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Fender & Gretsch - Guitar & Amp Clinic RSS

Fender & Gretsch Guitar & Amp Clinic 2013 Direct from the USA, this is Mike's one and only NZ Clinic! Entry is free and limited. Featuring Mike Lewis Mike has been a professional musician since 1969 and along with Chuck Berry, toured with the Rolling Stones. He has been with Fender for 22 years and has been instrumental in the development & growth of the Fender & Gretsch brands....

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Ableton Live 9 & Push Premiere with Paddy Free & Tom Cosm RSS

  • Wednesday 10 Apr 2013, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

NZ Rockshop & Ableton invite you to the …  *Ableton Live 9 & Push Premiere featuring Paddy Free & Tom Cosm* Join us for an evening showcasing Ableton’s brand new Live 9 Software and Push Instrument hardware.  Guest presenter Paddy Free (Pitch Black) will demonstrate the new features in Ableton Live 9 and how he uses Live for his production and live performances. Guest presenter and Ableton Certified...

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Michael Schack Masterclass RSS

Roland and NZ Rockshops present: Michael Schack's only New Zealand Masterclass. Limited Places! Get in quick!   Be informed and inspired by one of the world's leading "e-drum" exponents. As an international in demand V-Drums artist/demonstrator, Belgian drummer/producer and acoutronic beatfreak Michael Schack travels the world to perform at international music events and drum festivals. Apart from his solo performances, he’s also known as the energetic live “e-drummer” with Drum’n’Bass (Hospital...

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LP Percussion Clinic - Raul Rekow & Karl Perazzo - Christchurch RSS

Paul Rekow has played congas with Carlos Santana since 1976, participating in the groundbreaking melding of Latin, rock and funk styles that characterizes the band's history. For over twenty years Rekow has added his pulsating and colorful rhythms to the Santana sound that has captivated audiences on five continents. Initially self-taught, Rekow learned about Cuban percussion from fellow Santana veterans Armando Peraza and Orestes Vilato. He passes on...

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Pioneer DDJ-SX & Serato DJ Showcase with the Serato Crew RSS

  • Wednesday 21 Nov 2012, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

In association with Pioneer DJ & Serato, NZ Rockshop Presents... Pioneer DDJ-SX & Serato DJ Showcase with the Serato Crew* * Guest Presenters from Serato H.Q. This is an opportunity to see the creators at work!!! Join us for a product demonstration featuring the brand new Pioneer DDJ-SX 4-channel DJ Controller for Serato DJ Software. Serato DJ delivers all the features and performance to meet the demands of...

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Electronic Music Production Workshop - Auckland RSS

An Electronic Music Production Workshop featuring Steve Young (Broken Robot Recordings) aka HEDFLUX What do you get if you combine a PhD in quantum physics, a sublime understanding of the fabric of reality, a myriad of creative talents, pure psychedelic dancefloor mayhem and a cracking bloke? The Australia & New Zealand Alumni Association SAE/QUANTAM and NZ Rockshop are hosting an Electronic Music Production Workshop featuring international award-winning psychedelic tech-funk...

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Jojo Mayer - Perfect Balance NZ Clinic Tour - Christchurch RSS

From Zurich, the son of Bass player Vali Mayer, Jojo spent much of his early childhood on the road in Europe and the Far East. At the age of 2 he got his first drum set, and he made his first public performance in Hong Kong at three! By 18 he had joined Monty Alexander's group touring major festivals in Europe (North Sea Jazz Festival,...

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Jojo Mayer - Perfect Balance NZ Clinic Tour - Wellington RSS

SOLD OUT - no more tickets available *Please note this is an R18 Event* From Zurich, the son of Bass player Vali Mayer, Jojo spent much of his early childhood on the road in Europe and the Far East. At the age of 2 he got his first drum set, and he made his first public performance in Hong Kong at three! By 18 he had...

