There goes the neighborhood, but in a very talented way

That five bucks that's burning a hole in your pocket? It begs to be spent on a ticket to the debut public performance of There Goes The Neighborhood, a nine-piece, teenage-student rock band that plays music from the '80s, '90s and 2000s. Save the date: Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at Jonny B'z, 638 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids.

Hosted by Grand Rapids' only independent music school, Triumph Music Academy, the event is open to the public and sponsored by Guitar Center. Tickets are $5 (as mentioned upfront) and may be purchased at Jonny B'z.

Triumph Music Academy is a one-of-a-kind, local music school that strives to develop students' dreams into reality through live-performance rock bands. There Goes The Neighborhood comprises nine students between the ages of 11 and 17, and is the first of three teenage-student performance bands at the academy. Fun, yes, but the students also learn valuable lessons while immersed in their passion, including teamwork, dedication, and perseverance. They complete all the tasks of a real band.

The academy recently celebrated its two-year anniversary. Staffed with experienced, college-educated, professional, and diverse instructors, the premium school embraces a progressive attitude toward teaching music. Triumph Music Academy is all about achieving personal success, regardless of age or obstacle. It provides students with the means to achieve any goal, big or small. And it doesn't limit the study of music to just band or orchestra, or just classical or jazz: Instructors there teach the fundamentals behind the music, no matter what the genre.

Located at 949 Wealthy St. SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, the academy resides in one of the first LEED-certified business structures in the City.

Get involved:

- Attend the performance on April 15 at 7 p.m. at Jonny B'z
- Like their Facebook page 
- Take music lessons -- call (616) 454-2943

Source: Morgan Fedewa, Clark Communications
Writer: Victoria Mullen, Do Good Editor