If you enjoy playing music, meeting new people, and want to learn how to use professional recording equipment, then Rigid Road Records is the place (and class) for you. Band director Jerrod Cook has been the head honcho for Rigid Road Records for four years, and he leads the group to another successful year.
“We have recorded five albums so far,” said Cook. There are many different types of music that are recorded by Rigid Road Records.
“Techno, rap, rock country, and metal are some of the many types of music that are recorded by the class,” Cook said. “Also, one of the best parts about being associated with the group is that all of the music that is produced by Rigid Road Records is original,” Cook added.
Most of the money that is produced by Rigid Road Records goes towards new equipment and additional things needed throughout the recording process. Junior Nate Treece and Junior Nic Frattini some of the many students who are a part of Rigid Road Records. They said that it’s a lot of fun considering that they get a chance to have some hands on experience with some actual recording equipment, and they also get to expand their knowledge with them.
“I would have to say that some of the best parts about being with Rigid Road Records are different types of jokes that Cook tells throughout the recording process, and just getting to know all of the other people in the class,” said Treece.
One of the major benefits that goes hand and hand with being associated with Rigid Road Records is that unheard artists receive some exposure during their time with the group.
“One thing that motivated me to join the group is that I like to experience recording life along with being recorded,” said Frattini. Rigid Road Records is a class that meets everyday during second hour in room 183 and runs until the end of the school year.