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Jojo Mayer - Perfect Balance NZ Clinic Tour - Auckland RSS

From Zurich, the son of Bass player Vali Mayer, Jojo spent much of his early childhood on the road in Europe and the Far East. At the age of 2 he got his first drum set, and he made his first public performance in Hong Kong at three! By 18 he had joined Monty Alexander's group touring major festivals in Europe (North Sea Jazz Festival,...

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Taylor Guitars Roadshow - Dunedin RSS

Join your local Rockshop crew, with very special guests Andy Lund and Dianne Magana direct from Taylor USA to talk about and demonstrate a great range of mid to very high end Taylor Acoustic Guitars. It will be an informational style event with the once in a lifetime  opportunity for some hands on time with these amazing  guitars - some of which we have never...

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Taylor Guitars Roadshow - Christchurch RSS

  • Sunday 21 Oct 2012, 18:30 — 21:00
  • Christchurch,
    Laidlaw College,
    70 Condell Avenue, Papanui,

Join your local Rockshop crew, with very special guests Andy Lund and Dianne Magana direct from Taylor USA to talk about and demonstrate a great range of mid to very high end Taylor Acoustic Guitars. It will be an informational style event with the once in a lifetime  opportunity for some hands on time with these amazing  guitars - some of which we have never...

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Taylor Guitars Roadshow - Wellington RSS

Join your local Rockshop crew, with very special guests Andy Lund and Dianne Magana direct from Taylor USA to talk about and demonstrate a great range of mid to very high end Taylor Acoustic Guitars. It will be an informational style event with the once in a lifetime  opportunity for some hands on time with these amazing  guitars - some of which we have never...

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Taylor Guitars Roadshow - Napier RSS

  • Thursday 18 Oct 2012, 18:30 — 21:00
  • Napier,
    Napier Rockshop,
    21 Dickens Street, Council Car Park Entrance

Join your local Rockshop crew, with very special guests Andy Lund and Dianne Magana direct from Taylor USA to talk about and demonstrate a great range of mid to very high end Taylor Acoustic Guitars. It will be an informational style event with the once in a lifetime  opportunity for some hands on time with these amazing  guitars - some of which we have never...

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Taylor Guitars Roadshow - Tauranga RSS

Join your local Rockshop crew, with very special guests Andy Lund and Dianne Magana direct from Taylor USA to talk about and demonstrate a great range of mid to very high end Taylor Acoustic Guitars. It will be an informational style event with the once in a lifetime  opportunity for some hands on time with these amazing  guitars - some of which we have never...

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Taylor Guitars Roadshow - Auckland RSS

  • Tuesday 16 Oct 2012, 18:30 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

Join your local Rockshop crew, with very special guests Andy Lund and Dianne Magana direct from Taylor USA to talk about and demonstrate a great range of mid to very high end Taylor Acoustic Guitars. It will be an informational style event with the once in a lifetime  opportunity for some hands on time with these amazing  guitars - some of which we have never...

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Line 6 POD HD Workshop - Auckland RSS

  • Wednesday 19 Sep 2012, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    1/100 Karangahape Road (upstairs above Auckland Rockshop)

Line 6 POD HD Workshop with Ross McDougall (In Dread Response / Saving Grace). An instructional seminar detailing how to get the most out of your POD HD. Join Ross as he shows tone editing tips & tricks, walks through his Line 6 HD500 patches and provides his insight on using the Line 6 POD HD500 in a live environment. This is an R18 event. This is...

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Pete Lockett - Live Percussion Clinic - Palmerston North RSS

Pete is one of the most versatile multi-percussionists in the world, having immersed himself in percussion and drums from every part of the globe, from Indian to Arabic and from Japanese to Latin. He has a number of collaborative projects and has released five albums.  The wide range of artists he’s worked with reflects the diversity of his playing, inc: Björk, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Dido, Jeff Beck,...

