Songwriting Camp
Monday, August 2, 2027 · 9:30 AM PDT · School of Rock Fairfax District LA · Los Angeles, CA
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Play Through this special 5-day songwriting camp, students will learn how to write their own songs. Students will analyze some of the greatest compositions of the last 60 years in order to develop their own tunes. They will learn about chord progressions, arrangements and other tricks of the trade. We’ll spend Monday through Friday learning and writing songs, all culminating in a live performance. Great for students 7-18 years of age who have had previous instruction. OPEN TO STUDENTS AGE 7 - 18 Some Previous Instrument Experience Preferred MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 9:30AM - 3:30PM HERE IS WHAT A TYPICAL DAY OF CAMP LOOKS LIKE: Band members will be cast on songs and learn between 3 and 5 songs in just one week, depending on how much they can handle as a band. At the end of the week, the kids will perform a live rock concert on Friday afternoon for family and friends! The set list will be decided first thing Monday morning after students are introduced to each other and the staff. We will do our best to guage what the kids are interested in and what will help each of them progress the most as musicians. DAILY ACTIVITIES OUR CAMPERS WILL PARTAKE IN: Team building exercises, games, and trivia contests to learn about fellow "bandmate" campers and our camp directors. Sectionals by instrument to cover the fundamentals of playing music in a band setting. Workshops on various topics such as note values, blues improv, stagecraft, music theory, etc. The end of camp culminates in a live performance at a local venue! UNLESS NOTIFIED OTHERWISE SHOWTIME ON FRIDAY WILL BE BETWEEN 2 & 2:30 Students will need to be picked up on Friday at the school no later than 1:45 for transport to the venue if it is not within walking distance of our location. STUDENTS MUST BRING AND WEAR HEARING PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES WITHIN OUR REHEARSAL ROOMS. Rock music is intended to be played loud and we want to make sure our camper's ears are well protected! We do provide a limited number of isolated…
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