130: Rock and Roll Academy with Mark Galbo

Mark Galbo is the CEO and founder of Rock and Roll Academy.

Mark has been an educator and artist for over 30 years.

From private schools in Boston to reservation schools in Arizona, Mark has had the opportunity to work with students and educators in a diverse array of settings.

As a musician, Mark collaborated with a wide variety of successful artists in film, record production, and live performance.

Mark founded Rock and Roll Academy in 2003. The program has grown from one school in Colorado to over twenty schools in Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida, and California.

Rock and Roll Academy is a hands-on music program that emphasizes social emotional learning through a project based experience of playing in a band. There are no auditions and no previous music experience is required. Rock and Roll Academy students form bands, choose their own music, and self-direct their learning.

The kids comment that they feel welcome and that they do not judge each other. They are encouraged to take risks and try. They like being part of Rock and Roll Academy and it inspires them to get more involved in school.

I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Mark. You will hear us talk about his background and Rock and Roll Academy. We focus on how the program works and how the adults get involved.

I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Mark. You will hear us talk about his background and Rock and Roll Academy. We focus on how the program works and how the adults get involved.

Enjoy!

Check out the links below for more information and to connect with Mark.

Connect with Mark and learn more about Rock and Roll Academy:

mark@rockandrollacademy.com

http://www.rockandrollacademy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/seekmystery/

Rock and Roll Academy Facebook Page

Mark Galbo on Twitter

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