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Pete Lockett - Live Percussion Clinic - New Plymouth RSS

  • Tuesday 21 Aug 2012, 19:00
  • New Plymouth,
    Quality Hotel Plymouth International,
    Corner of Courtney & Leach Street

Pete is one of the most versatile multi-percussionists in the world, having immersed himself in percussion and drums from every part of the globe, from Indian to Arabic and from Japanese to Latin. He has a number of collaborative projects and has released five albums.  The wide range of artists he’s worked with reflects the diversity of his playing, inc: Björk, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Dido, Jeff Beck,...

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Pete Lockett - Live Percussion Clinic - Auckland RSS

Pete is one of the most versatile multi-percussionists in the world, having immersed himself in percussion and drums from every part of the globe, from Indian to Arabic and from Japanese to Latin. He has a number of collaborative projects and has released five albums.  The wide range of artists he’s worked with reflects the diversity of his playing, inc: Björk, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Dido, Jeff Beck,...

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Cole Clark Guitar Clinic with Lloyd Spiegel - Palmerston North RSS

  • Thursday 07 Jun 2012, 18:00 — 20:00
  • Palmerston North,
    Central Library Events Centre - Sound & Vision Section,
    4 The Square (best entrance is off George Street)

In Association with Cole Clark Guitars, NZ Rockshop Presents... Cole Clark Guitar clinic with Lloyd Spiegel Cole Clark guitars combine classical construction with innovative design and manufacturing techniques to produce lighter, stronger instruments with superior acoustic performance. Made using indigenous timber and featuring Face Brace Sensor acoustic pickup systems, Cole Clark guitars provide professional quality at affordable prices. With 8 albums, a swag of accolades and 20 years of performing,...

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Cole Clark Guitar Clinic with Lloyd Spiegel - Auckland RSS

  • Wednesday 06 Jun 2012, 19:30 — 21:30
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Road, Newton (above Auckland Rockshop)

In Association with Cole Clark Guitars, NZ Rockshop Presents... Cole Clark Guitar clinic with Lloyd Spiegel Cole Clark guitars combine classical construction with innovative design and manufacturing techniques to produce lighter, stronger instruments with superior acoustic performance. Made using indigenous timber and featuring Face Brace Sensor acoustic pickup systems, Cole Clark guitars provide professional quality at affordable prices. With 8 albums, a swag of accolades and 20 years of performing,...

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Cole Clark Guitar Clinic with Lloyd Spiegel - Rotorua RSS

In Association with Cole Clark Guitars, NZ Rockshop Presents... Cole Clark Guitar clinic with Lloyd Spiegel Cole Clark guitars combine classical construction with innovative design and manufacturing techniques to produce lighter, stronger instruments with superior acoustic performance. Made using indigenous timber and featuring Face Brace Sensor acoustic pickup systems, Cole Clark guitars provide professional quality at affordable prices. With 8 albums, a swag of accolades and 20 years of performing,...

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Robert "Bubby" Lewis Bass Clinic - Wellington RSS

In Association with MTD Basses, NZ Rockshop Presents... robert "bubby" lewis live bass clinic One of the most exciting and accomplished youg bassists on the world stage today, Robert "Bubby" Lewis has played and recorded for A-list artists such as Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco & Warren G amongst others. Join Bubby for an informal evening where he shares musical ideas, playing tips, thoughts on the MTD basses...

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Robert "Bubby" Lewis Bass Clinic - Auckland RSS

  • Tuesday 17 Apr 2012, 19:00 — 22:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat - above Auckland Rockshop (R18),
    100 Karangahape Road, Newton

In Association with MTD Basses, NZ Rockshop Presents... robert "bubby" lewis live bass clinic One of the most exciting and accomplished youg bassists on the world stage today, Robert "Bubby" Lewis has played and recorded for A-list artists such as Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco & Warren G amongst others. Join Bubby for an informal evening where he shares musical ideas, playing tips, thoughts on the MTD basses...

