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Rock Immersion Montreal

OUR STORY

July 5, 2021 marks the opening of Immersion Rock Montréal! Already, nearly 300 rock stars have graced the Musicopratik as part of various dynamic programs!

Patrick Mainville, founder and executive director of Immersion Rock Montréal, by drawing on his professional and personal background, came to want to start a major project, in order to connect young people to a passion, the Covid-19 pandemic having harshly affecté.es them. It was when he saw his own daughter, locked up at home without being able to enjoy her usual activities, that he made the leap!

Immersion Rock Montréal therefore takes root in the spaces of the rehearsal studios of Musicopratik, a well-established company in Verdun since 2005 and where more than 2000 musicians per month have the opportunity to come and rehearse their art. In these fully equipped premises and offering an environment completely tinted with the colours of rock (continuous background music, red soundproofing panels, walls adorned with posters of the greatest rock musicians, small shop on site, etc.), the students of Immersion Rock Montréal are immediately plongé.es into a unique musical universe.

Immersion Rock Montreal seeks to reach as many young people as possible, throughout Quebec and elsewhere. With a team of professionals completely dedicated to the cause of young people, great projects are constantly put on the table and slowly, the reach of the message grows.

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FOUNDER-CEO-Patrick-Mainville

PATRICK “Pat Maiden” MAINVILLE

Founder and CEO

First instrument – Guitar.

Other instruments – Bass, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, drums.

Number of years in the business – More than 25 years.

Bands with who you play – WD40, Les Parfaits Inconnus.

Personnal projects – Creating Immersion Rock Montréal, the coolest music venue in the world!

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Where does your passion for music come from?

It’s hard to say. I’ve always been fascinated by the emotions I felt when listening to music.

Music has allowed me to stimulate my creativity, helped me get through difficult times. To make friends. To surpass myself.

Honestly, I don’t know, I surround myself with exceptional people who are all meilleur.es as me and who share the same vision.

Because Immersion Rock Montreal offers the opportunity for those interested
to learn and perfect their skills in the art of band music. By participating in Immersion Rock Montreal, you have access to music-focused workshops, concerts, and activities. You can also enjoy a vibrant and enriching community and develop your musical personality.

In addition, learning music has positive effects on reducing stress and anxiety, helps with concentration, helps with the ability to develop memory, stimulates creativity and greatly strengthens self-esteem. Basically, it’s a way to improve your happiness.

I have too many anecdotes related to music, I can only choose one. I can tell you, however, that my most beautiful memories are the moments shared with the musicians on stage and with the audience. It’s a unique feeling, a kind of inexplicable communion. Not to mention the precious moments on the road “in the van”. What a wonderful excuse to get to know your colleagues, brothers and sisters in arms. This family that accompanies you through all kinds of adventures. These are extraordinary and enriching encounters that remain engraved in my head and in my heart.

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ANNIE-CLAUDE “AnnieClaude” NADON

Operations director

First instrument – Singing and guitar.

Other instruments – Drums, a little bit of piano and bass.

Number of years in the business – More than 15 years.

Personal project – AnnieClaude Bandcamp

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Where does your passion for music come from?

Quite simply, my passion for music comes from my love of words and melodies. The mix between the two allows me to share a deep emotion, and that’s what I love.

Music more or less saved me. I’ve been singing since I was a child, I recorded myself on a radio-cassette singing the great voices like Whitney or Céline! Even if I started making music officially a little late, it has always been part of my life.

I motivate myself every day by telling myself that even if it’s sometimes difficult, even if it’s not easy to recognize that the time invested is worth it, I tell myself that if I don’t, I’ll be unhappy. So, I continue.

For me, Immersion Rock Montréal is a dream opportunity. Working for young people, to help them light the flame and believe in the importance of fueling a passion, is a privilege.

I was doing a show in a bar with my band of the moment and someone came in without realizing that a band (us) was playing live and without batting an eyelid, parked his bike on the stage and then went to get a drink at the counter. We continued to play, with a little smile on our faces!

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Myranie “Myr” Bray

Communications Services

First instrument – My phone.

Other instruments – My laptop.

Number of years in the business – Since adolescence

Bands you play with ? – I’m not a musician, but I love listening to music.

Personal project – Everything I can listen to.

Where does your passion for music come from?

I think it comes from my mother. There was always music playing in the house! She used to clean the house with Éric Lapointe through the roof.

Music brought me a lot of comfort!

Because I believe in the project a lot, I think it’s done for the right reasons and because in the end, it allows me to put several elements that I like together.

I got an Éric Lapointe tattoo while listening to Éric Lapointe at Heavy Montreal with Dallas Green and Georges behind me! I took a picture with both of them and almost fainted. My equivalent of Éric Lapointe is Dallas Green.