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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) \u2014 It is not every day students get to perform in front of a rockstar. But on Tuesday, one Las Vegas school had the chance to learn from one of heavy metal\u2019s biggest names.<\/p>\n
When you think of school, you likely do not picture a rockstar in the classroom. But at the Rock Academy of Performing Arts,\u00a0part of Delta Academy, students got exactly that.<\/p>\n
Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael paid a visit, sharing his journey from Las Vegas kid to international heavy metal star.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I can do it, they can do it too. I\u2019m just a kid from Kentucky that grew up in Lexington and loved music, loved Kiss, and loved people,\u201d Chris Kael, Bassist for Five Finger Death Punch, said.<\/p>\n
Kael told students at the Rock Academy the journey to a successful career starts with education and passion.<\/p>\n
\u201cBe reserved when you\u2019re trying to learn your craft and pay attention to the small details. You are big, let the world see it,\u201d Kael said.<\/p>\n
Beyond the performance, Kael spoke about the importance of music education.<\/p>\n
Doctor Jay Caballero chief rock officer at the\u00a0academy, said music education is at the heart of their mission.<\/p>\n
For the students, it was not just about hitting the right notes; it was about proving that their passion for music can open doors.<\/p>\n
They had the honor of performing songs from Five Finger Death Punch in front of Kael. They said playing in front of a real rock star was both daunting and unforgettable.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlaying in front of him, especially someone on Chris\u2019 level, it\u2019s honestly nerve-wracking.\u201d Haylie Gering said.<\/p>\n
Kael and Five Finger Death Punch will be donating a new, signed NSX Spector Series bass guitar to the academy in January.<\/p>\n
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