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Rane Sixty-One & Sixty-Two Mixer Showcase with the Serato Crew RSS

  • Wednesday 28 Mar 2012, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

In Association with Rane & Serato, NZ Rockshop Presents... *Rane Sixty-One & Sixty-Two Mixer Showcase * Guest Presenters from Serato H.Q. This is an opportunity to see the creators at work!!! *Advance Your Art* Rane and Serato are proud to be supporting partners in that creativity, with the introduction of the Rane Sixty-One and Sixty-Two Mixers for Serato Scratch Live.  For more than a decade, artists have chosen innovative...

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Dave Weiner PRS Guitars Clinic - Wellington RSS

  • Friday 23 Mar 2012, 19:30 — 21:30
  • Wellington,
    Lion Harbourview Lounge @ Michael Fowler Centre,
    111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro

PRS Guitars & NZ Rockshop Presents... Dave Weiner live in clinic (direct from the G3 2012 Tour) *THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL * As guitarist for Steve Vai's touring band for the last 13 years, Dave Weiner knows a thing or two about performing on stage. Join Dave for a clinic with a solid mixture of information and example-based performance. Find out how the PRS Guitars Dave is...

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Avid Pro Tools 10 Showcase - Auckland RSS

  • Wednesday 15 Feb 2012, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

In association with Avid & M-Audio, NZ Rockshop proudly presents... An Introduction to Pro Tools 10. Get everything you need to compose, record, edit, and mix high-quality audio with Pro Tools® 10 software. Whether you work in a professional facility, home studio, or on the road, nothing gives you the quality, performance, reliability, and ease to create like Pro Tools, the most widely used digital audio workstation in...

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Serato Itch Showcase with the Serato Crew RSS

  • Wednesday 23 Nov 2011, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

In Association with Numark, Novation, Pioneer & Serato, NZ Rockshop Presents... *Serato Itch Showcase with the Serato Crew* Join us for a Showcase for Performing DJs and Music Producers. Guest Presenters from Serato H.Q. This is an opportunity to see the creators at work!!! Serato ITCH is an integrated software and hardware system, designed to give music selectors and DJs new kinds of control. Serato and ITCH partners have...

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Johnny Rabb & BioDiesel Clinic RSS

Get Inspired!  Don't miss BioDiesel's NZ clinic.  This electrifying duo will take you on a musical journey through a range of Roland gear and in between performances explain how they use Roland V-Drums, electronic percussion, V-Bass and GAIA. Johnny Rabb In 2006 Johnny Rabb was officially crowned the worlds fastest drummer.  Since then he has become an award winning drummer, producer, author and educator.  His book "The Official Freehand...

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Traktor 2 Showcase with DJ Kuya (AUS) RSS

  • Wednesday 27 Apr 2011, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd, Auckland (above Auckland Rockshop)

In Association with Native Instruments, NZ Rockshop Presensts... Traktor 2 Showcase with DJ Kuya (DMC & ITF Champ - AUS) Join us for a Showcase for Performing DJs and Music Producers. This includes an introduction to Native Instruments’ new range of Traktor 2 DJ Software, DJ Audio Interfaces and Performance Controllers such as the Kontrol S4 and Maschine. We will also cover how Performance DJs and Producers can integrate...

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2011 Fender Guitar & Amp Roadshow RSS

  • Sunday 27 Mar 2011, 19:00 — 22:00
  • Auckland,
    Limelight 2 - Aotea Centre - Auckland Convention Centre at THE EDGE,
    Wellesley Street

The name says it all ... a 2011 rundown of Fender's amps and guitars with the hugely talented Greg Koch as your host. Direct from the USA, this is Greg's one and only NZ show! Entry is free but limited. Bought to you by Fender NZ!

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The Beat - Fast Track Summer Drum School RSS

With Jono Tressler from The Beat Drum Studios.

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The Bridge World Tour RSS

  • Wednesday 24 Nov 2010, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

In association with Serato, Ableton & Numark, NZ Rockshop proudly presents... A Serato Scratch Live Showcase Join us for a workshop for music producers and performing DJs. This includes an introduction to "The Bridge", a revolutionary software development from Ableton and Serato, which bridges the gap between music production and DJing. This workshop will also present a detailed overview of Serato Scratch Live. This will review all the basics involved...

