You Rock School of Music Podcast

If a guitar effects pedal existed that was a combination of activism and wit, it would be called the Hilary Jones Pedal.  Hilary is a musician in the Edgewood section of Craaaanston, Rhode Island.  Host and neighbor, Sean P. Rogan, learns about Hillarys love for music, family, cool band names and fighting for what's right.  Hilary rocks.

An hour a week! Anu shares her process of learning how to write, record, use a mac, mix, master and get the artwork done for her debut EP, Square One, released on You Rock Records.  5 songs, all created and captured from her home.  Anu has a busy life and ALSO a dope EP to show for her dedication to a goal.  Anu rocks.

Murf can front a hardcore band but also give hardcore hugs.  He's an epic dude on an epic journey.  Fronting bands like Van3 and Dead Like Death, Murf has also become part of the Boston music scene and everyone that knows Murf, loves Murf.  This conversations also visits Murphy's health journey with a notable 187lb weight loss and still going!  Enjoy this podcast with host, Sean P. Rogan and you'll agree, MURF rocks.

Steve Foote is a bass player, engineer and songwriter.  He is a founding member of Big D and the Kids Table, plays bass for Nick and the Adversaries and is a new dad!  Enjoy this conversation with host, Sean P. Rogan.  Steve rocks.

Adam Meuse is a guitar player from Somerville, MA.  Music is such a huge part of Adam's life and playing the guitar is the focus of his music.  Playing shows and supporting other musicians at local shows, Adam "just wants to rock."  As a member of You Rock School of Music's Level 2 Guitar Class, Adam has a weekly lesson with host, Sean P. Rogan.  Enjoy this conversation.  Adam rocks.

Matt Oliver plays guitar and sings in the bands Hot Lights Cold Steel and Those Two Chotches.  Hailing from Tennessee, currently residing in Rhode Island, Oliver is also a surgeon, motorboat captain, ironman and lives across the street from host, Sean P. Rogan.  Matt listens to music while he's in surgery as a GYN Oncologist, has transformed his basement into a jam room, plays music with his wife, Jane Oliver (episode 033) and friends.  He is proof that playing music doesn't have to be the sole focus of your life to reap the benefits of jamming with others.  Matt rocks.

Sal Medrano's life is 100% music.  He is all in.  Sal plays guitar and sings as well as writes for his band, Rebuilder.  Sal has logged thousands of hours on tour, at venues and rehearsal spaces.  Although he thinks of himself as a drummer first, Sal means more than that to all who work with him.  Enjoy this conversation with host, Sean P. Rogan.  Sal rocks. 

Dan Dobi is a filmmaker and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.  Dan's instrument is his camera.  He is plays a crucial role in getting band's music out through music videos.  Dan just released a short film (about 23 minutes), for free, online.  Click here to watch: https://www.youaremypersonfilm.com

Hearing Dan's commitment to excellence and his work ethic are inspiring not just for budding filmmakers,  but for musicians as well.  It's all about practice.  Enjoy this conversation with Dan Dobi and host, Sean P. Rogan.  Dan rocks.

Chris Sheehan a.k.a. Christopher Talken is part of the Boston-based hip-hop band STL GLD (pronounced Still Gold).  Chris is a lyricist and MC in the group and his passion for music stems from Punk Rock and Hardcore, citing Bad Brains as his first inspiration.  Enjoy this conversation with Chris Sheehan and his former roommate, Sean P. Rogan.  Chris rocks.

Nate plays guitar and sings.  He's 17 and doesn't remember NOT playing music!  Nate Poshkus proves that consistent effort with genuine enjoyment leads to success.  During quarantine, Nate decided to post a daily video of him playing and singing a clip, 60 seconds at most, of a cover song that he likes, on TikTok.  He has quickly grown a fanbase of 24,000 followers in a matter of a couple of months with zero social media marketing or even asking anyone to share anything.  Nate is one of the original You Rock School of Music students as well as living three houses down from host, Sean P. Rogan.  Nate rocks.