOR the world! ❤️

2017-09-11 via Facebook

https://vimeo.com/231941695

2017-08-24 via Facebook

PopShop Fall Session One performance classes begin next week! We're looking for a few students to complete bands if any young students might be interested. Specific instruments needed. Message Chris for more info!

2017-08-14 via Facebook

PopShopWV "Rocks The Regatta" this Saturday, August 19th at Crab Shack Caribba - CHEAT LAKE from 1-4pm! Don't miss this great lineup of music! 1:00 - Something Professional 1:30 - Ryan, Jake, and 2:05 - Cody Clayton Eagle 2:40 - Next Chapter 3:25 - Before I Sleep Official

2017-08-14 via Facebook

Registration for PopShop Fall 2017 - Session One is now OPEN! Classes begin the week of Monday, August 28th! This 6 week session (90 minutes, one day a week) concludes with the ROCKTOBERFEST Concert on Sunday, October 15th! ROCK enROLL by Friday, August 18th to ensure your placement in a band! https://docs.google.com/a/popshopwv.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0p_MChFCXNGp0Z0uhzUi-r6gSnqYar1a6-Pkp-iIAJHnreg/viewform

 

Contact

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Chris Russell
PopShopWV
304.906.9336
chris@popshopwv.com