Summer Camps
Rock Camp
$160
Though we call these “Rock” camps – they are driven by whatever genre or type of music the students are interested in playing! The ROCK camps are most popular camp! Though we aren’t roasting marshmallows around a campfire, we are throwing down some killer tunes! You’ll not only get better on your instrument, but you’ll also form a band with other rad students, choose a band name, learn cover songs and write original tunes! The camp ends with one of our legendary gigs! Amp it up! Open to students age 6-18 of all skill levels. Please note we also have camps for TEENS only!
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
June 6 - 10
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
June 13 - 17
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
June 20 - 24
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
June 27 - July 1
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
July 11 - 15
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
July 18 - 22
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
July 26 - 30
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
August 1 - 5
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
August 8 - 12
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Teens Only
June 20 - 24
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Little Rockers
$110
You’re never too young to rock! This camp is for rockers ages 3-5! During the camp students will write a story song that they will perform at the end of the week! Super fun and super creative!
CLASS OPTIONS
June 6 - 10
9:00 am - 10:00 am
July 11 - 15
9:00 am - 10:00 am
August 8 - 12
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Beatmaking Camp
$160
Ever heard people say that DJ's and laptop musicians aren't "real" musicians? Well we don't believe that at all and we want you to join us in learning to make beats just to see how musical and fun the process is. Beatmaking has come to dominate many forms of popular music over the last twenty years and is a very accessible artform with little equipment needed to get started. After a foundation it can become very complex and the sky's the limit in terms of creativity. In this camp, we will learn to use computers, ipad/tablets, and smartphones to create beats as well as analog drum machines. Software such as Ableton Live, Apple Logic, Garageband, Pro Tools and even smartphone apps will be covered as well as how to implement and create samples and use MIDI. We will also explore the history of beatmaking and how it has risen to prominence in hip hop, dance, pop, and even rock music. Learning to make beats requires a strong understanding of rhythm and subdivisions, syncopation, and feel. As a result, it can give fresh perspective not only to drummers, but all musicians on all instruments. We will dive into rhythmic theory and learn how to play on both the downbeat and in between the beats. It can inspire a mood or even spark an idea to get you writing a song. Come join us for a fun week of beeps, bloops, bangs, and 808s!
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
June 6 - 10
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Cool Drum Camp
$160
This camp is all drums- all week. Some drum experience recommended. Learn some new skills!
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
June 13 - 17
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Rippin' Guitar Camp
$160
This camp is all guitar- all week. Some guitar experience recommended. Explore new skills and learn more about pedals, tone and becoming a better player.
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
June 13 - 17
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Vocal Camp
$160
Daily sessions will focus on developing healthy vocal techniques, confidence, music theory, songwriting, and song interpretation. Students will work on broadening the versatility of their voice – studying all genres. Voice classes will not only be group-oriented but will also provide one-on-one coaching and feedback for students. The camp will end with a group and solo performances.
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
June 13 - 17
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Use Your Ukulele Camp
$160
Ukulele is a fun, portable, cool instrument! You’ll get really good on the ukulele at this camp!
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
June 13 - 17
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Super SYNTH Camp
$160
Get to know one of the most revolutionary instruments of the modern day. This camp is not only recommended for anyone that loves SOUND!
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
June 13 - 17
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Improvisation Camp
$160
Ever wondered how to take a screaming solo over your favorite song jamming with a band? Or how to compose an incredible solo or melody over a piece of music? Or even jump in with a group of musicians you've never played with before and start playing with confidence? This all comes from the art of improvisation and while it can be complex and hard, it's easy to get started after you have a few foundational skills. Improvisation is the key to playing with other musicians with or without notated music as well as a strong catalyst for songwriting and composing. Come join us for our Improvisation Camp where we will learn the basics. We will cover bits of music theory to help us know why some notes work on a song and others don't, how scales and chord tones can help us shape a melodic idea and create a feeling or emotion in music, how rhythm can affect and change the groove and feeling of a melody, and the how sight reading differs but can help us with improvisation. We will also explore different genres that are based off of improvisation and how we can borrow them to implement into our own work. Any instrument is welcome to this camp, drum solos and violin solos are just as cool as guitar solos!
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
June 13 - 17
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Rock Camp in Stanley, Idaho!
$185
Mountain rock! This camp will take place at the Stanley School. Open to all ages and skill levels.
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
June 20 - 24
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Make A Record Camp!
$160
Ever wondered how many big hits are made in musical meccas such as Los Angeles or Nashville? There are teams behind many of the songs we hear, working and collaborating to make an idea into a big finished product you love listening to. Come join us in the process with our Make a Record Series! The camp will be divided into three teams for the week, a songwriting/production team, an audio engineering/mixing team, and a session players (musicians) team. The songwriting/production team will learn to take an idea of a song or riff and expand on it for the week learning common, creative production techniques to flush it out into a song. The session players group will learn the songs put together by the production group and practice the art of playing in the studio. This includes learning to play to a click track, learning how to read chord charts, and how to play to the song. The audio engineering group will spend the week learning how to set up mics, track instruments and mix them in a DAW using the songs created and played by the other two groups. By the end of the week, all three groups will have put together one to three finished songs ready for distribution! *Note that this camp series will have age requirements as well as some skill requirements related to each specific team.
CLASS OPTIONS
June 27 - July 1
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Recording Arts Camp with Audio Lab
$185
This is one of our most popular camps! During the week, you’ll learn how to make cool records. This camp will take place at the famed Audiolab recording studio in Boise. You’ll learn everything from microphone techniques, to mixing and mastering. This camp is led by Boise Rock School teachers and Audiolab owner Steve Fulton. Open to students age 8-18 of all skill levels.
CLASS OPTIONS
July 11 - 15
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Girls Rock The Block Camp!
$160
This is an all girls camp! The camp follows the same format as the Rock Camps. Open to all ages and skill levels.
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
July 11 - 15
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Awesome Songwriting
$160
Songwriting is so fun. In this camp you'll learn how to take your songwriting skills to a new level. Topics include structure, lyrics, chord progressions, melody and other rad stuff that will help your songwriting excel! Open to all skill levels.
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
July 18 - 22
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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DIY Recording Camp
$160
Take your original songs and learn to record them here! Or choose a cover you love and learn how to make your own version of it with the use of home recording equipment. Make your bedroom a music studio! Topics include DAW (digital audio workstation) navigation, microphone choice, recording applications, interfaces, mixing, iPad/iPhone Garage Band production, cassette 4 tracks, and other cool stuff!
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
July 18 - 22
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Fantastic Filmmaking Camp
$160
If you've ever wanted to make your own film, then this is the camp for you. Students will write a script, create a shot list, film scenes and edit the scenes into a short film.
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
July 25 - 29
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Free Camp
$0
We began doing our Free Camp in 2012. The camp follows the format of Rock Camp with some twists! Open to all skill levels.
CLASS OPTIONS
All Ages
August 1 - 5
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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