PERFORMANCE CAMPS - In rock band format of 5 students, each band will prepare and perform 3 or 4 songs, including one that the band writes during the camp. Each summer "camp" band will name their band, design t-shirts for their band, perform the songs that are prepared in the camp and cut a CD recording of the performance to Keep in their music collection.
RECORDING/ENGINEERING CAMPS - Students will learn the basic skills and techniques associated with recording and producing a song from the ground up. They will learn how to set up a recording template in ProTools that they will use for their sessions. Basic techniques such as tempo, meter, click tracks, fades, cut, past, loops, equalization, and effects processing will be covered. In the cutting room the students will be learning how to position their equipment for the best sound. In addition, they will learn how to place microphones in the appropriate spot as will as patching it through the snakes. Direct injection will be covered, as well, And of course, the students will also develop more aesthetic production skills, such as double tracking vocals, discrete delays and more.

This 6-day music intensive camp offers instruction in band, orchestra, choir, and harp, with secondary courses in jazz, drum major, and marching percussion, music theatre, musicianship, etc. Both resident and commuter options available. $490/$335. Deadline to register June 15. Registrations received after June 15 will be assessed a $25 late registration fee. Email below or call 970.491.1584 for more information.

Perry-Mansfield offers age-appropriate summer programs for students interested in the performing arts. Programs vary in length by age, from one to six weeks. We also offer one-week equestrian programs.

Budding musicians learn music theory by playing chord and rhythm games, improve their rhythm by doing African, rock and Latin drumming, compose their own 12-bar blues, and explore Bach to Stravinsky. A perfect supplement to private lessons on all instruments!

SINGERS, GUITARISTS, BASS PLAYERS, KEYBOARDISTS, and DRUMMERS!

About the program:
Our professional instructors who hold degrees in music, will train students in all the aspects of being a professional performing and recording artist.

Students will rehearse with other band members, learning "cover" songs, (songs by famous bands) and learn to write their own "original song" together as a band.

We focus on helping students develop their original music ideas into songs. We cover song writing, song arranging, melody construction, rhythm coordination, and soloing.

Playing in a band helps students develop team building skills, how to get along and collaborate with others. Students also learn at a surprisingly fast rate when playing with other band members rather than alone.

This will be the most rockin' time ever!

Beginners are welcome if the student knows the basics of their instrument. If the student has never played their instrument before, we recommend he or she take a few lessons with us and before joining the Academy of Rock.

Camp Information - Rock & Roll Camps for Kids & Teens

Dog House Music offers Rock & Roll Camp for kids and teens who play or want to learn guitar, bass, drums, vocals or keyboard.

Founded in 2004, this program offers an authentic rock & roll experience -- our instructors are all successful local touring and studio musicians. It has become Colorado's preferred teen music summer program.

Teens (11-17) learn techniques needed to play the music they love. Under the direction of our professional staff of highly trained teacher musicians, they will begin their day with music lessons on their instrument of choice, followed by music theory and music promotion. During the afternoon, students are grouped into bands to write and rehearse an original song. Each week-long session culminates in a final performance for friends and family at a local all-ages venue. Students will receive a live CD of their performance! Bands who continue on after completing the DHM summer camp program are also eligible for our Band Development and Promotion Program – free booking assistance and access to our extensive network of promotion contacts.

Kids (6-10) are introduced in a half-day program to the instruments and flavor of rock & roll, going beyond the musical genres normally covered in the classroom. Using a fun, hands-on curriculum designed with the help of local music educators, kids will learn basics of guitar, percussion, vocals, and ear training. Students will also write, record and perform a simple song with the help of our professional staff of musicians.

Camps run in week-long sessions May 30 - August 5.