Bogan shows off some of the latest test recordings at Studio 10 Creation Lab located inside the Institute of Rock in Marysville. This particular cover of “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden was done by Bogan’s second annual Summer Rock Star camp with guest vocals from Gannon Koranda. Photo by Shamaya Sutton

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Since opening its doors last year, the Institute of Rock has been marching to the beat of its own drum and paving the way in alternative music education for the residents of Marysville and beyond.

In addition to offering lessons, Stevie Bogan, the school’s owner, has orchestrated a number of unique events including Rock Star Summer camps, street festivals, and collaborations with like-minded musicians and local charter schools.

“The whole point of this is I want it to be a one stop shop where kids and other people can come and create,” said Bogan.

“My intention is to be the bridge, from start to finish, connecting the idea to the professional release, all in one building.”

Studio 10 Creation Lab is pictured inside the Institute of Rock in Marysville. This new addition is projected to be up and running in full by mid-September offering services such as professional recording, live streaming, podcasting, and music production classes. Photo by Shamaya Sutton

In pursuing this vision, and navigating the needs of both his students and the local music scene, Bogan recently announced the launch of Studio 10 Creation Lab. The studio has already had its “soft opening” with equipment being tested by colleagues and members of Bogan’s second annual Rock Star Summer camp. Finishing touches are still in the works and Bogan anticipates being up in full by mid-September.

“I'm just kind of going with the flow,” said Bogan.

“I wanted to do the lessons, then it became a thing where I wanted to be able to record the kids and share it with their families. …I recently had my whole discography sent to me and being able to hear my progression over the years, from my youth till now, has been incredible. I want to be able to do that for others.”

The new studio and recording room have been professionally designed, gleaning from Bogan’s extensive experience in the music industry. Separate classes will also be added that cater specifically to music production and mixing.

“The Institute of Rock lives up to its name and Stevie does a really good job of inspiring the students,” said Gwenhwyfar Buckley, one of the institute's resident teachers.

“I got to help him paint and see the progress being done. He has definitely poured his heart and soul into it, it's his work but also his passion project. The best part is the look on the kids' faces when they do something they are proud of and feel boundless.”

Bogan also plans to offer services such as live streaming and podcast rentals with all the editing done in house. Reservations are already in the works for this space and more announcements are soon to come.

“Studio 10 and the Institute of Rock provides a ground zero for new and returning talent to learn, practice, and record all in one incredible space,” said Gannon Koranda, an accomplished local musician whose father, Chris Koranda, teaches at the institute.

For those wondering, Studio 10 is named after Bogan's nickname, “Stevie 10 Bears,” an ultra-ego drumming persona used in his band ONOFF.  A separate page will soon be added to the Institutes website, theinstituteofrock.com, to streamline studio inquiries.

The Institute of Rock is located at 107 C Street in Marysville. For more information, call 530-844-8894 or email [email protected].