Step Onstage Rockstar is a student rock band program in Austin hosted at Northwest School of Music , The Musician’s Woodshed Lake Travis & Parmer , and Velocity Music Academy . Launched in 2023, SOS pairs students together to build bands and take their music to the stage!
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Register for an Audition
Fill out the form below to request your audition slot.
Fall 2026
Audition Sign-Ups Are Open
Step Onstage: Rockstar is a guided rock band program — over ten rehearsals, a small group of students curates a setlist, builds the real-world skills of a working cover band, and prepares for a performance at a real Austin venue. Auditions are required for placement; registering does not automatically enroll a student, and is open to all students ages 8 and up.
Ages
8+
Tuition
$495
Sign-ups close
Fri, Aug 21 · 5pm
In-person auditions
Sat, Aug 22
Video submissions due
Sun, Aug 23 · 11:59pm
Tuition due
Aug 29
Audition Locations & Times
- Northwest School of Music 10am–1pm · 8863 Anderson Mill Rd, Ste 114-115, Austin, TX 78729
- The Musicians Woodshed North Parmer 12–3pm · 9900 W Parmer Ln, Ste A120, Austin, TX 78717
- The Musicians Woodshed North Lake Travis 12–3pm · 3698 Ranch Rd 620 S, Ste 107, Austin, TX 78738
What to Expect
- A prepared song of your choice
- An improvisation exercise
- Assigned song: “Eye of the Tiger” (Survivor) — start through the 1:46 mark. Vocalists may transpose to a comfortable key. Sheet music & backing tracks
Required Final Performances
- Nov 8 · Kickbutt Coffee · 12–3pm
- Nov 15 · The ABGB · 12–3pm
Can’t make the in-person audition, or need accommodations? Email info@steponstage.org — video submissions are accepted through Sunday, August 23rd at 11:59pm.