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Virgil Donati - Nelson RSS

In association with Pearl / Sabian / Remo and Vater - the NZ Rockshops proudly present Virgil Donatil for one clinic only in Nelson. Virgil needs no introduction, but if you haven't heard of him, then some of the bands or people he's played with should ring a bell.   -Steve Vai? -Seven The Hardway? -Planet X? Virgil will be unleashing his methodology, tips, techiques and inspiration on you from...

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Avid Pro Tools 9 Showcase - Wellington RSS

  • Thursday 18 Nov 2010, 18:00 — 20:00
  • Wellington,
    Duxton Hotel - Ducton Rooms 2&3 - Ground Floor, 170 Wakefield Street, Wellington,
    Duxton Rooms 2&3 - Ground Floor, 170 Wakefield Street

In association with Avid & M-Audio, NZ Rockshop proudly presents... An Introduction to Pro Tools 9 & the New Mbox Family On 4th November 2010, Avid announced Pro Tools® version 9 - a groundbreaking evolution of the industry’s most popular music creation and audio production solution. Leveraging a next-generation architecture, version 9 of Pro Tools offers customers the unprecedented choice to work with Avid audio interfaces, third-party audio...

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Avid Pro Tools 9 Showcase - Auckland RSS

  • Wednesday 17 Nov 2010, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

In association with Avid & M-Audio, NZ Rockshop proudly presents... An Introduction to Pro Tools 9 & the New Mbox Family On 4th November 2010, Avid announced Pro Tools® version 9 - a groundbreaking evolution of the industry’s most popular music creation and audio production solution. Leveraging a next-generation architecture, version 9 of Pro Tools offers customers the unprecedented choice to work with Avid audio interfaces, third-party audio...

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Moog Model E1 Guitar Showcase with Nigel Gavin RSS

  • Wednesday 28 Jul 2010, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

In association with Moog Music Inc, NZ Rockshop proudly presents... Moog Model E1 Guitar Showcase with Nigel Gavin Join us for a showcase featuring the new Model E1 Moog Guitar from Moog Music. Presented by multi-instrumentalist & guitar virtuoso Nigel Gavin. The Model E1 provides an incredibly intimate playing experience that connects musicians directly to the source of the sound; the strings of the guitar. It does this...

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Pete Lockett - Multipercussionist RSS

Pete Lockett's performances are an incredibly dynamic, entertaining and informative of drumming and percussion from every part of the globe, Indian, Arabic, African, Latin, Hybrid etc. Indian phonetic rhythms and hand drumming techniques are also looked at. The exploration of world rhythms is complemented by subtle sound design and electronics. The combination of the sound textures, powerful pulsing grooves and virtuosic solos has captivated & entertained audiences worldwide. On the...

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Music Creation with Pro Tools & the Eleven Rack RSS

  • Tuesday 29 Jun 2010, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

In association with Avid & M-Audio, NZ Rockshop proudly presents... Music Creation with Pro Tools & the Eleven Rack Join us for a showcase for recording guitarists & music producers. This includes an introduction to creating music in Pro Tools LE 8 software, using built-in instruments and the Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack. We’ll also take a detailed look at the new Eleven Rack Guitar Recording and Effects Processing...

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Pioneer CDJ2000 Showcase - Auckland RSS

  • Wednesday 19 May 2010, 19:00 — 21:00
  • Auckland,
    Backbeat,
    100 Karangahape Rd (above Auckland Rockshop)

In association with Pioneer DJ, NZ Rockshop proudly presents... Pioneer CDJ2000 Showcase with Tim Richards Join us for a demonstration evening covering Pioneer Pro DJ’s groundbreaking new  CDJ2000 Multi Format Players. Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the CDJ2000 enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices, and from DVDs and SD cards as well. Guest presenter Tim Richards is...

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