MUSIC professional Keith Peberdy - who has a resume listing The Rolling Stones - will pass on his experience to keen youngsters.

A taste of the high life will descend on Stockton during the Easter holidays, with tutor Mr Peberdy, who has worked with legends such as Sting and Robbie Williams in addition to The Stones.

The School of Rock and Pop workshop will take place at the Stockton Arc on April 18 and 19.

Experienced Darlington teacher Andrew Meadowcroft launched the school with Mr Peberdy, who was among the backing performers on Tony Christie's comeback track, Is This The Way To Amarillo?

Mr Meadowcroft said: "Our sessions are about playing in a band, learning to improve your talent and play the best songs from the past 12 months.

"Most artists owe their success to the chances they were given when they were young. Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt formed their first band when they were 14, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers were formed by three school chums and Alanis Morisette released her first single when she was 12.

"Our sessions are led by music professionals who want Stockton's young people to develop vital music skills, such as song-writing and reading music and increase their chances in the music business."

Mr Peberdy, who has worked with musicians such as Jools Holland, Squeeze, Elvis Costello, Liberty X, said: "Rock and pop music is an all-consuming dream for many teenagers.

"Our workshop combines professional music tuition with the opportunity to perform - it's a chance to meet like-minded teenagers and really rock out in a way that can't be done at home."

More details of the workshop can be obtained on www.schoolofrockandpop.com or (0845) 2340195.