Reign City Rockers, a band composed of 9- to 12-year-old students from the Seattle Drum School of Music, are preparing for a major event in Georgetown.
“I am 10 years old. I really love music, and I always enjoyed singing,” said singer Kyu Kim.
When asked about their favorite song to play, Kim responded, “Oh, favorite song? It is probably ‘Something in The Orange’ by Zach Bryan.”
Drummer Cian Frayo, who has been with the school for about three to four years, shared, “It’s been a great experience. It’s fun for me to express my feelings and my emotions on the drums.”
Reign City Rockers is part of the Rock Band classes at the Seattle Drum School of Music, where young students discover the transformative power of music.
“Music becomes the entity that sits with you for whoever you are, so you’re not alone,” said instructor Bod Lovelace. “Inside music, people find something that makes them more confident in themselves.”
Student Donatello Fattoruso remarked, “I have friends who would literally run off stage crying, but it can also be kind of fun at the same time.”
Although performing for large audiences can be intimidating, the school and the band focus on nurturing creativity.
“It’s been really fun. Everyone here is really supportive. There’s a lot of community with music in general and [with a] guitar you look awesome. It’s cool to be in a band,” said guitarist Eliott.
“When I walk in this door, I’m a teacher,” said Lovelace. “I want them never to see that there’s a block between their dream and what they can get.”
The young musicians will perform on stage at the Georgetown Carnival on June 8th.
“A year ago, we performed at the same festival,” said Kim. “So, I’m really excited to get back there.”
These opportunities provide students a glimpse into the lives of professional musicians.
“It’s fun to do this because you can make other friends and you can be introduced to a whole new world,” said Fattoruso.
