BAND CAMPS
ROCK BAND CAMP
Our week-long camps are a creative and exciting way for any musician to quickly grow as a player, listener and bandmate.
Small groups of four are matched up based on musical ability and musical taste. Keeping the groups small ensures that each bandmate is given plenty of personal instruction….the big studio also allows for comfortable distancing.
Bandmates develop as a unit throughout the week through improvisational jams, listening exercises, choosing their own setlist and even writing their own songs!
Bands are given an opportunity to design and promote their own show to be performed at the end of the week in front of all their adoring fans!
Camps are run by Mike Preston, who plays nearly all the instruments and has been running this program since it began in 2009.
Camps run throughout the Summer Monday to Thursday for 2.5 hours. Days and times are flexible and each camp can be customized to fit the group’s needs. Call the school for specific times and dates.
MEET THE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS (AGES 7-12) SUMMER CAMP
IN ACCORDANCE WITH BC HEALTH REGULATIONS, SUMMER CAMPS WILL BE RUNNING THIS SUMMER WITH SMALLER GROUPS.
Always wanted to learn an instrument but not sure which one? Try our introductory class tailored to the young beginner who is still deciding on an instrument.
Small groups of four students with little to no experience playing music
Kids will learn about each of the major instruments we offer: piano/keyboard, guitar, drums, bass, ukulele and voice
Individualized time on each instrument with the instructor
Learn and perform a basic song (or two) together with your bandmates
No instruments required
We like to ensure that each camp is designed to meet the needs of each camper. Our groups are organized based on camper’s age and previous experience. Contact us and we can find a week that works for your family!
DRUMS AND PERCUSSION CAMP
Little to no experience required.
Small groups of 3-4 will be matched according to level and age.
Discover the magic of music with the most universal instruments - drums and percussion! In this exciting new course, each participant will quickly learn the essentials of keeping time to play along with any song. With a foundation in rhythm we can quickly develop on a complete drum kit, understand how to create our own rhythms and improvise within a group. Groups will quickly become teams as we explore music from all over the world.
Electronic drums, acoustic drums, sound design programs and mixed hand percussion instruments are available to play.
Other topics: keeping time in a band, how to learn a song without reading music and how to LEAD the band!
Dates: TBA