For rock and rollers in Cambridge area, there are several opportunities for youth rock music camps. The closest camp being “camp.groove” run by contemporary music school, School of Groove.

camp.groove

After three successful summers of camp from 2008-2010, School of Groove is increasing the offerings of camp.groove to include offerings for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. A sample daily schedule may include:

• 9-11: Improvisation
• 11-11:30 Group/Individual Practice
• 11:30-12:30: Lunch
• 12:30-2:00: Band rehearsal
• 2:00-3:00: Recording/Guest Masterclass
• 3:00-4:00: Songwriting

Additional evening activities may include:

-Performing at a club

-Attending a show (past shows attended: KISS, English Beat, Temptations, Vans Warped Tour)

-Recording Session

Students will learn from experienced rock musicians, record original music, and rock out in concert. Camp is available for kids and teens ages 8-18. Sign up for one week, three weeks, or all six weeks of camp.

Week 1: July 4-9

Week 2: July 11-16

Week 3: July 18-23

Week 4: July 25-30

Week 5: August 1-6 (Advanced Students)

Week 6: August 8-13 (Emphasis on Recording)

Contact us today to receive a Free video or brochure about camp.groove 2011

School of Rock

Performance Boot Camp

A great introduction to our year- round program. This is a way for new and current students to make huge strides in the performance abilities. Students receive intensive individual and group lessons on the instrument of their choice. The program culminates in a live show. This is an ideal program for advanced beginners.

Duration:    1 Week

Schedule: 9am – 3pm (Monday through Friday) Max enrollment: 20

Activities include:

1⁄2 hour private lessons with our instructors, many of whom are Berklee-affiliated.

Being grouped into a band of 3-5 musicians

Learning 2 cover songs

Writing 1 original song from scratch

Recording your songs onto a CD

Guitar and drum maintenance clinics.

Learning how to promote your show.

Performing at a show at a local rock venue!

More information available at www.schoolofrock.com

DayJams

DayJams is America’s Original Rock Music Day Camp for beginners to experienced players ages 8-15. Every week at camp you will:

• Join a Rock Band
• Write an Original Song
• Perform Live
• Record Your Performance
• Design a Poster, T-shirt, & CD cover for your band
• Make New Friends

Camp Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

More information at www.dayjams.com

Power Chord Academy

Second to none in amateur musician training, Power Chord Academy is the premiere music camp for teenage musicians, offering a variety of high-energy, exciting, professional learning experiences.

At Power Chord Academy, dedicated musicians ages 12-18 are put through the most inspirational, educational, and intensive programs of their young careers.  Over the last 12 years, we have perfected the art of teen musician training, while providing a highly focused, fun, learning environment.

Our professional instructors provide the guidance, development, and refinement necessary to foster essential fundamental growth and development.  During the sessions, our students are given the once in a lifetime opportunity to be a professional musician in which they will gain hands-on technical experience in critical areas such as digital-audio recording, song-writing, and on-stage performance as well as develop an understanding of the determination and dedication it takes to succeed in the music industry today.

Our educational programs will not only improve fundamental skills and teach breakthrough concepts, but provide our teenage musicians with an exciting, unforgettable, highly educational experience.  Whether it’s pop or punk, metal or blues, Power Chord Academy provides not only the essential technical training and fundamental knowledge inherently necessary for success, but the greatest, most inspirational experience of an aspiring musician’s lifetime.

More Info at www.powerchordacademy.com

 

When you are looking for Summer Music Camps this summer in the Cambridge area you have plenty of great options!