What a Camper Needs to Know

We accept players and singers in middle and high school, with playing and singing skills on a late beginner/intermediate (quick learner) through advanced levels. Remember, this is not a camp for those new to their instrument.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:

• Guitar players should know their basic open chords and bar chords and know a little bit about scales and the notes on their fret boards. A knowledge of key relationships is also helpful.
• Bass players should be able to play simple bass patterns in a steady fashion, and know a little about chord relationships.
• Drummers should be able to keep a steady beat for a minimum of three minutes, and know the basic rock and blues patterns.
• Keyboard players should know the basic chords in most keys, and have some knowledge of the relationship between keys.
• Horn players should be able to play all 12 major scales. They will need to have their own instruments, and in good working condition.
• Singers should be able to match pitch. Nerves of steel are helpful.

All campers should bring an eagerness to learn, a willingness to be creative, and a determination to do his or her best.

Rates and Dates

Session dates for 2022 are:

Session 1 June 13 - 17
Session 2 June 20 - 24
Session 3 July 11 - 15
Session 4 July 18 - 22

The registration fee for each session is $575, or $1100 for two. Registration fee includes five days of expert supervised practice and performance at a professional music facility, camp T-shirt, transportation to Thursday’s venue, and a professionally mixed and mastered 3-camera video of every song in the Friday night show. Performance photos will be available for purchase at the Friday night show.

Hours are 9:30 - 4:00 Monday - Wednesday,
On Thursday 9:30 - 4:00, then 5:30 - 7:30 at Tin Roof Cantina,
On Friday 9:30 - 2:30, then 6:30 - 9:00.

Each session will include up to six bands. Therefore we will accept six drummers, bass players, keyboard players and singers, plus 12 to 16 guitar players per session. (Some bands may have as many as three guitars.) Depending upon the make-up of each band, the number of brass players - sax, trombone, trumpet - will vary.

Available Slots

Before registering, please check the information in the window below to find out if there is an open slot for your instrument for the session of your choice.