Play in a band, learn rock songs and build confidence. Ages 6–14.
A real band experience after school and at weekends during term time, for kids who want to make some serious noise together. Session days to be confirmed.
Here's what your child can expect:
After-school and weekend sessions fit around school. Your child can play in a band without missing maths, English or any other lesson.
And it's a deliberate break from screens. A group of kids making a loud, joyful noise together, making friends and working to get better each week.
Based at All Saints Church, Sanderstead, with all surplus going back into the programme.
Ages 6–14. Beginners welcome.
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I'm a dad of two. I spent months searching South Croydon and Surrey for a group music programme with the energy, fun and professional standard I wanted for my kids. I couldn't find the right fit.
I wanted my kids to have time to rehearse with other children, use good instruments and learn songs as a band, outside school hours.
That search led me to create Kerim's Church of Rock.
Kerim is a rock vocalist and songwriter with experience on stage, in the studio and at Music Bank London, keeping rehearsals running for touring artists.
He brings practical knowledge of the instruments and equipment a band relies on, helping children rehearse together and feel more comfortable performing.
Lee is an accomplished musician and live performer who has played in many bands over the years, performing internationally as both a guitarist and bassist. He continues to play with his current band.
A highly experienced instructor in music and other fields, he brings that depth of musicianship, stage experience and teaching skill to helping children develop their playing, build confidence and enjoy performing together.
Kerim and Lee grew up playing in bands together. Many years ago, they were already leading band workshops together at Felix's School of Rock.
A long friendship and a shared love of music of all kinds have kept them playing and teaching. Now they're bringing that experience to the children at Kerim's Church of Rock.
Working with children is a responsibility we take seriously. All instructors are Enhanced DBS checked.
Kerim holds a "Child Protection in Education (Music)" safeguarding certificate and is our Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Kerim also holds public liability insurance through his Musicians' Union membership.
A first band experience for six-year-olds who want to get their hands on real instruments and start making noise.
Our instructors guide the children as they try instruments, listen to each other and play together. No previous experience is needed.
For seven- to nine-year-olds ready to pick an instrument and play together. Guided sessions help each child hear how their part fits into the band. Beginners are welcome, and children with experience can build on what they already know.
For ten- to fourteen-year-olds who want to learn songs, develop their playing and perform as a band.
Sessions focus on listening to each other, keeping time and learning how each instrument fits into the song. Beginners and experienced players are both welcome.
We're forming our first bands at All Saints Church, Sanderstead. The start date is still to be confirmed.
Register your child's interest and we'll be in touch when session dates and places are available.
Every player brings something different. Explore the roles and find the sound you'd like to add to the band. Beginners are welcome.
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Each term-time session is a full hour of band rehearsal. Children practise their parts and put them together: learning a riff, keeping a steady rhythm or playing through a section of a song.
Kerim and Lee help the group listen for what needs work, practise it together and prepare to perform for an audience.
We work through songs together, listening to how the parts fit and practising how to perform them. Each session ends with feedback: what went well and what to work on next.
We encourage and support home practice whenever children can. Trying a riff again, playing a favourite song or working on a tricky part helps them build confidence and improve on their instrument.
Songwriting and creativity are actively encouraged in our sessions. Children can try their own lyrics, riffs, rhythms and musical ideas, with support from Kerim and Lee.
It's a creative outlet and a way to express themselves: experimenting, sharing ideas and discovering what they want to say through music.
Learning includes the practical “roadie” side of being in a band. Children get to know the backline: the instruments and amplifiers used on stage.
With age-appropriate guidance from Kerim and Lee, they're encouraged to help set up the stage, connect instruments and microphones, and try basic live mixing: balancing the sound so everyone can be heard.
The Tour Passport is a digital learning experience and progress tracker. Children develop their musical skills, unlock achievements and build a personal record they can be proud of.
Sign in to your accountAs children develop their skills, they unlock achievements in their digital Tour Passport. These mark what they've learned and can do, from keeping time with the band to setting up equipment and balancing the sound.
Parents can follow their child's progress and unlocked achievements through their account created at sign-up.
Patches are iron-on fabric badges that children can collect and add to a jacket or bag of their own.
Alongside their digital achievements, patches give children a way to show they're part of the band.
Each term, band members receive their own Access All Areas pass and lanyard, with their name on it. You're in the band. Wear it like a headliner.
We'll work towards concerts at the church, with families, friends and neighbours welcome. Performance dates and frequency are still to be confirmed.
Founders' rate: £55 per month for the first bands formed at the church.
Weekly Sessions: A 60-minute band session during term time, after school or at the weekend. Exact days and times to be confirmed.
School Holidays: Payments pause when sessions aren't running, including school holidays.
All instruments, amps, microphones and drums are provided for use during sessions.
We encourage and support children to practise and play at home whenever they can, developing their skills and confidence on their instrument.
Families purchase instruments separately for home practice.
Join our first bands at All Saints Church, Sanderstead. After-school and weekend sessions are planned; days, times and the start date are TBC.
Parents and carers: email your child's age and instruments of interest. We'll contact you when dates and places are available. How we use your details.
Churches across Sanderstead and South Croydon have brought people together for generations. They are places of worship, quiet reflection and community life.
At All Saints Church, Sanderstead, children will rehearse and perform in a building shared with other church and community activities. Looking after the building and treating other people with respect are part of taking part.
Kerim's Church of Rock is a registered Community Interest Company. Any money left after running costs goes back into the programme.
Our planned concerts will give families, friends and neighbours a chance to hear the songs the children have been rehearsing together.
We want children in Sanderstead and the surrounding area to have a regular place to make friends, rehearse and play in a band. The aim is to build groups that enjoy learning and performing together.
For ages 6–14. Beginners welcome.