Roland U.S.

• Overview
• Gear Showcase
• Lennon Bus at USC
• Testimonials
• Current Schedule
• Multimedia

Overview

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit, mobile recording studio outfitted with traditional musical instruments as well as current technological advances. Since 1998, the Bus has provided free hands-on programs to hundreds of high schools, colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, music festivals, concerts, conventions and community organizations. Working together with some of the biggest names in music, the Lennon Bus encourages students to play music, write songs, engineer recording sessions and produce music video projects using the latest audio, video, and live sound equipment.

The interior is divided into two separate recording environments. The front studio offers the chance to participate in the creation of multi-media projects. Audio and video components are demonstrated, with visitors assisting in the recording and editing of original material. The back studio is a more traditional set-up for bands and the remote recording of concerts and special events. It features a full range of instruments including guitars, basses, keyboards, and drums. Also on-board is a P.A. system enabling performances on the side of the Bus.

Gear Showcase

Roland is a proud sponsor of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. The bus includes a front studio, rear studio, DJ station and student workstations loaded with musical instruments, computer hardware and software, and recording devices donated by various project sponsors. Roland and Edirol gear on the bus includes:

• Roland V-Drums
• Keyboards
• Monitors
• Amps
• Edirol Interfaces
• Edirol Controllers

For a complete list of gear, click here.

Lennon Bus at USC

During its recent stop at The University of Southern California, several students went aboard The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus to write, record, and produce an original song and music video. Combining their musicianship and creativity, and of course, Roland and Edirol gear, these students made music and video worthy of the Lennon legacy. It’s amazing what these students and the bus staff are able to accomplish in one day. The video is posted on both the Lennon Bus site and also the Apple site in the student gallery section…giving Roland even greater exposure. And, this is just one of dozens of student productions that the bus will generate at schools across the country in 2007.

Watch the Video

Testimonials

See what people who have experienced the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus first hand, have to say.

“It was a blast, people are still talking about it. Customers are asking about the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and how to enter…”

Gabriel (Asst. Manager)
Guitar Center Tucson, AZ,

“Thank you both so much for inviting the AAUL to participate in such a wonderful event, the John Lennon Music Bus tour and luncheon, wow! I don't know what to say other than I was overwhelmed! I also enjoyed meeting the wonderful educators with AISD who believe in these young people, and hearing from the talented students was such an inspiration. We look forward to working with you in the near future.”

Michaux Clopton
Program Manager — Music and Arts Institute
Austin Area Urban League
Austin, TX 78752-3829

“A BIG thanks for all you did. The day was great, the bands perfect and the bus staff was top notch. I really appreciate all your help with UT Austin and our Apple/Bus presence on campus…”

Andy Wisner
awisner@apple.com
Apple Education Account Executive

Current Schedule

For a complete John Lennon Educational Bus schedule of events, visit:

http://www.lennonbus.org/schedule

Multimedia