Rock School

Series produced by KSLU

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Rock School is a weekly, insightful and energetic showcase of the music, history, laws and culture of rock-n-roll hosted by music historian Joe Burns , Ph.D. and his wife Tammy.

Rock School is a weekly, hour-long lecture by music historian, Dr. Joe Burns. No topic is off the table. In the over a decade the show has been on air, Rock School has talked about everything from simple music lists to music in society, the audio production side of the business and just about every legal area you can imagine.

Hosted by Dr. Joe Burns and his wife Tammy, Rock School is recorded and produced in Joe's home studio and sent out through Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA from the studios of KSLU public radio.


626 Pieces

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Casey Saba - Working Musician
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Another interview in our July interview series and we talk to a working local musician by the name of Casey Saba.

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  • Added: Jul 17, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Bruce Spizer, Beatles, Part Two
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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We carry on our July interview series as well as our conversation with Beatles fanatic Bruce Spizer.

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  • Added: Jul 10, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
Bruce Spizer, Beatles, Part One
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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We carry on with the July interview series with our guest Bruce Spizer, a Beatles fan who is so knowledgeable he wrote all the questions to the Bea...

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
Sue Baker - Les Paul Foundation
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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We kick off our July interview series with Sue Baker of the Les Paul Foundation and talk about what's fact and what's fiction in regards to what pe...

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  • Added: Jun 27, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
The Neuroscience of Singing
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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If you've ever wondered why you break out into song and dance when music comes on we have the science and research to answer that very question!

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  • Added: Jun 19, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Rock Businessmen and Women
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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They say, "money makes money" and this expression rings true as we talk about the musicians who build on their success and enter into other busines...

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  • Added: Jun 12, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
You'll Make Money Touring
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Many people believe musicians can make their money from tours, and Rock School challenges the idea in this weeks discussion.

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  • Added: Jun 05, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Tribute Albums
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Tribute albums to big name artists can be good or bad and this discussion goes in depth as to what makes or breaks them.

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  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
HD Vinyl
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we explore the new technology of old records and find out if HD vinyl will be a success.

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  • Added: May 23, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Out of Tune
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we find out why some famous rock songs were intentionally recorded out of tune.

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  • Added: May 16, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Can You Still Play This?
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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These hits from back in the day may offend audiences today.

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  • Added: May 08, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
The Demise of the CD
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The CD is going the way of the cassette and 8-track and here is why.

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  • Added: May 01, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Tone Deafness
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we dive deep into the phenomenon of tone deafness and hear from a few musicians who seem to have it.

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  • Added: Apr 25, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Take Your Daughter to Work Day
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we feature music from the daughters of famous musicians.

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  • Added: Apr 18, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
IHeartMedia Bankruptcy
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we explore the implications of the largest radio corporation filing for bankruptcy.

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  • Added: Apr 10, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Odd Musical College Majors
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we explore some of the wonderful degree programs that celebrate the more esoteric side of music.

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  • Added: Apr 05, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
April Fools - Happy Birthday Tammy
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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It's a celebration of April Fool's Day with a list of songs that include the word "Fool" in their title.

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  • Added: Mar 27, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Palm Sunday - Christian Musicians
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we spotlight those rock musicians who changed their ways to pursue Christed lives.

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  • Added: Mar 21, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
State of Women in Music
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we explore the gender pay gap in the rock industry.

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  • Added: Mar 14, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Key Signatures
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week we find out what key signatures are, why we need them, and how they help us rock.

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  • Added: Mar 07, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7

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